Master Circular on Probation-Confirmation: Mandatory Induction Training
Master Circular on Probation-Confirmation: Mandatory Induction Training
PERIOD OF PROBATION
MANDATORY INDUCTION TRAINING
9. In all cases of direct recruitment there should be a mandatory induction training of at least two weeks duration. Successful completion of the training may be made a pre-requisite, for completion of probation. The syllabus for the training may be prescribed by the Cadre authorities in consultation with the Training Division of DOPT. The recruitment rules for all posts, wherever such a provision does not already exist, may be amended to provide for such mandatory training. Till such time as the Recruitment Rules are amended, a clause on the above lines may be included in the offer of appointment.
PERIOD OF PROBATION
10. The period of probation is prescribed for Government on the following lines:
| S.No. | Method of appointment | Period of Probation |
|---|---|---|
| PROMOTION | ||
| 1. | Promotion from one grade to another but within the same group of posts e.g from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘C | No Probation |
| 2. | Promotion from one Group to another e.g. Group ‘B’ to Group ‘A ‘ | The Period of Probation prescribed for the direct recruitment to the higher post. If no period is prescribed then it should be 2 years. |
| DIRECT RECRUITMENT | ||
| 3. | (i) For direct recruitment to posts except clause (ii) below (ii) For direct recruitment to posts carrying a Grade Pay of Rs. 7600 or above or to the posts to which the maximum age limit is 35 years or above and where no training is involved Note: Training includes ‘on the job’ or ‘Institution training’ | 2 years 1 year |
| 4. | Officers re-employed before the age of superannuation | 2 Years |
| 5. | Appointment on contract basis, tenure basis, re -employment after superannuation and absorption | No Probation. |
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