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Reiteration of instructions relating to reservation in temporary appointments -
regarding

The undersigned is directed to say that as per the extant guidelines issued vide Office
Memorandum No. 27/4/67(II)-Estt.(SCT) dated 24.09.1968, reservations are to be made for
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in all temporary appointments, except appointments
which are to last for less than 45 days.

2. It has been brought to the notice of this Department by the Hon'ble National
Commission for Scheduled Tribes that the Office Memorandum dated 24.09.1968 is old and the
instructions laid down in the OM must be reiterated. It is, therefore, reiterated that, in respect
of appointments to Central Government posts and services there shall be reservation for
Scheduled Castel Scheduled Tribe/ Other Backward Class candidates in temporary

appointments which are to last for 45 days or more.
3. All Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations are requested to please bring the contents
of this O.M. to the notice of all concerned for information and compliance.

[DOPT OM No. 36036/3/2018- Estt. (Res.) dated 15-05-2018]

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