## Report on the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Staff Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Fifth Amendment Regulations, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Staff Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Fifth Amendment Regulations, 2021. This amendment modifies the original 2007 regulations concerning the recruitment, control, and service conditions of CERC staff. The key changes focus on restructuring the pay scales and promotion pathways for Staff Car Drivers within the CERC, including renaming existing driver positions and updating qualification and experience requirements for advancement. The amendment aims to provide a clearer structure for career progression and compensation for Staff Car Drivers.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Staff Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Fifth Amendment Regulations, 2021. This analysis is based solely on the text provided.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This document is an amendment to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Regulations, 2007.
* The core objective of the amendment, as inferred from the text, is to revise the pay scales, designations, and promotion criteria specifically for the Staff Car Driver positions within the CERC.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The amendment appears to address potential issues related to career progression, compensation, and qualification requirements for Staff Car Drivers within the CERC. The changes suggest a need to clarify the advancement pathways and ensure that the existing staff are appropriately re-designated based on the updated regulations. The updated experience and qualification requirements also suggest a need to formalize skills and experience necessary for each level of Staff Car Driver position.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The amendment introduces the following changes:
* **Regulation 5 (Pay Scale):** The amendment modifies the pay scales for Staff Car Drivers, aligning them with Level 2, Level 4, and Level 5 pay scales as per the Central Government's pay matrix. It also renames certain positions:
* "Staff Car Driver Ordinary Grade" corresponds to Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200).
* "Staff Car Driver Grade II" corresponds to Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100).
* "Staff Car Driver Grade I" corresponds to Level 5 (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300).
* **Regulation 6 (Designation):** Employees working as Drivers on the effective date of this amendment will be redesignated as "Staff Car Driver Ordinary Grade." The amendment also formalizes promotion pathways to Staff Car Driver Grade II and Grade I.
* **Appendix II (Qualifications):** The qualification requirements for "Staff Car Driver Ordinary Grade" are updated. Candidates must have passed 10th standard, possess three years of experience as a professional driver, and hold a valid license for the class of vehicle they are considered to drive. They must also be able to maintain log books and records. The age limit is set between 18 and 25 years as of the vacancy advertisement date, with usual age relaxations for reserved categories.
* **Appendix III (Promotion Criteria):** The amendment outlines specific experience and qualification requirements for promotions:
* To become "Staff Car Driver Grade II" (Level 4), an individual requires 9 years of regular service in Level 2 (Ordinary Grade), including prior service as a Driver, and must have passed a government-specified trade test.
* To become "Staff Car Driver Grade I" (Level 5), the individual requires 6 years of service in Grade II (Level 4) or a combined 15 years of service in Grade II and Ordinary Grade, including prior service as a Driver, and must have passed a government-specified trade test.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience for this amendment is the existing and prospective Staff Car Drivers within the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). It also affects CERC's administrative and HR departments responsible for recruitment, promotions, and payroll.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is the responsible agency for implementing these amendments.
* The amendments came into effect on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette (March 23, 2021).
* The implementation involves redesignating existing drivers, adjusting pay scales according to the new structure, and applying the updated qualification and experience criteria for future recruitment and promotions.
* Trade tests are mentioned but not specified, suggesting a further implementation step involving government specified trade tests.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of these amendments are likely to:
* Provide a clear and structured career path for Staff Car Drivers within the CERC.
* Ensure fair compensation based on experience and skill level, aligned with the Central Government's pay matrix.
* Standardize the qualification and experience requirements for each driver grade.
* Improve employee motivation and retention by providing opportunities for advancement.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Staff Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Fifth Amendment Regulations, 2021, represent a significant update to the service rules for Staff Car Drivers within the CERC. By revising pay scales, designations, qualification requirements, and promotion pathways, the amendment aims to create a more transparent and equitable system for this category of employees. The implementation of these changes is expected to positively impact employee morale and improve the overall efficiency of the CERC's operations.
Key Entities Referenced
Electricity Act, 2003: An act of the Indian Parliament.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission: A regulatory body established under the Electricity Act, 2003.
Central Government: The Union Government of India.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Regulations, 2007: The principal regulations being amended in this notification, concerning staff recruitment, control and service conditions at the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Fifth Amendment Regulations, 2021: The short title of the regulations being introduced in this notification, amending the 2007 regulations.
Staff Car Driver: A position within the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, the regulations pertain to the recruitment, promotion and pay scales of this position.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Scheduled Castes: Refers to the Scheduled Castes in India, for whom age relaxation in job applications is applicable as per government orders.
Scheduled Tribes: Refers to the Scheduled Tribes in India, for whom age relaxation in job applications is applicable as per government orders.
Other Backward Classes: Refers to the Other Backward Classes in India, for whom age relaxation in job applications is applicable as per government orders.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff First Amendment Regulations, 2013: Previous amendment to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Regulations, 2007.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Second Amendment Regulations, 2015: Previous amendment to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Regulations, 2007.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Third Amendment Regulations, 2016: Previous amendment to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Regulations, 2007.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2019: Previous amendment to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff Regulations, 2007.
Sanoj Kumar Jha: Secretary who signed the notification.
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CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th March, 2021
No. 2/2(2)/2011-Estt./CERC.—In exercise of powers conferred under Clause (za) of sub-section
(2) of Section 178 read with sub-section (3) of Section 91 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission with the approval of the Central Government hereby makes
the following Regulations to amend the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Recruitment,
Control and Service Conditions of Staff) Regulations, 2007 (hereinafter referred to as “the Principal
Regulations”), namely:
1. Short title and commencement:-
(i) These Regulations may be called the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
(Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of Staff) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations,
2021.
(ii) These Regulations shall come into effect from the date of their publication in the
Official Gazette.
2. Amendment to Regulation 5 of the Principal Regulations:- Entry for the post of ‘Driver’
in Table shall be substituted as under:4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
Post Pay Scale/ Level in Pay Equivalent Level under the Posts
Matrix Central Government
1 2 3 4
Staff Car Driver Level- 2 (Rs. 19,900- Staff Car Driver (Ordinary 2
(Ordinary Grade) Grade)
63,200)
Staff Car Driver Level- 4 (Rs. 25,500- Staff Car Driver (Grade-II) 1
(Grade-II)
81,100)
Staff Car Driver Level- 5 (Rs. 29,200- Staff Car Driver (Grade-I) 1
(Grade-I)
92,300)
3. Amendment to Regulation 6 of the Principal Regulations:- Entry for the post of ‘Driver’
at Sr. No. 19 shall be substituted as under:
Sr. No. Post Mode of appointment
19 Staff Car Driver Direct Recruitment;
(Ordinary Grade)
Members of service working as Driver on the date
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
(Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of
Staff) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2021 come
into force will be redesignated as Staff Car Driver
(Ordinary Grade)
19 (A) Staff Car Driver (Grade-II) Promotion
19 (B) Staff Car Driver (Grade-I) Promotion
4. Amendment to Appendix-II of Principal Regulations:- Sr. No. 4 of Appendix-II shall be
substituted as under:-
“4. Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade): Must have passed 10th standard and having
three years’ experience as a professional driver and be licensed to drive the class of
vehicle for which he is being considered. He must be able to maintain log books and
records.
Age limits: The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 25 years as on the
date of advertisement of the vacancies. However, usual age relaxation will be
admissible to SC/ST/OBC, etc. as per Government Orders in force.”
5. Amendment to Appendix-III of the Principal Regulations:- After Sr. No. 13 of Appendix-III,
the following shall be inserted:
Sr. No. Post Pay Scale/ Level in Pay Qualification Qualifying
Matrix and Nature of Service
Experience
1 2 3 4
14 Staff Car Level- 4 (Rs. - Staff Car Driver
Driver 25,500-81,100) (Ordinary Grade)
(Grade-II) (including
service rendered
in the erstwhile[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
post of Driver)
in Level-2 as per
7th CPC pay
matrix with 9
years of regular
service in the
grade and have
passed the trade
test, specified by
the Government.
15 Staff Car Level- 5 (Rs. - Staff Car Driver
Driver 29,200-92,300) Gr. II in Level-4
(Grade-I) as per 7th CPC
pay matrix with 6
years of regular
service in the
grade or with a
combined service
of 15 years in
Staff Car Driver
Grade-II and Staff
Car Driver
(Ordinary Grade)
(including
service rendered in
the erstwhile post of
Driver); and have
passed the trade test,
specified by the
Government.
SANOJ KUMAR JHA, Secy.
[ADVT.III/4/Exty./548/2020-21]
Note:-
a. Principal Regulations were published on 31st July, 2007 in Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-
III, Section-4, No. 156.
b. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of
Staff) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2013 were published on 3rd April, 2013 in Gazette of
India, Extraordinary, Part-III, Section-4, No. 94.
c. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of
Staff) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2015 were published on 4th December, 2015 in6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-III, Section-4, No. 384.
d. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of
Staff) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2016 were published on 28th March, 2016 in Gazette of
India, Extraordinary, Part-III, Section-4, No. 110.
e. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Recruitment, Control and Service Conditions of
Staff) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2019 were published on 14th June, 2019 in Gazette of
India, Extraordinary, Part-III, Section-4, No. 211.
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