Strict attendance rules for government employees

Central government has imposed strict timings for employees! Half a day’s salary will be deducted for delay beyond the stipulated time…

New Delhi: Lateness is common in government offices, but the central government is now taking action against employees who arrive late. New guidelines have been issued, instructing employees to be on time. If an employee is more than 15 minutes late, strict orders mandate a salary deduction.

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued a strict warning to government employees. Central Government employees are allowed to be late by only 15 minutes. Office hours are from 9 am to 5:30 pm, so employees must arrive by 9:15 am. If anyone is late past 9:15 am, half their salary will be deducted. This order applies to all employees, including senior officers.

Since the COVID-19 period, many government offices stopped using biometric attendance systems. The central government has now instructed to resume using biometrics for attendance. According to DoPT, employees who do not arrive by 9:15 am will have half-day casual leave deducted.

If an employee can’t reach the office on time on a specific day, they must inform their senior officer in advance and apply for casual leave. DoPT has also directed officers to ensure their staff are punctual and to monitor their attendance closely.

Lateness is common in central government offices, especially among junior employees who often arrive late and leave early. To address this issue, the central government has decided to take action. Many senior officers have complained about the lack of fixed office hours. In 2014, the BJP attempted to establish fixed office hours for government offices, but the plan was halted due to employee protests.