Non Functional Upgradation For DRDO Scientists

Hello sir, I am Surjeet. I want to know whether DRDO scientists are included in the Non Functional Upgradation (NFU). Can you give me some details about it

[Kiran Chandar]

No, DRDO Scientists are not included in the Non Functional Upgradation (NFU).

NFU

NFU is applicable to the officers of Organized Group A services in PB-3, PB-4 and in HAG scale also where there is such a Grade in the Service
Non-Functional Upgradation and other in situ promotion schemes are separate schemes and it would not be desirable to mix one with the other.
The benefit of NFU to Organized Group A Services shall not be applicable to the officers in those Organized Services

Scientific Services

In terms of the Third Pay Commission recommendations and Government's decision thereon, Selection Grade is relevant to all Central Group `A' Service, both technical and non-technical.
In certain Scientific Services, however e.g. Defence Science, Meterological Service etc. there is a system to retain and encourage meritorious scientists engaged in research work.

Under this system, the total numbers of posts in two or more successive grades is fixed.
The number in different grades are varied so as to enable officers with a stipulated period of services to be placed in next higher grade
In view of this, introduction of Selection Grade in Junior Administrative Grade is not considered necessary in such Services.