Shri Tarun Kathula 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 Tarun Kathula 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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