The federal government has decided to abolish 60 percent of permanent posts that have remained vacant for one year or longer.
The decision applies to long-standing vacant positions across government departments. It aims to revise the number of available posts based on current staffing needs.
According to a notification issued by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), 60 percent of eligible vacant posts will be abolished.
However, the government has excluded certain vacancies from the decision. Posts that became vacant because of transfers will not be abolished.
Positions affected by postings or promotions will also remain outside the abolition process. These vacancies will continue to be handled under the existing arrangements.
The abolished posts will be removed from quotas meant for initial recruitment. They will also be excluded from quotas reserved for direct recruitment.
This change will affect the vacancy position used by departments for future recruitment. It may also alter the number of posts available for fresh appointments.
All concerned accounts offices have been directed to prepare updated vacancy rosters. These rosters must reflect the revised position after the abolition of posts.
The updated rosters will help departments determine which positions remain available. They will also provide a basis for handling recruitment and promotion cases.
Authorities have further directed departments to process promotion cases according to the revised vacancy position.
This means promotion cases will be considered against the updated number of available posts. Departments will need to follow the revised vacancy figures during the process.
The decision specifically targets permanent posts that have remained vacant for at least one year. It does not cover every vacant government position.
Vacancies caused by routine administrative changes will continue to be treated separately. This includes positions affected by transfers, postings, and promotions.
The government will therefore retain certain positions despite their vacant status. The exemption depends on the reason behind the vacancy.
Accounts offices will play an important role in implementing the decision. They will prepare the revised vacancy records for the concerned departments.
Government departments will then use these records for recruitment and promotion matters. The revised position is expected to guide future administrative decisions.
The measure changes how long-vacant posts are counted within the federal staffing structure. It also removes eligible positions from recruitment quotas.
Departments will need to review their existing vacancies under the new instructions. They will then update their records according to the notification.
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