Permanent Commission to Women

Permanent Commission to Women

Eligible women officers who are being inducted into Ground Duty branches are considered for grant of permanent commission at par with their male counterparts based on a gender neutral policy with uniform Qualitative requirements (QRs).

Permanent commission (excluding Medical and Dental Branch) have been granted to 10177 officers in the IAF as on 01.12.2016.

A total number of 336 women officers (excluding Medical and Dental branch) have been granted permanent commission till date.

The criteria for allotting permanent commission (PC) in the IAF are based on a gender neutral policy. The eligible officers for grant of PC are considered by a Board of Officers constituted at Air Headquarters based on their suitability, willingness, medical category, availability of vacancies and position in merit etc.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shrimati Poonamben Maadam in Lok Sabha today.

Ration Money Allowance should be exempt from Income Tax – 7th CPC Report

Ration Money Allowance should be exempt from Income Tax – 7th CPC Report

Ration Money Allowance (RMA) : Ration Money Allowance (RMA) is paid to all personnel of Defence forces and nongazetted personnel of CAPFs, Delhi Police, IB, A&N police and such personnel of Indian Reserve Battalions (IRBn) as are posted in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and don’t dine in the mess. The existing rate of this allowance is ?95.52 per day for Non-Gazetted personnel and Rs.79.93 per day for Gazetted personnel.

There are demands to extend RMA to gazetted officers of CAPFs in line with Defence forces. Demands have also been received from some CAPFs that RMA should be exempted from the purview of income tax.

Analysis and Recommendations : Ration Money Allowance is revised periodically by Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home for their personnel. Hence, it is proposed that status quo be maintained regarding the rates of this allowance.

However, regarding the admissibility of RMA, PBORs of CAPFs and Indian Coast Guard should be eligible to draw RMA irrespective of the place of posting (except when in receipt of the Detachment Allowance). Presently, officers of SSB who are posted in field areas at altitudes of less than 7000 feet are not eligible for RMA. This restriction of 7000 feet should be removed.

Regarding income tax exemption of RMA, the Commission, as part of its general approach, has refrained from making recommendations involving income tax. However, looking into the unique service conditions of CAPFs, the Commission is of the view that since RMA is granted in lieu of free rations, it should be exempt from income tax.

It is further recommended that the provision of free rations and the grant of Ration Money Allowance to officers of Defence forces posted in peace areas should be withdrawn.

Armed forces again demand resolution of pay ‘anomalies’ with 7th Pay Commission

Armed forces again demand resolution of pay ‘anomalies’ with 7th Pay Commission

NEW DELHI: The armed forces want at least five "core anomalies" in their salary structures to be resolved to establish the "correct baseline" for recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), whose term has now been extended till December 31 by the government.

While the heat and dust over one rank, one pension (OROP) is yet to settle, with a section of veterans rejecting the "diluted" version announced by the government on September 5, the serving personnel have their own deep-seated grouse over their eroding "status, parity and equivalence" as compared to their civilian counterparts.

The armed forces top brass have made several representations to the government, including the defence and finance ministries, on the core anomalies over the last one year. But have received no assurance till now. With the 7th CPC's term being extended by four months, they are now making a last-ditch attempt to get the anomalies rectified.

Read more at : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Armed-forces-again-demand-resolution-of-pay-anomalies-with-7th-Pay-Commission/articleshow/49038715.cms

The extant promotion policy for women officers in the armed forces, service-wise

Promotion Policy for Women Officers in the Armed Forces

The details of the extant promotion policy for women officers in the armed forces, service-wise is as follows:

Army: Presently, Women Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) of all Arms / Services are eligible for substantive promotion to non-select ranks of Captain, Major and Lieutenant Colonel on completion of 2, 6, and 13 years of reckonable commissioned service respectively, at par with Men SSCOs. Women officers granted Permanent Commission are eligible for promotion in the Select Ranks (Colonel & above) based on the same criteria as applicable to Male officers.

Navy: In the Indian Navy, officers are eligible for substantive promotion to the rank of Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Commander and Captain (Time Scale) after completion of 2 years as Sub Lieutenant, 4 years from the date of promotion of Substantive Lieutenant, 11 years from the date of promotion of Substantive Lieutenant and 26 years of reckonable commissioned service respectively. Promotions on these lines are subject to officers fulfilling other criteria as per extant rules. This policy is equally applicable to both men and women officers.

Air Force: The promotion policy for men and women officers in IAF is same. Promotion upto the non-select rank of Wing Commander and Group Captain (TS) is based on the years of service and minimum performance criteria and the same is applicable for men and women officers. Officers are eligible for substantive promotion to the rank of Flt. Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander and Group Captain (Time Scale) after completion of 2 years, 6 years, 13 years, and 26 years of reckonable commissioned service respectively. Promotions on these lines are subject to officers fulfilling other criteria as per extant rules. From the rank of Group Captain (Select) and above the promotion is based on selection process as per the promotion policy in vogue which is common for both men and women.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri Shadi Lal Batra in Rajya Sabha on Thursday, 30 July 2015.

Source : PIB News

Women personnel in the Armed Forces are not being deployed for combat operations

Women Personnel in Defence Services

Women personnel in the Armed Forces are not being deployed for combat operations and on naval warships. Induction of women in combat duties has not been recommended by the studies carried out by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQIDS) in 2006 and High Level Tri-Services Committee in 2011.

In the Armed Forces, Women are inducted as Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) alongwith men SSCOs with a tenure of upto 14 years. All officers including SSCOs, irrespective of gender, are eligible to hold substantive rank of Lieutenant Colonel after completion of 13 years of reckonable commissioned service. Further, Women SSCOs are eligible for grant of Permanent Commission in specific branches in the three Services viz. Judge Advocate General (JAG) and Army Education Corps of Army and their corresponding branches in Navy and Air Force; Naval constructor in Navy and Accounts, Technical, Administration, Logistic and Meteorology branches in Air Force in terms of extant Government Policy.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Dr Bhola Singh and others in LokSabha today.

Source: www.7thpaycommissionnews.in

Recruitment of Women in Armed Forces

Recruitment of Women in Armed Forces

Women are inducted as Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) in specified branches in the Services in terms of Government policy letter No.671/2009-D(AG), dated 11th November, 2011. Further, Women SSCOs are eligible for grant of Permanent Commission in specific branches in the three Services viz. Judge Advocate General (JAG) and Army Education Corps of Army and their corresponding branches in Navy and Air Force; Naval constructor in Navy and Accounts, Technical, Administration, Logistic and Meteorology branches in Air Force.

Review of recruitment policies including greater role for women in defence is a continuous and ongoing process.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri Avinash Pande in Rajya Sabha today.

Source: www.7thpaycommissionnews.in

Revision of 43% and 45% commuted portion of pre-2006 Armed Forces absorbees – PCDA Orders

Revision of 43% and 45% commuted portion of pre-2006 Armed Forces absorbees who had drawn lump-sum payment on absorption in PSU/Autonomous bodies- Stepping up of notional full pension with effect from 24.09.2012:

PCDA Circular No. 532

O/o THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS)

DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD- 211014

Circular No. 532

Dated: 19.01.2015

To,
The O I/C
PAO (ORs)/ ROS

Subject: Revision of 43% and 45% commuted portion of pre-2006 Armed Forces absorbees who had drawn lump-sum payment on absorption in PSU/Autonomous bodies- Stepping up of notional full pension with effect from 24.09.2012.

Reference: This Office Circular No. 2 bearing file No. G-1/M//104/ICOsNOHV dated 16.10.2009.

A copy of Government of India, Ministry of Defence letter NO. 1(1)/2014/D(Pen/Policy) dated 16th October’ 2014 on the above subject is forwarded herewith for information and necessary action, which is self explanatory.

2. In terms of GoI, MoD letter dated 16th October’ 2014, the notional full pension of the commissioned Officers absorbee pensioners determined in terms of GOI, MOD letter dated 21.08.2009 shall be stepped up to fifty percent of the minimum of the fitment tables or the rank in revised pay band as indicated under fitment tables annexed with SAI 2/8/2008 as amended (for regular Commissioned Officers), SAI 4/S/2008 as amended (for Commissioned Officers belonging to AMC/ADC/RVC and who were in receipt Of NPA) and equivalent instructions for Navy & Air Force, plus the Grade pay corresponding to pre-revised scale from which the pensioner had retired/ discharged including MSP, where applicable.

3. Similarly, the notional full pension of JCOs/ ORs absorbee pensioners also be determined in terms of GOI, MOD letter dated 21.08.2009 and shall also be stepped up to fifty percent of the notional maximum of the fitment tables for the rank and group in the revised pay band as indicated under fitment tables annexed with SAI 1/S/2008 as amended and equivalent instructions for Navy & Air Force, plus the Grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised scale from which the pensioner had discharged including MSP and ‘X’ Group pay, where applicable.

4. The amount SO determined Shall be reduced proportionately where the Armed Forces absorbee had rendered less than the maximum required service to earn full pension. While determining revised full pension in terms of these orders, weightage in qualifying service Shall not be allowed, as hitherto fore.

5. Financial benefit will be effective from 24th September“ 2012.

6. ROs are requested to review all cases and a list of all affected cases indicating individual’s details may be forwarded to concerned PSA for issue of Suo-Moto Corr. PPO, where the restored pension has already been revised in terms of GOI, MOD letter dated 21.08.2009. However, in case, where no PPO has been issued by this Office on the basis of GOI, MOD letter dated 21.08.2009, then Appendix attached with the GOI, MOD letter dated 21.08.2009 (copy enclosed) may be forwarded to concerned PSA for issue of Corr. PPO in all affected cases.

7. This circular has been uploaded on this office website ww.pcdapension.nic.in.

8. Please acknowledge receipt.

No. Gts/Tech/0167/XIX

Dated: 19.01.2015

sd/-

(A.K.NIGAM)

Asstt.Controller (P)

Source: http://pcdapension.nic.in/6cpc/Circular-532.pdf