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21/07/24 13:17 PM IST

Rules for IAS probationers

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  • The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said it has registered a criminal case against Puja Khedkar  and issued a show cause notice cancelling her candidature from the Civil Services Examination-2022. 
Documents scrutinisation
  • The UPSC conducts examinations and interviews on behalf of the Union Government after which candidates are recommended for appointment by the commission to various Services.
  • At the examination stage, candidates have to submit documents supporting their claims for reservation under various categories — SC, ST, OBCs, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and PwBD.
  • The first phase of scrutiny is done by the UPSC, which only goes by the documents submitted by the candidates.
  • After the personal interview, all candidates are sent for a medical check-up at government hospitals endorsed by the commission.
  • PwBD candidates have to appear before a medical board at AIIMS, Delhi to determine the level of disability.
  • The files are then sent to the DOPT, which accords the Service after accommodating various quotas. 
Probation period
  • The probation period typically lasts two years, but it may be extended for a maximum of four years if the candidate needs improvement or has been unable to clear the examinations at the training academy.
  • According to DOPT, “A person is appointed on probation in order to assess his suitability for absorption in the Service to which he has been appointed. Probation should not, therefore, be treated as a mere formality.” 
Disciplinary action
  • A probationer is discharged from service.
  • The discharge can be on account of failure to clear the examinations at the training academy or “if the Central Government is satisfied that the probationer was ineligible for recruitment to the Service or is unsuitable for being a member of the Service.”
  • The discharge can also be ordered if in the opinion of the Central Government he/she has wilfully neglected his probationary studies or duties or is found lacking in qualities of mind and character needed for the Service.
Source- The Hindu

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