Central Secretariat Service Forum

Central Secretariat Service Forum 🇮🇳(CSS Forum )- सिद्धिर्भवति कर्मजा
The representative body of all Central Secretariat Service Officers.

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

The CSS Forum appreciates @DoPTGoI for completing 60 Cadre Reviews of Central Group ‘A’ Services.

However, while CSS officers across Government tirelessly support administrative reforms and Cadre Reviews of other services, their own Cadre Review has remained pending for over 8 years.

The 4th CRC was constituted in October 2022, when the review was already delayed by four years. Even after 47 months, its report remains pending, resulting in an unprecedented consolidated delay of 95 months (2,892 days).

Is this not a classic case of “चिराग तले अंधेरा”?

Those who help make reforms happen across Government deserve meaningful reform within their own cadre too. Reforms are most meaningful when they encompass every cadre that contributes to making governance work. @PMOIndia @ashwinijourno @gautam_debroy @vijaita @amreshsrivastav @journo_jitendra @arvindgunasekar @DhingraSanya @bhartijainTOI @DaminiNath @meetujain @RTIExpress @DeeptimanTY @deekbhardwaj @DaminiNath @rupeshmishramp @anuragjourno @capt_ivane @jgopikrishnan70 @Goverdhan__ @Pankajkpandey @basantthespring @ashlinpmathew

[DoPT @DoPTGoI]

The Department of Personnel and Training has strengthened the cadre review framework through transparent monitoring, institutionalisation of the Cadre Review Calendar and regular consultations with Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs).

These reforms have contributed to a significant reduction in pending cadre reviews and streamlined the cadre review process across All India Services.

Key achievements:
* 60 cadre reviews of Central Group ‘A’ Services completed
* 117 cadre reviews of All India Services notified from 2014 till June 2026
* Simplification of instructions on Cadre Review and NFSG through two comprehensive Office Memoranda

#DoPT #CadreReview #GovernanceReforms #AdministrativeReforms

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

Three Indian sites have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List:

🔹 Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang, A&N Islands
🔹 Andaman Subduction Volcanoes, A&N Islands
🔹 Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape

#UNESCO #WorldHeritage #IncredibleIndia

[FSSAI @fssaiindia]

FSSAI issues an advisory on handling, storage, and transportation of perishable foods like khoas, paneer, meat, and fish under controlled temperature conditions throughout the supply chain. 
FBOs must ensure strict adherence to hygiene and temperature standards
#FSSAIAdvisory

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

Shri Rahul Singh, IFoS (AGMUT: 2013), has been appointed as Deputy Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, Delhi, under the Central Staffing Scheme for a tenure of four years from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

#Appointments #DoPT

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

Appointments under Central Staffing Scheme

#DoPT has issued appointment orders for the following officers:

🔹 Dilip Lalchand Parmar, IOFS (2014) – Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education
🔹 Thiyagarajan S. M., IAS (BH:2011) – Director, Ministry of Cooperation
🔹 Praveen Kumar Tiwari, IRTS (2011) – Director, Ministry of Cooperation
🔹 Saurabh, IDAS (2012) – Director, Ministry of Steel

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

The Ministry of Finance has approved 30 days’ ad-hoc bonus for eligible Central Government Group C and non-gazetted Group B employees for FY 2025–26, with a calculation ceiling of ₹7,000 per month.

#CSSForum

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

The Ministry of Labour & Employment has amended the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026, vide G.S.R. 890(E) dated 15 October 2026.

The amendment specifies a wage limit of ₹15,000 per month under Paragraph 4(2) and omits the words “and the Central Government” from the first proviso.

The notification states that it shall come into force from 17 September 2026.

#EPFO

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

हिन्दुस्तान : केंद्रीय सचिवालय सेवा के संवर्ग का कैडर रिव्यू जल्द पूरा होगा : जितेंद्र सिंह @DrJitendraSingh
Read Here:
https://t.co/DYz24OFmXY @Pankajkpandey

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

“Central Secretariat Services in the Govt of India, established 107 years ago, are the backbone of the administrative structure.

They are the ground workers, who script success stories of the government in place. To ensure for them motivation to perform in a work-friendly environment is,therefore, our collective responsibility.

In a complete departure from the status quoist approach of the earlier governments, #DoPT, under the leadership of PM Sh @NarendraModi ji, took a pathbreaking decision of clearing the backlog of thousands of stranded promotions by ordering mass promotions, so as to keep the employees motivated by avoiding stagnation in services”.

Central Secretariat Services 107th #CSSDay2026 New Delhi

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

Shri Saurabh, IDAS (2012), has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Steel, New Delhi, under the Central Staffing Scheme for a tenure of five years from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

#DoPT #Appointments #CentralDeputation

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

Appointments under the Central Staffing Scheme:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of the following officers as Directors/Deputy Secretary in various Ministries/Departments:

🔹 Ms. Sarah Mujeeb, IES (2010) – Director, Department of Public Enterprises
🔹 Shri Kaviarasan K, IES (2011) – Director, Ministry of Home Affairs
🔹 Shri Akshay Gopal, IA&AS (2016) – Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
🔹 Ms. Pooja Bhat, IDAS (2012) – Director, Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation
#Appointments #CentralStaffingScheme #DoPT

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

Shri Jitendra Kumar, IPS (BH:1993), has been appointed as Director General, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Railway Board.

[LOK SABHA @LokSabhaSectt]

Selection of Subjects for examination by the #StandingCommittee on Petroleum and Natural Gas (2026-27)

Shri @SunilTatkare, MP.

@sansad_tv

#LokSabha #RajyaSabha

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

Shri Pradeep Kumar, IRSE (Civil:2001), CVO, Minerals Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), Nagpur, has been granted an extension of tenure for two years beyond 05.03.2027, i.e., up to 05.03.2029.

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

Curtailment of the central deputation tenure of Ms. Mrinalini Shrivastava, IPS (SK:2002), Director (Finance), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

@EduMinOfIndia constitutes Three (03) Member Committee to examine student death at IIIT Ranchi Committee to be headed and chaired by Prof. Rajni Abbi, Director, South Campus, University of Delhi, along with a senior psychiatrist and a senior officer from the Ministry of Education, as Members. #IIITRanchi

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

UPI MDR on Select Merchant Transactions Shall be Implemented Post Diwali.

Press Release Link:
https://t.co/IYSJYLLczR

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

The President of India appoints six Governors across various States.

🔹 Shri Om Prakash Mathur — Governor of Kerala
🔹 Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar — Governor of Tamil Nadu
🔹 Shri Braj Mohan Ram — Governor of Odisha
🔹 Dr. Sudha Yadav — Governor of Karnataka
🔹 Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen — Governor of Uttarakhand
🔹 Shri Dushyant Gautam — Governor of Sikkim

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

Retail Inflation Rises to 5.54% and Food Inflation to 7.74% in September 2026

As per the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), retail inflation stood at 5.54%, while food inflation was recorded at 7.74% in September 2026.

🔹 Rural retail inflation: 6.08%
🔹 Urban retail inflation: 4.88%
#CPI #Inflation #MoSPI #India

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

#MajorUpdate on Protest Venues in Delhi

Following the recommendations of a Committee constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Delhi Police has de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site.
Three (03) new venues have been designated:
📍 Ramlila Ground
📍 Burari Ground
📍 CBD Ground, East Delhi

Detailed revised SOPs will be issued separately.
#DelhiPolice #MHA