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SC, ST, OBC Reservation Policy in Central Government Services – Roster, Percentage and Rules

SC, ST, OBC Reservation Percentage in Central Government

In the Central Government of India, there exists a reservation system which provides a certain percentage of seats for members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). This system aims to promote social equality and help marginalized communities gain access to opportunities that may have been previously denied to them. The current reservation percentage for SC is 15%, ST is 7.5%, and OBC is 27%. This system is a crucial step in ensuring that all citizens have an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of their caste or social background.

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7th Pay Commission Reservation Policy
Reservation Policy in Central Government Services
Reservation Policy for Central Govt Employees
Reservation in Promotion Latest News Updates 2023

7th Pay Commission Reservation Policy

The 7th Pay Commission Reservation Policy addresses the issue of representation for SC (Scheduled Castes), ST (Scheduled Tribes), and OBC (Other Backward Classes) in Central Government Services. This policy lays out the guidelines for the roster, percentage, and rules related to reservation in employment. The purpose of the reservation policy is to provide equal opportunities for underrepresented groups and promote diversity in the workplace. The roster system ensures that reserved positions are filled in a fair and systematic manner, while the percentage of reserved seats is determined based on the total number of vacancies. Additionally, the rules of the reservation policy determine the eligibility criteria and provide guidelines for the selection process. Overall, the 7th Pay Commission Reservation Policy plays a crucial role in ensuring equitable opportunities for all individuals in Central Government Services.

Reservation Policy in Central Government Services

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has published a comprehensive brochure on Reservation for SC, ST, and Other Backward Classes in Services (PART-I). This detailed guide covers the essential aspects of Reservation in Appointment and Reservation in Promotion. The brochure includes various subtitles that provide in-depth information on the subject matter. It aims to promote equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their social and economic status, and ensure fair representation in the workforce.

  • Introduction
  • Scope of Reservation
  • Relaxations and Concessions
  • Determination of Reservation Quota
  • Reservation Registers and Roster Registers
  • Filling up of Reserved Vacancies
  • De-reservation
  • Verification of the claim of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and
  • Other Backward Classes
  • Monitoring and Institutional Safeguard
  • Miscellaneous

Click to Download Brochure on Reservation as pdf

As per the Article 16 of Constitution of India, given special care on equality and opportunity in the matter of Public Appointment. Providing reservation to SC, ST and OBC in Central Government Services more than 50 years.

Reservation of 15 per cent for the members of the Scheduled Castes, 7.5 per cent for the members of the Scheduled Tribes and 27 per cent for the members of the Other Backward Classes in the matter of appointment by direct recruitment to civil posts and civil services on all India basis by open competition.

Also check: Dopt Orders on Reservation

Reservation Policy for Central Govt Employees

As per extant instructions, reservation is provided to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) at the rate of 15%, 7.5% and 27% respectively in case of direct recruitment on all India basis by open competition. In case of direct recruitment on all India basis otherwise than by open competition, the percentage fixed is 16.66% for SCs, 7.5% for STs and 25.84% for OBCs.

In case of direct recruitment to Group C posts normally attracting candidates from a locality or a region, the percentage of reservation for SC/ST/OBC is generally fixed on the basis of proportion of their population in the respective States/Union Territories.

With the enactment of ‘The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016’, reservation is also provided to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities against the posts and services of the Central Government at 4% of the total number of vacancies to be filled up by direct recruitment in the cadre strength in each group of posts i.e. Group A, B and C.

As per Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, as amended from time to time, 10% of the vacancies in the posts upto of the level of the Assistant Commandant in all para-military forces; (ii) 10% of the vacancies in Group C posts; and (iii) 20% of the vacancies in Group D posts, to be filled by direct recruitment shall be reserved for ex-servicemen.

The persons belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs shall get 10% reservation in direct recruitment in civil posts and services in the Government of India.

As per available data, total number of employees appointed through direct recruitment, which may also include candidates selected on own merit, in the grade of Safai Karamcharis belonging to SCs, STs and OBCs in Central Government Ministries/Departments including their attached/subordinate offices as on 01.01.2014, 01.01.2015 and 01.01.2016 is given below:-

As on Total SC ST OBC Others
01.01.2014 2044 484 173 710 677
01.01.2015 4959 899 358 1545 2157
01.01.2016 2452 590 153 721 988

As per available data, total number together with representation of SCs, STs and OBCs in the grade of Safai Karamcharis as on 01.01.2014, 01.01.2015 and 01.01.2016 is given below:-

As on Total SC ST OBC Others
01.01.2014 56584 22343 3996 6460 23785
01.01.2015 47812 20612 2883 5859 18458
01.01.2016 48951 22108 3379 7076 16388

Above data is consolidated in respect of Central Government Ministries/Departments and their attached and subordinate offices spread all over the country. This data is not maintained State-wise.

This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today. [Source: PIB]

Reservation in Promotion Latest News Updates 2023

  • Reservation in Appointments in Posts or Service in Central Government Services June 22, 2023
  • Promotion and Demotion of SCs and STs June 22, 2023
  • Direct Recruitment to Group C – Reservation Fixed on the basis of Population June 22, 2023
  • Reservation to SC/ST in Private Sector June 22, 2023
  • Brochure on Reservation for SC, ST and Other Backward Classes in Services June 22, 2023
  • Enhancement of Reservation for SCs & STs – RS Q&A June 22, 2023
  • Revision in the list of Scheduled Tribes of Chhattisgarh June 21, 2023
  • Benefit of Reservation: Supreme Court Judgment June 21, 2023
  • Implementation of Reservation Policy – UGC June 21, 2023
  • Reservation in Promotions for SC/ST Employees in Government Services June 21, 2023
  • Reservation in Promotion for Scheduled Tribes June 21, 2023
  • Reservation for OBC, SC and ST in Central Universities June 21, 2023
  • Supreme Court Judgement on Reservation in Promotion for SC ST Government Employees June 21, 2023
  • Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) June 21, 2023
  • 10% Reservations for EWS in Railway Recruitment June 21, 2023
  • Benefits for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) June 21, 2023
  • Review of Creamy Layer for SC, ST and OBC April 3, 2023
  • PwBDs Reservation: Clarification on Merit Concept March 24, 2023
  • Reservation in Private Sector Jobs February 6, 2020
  • Implementation of Reservation in Public Sector Banks November 20, 2019
  • Quota in Reservation for Orthopedically handicapped persons August 20, 2019
  • Backlog reserved vacancies for SCs, STs and OBCs with ten Ministries and Departments July 13, 2019
  • Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre Ordinance, 2019 March 9, 2019
  • Inclusion of Castes in OBC Lists February 5, 2019
  • 10% Reservation to EWSs in Civil Posts and Services January 22, 2019
  • Important Supreme Court Judgment October 15, 2018
  • Implementation of Reservation in Promotion for Employees July 26, 2018
  • Reservation to wards of Army Personnel for admission to Medical Professional Courses June 23, 2018
  • Reservation in Promotion case status after Supreme Court interim Order June 17, 2018
  • Own Merit in Direct Recruitment of OBC – DoPT Orders dt 4.4.2018 April 12, 2018
  • Representation of OBCs in the Central Government Services April 6, 2018
  • Reservation for Dalit Christians March 19, 2018
  • Commission for Sub- Categorization of OBCs: DoPT February 27, 2018
  • Reservation for the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities – DoPT OM dt.15.1.2018 January 17, 2018
  • Reservation in Promotion – Roster Point based, not Vacancy based – Confederation December 4, 2017
  • ISTM Course for Liaison Officers October 31, 2017
  • Vacancies in OBC category August 10, 2017
  • Backlog vacancies reserved for SCs, STs and OBCs March 29, 2017
  • Implementation of creamy layer criteria March 24, 2017
  • Important DOPT Order regarding Reservation in Promotion on 2.10.2016 October 2, 2016
  • Reservation for Dalit Christians (Article 342) March 16, 2016
  • Verification of claims of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for purpose of appointment March 15, 2016
  • Latest Parliament News published by PIB March 2, 2016
  • Amendment in SC/ST Act is need of hour – Gehlot February 17, 2016
  • Release of caste based census data January 4, 2016
  • Verification of claims of candidates belonging to SCs, STs and OBCs for purpose of appointment to posts/services – Dopt orders December 19, 2015
  • Reservation in promotion – Minister replied in Rajya Sabha December 18, 2015
  • Need reservation for more communities December 10, 2015
  • Reservation For Minorities December 10, 2015
  • Supreme Court ponders over revoking reservation in higher education October 30, 2015
  • List of Authorities empowered to issue caste/community certificates – Dopt Order issued on 3.9.2015 September 3, 2015
  • Proposal to rise the creamy layer from 6 to 10.5 lakhs July 27, 2015
  • Reservations for Jats in Central Government Jobs Cancelled March 18, 2015
  • Backlog Vacancies – 19,676 backlog reserved vacancies of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes March 5, 2015
  • There should be No Reservation in Promotions – Supreme Court January 12, 2015
  • Annual Income Limit for Non-Creamy Layer December 5, 2014
  • Reduction of Defence – Tatkal – Female and Senior Citizens quotas in trains September 15, 2014
  • Revised format of OBC Caste Certificate–DOPT 30.5.2014 May 30, 2014
  • Issue of Compendium of instructions on reservation for ex-servicemen March 4, 2014
  • Railways to give automatic SMS after confirmation of waitlisted tickets February 11, 2014
  • Cadre Restructuring of Group ‘C’ Posts in Railways – Pay Structure for All Engineering Departments Including Workshops employees – 17.10.2013 October 17, 2013
  • SC DIRECTS CENTRE, STATES TO RESERVE 3% GOVERNMENT JOBS FOR DISABLED PERSONS. October 10, 2013

Also check: Model Reservation Roster for 10% EWS 200 Posts

What is the SC, ST, OBC Reservation Policy in Central Government Services?

The SC, ST, OBC Reservation Policy in Central Government Services is a policy that seeks to provide social and educational opportunities for people belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC) categories. This policy provides for reservation of posts in various government services for the SC, ST, and OBC categories.

What is the roster system?

The roster system is a system used to allocate seats in government services to different categories of people. The roster system segregates posts in government services according to the SC, ST, OBC categories in a systematic manner.

What are the percentage rules in the SC, ST, OBC Reservation Policy in Central Government Services?

The percentage rules in the SC, ST, OBC Reservation Policy in Central Government Services is that 15% of the total posts in government services are reserved for SCs, 7.5% for STs, and 27% for OBCs.

Are there any exceptions to the percentage rules?

Yes, the percentage rules may not be applicable in certain circumstances. For example, if the total posts in government services are less than the percentage reserved for SCs, STs, and OBCs, the percentage rules may not apply.

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Comments

  1. Kamlesh Meena says

    September 14, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Those who are thinking that employee belonging from Reserved category are not efficient. However, i am in a opinion that this is a perception of those who used to oppose the reservation.

    Reply
  2. vijay kumar says

    December 11, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    in the belt force, the promotion reservation is not good for force moral due to senior give the salute his junior. it should be stop kindly

    Reply
  3. Kamgin says

    November 22, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Reservation can be reduced but not removed. Go to a hilly areas, slums, remote where the govt is lacking behind providing infrastructure, schools, colleges, hospitals, daily needs of consumption, overall its lacking behind than other places. If we take them as a part of our people, we should encourage to increase their standard and uplift their downtrodden life. Reservation should not be taken as competition neither a quota, it is a welfare means to help others.

    Reply
  4. k.Dev Kumar says

    November 21, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    General category employee should change their views towards reservation

    Reply
  5. kms reddy says

    November 4, 2015 at 11:49 am

    the reservations in promotions making a dent on the efficient employees abilities and the inefficient being in the upper echolons with out sufficient knowledge of work and work efficiently . Nowadays the officers of promotee Group B are become dependent on the subordinates for each decision they take as they dont have sufficient knowledge of work and got the promotion superseeding all his counterparts and seniors who had knowledge and efficiency but belopngs to the deprived group of unreserved category. At once the promotee officer is junior to his subordinates and not having sufficent knowledge makes him inferior and takes wrong decisions or kept the work pending without making any decision.

    Reply
  6. Balamurali says

    October 22, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    Sir, reservation in promotion to be discontinued.same will be implemented on the time their appointment.reservation in promotion may be effected in sincerity on duties.promotion must be implemented in the basis of ability only.

    Reply
  7. ila says

    October 20, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Reservation is akin to affirmative action. A social obligation towards upliftment of those having social handicaps and helping them to achieve ability to compete with others in the mainstream of life. This is not a charity to be doled out grudingly. Those who have been denied of a chance for more than a millenium are now help with reservation. Reservation was first introduced in TN by Britishers when they found that more than 98% of the government positions were filled by a particular community. They introduced communal census in their government offices and then introduced 50% reservation for the communities other than the particular community. Hope this clarifies the issue on reservation

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  8. CSBO VIJAY SINGH says

    September 24, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Sir,promotions based on caste should be abolished completely as from education to getting jobs they already get reservations. which is sufficient for anyone to cope up with there financial or social conditions.

    Reply
  9. Vijay Kumar says

    September 9, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    Reservation should be provided to all castes and religions in respect of their population.

    Reply
  10. Ravi Parkash says

    August 28, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    reservation in promotion is still needed for SC/BC till 2020 to equalize the weekend sections of the society with general categories, as development of these categories is still not up to mark. They need more opportunity to uplift in the eyes of the social justice as dreamed by the pioneer of our constitution DR. B.R. Ambedkar.

    Reply
  11. bishnu says

    July 26, 2015 at 8:02 am

    Sir Armed forces rlyway reservation system is very poor .sir so please try to solve it.

    Reply
  12. KRISHNA says

    April 12, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    Reservation should be extended to SC/ST category candidates in terms of salary also as our govt think that those who take birth in Gen Caste are treated as billionaires hence their salaries should be brought down and those who are from OBC/SC/ST candidates their salaries should be hiked so that they may be able to cope with their poverty conditions.

    Reply
  13. SUSHANTA says

    March 13, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    The latest commission should think about the reservation policy on promotion.
    In the Constitution of India, the reservation policy was inserted to UPGRADE the social status of SC/ST/OBC. Therefore, the policy should be restricted till the ENTRY to Govt. Jobs not on PROMOTION otherwise the word UPGRADE has to be quantified in the Constitution of India.

    Reply
  14. shinde d n says

    December 22, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    respected sir,
    No reservation in armed forces. The reservation in the armed forces quality and quantity of works in lower position.

    Reply
  15. manoj kumar says

    December 7, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    sir, why all the defence personnel are counted in one plateform, as i am thinking it shuld be equally distributed among Air Force, Navy and Armed Forced. the strength of people to be kept in mind as it is counted OBC (A, B, C) etc.
    kindly consider as most of Armed Force could not quality and benefit of this scheme is taken by Air Force and Navy.

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  16. sub manoj kumar says

    December 7, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    sir, why all the defence personnel are counted in one plateform, as i am thinking it shuld be equally distributed among Air Force, Navy and Armed Forced. the strength of people to be kept in mind as it is counted OBC (A, B, C) etc.
    kindly consider as most of Armed Force could not quality and benefit of this scheme is taken by Air Force and Navy.

    Reply

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