Master Circular on Probation/ Confirmation in Central Services

“Consolidate – Modify the instructions and guidelines in relation to probation and confirmation as a Master Circular to provide clarity and ease of reference…”

No.28020/3/2018-Estt.(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 11th March, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Master Circular on Probation/ Confirmation in Central Services- reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M.No.28020/1/2010-Estt.(C) dated 21.07.2014 wherin consolidated instructions on Probation/Confirmation were Issued.

It has been decided to further consolidate/ modify the instructions/ guidelines in relation to probation and confirmation as a Master Circular to provide clarity and ease of reference. The Master Circular issued vide O.M. dated 21.07.2014 has been suitably updated as on date and the same is enclosed. The list of O.M.s which have been referred for consolidation of instructions for this Master Circular is at Appendix.

sd/-
Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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