CSIR Disposes Requests for Grant of Non-Functional Scale (NFS) to Section Officers & Private Secretaries
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This is the latest communication following the earlier discontinuation of the NFS benefit. To understand the full context, please read our previous coverage:
Introduction
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released a definitive communication regarding the Non-Functional Scale (NFS). This recent update, dated July 20, 2026, officially addresses the various representations submitted by Central Government Employees serving as Section Officers (SOs) and Private Secretaries (PSs) within the organization.
Key Highlights of the Circular
| Issuing Authority | Joint Secretary (Admn.), CSIR, New Delhi |
| Date of Issue | July 20, 2026 |
| Subject Matter | Disposal of requests regarding the grant of NFS |
| Addressed To | Directors and Heads of all CSIR Labs and Institutes |
Detailed Summary
Over a period of time, multiple Section Officers and Private Secretaries from various CSIR Laboratories and Institutes submitted formal requests. The employees sought the grant of the Non-Functional Scale (NFS), asking for an elevation to Pay Level-10 upon completing four years of regular service in Pay Level-08. Historically, this upgrade corresponded to Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- in PB-3 under the 6th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
In response to these representations, the CSIR administration referred back to the foundational policy directives issued earlier in the month. Specifically, they highlighted the Policy Division Office Memorandums (OM No. 5-1(234)/2014-PD) dated July 3, 2026, and July 17, 2026. These previous memorandums clearly outlined that the practice of granting the NFS to CSIR Section Officers and Private Secretaries, at par with the officials in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and Central Secretariat Stenographers' Service (CSSS), has been entirely discontinued.
Important Directives & Final Conclusion
- Discontinuation Upheld: The CSIR administration has firmly reiterated the discontinuation of the NFS benefit for its SOs and PSs, maintaining the stance detailed in the earlier OMs.
- Representations Closed: Due to the established policy position, all pending representations and requests received from employees seeking the NFS are to be treated as formally disposed of.
- Notification of Officials: The Joint Secretary has instructed that the concerned officials must be individually informed regarding the disposal of their requests.
Conclusion
This concluding order puts an end to any ambiguity regarding the restoration or granting of the Non-Functional Scale to current Section Officers and Private Secretaries within the CSIR network. Central Government Employees affected by this policy are advised to refer to the official document for final confirmation. You can download the full PDF copy of the latest OM using the link below.
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