Deputation and Foreign Service
The document Deputation and Foreign Service provides
guidelines on government employees' service outside their primary department or
on foreign assignments.
- Foreign
Service:
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A government servant may work for a
non-government employer with the approval of the government while retaining
pension and leave benefits as if they remained in government service.
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Terms of transfer to foreign service must be
agreed upon before transfer.
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The pay for foreign service is drawn from the
foreign employer, and specific rules apply for salary contributions toward
pensions and leave.
- Leave
and Pension Contributions:
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Government employees on foreign service must
make contributions to the pension fund and for leave, though exceptions apply
for service outside India or with specific organizations like the United
Nations.
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Special rules apply to leave accrual and payment
during foreign service.
- Deputation:
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Deputation covers temporary transfers in the
public interest to posts in other government departments, public sector
organizations, or foreign employers.
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Employees on deputation may be eligible for
Deputation (Duty) Allowance, with specific provisions for leave, salary, and
pension contributions depending on their new role.
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Deputation can typically last up to five years,
with extensions granted under certain conditions.
- Allowances
and Pay Fixation:
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Deputation (Duty) Allowance is calculated as a
percentage of the basic pay and subject to limits. The pay is adjusted if the
new role has a different pay scale than the parent department.
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Pay and allowances are adjusted according to
specific formulas if employees receive promotions or other financial upgrades
while on deputation.
- Proforma
Promotion:
Ø Employees
may receive proforma promotions under the "Next Below Rule" when they
are on deputation and cannot officially assume a higher role.
- Overstay
and Extension:
Ø Overstaying
beyond the approved deputation period without an extension can lead to
penalties, including loss of pension contributions and deferred increments.
Ø Extensions
are granted under strict conditions, and cooling-off periods apply between
deputations.
This document outlines the detailed procedures, financial
considerations, and conditions governing government employees' service in
foreign roles or deputation, ensuring clear terms for maintaining benefits and
compensation.