## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Recruitment Rules for the Post of Comptroller at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes an amendment to the recruitment rules for the post of Comptroller at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (DRPCAU), Pusa. The amendment, approved in 2021, modifies the essential qualifications and other terms and conditions for the Comptroller position. Key changes include adjustments to the salary level, clarification of essential qualification requirements regarding Master's degree and experience, and specifying terms and conditions related to tenure and reappointment. The overall aim of the amendment appears to be to broaden the pool of eligible candidates and clarify certain aspects of the Comptroller's appointment and service conditions.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the amendment to the recruitment rules for the post of Comptroller at the DRPCAU, Pusa. The analysis is based solely on the provided government policy text published on September 13, 2021.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This analysis concerns an *amendment* to the original ordinance issued vide Gazette Notification No. 81DRPCAU VC, Pusa dated, the 3rd November, 2018 of the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University.
* **Core Objective(s) (inferred from text):** To modify and update the recruitment rules for the post of Comptroller at DRPCAU, likely to attract qualified candidates and clarify the conditions of service.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The amendment seems designed to address potential limitations or ambiguities within the original recruitment rules for the Comptroller position. The changes made to essential qualifications (specifically, adjustments to acceptable degrees and experience) suggest a need to broaden the eligibility criteria. Modifying the tenure and conditions could improve attraction of qualified personnel.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The amendment introduces the following key changes:
* **Salary Level:** The position moves from Level 12 to Level 14 of the 7th CPC. This represents an increase in the salary scale for the Comptroller.
* **Essential Qualifications:**
* **Original:** "Masters Degree in any discipline with at least 55 of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in UGC seven point scale."
* **Amendment:** "A PostGraduate Degree in Commerce/Financial Management with at least 55 of the marks or an equivalent grade in point scales." AND "At least 15 years of comparable experience in financial management of which 3 years as Dy. Comptroller/ Dy. Finance Officer or an equivalent post…"
* **Difference/Effect:** The amendment specifies the desired Postgraduate Degree as being in Commerce/Financial Management. It provides more specific qualifications and alternative pathways to eligibility based on years of financial management experience.
* **Other terms and conditions:**
* Clarifies the condition for 5% relaxation in percentage of marks at Masters level from 55 to 50 will be extended to SC/ST/PwD categories and to the existing incumbents who are already in the University system.
* Specifies that gross misconduct/dereliction of duty can lead to tenure curtailment and sets the age of superannuation as 60 years of age.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience includes:
* Potential applicants for the Comptroller position at DRPCAU.
* Current employees of DRPCAU, particularly those in finance and administration.
* The Board of Management of the University.
* Individuals working in Finance Accounts services under Govt. of India recruited through UPSC.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Board of Management (BOM) is mentioned as having the authority to curtail tenure in cases of misconduct or negligence. The Vice-Chancellor is responsible for notifying the amendment.
* **Timelines or procedures:** The amendment specifies the tenure duration (five years) and eligibility for reappointment. The text also mentions a probation period of two years. No other specific procedures are detailed in the provided text.
* **Changes-specific aspects:** The implementation requires updating job descriptions and recruitment advertisements to reflect the revised qualifications and salary scale.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these amendments are:
* **Increased applicant pool:** The revised essential qualifications may attract a broader range of qualified candidates, specifically those with financial management expertise.
* **Enhanced clarity:** The more detailed requirements and conditions should reduce ambiguity and ensure a more transparent recruitment process.
* **Improved governance:** Empowering the Board of Management to curtail tenure based on misconduct or negligence could improve accountability and governance within the university.
* Clarifying the age of superannuation will help streamline administrative process in the future.
**9. Conclusion:**
The amendment to the recruitment rules for the Comptroller position at DRPCAU represents a significant update aimed at attracting qualified candidates and clarifying the terms of service. The changes to essential qualifications, salary level, tenure, and eligibility criteria are designed to improve the recruitment process and ensure effective governance within the university. The overall impact is expected to be positive, leading to a more competitive and transparent selection process and a stronger financial management structure at DRPCAU.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Capital of India, place of publication of the gazette notification.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021: Date of the gazette notification.
Bhadra: Indian Calendar Month
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University: Central Agricultural University
Pusa, Bihar: Location of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University.
Finance Committee: Committee that made recommendations on 09.09.2020
Board of Management of the University: University body that passed resolution on 22.12.2020
7th CPC: 7th Central Pay Commission
UGC: University Grants Commission
Comptroller: Post for which recruitment rules are being amended
R. C. SRIVASTAVA: Vice-Chancellor of the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University
Government of India: Government that approved the ordinance.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
Delhi: Place where the Controller of Publications is located.
Department of Agricultural Research and Education: Department of Government of India
Ring Road, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
UPSC: Union Public Service Commission
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
(Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University)
ORDINANCE
New Delhi, the 31st July, 2021
[Amendment in Ordinance issued vide Gazette Notification No. 81/DRPCAU (VC), Pusa dated, the
3rd November, 2018]
No. 309/DRPCAU(VC), Pusa.—Whereas the Government of India in the Department of Agricultural
Research and Education on the recommendation of the Finance Committee meeting held on 09.09.2020 and as per
resolution passed in 14th meeting of the Board of Management of the University held on 22.12. 2020 has approved
vide No. 5-06/2021-CAU dated 26th July, 2021 the amendment in the Recruitment Rules of the post of Comptroller
already notified in the Ordinance issued vide No. 81/DRPCAU (VC), Pusa dated, the 3rd November, 2018 of the
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University as under:
Present provision Provision after amendment
Group –A Group –A
Level 12 of 7th CPC Level 14 of 7 CPC
The candidate must not have attained the age of 58 The candidate must not have attained the age of 58 years as
years as on the closing date of the application on the closing date of the application
Essential Qualification Essential Qualification
1 Master’s Degree in any discipline with at least 55% (a) A Post-Graduate Degree in Commerce/Financial
of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in UGC Management with at least 55% of the marks or an
seven point scale equivalent grade in point scales.
2 A minimum of 15 years of appropriate experience (b) At least 15 years of comparable experience in
of financial management of which 3 years as Dy. research establishment/UGC/other institutions of
Comptroller/ Dy. Finance Officer or an equivalent higher education/Organized Accounts in Central
post of a University/Affiliated College/ Public Sector Government with similar status.
Undertaking/ Autonomous Organization/ OR
Multinational Organization/Govt. Or with an overall
At least 15 years of financial management experience of
service of 15 years including 10 years in post of Asstt.
which 8 years as Deputy Finance Officer or an equivalent
Finance Officer/Asstt. Comptroller.
post.
(c) 5% relaxation in percentage of marks at Master’s
3 Other terms and conditions level from 55% to 50% will be extended to
(a) The tenure will be five years and incumbent SC/ST/PwD categories and to the existing
will be eligible for reappointment. However, incumbents who are already in the University
tenure can be curtailed by BOM in view of system.
gross misconduct /dereliction of duty.
The incumbent will superannuate on attaining 60 Desirable Qualifications:
years age
Persons/Officials possessing Master’s degree in Business
Administration (Finance)/Commerce or possessing
CA/ICWA or passing of SAS or its equivalent service
examination of central/state Govt./Officials working/worked
in Organized Finance & Accounts services under Govt. of
India recruited through UPSC will be given preference.
Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed NA
for direct recruits will apply in the case of
promoteion.
N.A.
Period of probation, if any- Two years Two years
Method of recruitment- Direct Recruitment Direct Recruitment
The Comptroller may be appointed on deputation for The Comptroller may be appointed on deputation for a
a specific period not exceeding five years. specific period not exceeding five years.
In case of a person being appointed as Comptroller on In case of a person being appointed as Comptroller on
deputation, his tenure, emoluments and other terms of deputation, his tenure, emoluments and other terms of service
service shall be according to the standard of shall be according to the standard of deputation.
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As per Clause 18(2) of the First Statutes of the As per Clause 18(2) of the First Statutes of the University.
University.
Other terms and conditions
(a) The tenure will be five years and incumbent will be
eligible for reappointment. However, tenure can be
curtailed by BOM in view of gross misconduct
/dereliction of duty.
(b) The incumbent will superannuate on attaining 60
years age
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by the clause 39 of the First Statutes of the Dr. Rajendra
Prasad Central Agricultural University and with the previous approval of the Central Government as aforesaid, I, the
Vice-Chancellor of the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, do hereby notify the amendment in
the Ordinance as above.
R. C. SRIVASTAVA, Vice-Chancellor
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./250/2021-22]
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