F. No.A- 13013/ 02/ 2022-Ad.

VII
Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes

Room No-10, 5 Floor, Jeevan Vihar Building, Parliament istreet, New Delhi- 110001 Dated the 09

To,
All the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax {CCAs)
Subject: Resezvatiozz Tzz prozoot:toe to Pezsoas wftft Bezzclzzzzazfz
Disabilities (PwBDs) - reg.

Sir/ Madam,
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of DoP&T O.M. No. 36012/ 1/ 2020 -Es
17 May, 2022 regarding “Reservation in promotion to Persons with Benchmark Dis
(PwBDs)” for appropriate action.

Enc1:- As above.

Copy for information and further necessary action to:-

1. Under Secretary, Ad- VI, CBDT, D/o Revenue, North Block, New De
3. DGIT (HRD), 2 Floor, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi 110003
nd

3. DGIT (Systems), DIT (Systems), Ground Floor, ARA Centre, E-2, Jhand
Extension, New Delhi — 110055.
4. ADG, DIT (Exam & Official Language), 5 Floor, Mayur Bhawan, Conn
New Delhi — 110001.
5. Secretary General, ITEF, Central Headquarters, A2/95, Manishinath
Bhawan, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi- 110027.
F. No.A- 13013/ 02/ 2022-Ad.VII
ndia Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes

ilding, Parliament istreet, New Delhi- 110001 Dated the 09s June, 2022.

al Chief Commissioner of Income Tax {CCAs)

Tzz prozoot:toe to Pezsoas wftft Bezzclzzzzazfz

herewith a copy of DoP&T O.M. No. 36012/ 1/ 2020 -Estt.(Res.-II) dated

Reservation in promotion to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
ction.

Yours f ’thfully,
(Jati Singh Meena) Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tele: 011 -23741824

rther necessary action to:-

Ad- VI, CBDT, D/o Revenue, North Block, New Delhi - 110001.
Floor, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi 110003
DIT (Systems), Ground Floor, ARA Centre, E-2, Jhandewalan
0055.
& Official Language), 5 Floor, Mayur Bhawan, Connaught Circus,

TEF, Central Headquarters, A2/95, Manishinath

ew Delhi- 110027.
EMPLOYEES FEDERATION
President: M S Vengatesan
9445955553
No. ITEF/HRD/Z02 1—24
To
The Under Secretary, Ad- II, Central Board of
Dire Taxes, Jeevan Bihar B iIding ,
NewDelhi.

Since 1953

Sub: Circulation of the OM of Deptt of Personnel & Training

dated 17 May, 2022 - Regarding.

Dear Sir,
The OM dated 17 May, 20ZZ in F No. No. 36012/1/2020-Estt.(Res.-II) issued by the Department of Pe
Training regarding Reservation in promotion to PeFsons with Benchmarli Disabilities (PwBDs) is require
amongst all Cadre
Controlling Authorities for implementation.

In the above context, it is requested to circulate above OM as early as possible to all CCAs for implementati
some officials (Group A, B & C) may be benefitted with this OM, but till now no initiative has b
concerned
CCAs. The above mentioned OM of DoPT is attached for your ready reference.

With regards,
Yeur
Ru
 Secret

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North Block, New Delhi. Dated; the 1
 OFFICDMRMORARD[M&
Subject: - Reeezvatioa Ozs pzozoot1ozz to Persozzs wttb Beacbss
(PwBDs).
The vindersigned is directed to say that the matter regarding reservation in pro
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) had been under litigation b
courts of law for quite some time, and the Hon’b1e Supreme Court, in its or
28.9.2021, delivered in the ’Application for Court cntion’ in the matter o
ve. State of Karnatalca’, Civil Appeal No.1567/2017, directed the Govern
instructions on 'ReservatiO¥l lrl PrOlTlOtion , as provided in Section 34 of th
Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
1.2 Accordingly, the following instructions are issued for grant o
promotion to PwBDs, in the posts and services of the Central Governmen
under Section 2(r) of the said Act, notified by the Department of Empow
Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD).
a. pvx  r   orsns€RVATION

2.1 In case of promotion, four per cent of the total number of vacancies
strength within Group ‘C’, from Group 'C’ to Group ‘B', within Group ‘B’ a
‘13’ to the lowest rung of Group 'A’ shall be reserved for PwBDs. Re
promotion shall be applicable in the cadres in which the element of direct rec
does not exceed 75%.

/
- 2-
2.2 Against the posts identified for each disability, one per cent each s
for PwBDs under clauses (a), (b) and (c), respectively, and one per cent comb
clauses (d) and (e) below, unless otherwise excluded under the provisions of Par
-
a. blindness and 1ow vision;
b. deaf and hard of hearing;
c. locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid att
muscular dystrophy;
d. autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability arrd mental illnes
e. multiple disabilities from amongst persons under classes (aJ to (dJ including d
2.3 The authenticity of any certificate, issued by the competent me
may be got verified/re-verified by the appointing authority at the time of appoin

8 EXKHPTIOH PROM RESERV&TION IH PROMOTION

3.1 Proviso to Section 20(1) of the Right of Persons with Disabilitie
states that the appropriate Government may, having regard to the type o
on in any establishment, by notification and subject to such conditions, if
establishment from the provisions of this Section.
3.2 Accordingly, if any Ministry/Department in the Central Governmen
necessary to exempt any establishment or any cadre or cadres fully or partly
provisions of reservation in promotion for PwBDs, it shall make a reference
giving full justification for the proposal. The DEPwD, having regard to the typ
carried out in any Government establishment, by notification, and subject to
if any, as may be specified in the notification, in consultation with the Chie
for Persons with Disabilities {CCPD), may exempt any Establishment or any cadr
partly, from the
provisions of reservation for PwBDs. While doirrg no, Notes 1 to 9 under the
No.38-10/2020-DD.II, dated the 4^

January, 2021, issued and aimodified from time to time by the DEPwD
kept in New.
4. to  DsRin»oP PRo&owoH MkeKLY oR’rBs oRo
 4.1 In terms of Section 20(3) of the Rights of Persons with Disab
2O16, no promotion shall be denied to a person merely on the ground of
Further, in terms of Section 2O(4) of the Act, no Government establish
dispense with or reduce in rank an employee who acquires a disability d
service. As per the proviso to this sub-section, if an employee, after acqui
not suitable for the post he was holding, shall be shifted to some other post w
pay scale and service benefits. This section further provides that if it is not
adjust the employee against any post, he may be kept on a supernumera
suitable post is available or he attains the age of superannuation, whichev
However, in case the PwBDs for whom the supernumerary post was created is
promotion to higher pay level, and it is not possible to adjust the employee
post, a fresh creation of supernumerary post in next higher level will be requ
surrendering the previously created supernumerary post at the lower leve
proposal for the same may be submitted to the Department of Expenditure.
4.2 An employee who acquires disability, after entering into service,
entitled to get the benefit of reservation in promotion as a PwBD. How
seniority among PwBDs will be counted from the date of certification of lits/
i.e., disability of 40 Zoor more in the categories covered under Section 34(1)
O

Persons with Disabilities Act, 2010.

4.3 No benefit of reservation shall be given on the basis of tempora
disability.

5.1 The DEPwD has already identified posts suitable for being held by Pw
physical requirement for all such posts, have been notified, vide their Notificatio
16/2020-DD-III, dated the 4 January, 2021. The posts mentioned in Annexu
notification (to be read in conjunction with Notes 1 to 9 mentioned under th
Notification, da.ted 4 January, 2021} shall be used by the Cadre Controlling
give effect to reservation in promotion to the PwBDs.
6. RK8RRVATION  Ifl  PO8Tfl  IDEHTIPIED  POR OMS OR TWO
6.1 If in a Ministry/Department/Organization, a post is identified su
one category of disability, reservation in promotion in that post shall be giv
with that ca.tegory of benchmark disability only. However, reservation of 4% for
not be reduced in such cases and total reservation in the cadre will be g
for which it has been identified. Likewise, in case the post is identified suitable
categories of disabilities, reservation shall be distributed between persons w
categories of disabilities equally, as far as possible. It shall, however, be ens
reservation in different posts in the establishment is distributed in such a way th
far as possible, get equal/fair representation. The points used in the 100-point
gap of 25 points shall be cried to give reservation. In other words, it will be g
points reserved for PwBDs, and riot in a bunched manner.
T. ADJUBTMENTOFPmBDCANDIDATASWWOARRIRTRE
zow oF coHsiDBnnTIoR AGnIRsT osRRnnL vAcARcY
7. l In case of promotions by seniority-cum-fitness, if a PwBD is otherwi
is in the list of candidates finally approved for promotion, he/she may
against the vacancy not specifically reserved for PwBD. In other words, a P
be denied promotion on the ground that the vacancy is not earmarked for

7.2 In the case of promotion by selection, PwBDs selected without

standards, along with other candidates, will not be adjusted against the res
vacancies. The reserved vacancies will be filled up separately from amo
candidates with benchmark disabilities who are lower in merit than the
merit list but, otherwise found suitable for appointment, if necessary, by rela

8. RELAXATION OF  STANDARD OP  HUITABILITV:
8.1 If sufficient number of PwBD c didates with benchmark disabili
available on the basis of prescribed standard to fill all the vacancies (i
promotion through Limited Departmental Competitive
Examination/Departmental Examination, etc.) reserved for them, candidates
category may be selected on relaxed standard to fill up the remainin
reserved for them, provided they are not found unfit for sxich post or po
this provision shall not be used to allow any relaxation in the eligibility
down for the issuance of certificate of benchmark disability.
8.2 The same relaxed standard should be applied for all the PwBD
with benchmark disabilities, irrespective of whether they belong to the
ST/OBC category. No further relaxation of standards will be considered
in favour of any candidate from any category whatsoever.
B. COMVUTATIOR OF NMABRR OF VACANCIES TO BE

9. 1 Number of vacancies in a recruitment year to be reserved for PwBD

‘C’, Group ‘B’ and Grovip ’A', wherever reservation in promotion
applicable, shall be computed as 4% of the total number of vacancie
strength, although the PwBDs would be posted against the categor
identified as suitable for them.
10. EPPECTIHG RESRRYATION - MAINTENANCE OF ROST
10. 1 Even Government establishment shall maintain, cadre- wise and
separate 100-poirrt vacancy-based reservation roster/register, as in the case
recruitment, for determining/effecting reservation for the PwBDs
There will be separate roster / register, in each cadre in Groxip ’C', Group
‘A’, wherever reservation in promotion for PwBD is applicable. There
separate roster/register for promotion and direct recruitment.
10.2 Each register shall have cycles of 100 points and each cycle of 1
be divided into four blocks, comprising the following points:
1st Block - Point No. 01 to point No. 25 2nd Block - Point No. 26 to poin
Block - Point No. 51 to point No. 75 4th Block — Point No. 76 to point No

10.3 Points 1, 26, 51 and 76 of the roster shall be earmarked

for PwBDs - one point each for category under (a}, (b), (c) of Para
2.2 above, respectively, and one point for category (d) and (e) conjointly.
the establishment shall ensure that vacancies identified at SI. No.1, 26, 51
earmarked for the respective categories of the PwBD. However, the Head of
ehall decide the placement of the selected candidate in the roster/ register. In
the category to be appointed first will be decided by the Head of the De
on the functional requirement.

10.4 All the vacancies in each recruitment year in a grade, arising irre
vacancies reserved for PwBDs, shall be entered in the relevant roster. If the
at point no. 1 is riot identified for the PwBD, or if the Head of the Depar
it is not possible to fill up that post by the PwBDs for any other reasons to
writing, one of the vacancies
 falling at any of the points from 2 to 25 shall be treated as reserved
and filled, as such.
10.5 Likewise, one vacancy out of the total vacancies falling at points fro
from 5l to 75 or from 76 to 100 shall have to be filled by the PwBDs. The
keeping points 1, 26, 51 and 76 as reserved is to fill up the first availa
vacancy by the PwBD candidate of the category for which the post is earmark
10.6 There is a possibility that none of the vacancies from 1 to 25 is fou
any category of the PwBD. In that case, two vacancies from 26 to 50 sh
from amongst the PwBDs. If the vacancies from 26 to TO are also no
category, three vacancies in the third block 51 to 75 shall be filled as reserve
that if no vacancy can be reserved in a particular block, it shall be carried ov
block.
10.7 After all the 100 points of the roster are covered, a fresh cycle of
shall start.
10.8 If the number of vacancies in a year is such as to cover only on
vacancies, including PwBD quota, if any) or two (say 50 vacancies, including
any), the category of the PwBDs should be accommodated as per the roste
However, in case, the said vacancy is not identified for the respectiv
disabillty, the Head of the Department shall decide the category on the bas
nature of the post, the level of representation of the specific category in
concerned, etc.

11. CRR'PI ICATE

CORTROLLIRG AUTHORITY RBDLE SENDING AP

'OR SELECTION BY PROMOTIORH/DRPARPH
EXAMINATION
iucnuoixo zxazvsn courwrivnm nn»nneuEuvnz
E  £AH3RATION:
11.1 In order to ensure proper implementation of the provisio
reservation for PwBDs, the requisitioning/cadre
 g the requisition/proposal to the recruiting agency/DPC, as the case m
controlling authority, while sendin

filling up of vacancies through promotion by selection/Departmental Examination/Limited Com

Departmental Examination, shall furnish the following certificate to
agency/DPC: -

”It is certified that the requirements of the TME RIGMTE OF PERSONSl W

SABILITIES A CT, 2016 which fms become effective from 1 day of Apr
Rules made the reupon, vide Rights ofPersons with Hisnbifities Rules, 201T, and
relating Io reservation for persons with fienchmoric di:sabilities tram been tnke
wlñle sending this requisition/ proposal. the vncoricieo reported in this r
proposal fall aI point:s no.............. of ‹::ycle no............ of 100-point resemnti
mtñcli ............. cruder of pncnnciés are re:served for per:sons with benchmark

12. NOTICE OF VACANCIES £'OR rRouovzon ay smznezlou
12.1 In order to ensure that PwBDs get a fair opportunity in consideration f
against an identified post, the following points shall be kept in view whi
requisition notice/proposal to the recruiting agencies (SSC, UPSC etc.) and
(i) Number of vacancies reserved for SCs, STs and each category of PwB
indicated clearly.
(ii) In respect of vacancies in posts identified suitable for being held by PwBD,
indicated that the post is identified for that respective category of PwBD
amongst the categories, as mentioned in (a) to (e) of Para
2.2 above, as the case may be. Factional classification for performing the duties a
post(s), shall also be indicated clearly.
(iii)The PwBDs belonging to the category/categories for which the post is identifi
allowed to apply for the post advertised for being filled up by Limited Depa
Competitive Examination, even if no vacancy is reserved for
them. However, they not be allowed any relaxed standard. Suc
candidates will be considered for selection for appointment to the post by g
of merit.
(iv) It shall also be indicated that persons with valid certificate of benchmar
shall alone be eligible for the benefit of reservation. However, no ben
reservation shall be given on the basis of temporary certificate of disa
13. ZONn  OP COnSIDsRATION,  JwTKRRR  nRCH
AND
CARRY FORWARD OF RESRRVATIOR IN CASE OP PROMO
13.1 While filling up the reserved vacancies by promotion by selection,
candidates who are within the normal zone of consideration, shall be
promotion. However, if adequate number of PwBD candidates of th
category are not available withiri the normal zone, the zone of consideration
extended to five times the number of vaeancies and the PwBD candidate fall
extended zone may be considered for promotion. In the event of non- a
candidates even in the extended zone, the vacancy shall not be fïlled and be
to the subseqoent year. In the sobsequent year, if a PwBD of the required cat
available, the reservation can be exchanged with the other categories
can be filled by a person with other category of disability, if possible.
candidate of other category is within the zone of eonsideration and w
number of vacancies available, lie cannot be denied promotion on the gro
disability. If it is not possible to fill up the post
by reservation even in the 2Ztd year, the post may be filled by a
person other than a PwBD, and the reservation shall be carried forward fo
sobsequent recruitment years, whereafter it shall lapse.

13.2 While filling up vacancies by promotion by non-selection, the eligi

with benchmark disabilities within the normal zone of consideration shal
for promotion
 10 -
against the reserved vacancies. In case no eligible candidate of the respectiv
disability is available in the normal zone of consideration, additional PwBD ca
respective category to the extent required shall be considered by going dow
list, provided they are eligible, and that the post is identified for them. In t
non-availability of PwBD candidates for promotion even in the extended zon
shall not be filled and shall be carried forward. In the subsequent years if Pw
respecñve category is not available, the same can be exchanged with other categ
disabilities identified for it. If it is not possible to fill up the vacancy by
even by exchange, the reservation shall be carried forward for two subseque
years, where-after it shall lapse.

13.3 In order to ensure that cases of lapse of reservation are kept to the minim
recruitment of the PwBD candidates shall first be counted against the vacant po
forward from previous years, if any, in the chronological order. If candi
available for the vacancies, the older carried-forward posts shall be fil
the current vacancies shall be carried forward, if not filled up, provided that in e
recruitment, the number of vacancies reserved for PwBD, including the
vacancies, shall be announced beforehand, for the information of all aspiran
14. £fORIZOHTALITV OP  RESERVATION  FOn   rziRaONS mvu    

14.1 Reservation for backward classes of citizens (SCs, STs and OBCs) is
’vertical’ reservation and the reservation for categories such as PwBDs
servicemen is called 'horizontal’ reservation. Horizontal reservation cut
vertical reservation (in what is called interlocking reservation) and persons
selected/promoted against the quota for PwBDs have to be placed in
appropriate category viz. SC/ ST/OBC/UnreservedJdepending upon the cate
they belong in the roster meânt for reservation of
 SCs/STs/OBCs. To illustrate, if in a given year, there are two vacancies
the PwBDs, and out of two PwBDs promoted, one belongs to Schedu
other belongs to Unreserved, the SC candidate with benchmark disability sha
against the SC point in the reservation roster and the Unreserved candidat
benchmark disa.bility against the unreserved point in the relevant roster.
of the vacancies falls on point reserved for the SCs, the candidate under benc
belonging to SC shall be adjusted in future against the next available vacancy
14.2 Since the PwBDs have to be placed in the appropriate category,
ST/OBC/Unreservéd in the roster meant for reservation of SCs/STs/OBCs,
form (in respect of Departmental examination for promotion) for the post
the candidates applying under the quota reserved for
PwBDs to indicate whether they belong to SC/ ST/OBC or unreserv

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The Ministries/Departments shall continue

16. 1 Liaison ODieers appointed to look after reservation matters f

shall also work as Liaison Officers for reservation matters relating
and shall ensure compliance of instructionsJ as contained in D
No.4301 l / 153/2010-Estt (Res}, dated 4.1.2013.
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Deptt of Personnel & Training

ding.

2020-Estt.(Res.-II) issued by the Department of Personnel &

ith Benchmarli Disabilities (PwBDs) is required to be circulated

as early as possible to all CCAs for implementation. There are

d with this OM, but till now no initiative has been taken by the

r your ready reference.

Yeurs sincerely,
Rupalr Sarkar
 Secretary General

tt.{acs.-ay
fic Grleoaoces aod Pezzsiozze Depaztzaezzt of Pezaoaae1

North Block, New Delhi. Dated; the 17 May, 2022.

RMORARD[M&
zozoot1ozz to Persozzs wttb Beacbssarfz Disabilities

y that the matter regarding reservation in promotion for

ies (PwBDs) had been under litigation before various
, and the Hon’b1e Supreme Court, in its order, dated
ication for Court cntion’ in the matter of ’fiicfdorci
Appeal No.1567/2017, directed the Government to issue
OlTlOtion , as provided in Section 34 of the Rights of
6.
ing instructions are issued for grant of reservation in
osts and services of the Central Government, as defined
ct, notified by the Department of Empowerment of
).
ATION

r per cent of the total number of vacancies in tlie cadre

roup 'C’ to Group ‘B', within Group ‘B’ and from Group
up 'A’ shall be reserved for PwBDs. Reservation in
e cadres in which the element of direct recruitment, if any,

/
2-
d for each disability, one per cent each shall be reserved
(c), respectively, and one per cent combined, under
erwise excluded under the provisions of Para 3 hereinunder:

bral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and

ecific learning disability arrd mental illness;

persons under classes (aJ to (dJ including deaf-blindness.
certificate, issued by the competent medical authority,
e appointing authority at the time of appointment.

V&TION IH PROMOTION
of the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016,
ent may, having regard to the type of work carried
cation and subject to such conditions, if any, exempt any
his Section.
ry/Department in the Central Government considers it
nt or any cadre or cadres fully or partly from the
on for PwBDs, it shall make a reference to the DEPwD,
sal. The DEPwD, having regard to the type of work
blishment, by notification, and subject to such condition,
otification, in consultation with the Chief Commissioner
may exempt any Establishment or any cadre(s), fully or

While doirrg no, Notes 1 to 9 under the Notification

4^

dified from time to time by the DEPwD, may kindly be

owoH MkeKLY oR’rBs oRovxD oF
 (3) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act,
ied to a person merely on the ground of disability.
4) of the Act, no Government establishment shall
an employee who acquires a disability during his/her
his sub-section, if an employee, after acquiring disability is
olding, shall be shifted to some other post with the same
is section further provides that if it is not possible to
post, he may be kept on a supernumerary post until a
attains the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier.
whom the supernumerary post was created is eligible for next
it is not possible to adjust the employee against any
erary post in next higher level will be required by
ted supernumerary post at the lower level, and the
ubmitted to the Department of Expenditure.
es disability, after entering into service, will be
reservation in promotion as a PwBD. However, his
ounted from the date of certification of lits/tier disability,
the categories covered under Section 34(1) of the Rights of
0.
n shall be given on the basis of temporary certificate of

ntified posts suitable for being held by PwBDs and the

sts, have been notified, vide their Notification No. 38-
ary, 2021. The posts mentioned in Annexure- C of the said
on with Notes 1 to 9 mentioned under the main
21} shall be used by the Cadre Controlling Authorities to
n to the PwBDs.
DEHTIPIED  POR OMS OR TWO
 ent/Organization, a post is identified suitable only for
n in promotion in that post shall be given to persons
bility only. However, reservation of 4% for PwBDs shall
nd total reservation in the cadre will be given to PwBDs
ewise, in case the post is identified suitable for two
n shall be distributed between persons with those
far as possible. It shall, however, be ensured that
tablishment is distributed in such a way that the PwBDs, as
entation. The points used in the 100-point Roster after a
e reservation. In other words, it will be given only at the
ot in a bunched manner.
DIDATASWWOARRIRTRE
AGnIRsT osRRnnL vAcARcY
niority-cum-fitness, if a PwBD is otherwise eligible arid
lly approved for promotion, he/she may be promoted
reserved for PwBD. In other words, a PwBD cannot
nd that the vacancy is not earmarked for his category.

on by selection, PwBDs selected without relaxed

didates, will not be adjusted against the reserved share of
s will be filled up separately from amongst the eligible
abilities who are lower in merit than the last candidate in
itable for appointment, if necessary, by relaxed standards.

DARD OP  HUITABILITV:
 PwBD c didates with benchmark disabilities are not
ibed standard to fill all the vacancies (in case of
artmental Competitive
mination, etc.) reserved for them, candidates belonging to this
relaxed standard to fill up the remaining vacancies
ey are not found unfit for sxich post or posts. However,
to allow any relaxation in the eligibility criteria laid
ate of benchmark disability.
dard should be applied for all the PwBD candidates
rrespective of whether they belong to the Unreserved/ SC/
elaxation of standards will be considered or admissible
any category whatsoever.
MABRR OF VACANCIES TO BE

a recruitment year to be reserved for PwBDs in Grotip

A', wherever reservation in promotion for PwBD is
as 4% of the total number of vacancies in the cadre
s would be posted against the category of posts
ON - MAINTENANCE OF ROSTERS
shment shall maintain, cadre- wise and group-wise, a
d reservation roster/register, as in the case of direct
ting reservation for the PwBDs in promotion.
ster, in each cadre in Groxip ’C', Group ‘B' and Group
otion for PwBD is applicable. There shall be
n and direct recruitment.
ycles of 100 points and each cycle of 100 points shall
ising the following points:
No. 25 2nd Block - Point No. 26 to point No. TO 3rd
75 4th Block — Point No. 76 to point No.100

he roster shall be earmarked

gory under (a}, (b), (c) of Para
point for category (d) and (e) conjointly. The Head of
hat vacancies identified at SI. No.1, 26, 51 and 76 are
ories of the PwBD. However, the Head of the Department
ected candidate in the roster/ register. In other words,
will be decided by the Head of the Department based

h recruitment year in a grade, arising irrespective of

hall be entered in the relevant roster. If the vacancy falling
the PwBD, or if the Head of the Department feels that
t by the PwBDs for any other reasons to be recorded in
om 2 to 25 shall be treated as reserved for the PwBD

t of the total vacancies falling at points from 26 to TO or

hall have to be filled by the PwBDs. The purpose of
as reserved is to fill up the first available suitable
f the category for which the post is earmarked.
none of the vacancies from 1 to 25 is found suitable for
hat case, two vacancies from 26 to 50 shall be filled
e vacancies from 26 to TO are also not suitable for any
ird block 51 to 75 shall be filled as reserved. This means
d in a particular block, it shall be carried over to the next

of the roster are covered, a fresh cycle of 100 points

ies in a year is such as to cover only one block {say 25

, if any) or two (say 50 vacancies, including the quota, if
should be accommodated as per the roster points.
cancy is not identified for the respective category of
ment shall decide the category on the basis of the
representation of the specific category in the grade/post

UIHITIONIRG

RITY RBDLE SENDING APPLICATION

N BY PROMOTIORH/DRPARPHKNTAL

courwrivnm nn»nneuEuvnz
proper implementation of the provisions of
uisitioning/cadre
o
the recruiting agency/DPC, as the case may be, for
mental Examination/Limited Competitive
election/Depart

rnish the following certificate to the recruiting

ts of the TME RIGMTE OF PERSONSl WIRM DI!

s become effective from 1 day of April, 2O17 and
fPersons with Hisnbifities Rules, 201T, and the policy
th fienchmoric di:sabilities tram been tnken care of
osal. the vncoricieo reported in this requisition/
of ‹::ycle no............ of 100-point resemntion router out of
are re:served for per:sons with benchmark disabilities. “

OR rRouovzon ay smznezlou
get a fair opportunity in consideration for appointment
ng points shall be kept in view while sending the
cruiting agencies (SSC, UPSC etc.) and DPOs-
or SCs, STs and each category of PwBDs should be

ntified suitable for being held by PwBD, it shall be

for that respective category of PwBDo from
in (a) to (e) of Para
l classification for performing the duties attached to such

ory/categories for which the post is identified shall be

d for being filled up by Limited Departmental
acancy is reserved for
 be allowed any relaxed standard. Such PwBD
r selection for appointment to the post by general standards

persons with valid certificate of benchmark disability

benefit of reservation. However, no benefit of
e basis of temporary certificate of disability.
sRATION,  JwTKRRR  nRCHANGE 
ESRRVATIOR IN CASE OP PROMOTION
ved vacancies by promotion by selection, those PwBD
ormal zone of consideration, shall be considered for
e number of PwBD candidates of the respective
the normal zone, the zone of consideration may be
of vaeancies and the PwBD candidate falling withirt the
d for promotion. In the event of non- availability of
one, the vacancy shall not be fïlled and be carried forward
equent year, if a PwBD of the required category is not
be exchanged with the other categories, so that post
other category of disability, if possible. If a PwBD
within the zone of eonsideration and within the
ie cannot be denied promotion on the grounds of
fill up the post
ear, the post may be filled by a
he reservation shall be carried forward for two
whereafter it shall lapse.

es by promotion by non-selection, the eligible candidates

hin the normal zone of consideration shall be considered
 0 -
ase no eligible candidate of the respective category of
zone of consideration, additional PwBD candidates of
uired shall be considered by going down the seniority
that the post is identified for them. In the event of
for promotion even in the extended zone, the vacancy
ed forward. In the subsequent years if PwBD of
e same can be exchanged with other categories of
not possible to fill up the vacancy by reservation
hall be carried forward for two subsequent recruitment

lapse of reservation are kept to the minimum, arry

hall first be counted against the vacant posts brought
y, in the chronological order. If candidates are not
older carried-forward posts shall be filled r«st, and
orward, if not filled up, provided that in every
es reserved for PwBD, including the carried forward
orehand, for the information of all aspirants.
ATION  FOn   rziRaONS mvu    

sses of citizens (SCs, STs and OBCs) is called

tion for categories such as PwBDs and ex-
eservation. Horizontal reservation cuts across
ed interlocking reservation) and persons
for PwBDs have to be placed in the
OBC/UnreservedJdepending upon the category to which
meânt for reservation of
 in a given year, there are two vacancies reserved for
PwBDs promoted, one belongs to Scheduled Caste and the
SC candidate with benchmark disability shall be adjusted
ervation roster and the Unreserved candidate with
unreserved point in the relevant roster. In case none
erved for the SCs, the candidate under benchmark disability
in future against the next available vacancy reserved for SC.
o be placed in the appropriate category, viz. SC/
r meant for reservation of SCs/STs/OBCs, the application
examination for promotion) for the post should require
he quota reserved for
hey belong to SC/ ST/OBC or unreserved.

GBP&sSBNYAYION
I’ZZS15.1
OE'
The Ministries/Departments shall continue to upload data on promotion of PwBDs, along with data on representation/ direct recruitmen

ted to look after reservation matters for SCs/STs

icers for reservation matters relating to PwBDs
of instructionsJ as contained in DoPT OM
dated 4.1.2013.
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17.1 Every Government establishment shall appoint a senior officer of t
as the Grievance Redressal O&icer.
17.2 The Grievance Redressal O&cer shall maintain a register of complain
with Benchmark Disabilities with the following particulars, namely: -
(a) date of complaint;
(b) name of complainant;
(c) the same of the establishment or person against whom the complain
(d) gist of the cozoplaJzzt;
(e) date of disposal by the Grievance Redressal Officer; and any other in
17.3 Any person aggrieved with any matter relating to discrimina
promotion, may file a complaint with the Grievance Redressal Offic
respective Government establishment.
17.4 Every complaint filed, shall be inquired into within two months of
and outcome thereof or action taken thereon, shall be communicated to the
PwJ3O.
18. All the Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the above inst
notice of all appointing authorities under their control.

’I‘o
 -12-
17.1 Every Government establishment shall appoint a senior officer of the Department
as the Grievance Redressal O&icer.
17.2 The Grievance Redressal O&cer shall maintain a register of complaints of Persons
with Benchmark Disabilities with the following particulars, namely: -
(a) date of complaint;
(b) name of complainant;
(c) the same of the establishment or person against whom the complaint is made;
(d) gist of the cozoplaJzzt;
(e) date of disposal by the Grievance Redressal Officer; and any other information.
17.3 Any person aggrieved with any matter relating to discrimination in
promotion, may file a complaint with the Grievance Redressal Officer of the
respective Government establishment.
17.4 Every complaint filed, shall be inquired into within two months of its registration,
and outcome thereof or action taken thereon, shall be communicated to the complainant /
PwJ3O.
18. All the Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the above instructions to the
notice of all appointing authorities under their control.

(S.P. Pant)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Ph.No.011-23093074
(i) The Secretaries of !all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.

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(rn)Officer of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disa

House, 6, Bhagwan Das Road, New
Delhi-110001
(xviiiJ All O&eers and Sections in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Gr
Pensions and all attached/subordinate Offices of this Ministry.
(xix) Director, NIC, DOPT - with the request to immediately place this OM on
this Department (‘what's new” tab) for information of all concerned.
 The Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Jeevan
Deep Building, Parliament Street, New Delhi, with a request to issue
similar instructions for compliance by Public Sector
Banks/Financial Institution/Insurance Companies.
The Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises, NGO Complex, Lodhi
Road, New Delhi, with a request to issue similar instructions for compliance
by all Central Public Sector enterprises.
The Secretary, Railway Board, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi,
The Secretary, President Secretariat, Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
The Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahari
Road, New Delhi.
The Secretary, Central Vigilance Commission, A-Block, GPO Complex, Satarkatæ
Bhavan, INA, New Delhi, Delhi 110023. The Secretary, Staff Selection
Commission, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
The Registrar (Administration), Supreme Court of‘India, New Delhi.
The Joint Secretary (Administration), Prime Minister’s ODice, South Block,
New Delhi.
The Sr. Principal Secretary, Election Commission of India, Nirvachan Sadan,
New Delhi.
The Joint Secretary (Administration), Lok Sabha Secretariat, Parliament House
Annexe, New Delhi.
The Joint Secretary (AdministrationJ, Rajya Sabha Secretariat,
Parliament Houee Anriexe, New Delhi.
The Joint Secretary (Administration}, Cabinet Secretariat,
Rns1xtropa.ti Bhavøn, New Delhi.
The Joint Secretary (Administration), Niti Aayog, Parliament Street, New Delhi.
The Deputy C8sAG, Office of the Comptroller & Auditor General of
Irrdia, 10 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi

rn)Officer of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Sarojini

House, 6, Bhagwan Das Road, New
elhi-110001
J All O&eers and Sections in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions and all attached/subordinate Offices of this Ministry.
Director, NIC, DOPT - with the request to immediately place this OM on the website of
epartment (‘what's new” tab) for information of all concerned.