Incentive for Sportspersons in Government of India: Revised DOPT O.M dt 04.03.2024

Incentive for Sportspersons in Government of India: Revision of of existing instructions DOPT O.M dt 04.03.2024

F. No. 14034/1/2020-Pers. Policy (D) Pt Vol.II (C.No. 3164784)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 4th March 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :Incentive for Sportspersons in Government of India – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that consolidated instructions on Recruitment/Promotion and other incentives for Sportspersons in Government of India were issued vide Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT) Office Memorandum No. 14034/01/2013-Estt. (D) dated 03.10.2013. These instructions have been reviewed in consultation with the Department of Sports which is the nodal Department for promotion of sports in the country in order to bring more clarity, inclusion of events which have gained importance in the recent times as well as to provide greater incentives to the sportspersons performing well in these games.

2. Accordingly, it has been decided to revise the existing instructions relating to the following areas in these consolidated instructions:-

• Eligibility for appointment of Sportspersons considered meritorious
• Inclusion of Games/Events
• Authorities competent to award certificates on eligibility for recruitment of sportspersons
• Order of Preference to candidates (Competition-wise)
• Events of national importance

 

3. Resultantly, the following paras of existing instructions, as contained in above mentioned DOPT’s O.M. dated 03.10.2013 hereby stand revised:-

Para No. of DOPT O.M. dated 03.10.2013
A. I (a) i)	Eligibility
A. I (a) iv)
A. V	List of authorities competent to award certificates on eligibility for recruitment of sportspersons
A. VI	Order of Preference
F	Events of national importance

4. The revised paras are appended to this O.M.

5. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, guidance necessary action.

6. Hindi version will follow.

(Amit Choubey)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

To
All Ministries/Departments of Government of India.

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