BSF : On-request posting, Airfare booking etc. in New Guidelines
The Border Security Force (BSF) has introduced new guidelines outlined by the Directorate General (DG) for non-gazetted officers in the force with the aim of improving job satisfaction.
The new guidelines come against the backdrop of a high number of early retirements. Ministry of Home Affairs data shows over 46,000 personnel from across the six Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have taken early retirement in the past five years (2019-2023), of whom over 21,000 were from the BSF.
The new rules allow personnel choice in terms of posting. Each posting location will be considered one of five choices permitted annually. Requests for alternative postings are allowed but will not be counted towards the ‘own request posting’ unless it matches the desired location. In terms of personal leave, individual specifications are being implemented to post personnel at desired locations where possible. If, for example, an officer has completed their service at one location and requested another, this will not be considered an ‘own request’ unless it matches their initial posting choice.
In the lead up to the festive period, a memorandum of understanding was signed with a Delhi-based travel company providing BSF personnel and their dependents with access to fixed fare flights, free seat selection and rescheduling, and zero convenience fees for one year.
About BSF
Border Security Force (BSF) is India’s primary border patrol organization. It’s one of the country’s five Central Armed Police Forces, tasked with guarding India’s land borders during peacetime, and preventing transnational crimes. It ensures the security of the borders and matters connected to it.
About Central Armed Police Forces
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) include the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and National Security Guard (NSG).
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Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs