Shri W Bharat Singh presently Scientists ‘F’ (Level 13A ) has been promoted to the grade of Scientists ‘G’ (Level 14) under the Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme (MFCS) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
INdianBureaucracy.com wishes Shri W Bharat Singh the very best.
What is Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme (MFCS) ? The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has issued a revised Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) for Scientists, following recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission and further deliberations with stakeholder Ministries/Departments.
🔬 Background:
The original FCS, which allowed in-situ promotions for scientists based on merit and performance, was modified under O.M. No. AB14017/37/2008-Estt(RR) dated 10.09.2010. Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) also had a separate personnel policy for Group-A S&T officers (O.M. dated 19.09.2016).
❌ These guidelines are not applicable to DRDO, DAE, and ISRO, where a separate Merit-Based Promotion Scheme is followed.
📌 Key Highlights of the Revised FCS:
✅ Effective Date: 1st July 2024
✅ Why the Change?
Multiple Ministries/Departments requested an update in educational qualifications to better align with evolving S&T roles. The revised scheme reflects these enhancements.
✅ Inter-Ministerial Committee Setup:
To streamline future interpretations and inclusion of new disciplines, a high-level committee will be constituted with:
- Secretary, DoPT (Chair)
- Secretary, DST (Member)
- Secretary of the concerned Ministry/Department (Co-opted Member)
✅ Recruitment Rules to be Amended:
All Scientific Ministries/Departments (including MeitY) must revise their RRs to align with the Revised FCS.
✅ Adoption by Autonomous Bodies:
Respective Ministries must also forward the revised FCS to autonomous organizations under their purview for placing it before their Governing Bodies for formal adoption.
🔗 The revised FCS aims to ensure consistency, transparency, and adaptability in career progression for scientists, enabling better alignment with the dynamic landscape of science and technology.
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