**Report on the Indian Administrative Service Fixation of Cadre Strength Amendment Regulations, 2021 for the Bihar Cadre**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Fixation of Cadre Strength Amendment Regulations, 2021, specifically focusing on the changes to the Bihar Cadre. This amendment, published on January 28, 2021, modifies the 1955 regulations concerning the cadre strength of the IAS in Bihar. The core purpose of this amendment is to adjust the number of Senior Duty Posts and the total authorized strength of the IAS cadre in Bihar. The key finding is an increase in the Total Authorized Strength of the Bihar IAS Cadre.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of the Indian Administrative Service Fixation of Cadre Strength Amendment Regulations, 2021, as it pertains to the Bihar Cadre. The analysis is based solely on the provided official government gazette notification. The purpose is to inform affected parties of the changes made to the cadre strength and related provisions.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This amendment modifies the Indian Administrative Service Fixation of Cadre Strength Regulations, 1955. The core objective of this amendment, as inferred from the provided text, is to revise and update the structure and number of posts within the IAS cadre for the state of Bihar, specifying the allocation of positions across different categories, including senior duty posts, central and state deputation reserves, training reserves, leave reserves, and posts filled by promotion or direct recruitment.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This amendment addresses the need to adjust the IAS cadre strength in Bihar to reflect evolving administrative requirements and governance priorities. The increase in the Total Authorized Strength suggests a potential need for more administrative personnel, possibly due to increased workload, new initiatives, or a restructuring of government departments within the state. The changes likely aim to optimize the deployment of IAS officers within Bihar.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This amendment focuses on the changes introduced to the Indian Administrative Service Fixation of Cadre Strength Regulations, 1955 concerning the Bihar cadre. Specifically, it substitutes the existing cadre structure with a new one.
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The Schedule of the 1955 Regulations pertaining to the "Bihar" cadre.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The new provision details a comprehensive list of positions within the Bihar IAS cadre, specifying the number of posts for each designation. This includes, but is not limited to:
* Senior Duty Posts under the State Government (Total: 195), with specific numbers allocated to positions such as Chief Secretary, Principal Secretaries of various departments, Divisional Commissioners, District Magistrates, and Directors.
* Central Deputation Reserve (78 posts)
* State Deputation Reserve (48 posts)
* Training Reserve (6 posts)
* Leave Reserve and Junior Posts Reserve (32 posts)
* Posts to be filled by promotion (109 posts)
* Posts to be filled by Direct Recruitment (250 posts)
* Total Authorized Strength: 359
* **Difference/Effect of Change:**
* The total authorized strength of the Bihar IAS Cadre has increased from 342 to 359 posts, a net increase of 17 posts.
* The amendment specifies the number of officers at different positions, thereby giving clarity on the number of officers that can be appointed at any given time.
* The inclusion of post-specific allocations (e.g., Principal Secretary of various departments) brings greater transparency and structure to the cadre's organization.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by these changes include:
* The IAS officers currently serving in the Bihar cadre.
* The Government of Bihar, specifically the Department of Personnel.
* The Union Government, particularly the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training.
* Potential candidates aspiring to join the IAS and be allocated to the Bihar cadre.
* Government departments and agencies within Bihar that rely on IAS officers for leadership and administration.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, in consultation with the Government of Bihar, is responsible for implementing these regulations.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment came into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, i.e., January 28, 2021. No other specific timelines are mentioned. The implementation would involve updating official records, adjusting recruitment plans, and potentially restructuring departmental assignments to reflect the new cadre strength and post allocations.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of these changes is to enhance the administrative capacity and efficiency of the Bihar government. The potential impact includes:
* Improved governance and service delivery due to the increased number of IAS officers.
* Better management of various government departments and initiatives, with more officers available for key positions.
* Enhanced career opportunities for IAS officers within the Bihar cadre.
* Potentially, more effective implementation of government policies and programs in Bihar.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Indian Administrative Service Fixation of Cadre Strength Amendment Regulations, 2021, represents a significant update to the structure of the IAS cadre in Bihar. By increasing the total authorized strength and specifying the allocation of positions, this amendment aims to optimize the administrative capacity of the state government. The changes are likely to have a positive impact on governance, service delivery, and career prospects for IAS officers within the Bihar cadre. Understanding the implications of this amendment is crucial for all stakeholders involved in the administration and governance of the state.
Key Entities Referenced
New Delhi: Location of the notification issuance.
All India Services Act, 1951: A law that grants powers exercised in the notification.
Indian Administrative Service Cadre Rules, 1954: Rules referenced for exercising powers in the notification.
Central Government: The governing body issuing the notification.
Government of Bihar: The state government consulted in the notification.
Indian Administrative Service Fixation of Cadre Strength Regulations, 1955: Regulations being amended by the notification.
Indian Administrative Service Fixation of Cadre Strength Amendment Regulations, 2021: Title of the amending regulations.
Bihar: The state to which the amended regulations apply.
Chief Secretary: Senior Duty Post under the State Government of Bihar
Board of Revenue: Entity under the State Government of Bihar
Development Commissioner: Senior Duty Post under the State Government of Bihar
Finance: Portfolio of Principal Secretary under the State Government of Bihar
Home: Portfolio of Principal Secretary under the State Government of Bihar
Vigilance Department: Department where Principal Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Water Resources: Portfolio of Principal Secretary under the State Government of Bihar
Revenue Land Reforms: Portfolio of Principal Secretary under the State Government of Bihar
Industry: Portfolio of Principal Secretary under the State Government of Bihar
Education Department: Department where Principal Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Election DepartmentcumChief Electoral Officer, Bihar: Department where Principal Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Road Construction Department: Department where Principal Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Bihar Institute of Public Administration Rural Development, Patna: Institute under the State Government of Bihar
Bihar Bhawan, New Delhi: Office under the State Government of Bihar
Chief Minister: Office where Principal Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
General Administrative Department: Department where Principal Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Health Department: Department where Principal Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Chief Enquiry Commissioner, General Administrative Department: Role in General Administrative Department under the State Government of Bihar
Governor: Office where Principal Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Disaster Management Department: Department where Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Parliament Affairs Department: Department where Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Agriculture Department: Department where Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Food Consumer Protection Department: Department where Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Energy Department: Department where Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Science Technology Department: Department where Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Building Construction Department: Department where Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
PHE Department: Department where Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Registration, Excise Prohibition Department: Department where Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
Cabinet Secretariat Department: Department where Secretary is posted under the State Government of Bihar
District Magistrate CollectorAddl.D.M: Role in the State Government of Bihar
Registrar, Cooperative Societies: Role in the State Government of Bihar
State Transport Commissioner: Role in the State Government of Bihar
Labour Commissioner: Role in the State Government of Bihar
Sugar Cane Commissioner: Role in the State Government of Bihar
Patna Municipal Corporation: Role in the State Government of Bihar
MNREGA: Commissioner, MNREGA role in the State Government of Bihar
Prisons Correctional Services: Role in the State Government of Bihar
Indian Administrative Service Recruitment Rules, 1954: Rules regarding recruitment of IAS officers
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions: The ministry which Department of Personnel and Training belongs to.
Department of Personnel and Training: The department that issued the notification.
Patna: Location of Bihar Institute of Public Administration Rural Development
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (i)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 41] नई दिल्ली, िृहस्ट्प जतिार, िनिरी 28, 2021/माघ 8, 1942
No. 41] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021/MAGHA 8, 1942
कार्मकि , लोक जिकायत तथा पिें न मत्रं ालय
(कार्मकि और प्रजिक्षण जिभाग)
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 28 िनिरी, 2021
सा.का.जन. 50(अ).—भारतीय प्रिासजनक सेिा (संिगि) जनयमािली, 1954 के जनयम 4 के उप-जनयम (1) और (2) के
साथ पठित अजखल भारतीय सिे ाएं अजधजनयम, 1951 (1951 का 61) की धारा 3 की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजियों
का प्रयोग करते हुए, केन्द रीय सरकार जिहार सरकार के परामिि से भारतीय प्रिासजनक सेिा (संिगि पिसंख् या का जनयतन)
जिजनयमािली, 1955 म ेंआगे और संिोधन करन े के जलए एतद्द्वारा जनम्न जलजखत जिजनयम िनाती ह,, अथाित -
1. (1) इन जिजनयमों को भारतीय प्रिासजनक सेिा (संिगि पिसंख् या का जनयतन) संिोधन जिजनयमािली, 2021
कहा िा सकेगा।
(2) ये जिजनयम िासकीय रािपत्र में इनके प्रकािन की तारीख से प्रिृत्त होंगे।
2. भारतीय प्रिासजनक सेिा (संिग ि पिसंख् या का जनयतन) जिजनयमािली, 1955 म,ें अनुसूची म,ें “जिहार” िीर्िक
तथा उससे संिंजधत प्रजिजियों के जलए जनम्न जलजखत प्रजतस्ट् थाजपत दकया िाएगा, नामत:-
557 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
"जिहार
राज्य सरकार के अधीन िठरष्ठ ड्यटू ी पि 195
मुख्य सजचि 1
अध्यक्ष-सह-सिस्ट्य, रािस्ट्ि िोड ि 1
जिकास आयुि 1
अपर मुख्य सजचि 3
प्रधान सजचि (जित् त) 1
प्रधान सजचि (गृह) 1
प्रधान सजचि, सतकिता जिभाग 1
प्रधान सजचि, िल संसाधन 1
प्रधान सजचि, रािस्ट्ि एिं भूजम सुधार 1
प्रधान सजचि, उद्योग 1
प्रधान सजचि, जिक्षा जिभाग 1
प्रधान सजचि, जनिािचन जिभाग-सह-मुख्य जनिािचन अजधकारी, जिहार 1
प्रधान सजचि, पथ जनमािण जिभाग 1
महाजनिेिक, जिहार लोक प्रिासन एिं ग्रामीण जिकास संस्ट्थान, पटना 1
प्रधान आिासीय आयुक् त, जिहार भिन, नई दिल्ली 1
मुख्यमंत्री के प्रधान सजचि 1
प्रधान सजचि, सामान्दय प्रिासजनक जिभाग 1
प्रधान सजचि, स्ट्िास्ट््य जिभाग 1
मुख्य िांच आयुि, सामान्दय प्रिासजनक जिभाग 1
राज्यपाल के प्रधान सजचि 1
प्रधान सजचि 8
सरकार के सजचि 23
सजचि, आपिा प्रिंधन जिभाग 1
सजचि, संसिीय कायि जिभाग 1
सजचि, कृजर् जिभाग 1
आिासीय आयुक् त, जिहार भिन, नई दिल्ली 1
सिस्ट्य, रािस्ट्ि िोड ि 1
राज्यपाल के सजचि 1
मुख्यमंत्री के सजचि 1[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र असाधारण 3
सजचि, खाद्य एिं उपभोिा संरक्षण जिभाग 1
सजचि, ऊिाि जिभाग 1
संभागीय आयुि 9
सजचि, जिज्ञान एिं प्रौद्योजगकी जिभाग 1
सजचि, भिन जनमािण जिभाग 1
सजचि, पीएचई जिभाग 1
सजचि, पंिीयन, उत्पाि एिं मद्य जनर्ेध जिभाग 1
सजचि, मंजत्रमण् डल सजचिालय जिभाग 1
जििेर्/अपर/संयुि/उप सजचि 53
जिला मजिस्ट् रेट एिं कलेक्टर/अपर जिला मजिस्ट् रेट 38
पंिीयक, सहकारी सजमजतयां 1
सजचि, रािस्ट्ि िोड ि 1
राज्य पठरिहन आयिु 1
श्रम आयिु 1
गन्ना आयुि 1
मुख्य कायिकारी अजधकारी सह नगरपाजलका आयुि, पटना नगर जनगम 1
आयुि, मनरेगा 1
आईिी, पंिीयन 1
जनिेिक 19
आईिी, िेल और सुधारक सेिाएं 1
1 कुल िठरष्ि ड्यटू ी पि 195
2 केन्द रीय प्रजतजनयुजि ठरििि उपयुिि मि 1 के 40 प्रजतित से अजधक नह 78
3 राज्य प्रजतजनयुजि ठरििि उपयिुि मि 1 के 25 प्रजतित से अजधक नह 48
4 प्रजिक्षण ठरििि उपयुिि मि 1 के 3.5 प्रजतित से अजधक नह 6
5 छुट्टी ठरििि और कजनष्ि पि ठरििि उपयुिि मि 1 के 16.5 प्रजतित स ेअजधक नह 32
6 भारतीय प्रिासजनक सेिा (भती) जनयमािली, 1954 के जनयम 8 के अधीन पिोन्द नजत द्वारा भरे 109
िाने िाले पि
उपयुिक् त मि 1, 2, 3 और 4 के 33 1/3 प्रजतित से अजधक नह
7 सीधी भती द्वारा भरे िाने िाल ेपि (1+2+3+4+5-6) 250
कुल प्राजधकृत सख्ं य ा 359”
[फा. सं. 11031/02/2019-अ.भा.से.-II (क)]
संिीप कुमार जसन्द हा, अिर सजचि4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
ठटप्प णी (1) इस अजधसूचना के िारी होन े से पूिि, जिहार के भारतीय प्रिासजनक सेिा संिगि की कुल प्राजधकृत
पि संख् या 342 थी।
ठटप्प णी (2) मुख्य जिजनयम दिनांक 22.10.1955 की एस आर ओ सं. 3350 के तहत भारत के रािपत्र में प्रकाजित दकए
गए थे और तत्पश् चात, इन्द ह ें जिहार संिगि के भारतीय प्रिासजनक सेिा संिंध में जनम्न जलजखत
सा.का.जन. संख् याओं त तथा तारीखों द्वारा संिोजधत दकए गए थ े
क्र.स.ं सा.का.जन. स.ं दिनाकं क्र.स.ं
1 3059 12.12.56 11 342(अ) 29.03.94
2 481 30.04.60 12 319(अ) 31.03.95
3 1147 14.08.65 13 739(अ) 31.12.97
4 349 16.03.67 14 209 31.10.98
5 375(अ) 26.08.71 15 429 18.12.04
6 60(अ) 31.01.75 16 170(अ) 02.03.07
7 649(अ) 27.11.79 17 279(अ) 10.04.07
8 106 02.02.85 18 898(अ) 30.12.2008
9 1007 31.12.88 19. 188(अ) 24.03.2009
10 393 30.06.90 20. 46(अ) 22.01.2014
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(Department of Personnel and Training)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th January, 2021
G.S.R. 50(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the All India
Services Act, 1951 (61 of 1951), read with sub-rules (1) and (2) of rule 4 of the Indian Administrative
Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954, the Central Government, in consultation with the Government of Bihar,
hereby makes the following regulations further to amend the Indian Administrative Service (Fixation of
Cadre Strength) Regulations, 1955, namely:─
1. (1) These Regulations may be called the Indian Administrative Service (Fixation of Cadre Strength)
Amendment Regulations, 2021.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Indian Administrative Service (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Regulations, 1955, in the
Schedule, for the heading “Bihar” and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted
namely:─
“Bihar
Senior Duty Posts under the State Government 195
Chief Secretary 1
Chairman-cum-Member, Board of Revenue 1
Development Commissioner 1
Additional Chief Secretary 3[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र असाधारण 5
Principal Secretary (Finance) 1
Principal Secretary (Home) 1
Principal Secretary, Vigilance Department 1
Principal Secretary, Water Resources 1
Principal Secretary, Revenue & Land Reforms 1
Principal Secretary, Industry 1
Principal Secretary, Education Department 1
Principal Secretary, Election Department-cum-Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar 1
Principal Secretary, Road Construction Department 1
Director General, Bihar Institute of Public Administration & Rural Development, 1
Patna
Principal Resident Commissioner, Bihar Bhawan, New Delhi 1
Principal Secretary to Chief Minister 1
Principal Secretary, General Administrative Department 1
Principal Secretary, Health Department 1
Chief Enquiry Commissioner, General Administrative Department 1
Principal Secretary to Governor 1
Principal Secretary 8
Secretary to Government 23
Secretary, Disaster Management Department 1
Secretary, Parliament Affairs Department 1
Secretary, Agriculture Department 1
Resident Commissioner, Bihar Bhawan, New Delhi 1
Member, Board of Revenue 1
Secretary to Governor 1
Secretary to Chief Minister 1
Secretary, Food & Consumer Protection Department 1
Secretary, Energy Department 1
Divisional Commissioner 9
Secretary, Science & Technology Department 1
Secretary, Building Construction Department 1
Secretary, PHE Department 1
Secretary, Registration, Excise & Prohibition Department 1
Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat Department 1
Special/Additional/Joint/Deputy Secretary 53
District Magistrate & Collector/Addl.D.M 38
Registrar, Cooperative Societies 1
Secretary, Board of Revenue 1
State Transport Commissioner 1
Labour Commissioner 1
Sugar Cane Commissioner 1
CEO cum Municipal Commissioner, Patna Municipal Corporation 1
Commissioner, MNREGA 1
IG, Registration 1
Directors 196 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
IG, Prisons & Correctional Services 1
1 Total Senior Duty Posts 195
2 Central Deputation Reserve not exceeding 40% of item 1 above 78
3 State Deputation Reserve not exceeding 25% of item 1 above 48
4 Training Reserve not exceeding 3.5% of item 1 above 6
5 Leave Reserve and Junior Posts Reserve not exceeding 16.5% of Item 1 above 32
6 Posts to be filled by promotion under Rule 8 of the Indian Administrative 109
Service (Recruitment) Rules, 1954 not exceeding 33 1/3% of Item 1, 2, 3 & 4
above
7 Posts to be filled up by Direct Recruitment (Items 1+2+3+4+5-6) 250
Total Authorised Strength 359”
[F. No. 11031/02/2019-AIS-II(A)]
SANDEEP KUMAR SINHA, Under Secy.
Note 1: Prior to the issue of this notification, the Total Authorized Strength of Bihar IAS Cadre was 342.
Note 2: The principal Regulations were published in the Gazette of India vide SRO No. 3350, dated
22.10.1955. Subsequently, they were amended in respect of the Bihar Cadre of Indian
Administrative Service vide following G.S.R. numbers and dates:-
Sl.No. GSR Nos. DATE Sl.No. GSR Nos. DATE
1 3059 12.12.56 11 342(E) 29.03.94
2 481 30.04.60 12 319(E) 31.03.95
3 1147 14.08.65 13 739(E) 31.12.97
4 349 16.03.67 14 209 31.10.98
5 375(E) 26.08.71 15 429 18.12.04
6 60(E) 31.01.75 16 170(E) 02.03.07
7 649(E) 27.11.79 17 279(E) 10.04.07
8 106 02.02.85 18 898(E) 30.12.2008
9 1007 31.12.88 19. 188(E) 24.03.2009
10 393 30.06.90 20. 46(E) 22.01.2014
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