Government of India - Inviting Applications for Grant of Recognition to Service Associations

Office Memorandum

Subject: Inviting of applications for grant of recognition to service associations under the Central Civil Services (Recognition of Service Associations) Rules, 1993.

Key Details

Application Deadline: 14.08.2025
Eligible Associations: Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS), and Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS).
Applications from other cadres will be rejected.

Required Documents for Application

Memorandum of Association
Constitution/Bye-laws of the Association
Names of the Officer-Bearers of the Association
Estimated membership of the Association

Central Civil Services (Recognition of Service Associations) Rules, 1993 - Highlights

Rule 4: Existing recognized associations continue for one year post-commencement of these rules.
Rule 5: Conditions for recognition include:
- Minimum 35% membership of a category of employees (or 15% for the second-highest association).
- Membership restricted to distinct categories of government servants.
- No association based on caste, tribe, or religious denomination.
Rule 6: Conditions for continued recognition include:
- No political fund or support to political parties.
- Annual submission of member lists, rules, and audited accounts.
Rule 7: Verification of membership via the check-off system in payrolls.
Rule 8: Recognition may be withdrawn for non-compliance.

Procedure for Verification of Membership

Membership verified through the check-off system (deduction of subscription from payrolls).
Employees must submit written consent for subscription deduction.
Only one association subscription allowed per employee.
Recoveries made annually in July.