**Executive Summary**
This circular, dated 7th November 2022, announces the Directorate General of Shipping's invitation for applications from retired Central Government officials for the position of Consultant PS to the Chairperson, National Shipping Board, on a contract basis. The initial contract is for one year, extendable to a maximum of five years post-superannuation. Applications must be submitted within 15 days of the circular's publication on the Directorate's website.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Eligibility:**
* Open to retired Central Government officials.
* Candidates should not be older than 63 1/2 years on the closing date of application.
* Experience in handling relevant matters and general government working is required.
* Knowledge of computers is essential; experience in shipping matters is an added qualification.
* **Duties:**
* Coordinate with the Chairperson and Secretary of the NSB.
* Handle correspondence on behalf of the Chairperson.
* Prepare draft agenda and minutes of NSB meetings.
* Coordinate with NSB members and relevant stakeholders.
* Follow up on minutes of NSB meetings.
* Attend to other work assigned by the Chairperson or Secretary, NSB.
* **Selection Process:**
* Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a selection committee.
* Selection will be based on merit and qualification in the interview.
* **Terms and Conditions:**
* Initial contract is for one year, extendable by another year.
* Further extensions beyond two years post-superannuation are possible based on review and performance, up to a maximum of five years post-superannuation.
* Remuneration will be a fixed amount as per Ministry of Finance guidelines.
* Fixed Transport Allowance is provided.
* No other allowances (DA, HRA, CCA, etc.) are provided.
* TA/DA for official tours is provided as per entitlement at the time of retirement.
* No benefit/compensation under provisions of any Act/Rules.
* Consultant is required to maintain discipline and absolute integrity in accordance with the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964.
* Income tax and other applicable taxes will be deducted at source, and a TDS certificate will be issued.
* The appointment is temporary and can be cancelled at any time without assigning any reason.
* **Other:**
* The consultant must provide an Undertaking for confidentiality with the Government of India.
* The consultant must attend to all the work as assigned by his/her superiors.
* The consultant is eligible for 1.5 days of paid leave of absence for each completed month of contract, no encashment.
* **Application Process:**
* Willing retired officers should send their application in the prescribed proforma.
* Attach self-attested copies of required documents.
* Submit to Shri Mahesh Yadav, Assistant Director General of Shipping (PB).
* Submit either in hard copy or soft copy via email to maheshyadav-dgs@nic.in.
* Deadline: Within 15 days from the date of publication of this circular on the website.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Retired Central Government Officers
**Impact:** Opportunity to re-engage in government service in a consultative role, providing expertise and experience to the National Shipping Board.
**Action Required:** Submit a complete application, including the proforma and required documents, to Shri Mahesh Yadav within 15 days of the circular’s publication on the website.
**Stakeholder:** Directorate General of Shipping
**Impact:** Facilitates the acquisition of experienced personnel to support the Chairperson of the National Shipping Board, improving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
**Action Required:** Process and evaluate applications, conduct interviews, and select suitable candidates.
**Stakeholder:** National Shipping Board
**Impact:** Provides additional support to the Chairperson through the expertise of a Consultant PS.
**Action Required:** None specified in the document.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Shipping: The primary regulator inviting applications for the consultant role.
National Shipping Board: The entity to which the consultant will provide services.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The governing ministry overseeing the Directorate General of Shipping.
CCS [Conduct] Rules, 1964: Rules referenced for maintaining discipline and integrity.
Mumbai: Location of the Directorate General of Shipping and the National Shipping Board.
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F. No: 221212022-PER-DGS dated 7th Novem ber, 2022
CIRCULAR
Subject: Enqaqement of Officers retired from Centra! Government as
Consultant PS to the Chairperson. National Shippinq Board. on
contract basis
The Directorate General of Shipping invites applications from retired Central Government
officials, for engagement on contract basis, as Consultant PS to Chairperson, National
Shipping Board, Mumbai
2.
The duties of the Consultant PS to Chairperson, National Shipping Board, Mumbai are as
briefed below:
i)
Co-ordinate with the Chairperson, National Shipping Board [NSB] & the Secretary,
NSB for fixing meetings of the NSB
ii) Sending /checking mail, doing relevant correspondence on behalf of the
Chairperson, NSB regarding meetings and other related matters, etc.
iii) Preparing draft agenda and draft minutes of NSB meetings
iv) Co-ordinate with the members of the NSB regarding meetings, etc.
v) Coordinate with the concerned offices/stakeholders/etc. for the follow up action on the
minutes of the NSB meetings
vi) Attending any other work assigned by the Chairperson, NSB or the Secretary, NSB
from time to time.
4.
The officers should have experience in handling the above matters and also in general
working of the Government. The Knowledge of computers is essential. Experience in Shipping
matters will be an added qualification.
5.
Method of selection: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview by the selection
committee. A selection committee will list out the candidates, as per the merit, who qualify the
lnterview and would be engaged as consultant as per the requirement of this Directorate.
6.
The terms and conditions of the appointment will be as follows:
i.
The term of contract shall ordinarily be for an initial period not exceed,ing one year which
is extendable by another one year. Beyond two years after the age of superannuation
where the adequate justification exist, the term can be extended based on a review of the
task and the performance of the contract appointee, provided it shall not be extended
beyond 5 years after superannuation.
ii.
Aje of Candidate should not be more than 63 &1/zlears on closing date of application.
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The remuneration payable to the consultant will be a fix amount, in accordance with the
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expendilure's OM No.3-25l2020-E.lllA dated 9n December,
2020.
The remuneration thus fixed shall remain unchanged throughout the term of the contract
and there will be no annual increment /percentage increase during the contract period.
The consultant will be entitled for the appropriate and fixed amount as Transport
Allowance for the purpose of commuting between the residence and the place of work
shall be allowed not exceeding the rate applicable to the appointee at the time of
retirement. The amount so fixed shall remain unchanged during the term of appointment.
The Consultant shall not be entitled for any allowances, such as DA, HRA, CCA
residential accommodation etc.
The consultant shall be entitled for TA /DA on offlcial tour, if any, as per his entitlement at
the time of retirement.
vlll No TAJDA would be admissible to him for joining the assignment or on its completion.
tx The consultant shall not claim any benefit /compensation under provisions of any Act
/Rules.
X This appointment is on full time basis and the consultant shall not be permitted to take up
any other assignment during the period of consultancy with the Directorate General of
Shipping
During the period of consultancy, the Offlcer would be required to attend all the work as
assigned to by his/her superiors, from time to time.
i) Consultant shall be eligible for the paid leave of absence at the rate of 1 .5 days for each
completed month of contract. Accumulation of leave beyond the calendar year is not
allowed and no encashment will be granted for the balance leave.
Consultant may be called on gazette holidays, if required. ln such case, he/she will be
eligible for compensatory leave.
x Consultant shall be required to sit late in evening after the office hours, if required.
xiv During the period of the assignment and also thereafter, it is likely that the consultant
come across certain information of importanuconfidential nature. He/She will not divulge
any information gathered during the period of the assignment to anyone who is not
authorized to know /have the same.
The consultant shall submit an Undertaking for confidentiality with the Government of
lndia containing a clause on Ethics and lntegrity.
xvi This appointment of Consultant is of temporary nature and can be cancelled at any time
without assigning any reason.
xvii The consultant shall be required to maintain discipline and absolute integrity in
accordance with the rules containing under the CCS [Conduct] Rules, 1964.
xviii The income tax or any other tax liable to be deducted as per the prevailing rules will be
deducted at source before effecting the payment for which the office will issue TDS
Certificate.
5.
Willing retired Officers are requested to send their application in the prescribed proforma
attached with this circular, alongwith the self attested copies of the requisite documents, to
Shri Mahesh Yadav, Assistant Director General of Shipping [PB], either in hard copy or soft
copy on e-mail id maheshvadav-dqs@nic.in, within 15 days from the date of publication of this
circular on the website of this Directorate.
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Dy. Director General of Shipping (PB)
ElgL Proforma
Copv to:
1. Computer Cell for uploading on website of DGS.
2. Guard file for record.3
PROFORMA
APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS CONSULTANT PS TO CHAIRPERSON, NATIONAL
SHIPPING BOARD, DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPPING, MUMBAI ON CONTRACT
BASIS
1. applicant
Name of the :
2. Birth
Date of
:
3. No.)
Contact No. (Landline & Mobile
:
6. Communication
Address of
:
7.
Date of joining in Government Service :
8. Superannuation
Date of '.
9. from
Name of Ministry/Department :
Which retired
(Attach copy of PPO &
Pay slip of the month of retirement)
't0. Educational Qualification
11. Details of knowledge of Computer
12. Brief particulars of Experience
Sr. Period Post held on regular basis Ministry/ Department Brief
No. From To (Scale of Pay) description of
duties
13. information
Any other
:
I hereby declare that the particulars furnished above are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge and belief. I further declare that I was clear from vigilance angle at the time of my
retirement.
Dated:
Signature of the applicant
Place: