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PSEGS HR Policy Notified On 13.06.2023 Ratified by BoG On 04.07.2023 1
PSEGS HR Policy Notified On 13.06.2023 Ratified by BoG On 04.07.2023 1
Order
The HR Policy of PSeGS as appproved by the Executive Committee inn its 39th meeting held on
b the Board of Governors in its 16th meetting held on 04.07.2023 as
02.06.2023 and further ratified by
per Annexure-A is hereby notifieed with immediate effect.
A copy of above is foorwarded to the following for information and necessary action:-
Digitally Signed
Signed by: SUBHASH CHANDER SHARMA
Designation: General Manager (HR)
Document ID: evweq7i
Date: 17/08/2023 04:37 PM
Annexure - A
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 4
2. Definitions 4
3.1. Statement15
3.2. Purpose 5
3.3. Scope 5
4. Contract of Employment 5
5. Designations 6
10. Internship 13
11.2. Taxation 14
11.5. Grievances 15
11.7. Interpretation 15
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11.8. Applicability 15
11.11. Others 16
Annexures 17
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1. Introduction
This is the Policy for Human Resources for Punjab State e-Governance Society
(PseGS), 2023. PseGS is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, XXI
of 1860 being an act for the registration of Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies.
2. Definitions
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms whenever used in this document
have the following meanings:
2.1. “BoG” refers to the Board of Governor, PSeGS.
2.2. “Competent Authority” under the policy shall be CEO, PSeGS unless
specially mentioned otherwise.
2.3. “CEO” refers to the Chief Executive Officer, PSeGS.
2.4. “Contractual resources” shall mean the resources hired on contract basis by
PSeGS.
2.5. “Day” refers to any calendar day including a Saturday or Sunday or a public
holiday.
2.6. “DGRPG” means Department of Governance Reforms and Public
Grievances, Government of Punjab. The term shall include the Directorate of
Governance Reforms and Public Grievances, Punjab also, wherever
applicable.
2.7. “EC” refers to the Executive Committee of PSeGS.
2.8. “Government” shall mean Government of Punjab.
2.9. “HR” refers to Human Resources.
2.10. “IT” refers to Information Technology.
2.11. “Resource” refers to a manpower resource who is deemed to be a full-time
resource in terms of any recognized conditions of employment of PSeGS.
2.12. “MS” refers to the Member Secretary, PSeGS.
2.13. “Outsourced resources” shall mean and include the resources not on the rolls
of PSeGS but working for PSeGS and their services having been hired
through a Manpower Services Provider.
2.14. “PSeGS” refers to Punjab State e-Governance Society
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PSeGS under the aegis of DGRPG is executing a number of projects for the State,
pertaining to the implementation of IT and e-Governance. The society aims to
engage, hire, train and groom the resources in order to implement the projects for
the State. This Policy is to ensure that terms and processes of engagement are
standardized. The policy aims at valuing diversity and promoting equity across the
cadres.
3.2. Purpose
PSeGS recognizes that its resources are fundamental to its success. Therefore, in
order to be able to engage/hire & retain resources of the highest caliber, a strategic
and professional approach is essential. The purpose of this Policy is to provide a
sound framework for the engagement of resources for the implementation of the IT
projects.
3.3. Scope
The Policy covers all activities that form part of the engagement, retention and exit
process.
4. Contract of Employment
4.1. Employment Tenure
4.1.1. The resource shall be engaged ordinarily for an initial period of 2 years or less
as may be required, subject to yearly performance evaluation being found
satisfactory. However, this initial period of engagement can be increased with
the approval of competent authority.
4.1.2. After the initial period of 2 years, the resource may be considered for a yearly
extension, subject to the condition that the resource has obtained a minimum
annual rating of 3 or higher in each of the preceding years of engagement.
However, an extension of more than 1 year may be given, subject to a
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maximum of 3 years at a time, for reasons to be recorded in writing by
Competent Authority.
4.1.3. Extensions shall also be subject to termination clauses as mentioned in this
Policy and requirements of the project.
4.2.1. The engagement contract may be terminated by either of the parties i.e, the
employer / resource after giving 30 days’ notice or by paying emoluments in
lieu of the notice period on a pro-rata basis.
4.2.2. In case of any document/ testimonial relating to eligibility of the resource being
proven wrong/ incorrect at any stage, the contract of the resource shall
automatically stand terminated without any prior notice and action would be
taken as per the applicable law/ policy.
4.2.3. The resource will conduct himself / herself in a professional manner with
highest ethical, moral and financial standards and will not indulge in any
malpractices of financial misappropriation., In the event of any misconduct,
misbehavior, fraudulent practice, indiscipline, insubordination, dereliction of
assigned duty, inefficiency, causing of financial loss, loss of reputation, willingly
or due to negligence, the contract shall automatically stand terminated and
action would be taken in accordance with terms and conditions of contract.
4.2.4. The Competent Authority reserves the right to review the case and waive off
the notice period in special cases.
4.2.5. All the clearances / NOCs as per the format (Annexure - A) shall be pre-
requisite to the relieving of the official.
5. Designations
5.1.1. The various designations of the executive and administrative staff shall be as
under:
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Table - A (Executive Positions)
HR / Admin:
B.B.A / PGDM / PGDBM in HR from a
Finance:
B.B.A / B.Com / PGDM / PGDBM in Finance
or PSAS or CA from a recognized university
4. Manager 6 years 65,000
or institution with minimum 50% in aggregate.
Legal:
L.L.B from recognized university or institution
with minimum 50% in aggregate.
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Table - B (Administrative Positions)
Finance:
B.Com / CA inter from a recognized
university or institution with minimum 50%
in aggregate.
Legal:
LLB from recognized university or
institution with minimum 50% in
aggregate.
Note 1: For positions such as HR, Finance and Admin, preference may be given to candidates having prior
experience in Government of Punjab or its Boards, Corporations, PSUs, etc. Minimum qualifications in such
cases may be considered by the internal committee.
Note 2: Valid relevant experience and equivalence of Minimum Qualifications of similar degree to be decided
by the Selection Committee appointed for the purpose.
Note 3: Existing resources shall be given appropriate parity, fitment and designation as per the Table A and
Table B above (Refer Clause 11.9).
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9 16+ years
Principal Engineer/
1. 8 14 - 16 years
NE/ BA
7 12 - 14 years
6 10 - 12 years
Sr. Engineer / NE/
2. 5 8 - 10 years
BA
4 6 - 8 years
3 4 - 6 years
Note1: In the software cell, resources are required for Business Process Re-engineering, etc.
Accordingly, resources may be hired for the posts - Manager, Sr. Consultant, Consultant or any other
designation as per requirement and their level and emoluments shall be decided as applicable to IT
division.
Note 2: For specialized IT technologies such as Cyber Security, Emerging Technologies, AI/ ML, Drone
Tech, Block Chain, etc. where experience of the prospective candidate may be lesser but criticality / value
of the resources to PSeGS is higher and essential in nature, Internal Committee for hiring resources, may
recommend placing the concerned resource in up to 3 levels higher. Competent authority for such
approvals shall be as under:
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a. CEO for 1 level higher
b. PSGR for 2 levels higher
c. EC for 3 levels higher
Note 3: Existing resources shall be given appropriate parity, fitment and designation as per the Table C
above (Refer Clause 11.9).
5.2.2. Profiles of various levels in Table C shall be - Mobile App, DevOps, Database,
Cloud, UI / UX, etc for Software Development development, QA (for Quality
Assurance) and Network (for Network division). Accordingly, an Engineer in the
Software Cell shall be referred as “Engineer (Software)”.
5.2.3. The Incharge / Head of IT Division may add more roles as per project
requirements.
5.2.4. Qualifications for all posts in Table - C (except Network Profile): (B.E. / B.Tech.
/ B.Sc.) in (IT / Computer Science / Electronics) / B.C.A from recognized
university or institution with minimum 50% in aggregate.
5.2.5. Qualifications for all posts of Network profile: (B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. / 3 years
Diploma) in (IT / Computer Science / Electronics) / B.C.A / from recognized
university or institution with minimum 50% in aggregate.
5.2.6. All posts shall be filled on an outsourced basis. However, the existing
contractual resources may be continued till termination of contract, subject to
other provisions of this policy and as per their contract.
5.2.7. Experience shall be as per the division / relevant field of engineering.
5.2.8. The hiring process shall be as per Annexure - B or as amended from time to
time.
5.2.9. The hierarchy and applicable scales for the IT division are placed at Annexure
C.
5.3.1. Project specific staff and their hierarchy shall be kept as per requirements of
the concerned project/ Department/ Organization, in line with this policy and as
per the approved rates; whether PSeGS is implementing the project or only
providing the resources; subject to administrative and financial approval of the
sponsoring Department / Organization.
5.3.2. The engagement of such resources shall be co-terminus with the project.
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The annual increase shall henceforth be accorded to all eligible resources(who have
completed minimum 1 year of engagement with PSeGS)on January 1 or July 1 every
year.
Rating Marks
Outstanding 5
Very Good 4
Good 3
Average 2
Below Average 1
7.2. Average rating of minimum 3 for the past 3 years (if available) shall be required for
increase in emoluments / extension of services / consideration for hiring against a
higher vacant position.
7.3. Ratings of “below average” or “average”, the resource shall be put under the
Performance Improvement Plan and his / her increase / renewal shall be put on
hold during this time period.
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7.4. After 3 months of PIP are completed, an interim report shall be obtained. In case
the report is still not improved, the resource shall be liable to be terminated by
giving a notice of 30 days.
7.5. Once the resource gets cleared from the PIP after recommendation from the project
manager and approval by the Competent Authority, his / herwithheld emoluments/
increases would be released with the orders of competent authority.
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8.10. The benefit of any other leave (such as Quarantine Leave etc.) prescribed by the
Government from time to time, may be extended to all resources by the Competent
Authority.
8.11. TA/ DA rules shall be applicable to the resources as prescribed by EC from time to
time. The present set of applicable rules are as per Annexure - E.
8.12. No HRA, CCA or other special allowances over and above the emoluments, unless
stated otherwise in the terms of engagement, shall be payable to the resources.
8.13. Leave during Notice Period: Any resource hired under this policy will have to
serve a notice period of 30 days wherein the resource shall be entitled to casual
leaves only (for maximum 3 days, subject to entitlement). In case casual leaves
exceeding the entitlement are availed, the notice period shall stand extended by the
number of extra leaves availed by the resource after tendering the resignation. The
relieving of the resource can further be extended for knowledge transfer or non-
compliance of other conditions laid down in 4.2.5, wherever required, as per the
orders of the Competent Authority.
10. Internship
PSeGS may onboard interns of the relevant discipline for a period upto 6 months from
recognised universities / colleges at a monthly stipend upto Rs. 15,000. This shall, in no
way, create a liability on PSeGS for hiring them on rolls in future and each intern shall
have to sign an indemnity bond to this effect.
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Resources shall be required to work eight (8) hours a day in accordance with the
office timings inclusive of half an hour lunch. The PSeGS practices a forty (40)
hours work week. Subject to the applicable law, work timings, schedules and shifts
may vary from time to time based on DGR/ PSeGS requirements and depending
upon exigencies of work. Resources may be required to work additional hours as
appropriate to fulfill the responsibilities of their role.
11.2. Taxation
Any amount payable to the resource towards compensation, other entitlements and
/ or any other payment shall be subject to deduction of withholding taxes and / or
any other taxes under applicable law. All requirements under Indian tax laws,
including tax compliance and filing of tax returns, assessment etc. of the resource’s
personal income, shall be fulfilled by the resource only.
The Resources are bound not to work with any vendors of the PSeGS having
conflict of interest for at least 6 months from the date of completion of engagement.
Further, resources shall be required to disclose if any of his / her immediate family
member is working with a vendor of PSeGS so that the concerned resource may
not be assigned to the related project to avoid conflict of interest.
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11.5. Grievances
The manpower resource must maintain secrecy about the information, documents,
procedural processes or details and other confidential information about the
organization, that may have come to the knowledge or record during service with
the organization and would not disclose, use or allow it to be used by any other
interested party at any point of time during the service duration or thereafter. Any
such disclosure or misuse of the proprietary information of PSeGS would be liable
for legal action.
11.7. Interpretation
The decision of the Competent Authority in all matters relating to the decision and
interpretation of this policy and its provisions shall be final and binding on all the
resources.
11.8. Applicability
11.8.1. This Policy shall cover contract and outsourced resources (including existing
resources) as per the relevant provisions applicable.
Note: However, the outsourced resources deputed by the Manpower Service
Provider (MSP) will remain the employees of MSP only and shall have no claim
for adjustment in any project and/ or contract/ regularization with PSeGS.
PSeGS will not be a party to any legal case/claim/dispute etc. raised by the
outsourced resource.
11.8.2. Applicability of this Policy for the resources engaged in the specific projects,
which are being handled on behalf of the Government / Organizations, shall
require the specific approval from the concerned Authority before making any
provision for change of designation and remuneration revision.
11.8.3. The Policy shall be in force from the date of notification by Competent
Authority. Any benefits shall be only prospectively applicable.
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11.9. Parity & Fitment
For resolving the matters pertaining to the parity, fitment and nomenclature of
existing resources with the proposed designations, an Internal Committee shall be
formed and the committee’s recommendations based on keeping in view relevant
experience, eligibility criteria and profile / expertise which shall be subject to further
approval by the Competent Authority.
11.10.1. All salaries shall be subject to review every 5 years to keep up with the industry
standards. EC, PSeGS shall be competent to amend, add, modify, revise this
Policy.
11.10.2. The policy shall come into existence from the date of notification and shall
remain valid till it is further amended or rescinded by the EC/BoG.
11.11. Others
11.11.1. The Competent Authority shall have the power to relax the requirement of
educational qualification of Punjabi language for positions such as those which
are purely technical in nature i.e. IT / Software, etc. However, working
knowledge of the Punjabi Language will be essential in all cases.
11.11.2. The reservation provisions shall be continued as per the prevailing regulations
for all contractual resources.
11.11.3. The Competent Authority may extend the benefit of any special allowance to a
category of personnel, in case such allowance is extended by the Government
to a similar category of personnel.
11.11.4. PSeGS shall not pay lesser than the minimum wages as per the Labour Laws.
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Annexures
Administrative
1. ID Card HR
Departmental Clearance
8. Any other -
Project Related
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Annexure - B
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Note: - Further, that only in the case of recruitment to Senior contractual positions such as GM/ DGM/
AGM andin cases of hiring domain experts such as Cyber Security & Emerging Technologies etc. where
written test may not be feasible – the CEO, PSeGS may amend the hiring process accordingly.
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Annexure - C (No of Posts)
Executive Positions
Designation Technical Projects HR Finance Legal Total Positions
GM 1 1 1 1 1 5
DGM 4 1 1 1 1 8
AGM 2 1 1 1 1 6
Manager 6 1 1 1 1 10
DM / ADO / DITM 29 0 3 2 1 35
AM / ADITM 29 0 3 2 1 35
IT Division
Software Cell
Total Relevant No of Monthly Remuneration
S.N Designation Level
experience Posts Range
1. Principal 16+ years 1 9 Rs. 1,20,000 - Rs. 1,45,000
Engineer/ BA 14 - 16 years 4 8 Rs. 1,10,000 - Rs. 1,40,000
12 - 14 years 6 7 Rs. 90,000 - Rs. 1,35,000
2. Sr. Engineer/ BA 10 - 12 years 8 6 Rs. 80,000 - Rs. 1,35,000
8 - 10 years 10 5 Rs. 70,000 - Rs. 1,30,000
6 - 8 years 15 4 Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 1,10,000
3. Engineer/ BA 4 - 6 years 20 3 Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 90,000
2 - 4 years 20 2 Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 70,000
0 - 2 years 20 1 Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 50,000
Network Profile
Total Relevant No of Monthly Remuneration
SN Designation Level
experience Posts Range
1. Principal Engineer 16+ years 1 9 Rs. 90,000 - Rs. 1,20,000
(Network) 14 - 16 years 2 8 Rs. 80,000 - Rs. 95,000
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12 - 14 years 3 7 Rs. 70,000 - Rs. 85,000
2. Sr. Engineer 10 - 12 years 5 6 Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 75,000
(Network) 8 - 10 years 7 5 Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 65,000
6 - 8 years 10 4 Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 55,000
3. Engineer 4 - 6 years 25 3 Rs. 35,000 - Rs. 50,000
(Network) 2 - 4 years 30 2 Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 40,000
0 - 2 years 35 1 Rs. 25,000 - Rs. 35,000
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Annexure - D (Performance Report Format)
The indicative performance report format is as under. However, it may be changed as per
requirements by the competent authority.
2. Designation
3. Date of joining
9. Behavior with
a. Superior Officers
b. Colleagues
c. Subordinates
10. Dependability
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Date:
Place: Signature, Designation and stamp of the Controlling
Officer
Date:
Place: Signature, Designation and stamp of the Approving
Authority
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Annexure - E (TA / DA Rates)
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Rules/Guidelines as approved and adopted for the purpose of Fitment as per HR
policy:
a. The fixation of Contractual manpower shall be done at the level of PSeGS.
However, provisions of Clause 11.8.1 shall apply to the outsourced manpower.
b. The provisions as per clause 11.8.2 shall apply to the Project specific staff.