Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists based on Sixth CPC
Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS):
The Sixth Central Pay Commission has examined these schemes in detail and observed that various time-bound promotion schemes may be necessary for scientific organizations as the morale of the scientists has to be kept high in order to keep them motivated and to stop the fight of talent from government organizations involved in research and scientific activities.
In this context , the 6the CPC has recommended that the existing scheme of FCS with necessary modifications has to be continued for R&D professions in all S&T organizations , and the merit based promotion scheme in the Departments of Atomic Energy, Space and DRDO would also need to be persisted with.
The commission has , however, recommended certain features to be incorporated in the existing schemes of FCS and merit based promotion scheme so as to make them more relevant to the context.
The recommendation of the commission have been examined in detail in the context of FCS and a revised comprehensive scheme is enclosed for immediate necessary action by all concerned Ministries and Departments. All the Ministries / departments shall initiate action for review of the provisions of the Flexible Complementing Scheme and amend the provisions of relevant recruitment rules so that the scheme is brought in conformity with the decision / guidelines being conveyed vide this Office Memorandum. Assessment of Scientists from 01.01.2011 shall be done accordingly.
Flexible Complementing Scheme:
The Flexible Complementing Scheme in position in certain scientific Ministries / Departments / organizations of the Government shall continue, and promotions under the FCS shall be limited to posts carrying a grade pay of Rs. 10,000 or lower. The merit based promotion scheme in the Departments of Space, Atomic Energy and DRDO shall also continue and promotions under the scheme shall be limited to posts carrying a grade pay
of Rs. 12,000 or lower.
