Relaxation to appoint meritorious sportsperson and incentive: DoPT’s instructions to follow the rules strictly

No. 14034/1/2015-Estt.D

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi

Dated: 14.07.2015

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

The undersigned is directed to invite reference to this Department’s OM No. 14015/176-Estt.(D) dated 4th August, 1980 vide which instructions regarding appointment of meritorious sportsmen to Group C and D posts in relaxation of the procedure were circulated. Subsequently, consolidated instructions on incentives for sportspersons were also circulated vide this Department’s OM No. 14034/01/2013-Estt.(D) dated 03.10.2013.

2. All Ministries/Departments • are again requested to bring the aforesaid instructions mentioned in the preceding paragraph to the notice• of all concerned for appointment of meritorious sportspersons to Central Government Civil posts. Strict compliance of these instructions may be ensured for making appointment of meritoriotth sportspersons, thereby achieving the desired objectives of encouraging and prbmoting sports in the country.

(Rakesh Moza)

Under Secretary to the Government of India