FAQ

 

 

DISCIPLINE
Q Who notifies the change in office timings?
A Discipline Wing of the Establishment Division is responsible for notifying change in office timings of the Federal Government. Office timings are changed in the Holy month of Ramazan and during unavoidable circumstances, with the approval of the Prime Minister.
Q Who notifies orders for attending office on rotation basis?
A During unavoidable circumstances and upon directions of National Command Operation Centre (NCOC), office attendance on rotation basis is planned and executed by the administration of each Ministry / Division, with the approval of the Secretary or Head of Department. Discipline Wing is not authorized for rotation plan of Ministries / Divisions in the Federal Government.
Q Who is the Competent Authority to issue NOC to a government servant who intends to marry a foreign national?
A Secretary Establishment Division.
Q What procedure is to be adopted by a Government Servant for getting NOC to marry a foreign national?
A Step 1:
A government servant has to fill the prescribed proforma and forward it to the Establishment Division through Secretary / Head of their controlling department along with:-
  1. Three coloured photos of the government servant and the person they intend to marry
  2. Copy of passport of the government servant and the person they intend to marry
  3. Copy of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) of the government servant
  4. Complete address of goverment servant's permanent residence
Step 2:
Establishment Division shall forward the application to the Ministry of Interior for clearance.
Step 3:
On receipt of clearance by the Ministry of Interior, Discipline Wing issues NOC to the government servant, with the approval of the Secretary Establishment Division.
Q Can a government servant seek ex-post facto approval / NOC for marrying a foreign national?
A No request is entertained for ex-post facto approval. Government servants who marry a foreign national without prior permission are liable to be proceeded against under Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules 1973, on account of Misconduct.
Q Who receives Declaration of Assets in the Establishment Division?
A D-4 Section of Discipline Wing keeps record of Declaration of Assets of officers of four service cadres (PAS, PSP, OMG and SG). All officers from these service groups are supposed to send their declaration of assets for each financial year to Section Officer D-4. What type of NOCs are processed in Discipline Wing under Conduct Rules, 1964? Ans. Discipline Wing's Section-II processes requests for NOC from Rule 16 to Rule 22 of Government Servants (Conduct) Rules 1964.
Q What is the procedure for seeking NOC to undertake private trade or work under Rule 16 of Government Servants (Conduct) Rules 1964?
A All cadre administrators are competent to grant permission to officers of the service cadre under their administrative control. The application stating details of employment / private trade they intend to undertake, shall be forwarded by the cadre administrator through Head of Department. In the application, the government servant is required to give an undertaking that their employment / trade will not be inconsistent with their government service; and earning from the private trade / work will be declared in their annual declaration of assets form.
Q Who recognizes service associations of government employees?
A The powers have been delegated to controlling Ministries / Divisions for recognizing service associations of employees of their attached departments and subordinate offices. The particulars of the Associations which are recognized, or which may be recognized, should be sent to Establishment Division along with names of office holders and also information regarding the Headquarters of the Association.
Q Who is the Appellate Authority for a BS-18 officer?
A The Appellate Authority is always above the Authority who passes the penalty order under Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973. If a penalty order was given by the Secretary, the Appellate Authority shall be the Prime Minister. In case the penalty order was given by the Prime Minister, the President shall be the Appellate Authority. Click here for Civil Servants (Appeals) Rules, 1977 
Q What is the procedure for forwarding appeals?
A Appeals are forwarded by the controlling department of the appellant, through proper channel. Click here for Guidelines for submission of appeals/representations
Q What requirements are to be noted while taking action under Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules 1973?
A Checklist of Requirements to be noted while taking action

 

CAREER PLANNING
Q Whether appointment of a family member of a civil servant who becomes permanently disabled during service and he takes retirement form service is allowed as a special dispensation?
A As provided in this division’s O.M No. 4/1/2005-CP-I dated 13.04.2005 wife/husband or one child of permanently disabled civil servants may be appointed on contract basis in BPS-10 and below as per his/her qualification without advertisement of the post. However, the condition of open advertisement has to be relaxed by the Prime Minister on case to case basis.
Q Whether this type of contract appointment can be made in line with Prime Minister’s Assistance Package for families of Government employees who die during Service?
A Appointment on Contract basis of a family member of permanently incapacitated employee is made in light of this Division’s O.M. dated 13.04.2005. However, the appointment of spouse or one child of civil servant who dies during service prior to introduction of Assistance Package for families of government employee who die during service dated 13-06-2006, is also dealt under the Contract Appointment Policy issued on 13-08-2001 vide O.M No. 8/10/2000-CP-I as amended from time to time up till 13-04-2005. This appointment will be without advertisement of the post but the condition of open advertisement is relaxed by the PM on case to ccase basis.
Q How a civil servant could be examined and declared permanently incapacitated for the purpose of taking benefit under Contract Appointment Policy?
A A civil servant after the examination of Central Medical Board, could be declared permanently incapacitated if the disability or incapacitation is declared 80% or more by the Central Medical Board.
Q What could be the period of contract appointment?
A Contract appointment, made under the Contract Appointment Policy, issued vide O.M No. 8/10/2000-CP-I dated 21-03-2000, as amended from time to time shall be made for a period of two years. However, the competent authority may extend the period of contract appointment as on requirement basis.
Q What are some of the reasons for deferment of an officer for promotions?
A According to Rule 7 of the Civil Servants promotion (BPS-18 to BPS-21), Rules 2019.
Q What are the requirements needed to be fulfilled by the officer for promotion?
A According to Rule 7 of the Civil Servants promotion (BPS-18 to BPS-21), Rules 2019
Q How many years of asset declaration are needed to be submitted before consideration for promotion?
A Assets declaration for the last five years is mandatory required for promotion as per Rule 7 (j) of the Civil Servants promotion (BPS-18 to BPS-21), Rules 2019.
Q How does supersession affect my seniority?
A If an officer is superseded in a meeting of Board/Committee the officer will lose his/her inter-se-seniority vide sub Rule (iii) of Civil Servants Seniority Rules, 1993.
Q If I am nominated for the mandatory training but I cannot proceed for any reasons, will the Board still consider me for promotion?
A The Civil Servants Promotion Rules 2019 explicitly state mandatory training to be a prerequisite for promotion.
Q If I was on a scholarship program would that be counted as being on duty?
A Yes- an officer who is on merit scholarship, as identified by Training Wing of Establishment Division, will consider on duty; meant not on leave but he will be considered for promotion after providing the degree/authentic successful completion certificate. Rule 12-2 (proviso).
Q In what instances do I have to earn a year’s PER before I can be considered for promotion?
A If you fall under sub rule (2) of Rule 11 and sub rule (2) of Rule 12 of Civil Servants Promotion (BPS-18 to BPS-21), Rules 2019, you have to earn an year’s PER.
Q Is the Provincial Police Cadre length of service counted towards promotion in PSP Cadre in respect of encadred officers of Police Service of Pakistan?
A The officers of Provincial Police / Pakistan Railway Police / ICT Police encadred into PSP Cadre against the 40% quota of the senior cadre posts in that Province, require 07 years of service, from the date of their regular appointment, in PSP Cadre, to become eligible for regular promotion, whereas length of service rendered by the encadred officers in Provincial Police Cadre cannot be counted towards their promotion in PSP Cadre.
Q What is the mode of fixation of inter-se seniority in respect of encadred PSP officers?
A The inter-se seniority of encadred PSP officers, selected in a year, into PSP Cadre reckon their seniority in the Cadre in line with their Provincial Cadre inter-se seniority in line with Rule 11(2)(c) of Police Service of Pakistan (Composition, Cadre & Seniority) Rules, 1985. Whereas, if the date of regular appointment of officers of two or more Provinces be the same, their inter-se seniority shall be determined on the basis of their date of regular appointment to the post of Superintendent of Police.
Q What is the mode of fixation of seniority of encadred PSP officers vis-à-vis the regular PSP officers, promoted to BS-18 from BS-17?
A The seniority of encadred PSP officers vis-à-vis the regular PSP officers is determined in line with Rule 11(2) of Police Service of Pakistan (Composition, Cadre & Seniority) Rules, 1985, and also under Supreme Court of Pakistan’s Judgment, dated 15-12-2014, passed in Civil Appeals No. 1122 & 1123 of 2011, 431 of 2013, 1343 of 2014 and Criminal Appeal No. 436 of 2011.
Q What is PER?
A PER means Performance Evaluation Report.
Q When PER is Required?
A PER is required after completion of one Calendar year.
Q What is Dossier?
A Dossier is a file in which all the PERs record, TERs record, Disciplinary inquiries Notifications, displeasure letters, Distinction letters and ICP charts are kept.
Q What is ICP chart?
A ICP Chart means Individual Carrier Planning Chart, which is the face sheet of the officer’s whole career.
Q Which cadre of PERs record is maintained in CP-IX Section?
A The PERs record in respect of Officers belonging to PAS, PSP, SG and OMG (From BS-17 to BS-22) is maintained in CP-IX Section.
Q How the PERs are updated?
A The PERs are updated through a Database under the Civil Servants Promotion Rules, 2019.
Q What is the Procedure of Examination of PERs?
A The PERs are examined Under the instructions contained in AGPE-2004.
Q What color of the Forms for PERs in respect of officers from BS-17 to BS-21 are used?
A If you fall under sub rule (2) of Rule 11 and sub rule (2) of Rule 12 of Civil Servants Promotion (BPS-18 to BPS-21), Rules 2019, you have to earn an year’s PER.
Q Is Average PER adverse?
A No. Average PER is Not adverse in nature and it is not communicate able.
Q How PERs are sent to Establishment Division for updation of record?
A The PERs are sent under the signature of concerned Deputy Secretary Admin (BS-19) or Additional Secretary Level (S&GAD) from Provinces.
Q Can officer reported upon submit his/her PER directly to this Division for completion of record?
A The officer reported upon cannot submit his/her PER directly.
Q If an officer works under Reporting Officer for a period less than 3 months, then can he/she submit the PER?
A If the officer reported upon works under an officer for two months then concerned Admin will issue a Certificate for Period less than three months.
Q If an officer is under suspension, on LFP or on study abroad, will the officer submit his/her PER?
A Concerned Admin will issue Report not Required (RNR) or Report not due Certificate.
Q Which section is responsible to maintain / update the record of duplicate PERs of Other Occupational Group/Ex-Cadre officers in Establishment Division?
A PD-III/CP-XI Section maintains/updates the record of duplicate PERs of Other Occupational Group/Ex-Cadre officers in Establishment Division.
Q Which section of Establishment Division deals the cases regarding seniority/promotion of Ex-cadre officer BS-18 and below which come under the ambit of DPC & DSB?
A PD-III/CP-XI Section deals the cases regarding seniority/promotion of Ex-cadre officers BS-18 and below which come under the ambit of DPC & DSB.
Q Which section maintains the dossiers of Retired Officers belonging to PAS, PSP, Secretariat and OMG?
A PD-III/CP-XI Section maintains the dossiers of Retired Officers belonging to PAS, PSP, Secretariat and OMG.
Q Which section is responsible for offering views/comment in the cases received from different Ministries/Divisions /Departments or officers concerned regarding instructions contained in “A Guide to Performance Evaluation (AGPE-2004)” in respect of officers of Other Occupational Group and Ex-cadre?
A PD-III/CP-XI Section is responsible for offering views/comment in light of AGPE-2004.
Q Which Section of Establishment Division forwards the Summaries for the Prime Minister of Pakistan regarding Expunction of Adverse Remarks in the PERs of Ex-Cadre Officers BS-19 & Above?
A PD-III/CP-XI Section moves Summaries for the Prime Minister of Pakistan after examination the same in light of instructions contained in AGPE-2004.
Q What is History Card??
A History Card is a personnel record of PAS, SG, PSP & OMG officers.
Q What type of particulars/personnel data is in History Card?
A
  1. Personnel data of PAS, SG, PSP & OMG officers
  2. Local Training/Foreign Training
  3. Countries visited
  4. Posting/Transfer/Promotion
Q Which Section of Establishment Division forwards the Summaries for the Prime Minister of Pakistan regarding Expunction of Adverse Remarks in the PERs of Ex-Cadre Officers BS-19 & Above?
A PD-III/CP-XI Section moves Summaries for the Prime Minister of Pakistan after examination the same in light of instructions contained in AGPE-2004.
Q History Cards of how many groups are maintained?
A There are four groups maintained by Establishment Division which are PAS, SG, PSP and OMG.
Q What is PMIS?
A Personnel Management Information System (PMIS) is a computerized system containing personnel database of PAS, SG, PSP & OMG officers.
Q What types of particulars / personnel data are feeded?
A
  1. Personnel data of PAS, SG, PSP & OMG officers
  2. Local Training/Foreign Training
  3. Countries visited
  4. Posting/Transfer/Promotion
Q What is Posting list?
A Posting list contains particulars of PAS, SG, PSP & OMG officers regarding current posting/ present rank, date of birth, domicile etc.
Q How a civil servant could be exan1ined and declared permanently incapacitated for the purpose of taking benefit under Contract Appointment Policy?
A A civil servant after the examination of CMB, (Central Medical Board,) could be declared incapacitated if the disability or incapacitation is declared 80% or more by the Medical Board. The Board shall comprise of three members with one member having specialty in the disease which caused incapacity.
Q What could be the period of contract appointment?
A A contract appointment made under the Contract Appointment Policy of Establishment Division dated 21-03-2000 shall be made for a period of two years only. In case of an extension in the contract appointment beyond the period of two years, the approval of the competent authority is required along with cogent reasoning.
Q Whether the Prime Minister's Assistance Package for employees died during service and the Contract Appointment Policy, are same?
A No. Prime Minister's Assistance Package is a special dispensation for the family of deceased civil servants who die during servIce. Whereas, Contract Appointment Policy gives the guidelines for all appointments on contract basis on civil posts. It also includes the special dispensation in terms of contract appointment of spouse or one child of permanently incapacitated civil servant and those who died prior to introduction of Prime Minister's Assistance Package dated 13-06-2006.
Q Whether this type of contract appointment can be made in line with Prime Minister's whether appointment of a family member of a civil servant who becomes permanently disabled during service and he takes retirement form service is allowed as a special dispensation?
A As provided in this division's O.M dated 13.04.2005 wife/child or one child of permanently disabled civil servants may be appointed on contract basis in BPS-I0 and below without advertisement of the post. However, the condition of open advertisement has to be relaxed by the Prime Minister on case to case basis.
Q Whether this type of contract appointment can be made in line with Prime Minister's Assistance Package for families of Government employees who die in Service?
A Appointment on Contract basis of a family member of permanently incapacitated employee is made in light of this Division's O.M. dated 13.04.2005. However, the appointment of spouse or one child of civil servant who dies during service prior to introduction of PM Assistance Package dated 13-06-2006, is also dealt under the Contract Appointment Policy issued on 13-08-2001 as amended from time to time up till 13-04-2005. This appointment will be without advertisement of the post but the condition of open advertisement shall be relaxed by the PM on case to case basis.
Q Whether the officials of office of the Chief Commissioner, ICT who retired on medical grounds upon permanent disability can be appointed by according benefit of Establishment Division's O.M dated 13-04-2005 or otherwise?
A The contract appointment policy of Establishlnent Division vide O.M dated 21-03-2000 as amended from time to time issued is applicable to all civil servants under Federal Government. However, the condition of open advertisement may be relaxed by the Prime Minister for the purpose of appointment on contract basis of wife/husband or one child of a serving civil servant who becomes "permanently disabled during service" and he / she takes retirement from service provided that such special dispensation may be allowed appointment to posts in BS-l 0 and below:-
"Provided that the wife/husband or a child of a serving civil servant who becomes" permanently disabled during service" and he/she takes retirement from service will have to apply for contract appointment within one year after retirement of a permanently disabled civil servant. In case of a minor child of a civil servant, the one year period will start from the date he/she attains the age of 18 years."
Q How a civil servant could be examined and declared permanently incapacitated for the purpose of taking benefit under Contract Appointment Policy?
A A civil servant after the examination of CMB (Central Medical Board) could be declared incapacitated if the disability or incapacitation is declared 80% or more by the Medical Board. The Board shall comprise of three members with one member having specialty in the disease which caused incapacity.
Q What could be the period of contract appointment?
A A contract appointment made under the Contract Appointment Policy of Establishment Division dated 21-03-2000 shall be made for a period of two years only. In case of an extension in the contract appointment beyond the period of two years, the approval of the competent authority is required along with cogent reasoning.
Q Whether the Prime Minister's Assistance Package for employees died during service and the Contract Appointment Policy, are same?
A No. Prime Minister's Assistance Package is a special dispensation for the family of deceased civil servant who dies during service. Whereas, Contract Appointment Policy gives the guidelines for all appointments on contract basis on civil posts. It also includes the special dispensation in tenns of contract appointment of spouse or one child of pennanently incapacitated civil servant and those who died prior to introduction of Prime Minister's Assistance Package dated 13-06-2006.

 

 

STAFF WELFARE ORGANIZATION
Q What is the Charter of Staff Welfare Organization?
A Its Charter is to fulfill economic, social, psychotic, cultural needs of federal governement employees their dependents.
Q What is Organizational set up of SWO?
A SWO is an attached department of Establishment Division headed by DG and its Head Office at Islamabad. There are 05 other regional officers of the organization functioning at Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Quetta & Peshawar.
Q What are the target groups/clientele of SWO?
A Ther Federal Governement employees and their dependents are the target groups of the Organization.
Q Can the employees of Provincial government or Autonomous Bodies avail themselves of the facilities offered by the Staff Welfare Organization?
A

Yes, they can avail the following services :-

  1. Multipurpose Community Centre
  2. Ladies Industrial Homes
  3. Vocational Training Centers
  4. Holiday Homes
  5. Day Care Centre
  6. Wedding/Conference Hall , Auditorium and sports Hall
  7. Libraries
  8. Mortuary Van Service
Q What Welfare services are offered by the Organization?
A

Services provided can be divided into following four broad categories.

Direct Financial Assistance

  •  Award of Stipend
  •  Federal Staff Relief Fund
  • Rehabilitation Aid

Indirect Financial Assistance

  •  Ladies Industrials Homes
  • Vocational/Trade Training Centers

Recreational Facilities.

  • Multipurpose Community Centers
  • Holiday Homes

Auxiliary Services

  • Wedding Hall
  • Day Care Centre
  • Hostel for Working Women
  • Ambulance/Mortuary/Coaster Service
  • Libraries
Q What is stipend Award?
A It is a financial assistance given to children of serving, retired and deceased Federal Government Employees studying in class V onward in various Federal/Provincial Government/Recognized Institutions.
Q What is the proper way for availing Stipend Award?
A

The prescribed application forms along with rules and detailed conditions of eligibility can be obtained from 1st Sep. to 31st October, each year from the following Regional Offices of Staff Welfare Organization.

(i)           Chief Welfare Officer,                                   051-9253000

                Staff Welfare Organization,

                Ch. Rehmat Ali Community

                Centre, G-7, Islamabad.

(ii)          Chief Welfare Officer,                                   021-99203312

                Staff Welfare Organization,

                Block 66/A, Pak. Secretariat,

                Karachi

(iii)        Chief Welfare Officer                                    091-9212097

                Staff Welfare Organization

                F. G . Employees Colony, Hassan

                Ghari, Shami Road, Peshawar.

(iv)         Chief Welfare Officer,                                   042-99211933

                Staff Welfare Organization,

                A.G’s Office Compound,

                Lahore.

(v)          Staff Welfare Officer,                                    081-9211166

                Staff Welfare Organization,

                CGS Colony, Satellite Town,

                Quetta.
Q What is the cost of application forms?
A

The application forms can be obtained at the following rates:

  •                 BPS        1-4                          =                             PKR.2/- Only
  •                 BPS        5-16                       =                             PKR.10/- Only
  •                 BPS        17 & above         =                             PKR.10/- Only
  •                                 Merit/Huffaz     =                             PKR.10/- Only
Note:    Award of Stipend forms can be download from Staff Welfare Organization web-site www.swo.gov.pk
Q What is minimum pass percentage required?
A At least 45%
Q What is the closing date for submission of terms?
A 31 October, each year.
Q When the Stipend is awarded to the applicant?
A Stipend is awarded to the applicant during the month of May/June, each year.
Q How much financial aid is granted to the each category of study class?
A
S# Class of Study Day Scholar Per Annum
1 5th to 8th Class 1000
2 9th to 10th Class 1200
3 Intermediate (Polytechnic)  1800
4 B.A/BSC, BBA, BIT, BS (hons), BSC, BS (Education) B.Ed, BSC (Hons) BS/BSC Software Engineering, Associate Degree 2500
5 MA/MSc, MCS, M.Ed, LLB, MBA, MIT, Degree(Fine Arts) 3200
6 Degree (Medical), Engineering, Agriculture, DPT, Pharmacy. 7000
7 LLM, M.Phil  6000
8 PhD 7000
9 ICMA, CA 4400
10 Diploma in Paramedics course 3600
11 Tib/Homeopathy, Dispenser, LIH, Air Ticketing, Commercial Art, Computer Course, Dip. Language, Draughtsman, Electrician, Library Science, Machinist, surveyor, Technician Welding 1800
12 Huffaz-e-Quran 8200

 
Q What financial aid is granted to the Students obtaining 80% and above Marks?
A

MERIT STIPEND AWARD.

i)

Matric

5500

Remarks

The award are sanctioned only once.

ii)           

Intermediate

7700

iii)

Graduation (2 years course)

10,000
Q What financial aid is granted for the purchase of text books for BPS-1-4 Employees? 
A

PURCHASE OF TEXT/NOTE BOOKS FOR BPS-1-4 EMPLOYEES.

i)

5th to 8th Class

400

This stipend is in addition to the normal stipends

ii)           

9th to 10th Class

500

iii)

Intermediate    

600

iv)

Graduation/Post Graduation

1000
Q What are the objectives of Federal Staff Relief Funds?
A

To provide financial assistance to the government servants and their dependents in the following cases of real distress namely:-

  1. Death of government servants.
  2. Death of dependent of government servants BPS.1-16.
  3. Prolonged illness of BPS 1-16 government servants and their dependents.
  4. Purchase of optical BPS 1-16 government servants only.
Q What is the procedure of payments/ sanction out of Federal Staff Relief Fund?
A
  1. The Regional Federal Staff Relief fund Committee meets as often as may be necessary and normally once in every quarter and approve the required amounts under rules. Thereafter Cheques are issued in the name of D.D.O. of concerned ministries/Division/Departments. The disbursement are always made by the respective D.D.Os. of the concerning Division.
  2. In the case of death of government servants the payments are always made to the families of the deceased Government Servants.
Q How one can apply for the Federal Staff Relief Fund?
A Applications for grant of relief in prescribed form are available at Regional Offices of Staff Welfare Organization. Upon receipt, these forms are forwarded to Secretary of the Committee by the Head of the office of the applicants after scrutinizing these applications to verify the validity and truth of the claims.
Q How to apply and to whom?
A Applications on prescribed form can be submitted to the regional offices of the Staff Welfare Organization
Q When applications are invited and who are eligible for this scheme?
A Applications forms are received throughout the year in the above Regional Offices. Only those Federal Government Employees who are drawing their salaries through A.G.P.R. / Civil Estimate are eligible.
Q What type of Documents are required with application?
A

Following documents are required:

  1. Copy of National Identity Card.
  2. Medical Certificate issued by Medical Officer of Federal Govt. Hospital/Dispensaries.
  3. Audio Gram (In case of Hearing Hardness)
  4. Copy of dependent’s N.I.C/ Form B  (In case aid is required for dependent)
Q What is the purpose of establishing the Ladies Industrial Homes?
A It is with a purpose to impart vocational training to the female employees of the Federal Government and other women for enabling them to earn their livelihood respectfully and to supplement the family income which ultimately raise the financial position of the family.
Q Who can seek admissions in these Ladies Industrial Homes?
A Female Federal Government employee can seek admissions and the female dependents of the Federal Government Employees are also entitled for admissions Moreover, employees of Provincial Government/Autonomous Bodies/Semi-Autonomous Bodies are also eligible for admissions.
Q What is the fee for short courses?
A
  • The fee for computer courses of two months is PKR. 300/- per course for Federal Government Employees and their dependent and for others PKR. 500/- and for the courses of beautician and cooking is PKR. 300/- per course. 
  • PKR. 10/- is charged for special short courses ranging for 5 to 10 days duration.
Q What is training opportunities does Ladies Industrial Home offer to its beneficiaries?
A
  • Vocational Training for two years and one year duration is imparted in various disciplines as per syllabus of the respective provincial Board of Technical Education for Diploma and Certificate Course.
  • Short Course in Computer, beautician and cooking etc. are also arranged for the benefit of the trainees. Other special short courses of short duration are also arranged.
Q What are addresses of the Ladies Industrial Homes presently located at Islamabad?
A

At present 5 Ladies Industrial Homes are working at Islamabad. The addresses of which is as below:-

  1. Ladies industrial Home-I, F-6/4, located behind the State Life Building Near China Chowk, Islamabad.
  2. Ladies Industry Home-2, located in the Community Centre, sector G-6, near Aabpara Bus Stand, Islamabad.
  3. Ladies Industrial Home-3, Alima Chowk, G-9/2, Islamabad.
  4. Ladies Industrial Home-4, Quarter No. 18-E, G-7/3-2, Islamabad.
Q What are the locations of Ladies Industrial Homes, working under Staff Welfare Organization in Provincial Capitals?
A In Lahore there are three Ladies Industrial Homes and their locations are as under:-
  1. Ladies Industrial Home, Pakistan Mint, Lahore.
  2. Ladies Industrial Home, CGE Colony, Wahdat Road, Lahore.
  3. Ladies Industrial Home, Wafaqi Colony, Lahore.
In  Peshawar there are 04 Ladies Industrial home and there location are as under:-
  1. Ladies Industrial Home, Kohat Road, Peshawar.
  2. Ladies Industrial Home, Civil Headquarters’ Peshawar.
  3. Ladies Industrial Home, P.F.I. Peshawar.
  4. Ladies Industrial Home, F.G. Colony, Hassan Ghari,Peshawar.
In Quetta there is one Ladies Industrial Homes and its locations is as under:-
  1. Ladies Industrial Home, CGS. Colony, Quetta.
In Karachi there are four Ladies Industrial Homes and there locations are as under:-
  1. Ladies Industrial Home, F.C. Area Karachi.
  2. Ladies Industrial Home, Martin Road, Karachi.
  3. Ladies Industrial Home, Jocab Lines, Karachi.
  4. Ladies Industrial Home, Pakistan Qtrs, Karachi. 
Q Is there any facility provided in Ladies Industrial Homes for stitching and designing of the dresses and garments?
A For this purpose Work order centers are established in Ladies Industrial Homes, where orders are being received and according to the choice of the client, dresses are stitched and designed by the trainee students/Teachers  of the Ladies Industrial Home.
Q Are there any fixed rates charged for the purpose?
A Yes rates are fixed, however these are cheaper than the market rates. 25% of Amount received in this way is deposited into Federal Treasury and 75% of Amount is paid to the workers. 
Q Is it the responsibility of the work order centre to provide material also?
A Required material is provided by the client themselves to the workers. 
Q What kind of Syllabus are followed?
A

For the certificate and diploma courses, the syllabus of Provincial Technical Board of Education is followed  as given below:-
Pakistan Studies (limited chapters).

  1. Home Management.
  2. Cutting/Sewing.
  3. Drafting.
  4. Drawing and Designing.
  5. Paining.
  6. Machine Knitting.

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

  1. Machine Embroidery.
  2. Hand Embroidery.
  3. Machine Knitting.
  4. Hand Knitting
Q What is the function of Trade/Vocational Training Centres?
A To provide training in typing and shorthand and basic computer operation to the Federal Government employees and their dependents to enable them to get jobs in public and private sector.
Q What are the region-wise locations of these Centres?
A

Islamabad    

  1. Trade Training Centre, G-9/2, Islamabad.
  2. Trade Training Centre At Community Centre G-6, Islamabad.

Lahore    

  1. Vocational Training Centre, No. 1, C.G.E. Colony, Wahdat Road, Lahore
  2. Vocational Training Centre. No. 2, A.G. Office, Compound, Lahore. 
  3. Vocational Training Centre No.3, Wafaqi Colony, Lahore
  4. VTC Pak Mint Colony, Lahore.

Peshawar

  1. Vocational Training Centre, Kohat Road, Peshawar.

Karachi

  1. Vocational Training Centre, Pakistan Secretariat, Karachi.
  2. Vocational Training Centre, Martin Road, Karachi.

Quetta

  1. Vocational Training Centre, C.G.S. Colony, Quetta.
Q Who is eligible to apply for admission in these course?
A
  1. All the Federal Government Employees and their dependents.
  2. Employees of Provincial Government & Autonomous/Semi-Autonomous Bodies and their dependents are also eligible for admission.
Q What is the minimum qualification for admission into typing/shorthand and computer Courses?
A A person having minimum matriculation qualification can get admission in these courses.
Q What is the duration of typing/shorthand course & its timings?
A The duration of these courses is 06 months. Time of class is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(Morning Time) and 3:00 p.m. to 08:00 p.m. (In Evening Time)
Q What is the duration of Computer Course and its timings?
A The duration of Computer Course is 02 months. Timing are  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(Morning Time) and 3:00 p.m. to 08:00 p.m. (In Evening Time)
Q What is the contents of Computer Course provided in Trade/Vocational Training Centre?
A
  • Windows Operation System (98 & 2000)
  • Microsoft Word.
  • Microsoft Excel.
  • Microsoft Power Point.
Q What are the function of Community Centres?
A The Community Centres have been set up to promote social interaction among the government employees. These are equipped with facilities of Wedding Hall, Auditorium, Libraries and indoor games which include table tennis, badminton, carrum, body building.
Q How many Community Centres are in Staff Welfare Organization?
A There are Ten (10) Community Centres running under the control of Staff Welfare Organization.
Q What are their locations?
A Islamabad
  1. Community Centre, Aabpara
  2. Ch. Rehmat Ali Community Centre,G-7/2, Islamabad 
  3. Community Centre, G-9/2, Islamabad
Lahore
  1. Community Centre, Staff Welfare Complex, A.G. Office Compound, Lahore.
  2. Community Centre, Staff Welfare Complex, Wafaqi Colony, Lahore.
Peshawar
  1. Multi-Purpose Community Centre, F.G. Colony, Hassan Garhi Shami Road, Peshawar.
  2. Community Centre, Kohat Road, Peshawar.
Karachi
  1. Community Centre, Jahangir Road, Karachi.
  2. Community Centre, Garden Road, Karachi.
Quetta
  1. Staff Welfare Complex, C.G.S. Colony, Satellite Town, Quetta.
Q What is conference Hall/Auditorium?
A The hall is used for holding socio-cultural and religious functions by the Federal Government Employees as well as by Ministries/Divisions/Departments etc.
Q What is facilities are available in the Hall/Auditorium?
A The Auditorium is fully equipped with furniture and fixture.
Q What is the seating capacity of Auditorium/Hall?
A The hall can easily accommodate 300-400 guests. (only at Islamabad and others upto 200)
Q Who is eligible to get the hall booked?
A Federal Government Employees, service associations government departments are entitled to avail this facility Private parties are also allowed subject to availability.
Q What charges are being drawn from its beneficiaries?
A PKR.3000/- being charged from Federal Government Servants/Departments and PKR. 5,000/- from others with Rs.300 Labour Charges in each category.
Q What are the objectives of Wedding Hall?
A To provide a venue for holding of marriage functions of Federal Government Employees and their dependents at nominal charges.
Q What is the capacity of Wedding Hall?
A The Wedding halls have seating capacity of 200-400 guests.
Q What are the facilities available in the Wedding Hall?
A Fully furnished 02 Seating halls, 02 Dining Halls, Bridal room, Stages (at all places) and huge car parking area at Aabpara, Islamabad.
Q What is the rent of Wedding Hall?
A The rent of wedding hall for Federal Government Servants is PKR.4500/- (Day time Booking) PKR.6,000/-(Evening/Night Booking) for employees of Provincial Government/Autonomous Bodies the rent is PKR.10,000 with PKR.300/- Labour Charges in each category. 50% off for widows only.
Q What is the procedure of booking?
A The booking of wedding hall is made on first come first serve basis.
Q Who can be contacted for further information?
A Chief Welfare Officer Incharge of Regional Offices can be contracted for further information on the telephone if required.
Q What is the objective of Holiday Homes?
A Holiday Home is basically like a government rest house constructed with the purpose to provide good accommodation to the Federal Government Employees and their families on cheaper rates enabling them to enjoy their holiday at hill station in a conductive environment.
Q What is the location of the Holiday Homes?
A There is one Holiday Home each at Kanjhar Lake (Thatta Sindh) & Ziarat (Baluchistan) and two Holiday Homes in Murree. The Holiday Homes in Murree are located at Bank Road, Murree which is at a distance of less than one 1 km from General Post Office Murree. Both the Homes are almost adjacent.
Q Any extra cost or concession in the existing rates are there for any class of employees?
A The retired employees of the Federal Government are charged half of the above quoted rates as per their respective category. However the rent per day is double the above rates for the employees of the Autonomous/Semi-Autonomous & Provincial Government
Q What facilities are provided in Holiday Homes, Murree?
A a) Every Room is well furnished having a small independent kitchen and an attached bath room. b) Television, Fridge and Cable facilities are provided. Cooking utensils and crockery is also provided. Extra bedding is also provided when needed. c) The services of a cook is provided to the senior officer of Federal Government.
Q How frequently one can avail the facility?
A During Summer season the facility is provided once for a maximum period of 03 days. During other time of the year, the facility can be availed more than once.
Q How one can get the booking?
A By sending an application in prescribed form having full particulars of employee with official endorsement copies of CNIC and Pay Slip.
Q To whom the application is required to be addressed and who will process these applications?
A The application can be addressed to the Director General, Staff Welfare Organization Islamabad which is processed by Account Officer Whose telephone No. is 9216702.
Q Who takes care of the employees staying in Holiday Home, Murree?
A One Chief Welfare Officer (BPS-18) and two officials with supporting staff like room attendants and sanitary workers take care of the allottees. Whose contact No. is 051-9269106.
Q How much time is required for processing of an application for booking in the Holiday Home?
A Rooms are provided by the concerned officer/official on “first come first serve basis” subject to availability in the required dates. Director General, Staff Welfare Organization is authorized for allowing reservation of VIP suits.
Q Does any facility exist for providing meal or food stuff to the allottees?
A The allottees can prepare food as per their choice and need by themselves.
Q Who can be contracted in case of a complaint?
A The complaint can be entered in the complaint register available in the Holiday Home or the Chief Welfare Officer concerned can be contacted for remedial measures on telephone No. 051-9269106.
Q What difficulty one can face when staying in the Holiday Home?
A In summer season the consumption of water in Murree touches the highest point which compels the Murree administration to provide water to the hotels and rest houses in a limited quantity and due to this reason the shortage of water in Holiday Home sometime arise. Similar situation arises in winter when water is breezed in the pipes due to snow fall.
Q What is the function of Day Care Centre?
A The function of the Day Care Centre is to provide supervised care to the children of working women of 1-4 years age during the working hours.
Q What facilities are provided by Day Care Centre?
A There are well trained attendants to look after the kids. There are material facilities such as Television, Air-conditioned Rooms, Tape Recorder, Play Room, and Play Ground with Swings and Slides.
Q What monthly fee is charged from the employees of Autonomous bodies and Provincial Governments?
A PKR. 50/- at the time of admission and monthly fee PKR. 400/- per month charged.
Q What is the timing of the Day Care Centre?
A The timings of Day Care Centre is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Q What is the contact number?
A The Superintendent of the Day Care Centre can be contacted on phone No. 051-9204825.
Q Where’s it located?
A The Day Care Centre is located in the office building of the Director General of Staff Welfare Organization, near Aabpara Bus Stop, G-6, Islamabad.
Q In case of complaint who is required to contacted In such case Chief Welfare Officer, Aabpara Community Centre can be contacted on phone No. 051-9244666. Hostel for Working Women, Islamabad.
Q What is the objective of the Hostel for Working Women, Islamabad?
A What is its room’s capacity?
A The objective of the Hostel for Working Women is to provide shelter accommodation to those women who come from remote and far flung areas of the country to the capital for joining services and have no arrangements for stay-48 furnished rooms with attached kitchen and bath rooms are available in the hostel for this purpose.
Q What is the policy of the organization in providing accommodation in the Hostel?
A The facility is provided to female Federal Government employees posted in Islamabad/Rawalpindi who has not been provided Government Accommodation. It is provided on “first come first serve basis”
Q What is the location of the Hostel?
A It is located in Sector G-7, Islamabad and it is hardly 1 km away from the Fire Brigade Building on Soharwarthy Road, Islamabad.
Q What is the procedure for acquiring accommodation in the Hostel?
A Application for allotment of accommodation on prescribed form will be made to the Chief Welfare Officer, Aabpara Community Centre, Islamabad duly recommended by the Head of the Department on the application.
Q What facility is provided in the Hostel?
A Each Room is furnished having a small attached kitchen and an attach wash room. It is provided on double occupancy basis however Single occupancy is allowed in case of BPS -18 and above (if independent room is available). Combined kitchen facility and spacious, furnished drawings and dining rooms are available at each of the floor Electric water coolers and refrigerators are provided in each floor for collective benefit.
Q Is Staff Welfare Organization providing Ambulance facility for ailing persons?
A Yes Ambulance facility is being provided round the clocks with in the Municipal Limits.
Q What is the Function of Mortuary Van?
A The function of Mortuary Van is to facilitate the transportation of dead bodies of Federal Government Employees and their dependents from Islamabad to their native town to the radius of 350 K. Ms. The vehicle returns to its headquarter within 12 hours after performing journey upto the 350 K. Ms. On one side and thus becomes available for the next call/duty.
Q Is the Mortuary Van Service available in all other regions?
A It is available in Islamabad only.
Q For what coaster service is provided for?
A The air conditioned coaster is provided for:- Marriage functions of Federal Government Employees and their real dependents only. Excursions arranged for the Federal Government Employees by the departments and welfare associations. Staff Welfare functions/programmes sponsored by the departments.
Q Is service available outside the municipal limits?
A Yes, the service is available up to 500 kms from Headquarter @20/K.m
Q What are the hiring charges?
A The hiring charges are Rs.2,000/- per function within the municipal limits. (Locally booked for Day & Night). For out-station (Dawn to Dusk) Rs.20/- Per K.M. Payment is to be made in advance with a security amount of Rs. 1,000/- (refundable)
Q What is the procedure for booking of Coaster?
A The prescribed form is available in the Regional Offices which is to be endorses by the office of the applicant.
Q At which stations Coaster Service is available?
A It is available at Community Centre G-6 & Community Centre G-9 at Islamabad and Lahore.
Q Who can be contacted for further information?
A Chief Welfare Officer, Staff Welfare Organization, G-6 Islamabad at telephone No. 9244666 Chief Welfare Officer, Staff Welfare Organization, Community Centre, G-9/2, Islamabad at telephone No. 051-92334231-30. Chief Welfare Officer, Staff Welfare Organization, A.G. Office Compound, Lahore at telephone No. 042-99211933.
Q What is the purpose of establishment of the Staff Welfare Libraries?
A It is aimed for providing reading facilities of books, magazine, weekly and other periodicals to the employees and their dependents.
Q Where the Staff Welfare Libraries in are located The facility is provided in the multipurpose Community centers established at Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Quetta & Karachi.
Q WHERE THE Staff Welfare Libraries in Islamabad are located?
A The Staff Welfare Libraries are located in Aabpara Community Center near Aabpara Hockey Ground and Community Centre G-9/2, Islamabad.
Q Who can use the library resources?
A The Federal Government/Provincial Government/Autonomous/Semi-Autonomous bodies Employees and their dependents can use the library resource.
Q How many books are issued at one time?
A 02 (except reference books)
Q What is the timing of the Library?
A The timings of the library is from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Q Is there any special facility for children in the library?
A Yes, one of the section of the libraries is especially established for children. Reading material according to the interest of the children are available. The audio/video facilities are also available in the Library at Aabpara Community Centre, Islamabad for the entertainment of the children. Film and cartoon shows are also arranged on weekly basis i.e. on Thursday.

 

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES BENEVOLENT & GROUP INSURANCE FUNDS (FEB & GIF)
Q When were Benevolent and Group Insurance Funds established and how?
A The Federal Government enacted Federal Employees Benevolent Fund and Group Insurance Act, 1969 on 4th April, 1969. Two funds namely Benevolent and Group Insurance were established for the common benefits of the employees of the Federation and certain autonomous bodies to whom coverage of the funds is extended by the Federal Government.
Q How do you compare the FEB & GIF with Pakistan Army scheme?
A Pakistan Army has scheme covering mainly the officers. Whereas, the FEB&GIF schemes cover all employees of BS-1 to BS-22 or equivalent of the Federation and certain autonomous bodies.
Q What is the composition of Board of Trustees?
A Secretary Establishment Division (Chairman), other members A.G.P.R., Military Accountant General, (MAG) Joint Secretary of (BS-20) Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Law, Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis, and Managing Director Federal Employees Benevolent Fund and Group Insurance
Q What are the percentages of work load of the three Regional Boards?
A Islamabad Regional Office - 56% Lahore Regional Office - 20% Karachi Regional Office - 24%
Q What is staff strength in the FEB & GIF?
A Working strength of officer is 52 and staff is 127 Officers & Staff
Q Who are members of the BF and GIF funds?
A Employees of the Federal Government and certain autonomous bodies covered under the FEBF & GI Act, 1969 are members of these funds.
Q How many employees are member of these funds?
A Presently 714,300 employees of the federation and autonomous bodies are members of these funds.
Q How can an organization become member of these funds?
A A new entity /organization is required to apply through its respective Ministry/Division by providing requisite information about it and its employees on prescribed performs (to be taken from coordination section of FEB & GIF. It could become member only with the approval of the Board of Trustees, FEB&GIF and the Federal Government, after completing all codal formalities.
Q What are the existing rate of contribution of Benevolent Fund?
A

Existing contribution rates of BF are given in the seventh schedule [Rule 6(4)], which are applicable since 1st July, 2013

Sr Minimum-Maximum Monthly Contribution Rate Monthly Grant Rate
1. Upto 5000 120 4,000
2. 5001 - 5500 126 4,150
3. 5501 - 6000 138 4,300
4. 6001 - 6500 150 4,450
5. 6501 - 7000 162 4,600
6. 7001 - 7500 174 4,750
7. 7501 - 8000 186 4,900
8. 8001 - 8500 198 5,050
9. 8501 - 9000 210 5,200
10. 9001 - 9500 222 5,350
11. 9501 - 11000 246 5,600
12. 11001 - 13000 288 5,900
13. 13001 - 15000 336 6,200
14. 15001 - 17000 384 6,500
15. 17001 - 19000 432 6,800
16. 19001 - 21000 480 7,100
17. 21001 - 23000 528 7,400
18. 23001 - 25000 576 7,700
19. 25001 - 27000 624 8,000
20. 27001 - 29000 672 8,300
21. 29001 - 31000 720 8,600
22. 31001 - 33000 768 8,900
23. 33001 - 35000 816 9,200
24. 35001 - 37000 864 9,500
25. 37001 - 39000 912 9,800
26 39001 & above 960 10,100
Q What are the existing rates of contribution and grant (sum assured) of Group Insurance Fund
A The rate of contribution to the Group Insurance Fund and the amount of Sum Assured to be paid to the family of an employee, with effect from first day of December, 2013 shall be as under:-
Sr. No Minimum - Maximum G.Ins.Fund rates Sum Assured Rates
1. Upto - 5000 381 350,000
2. 5001 - 10000 436 400,000
3. 10001-15000 490 450,000
4. 15001 - 20000 545 500,000
5. 20001 - 25000 600 550,000
6. 25001 - 30000 654 600,000
7. 30001 - 35000 709 650,000
8. 35001 - 40000 763 700,000
9. 40001 - 45000 818 750,000
10. 45001 - 50000 872 800,000
11. 50001 - 55000 926 850,000
12. 55001 - 60000 981 900,000
13. 60001 - 65000 1,036 950,000
14. 65001 - Above 1,090 1,000,000

 
Q Whether the rates of contributions/benefits are based on any technical study of the Funds or decided "as rule of thumb"?
A The contribution/benefit structure is based on Actuarial Evaluation of the Funds:-
Q Whether contribution to the BF&GI Funds is mandatory or optional under the law?
A According to the provisions of section 12 & 18 of the FEB & GIF Act, 1969, every employee of the federation and the autonomous bodies to whom coverage of funds is extended, should have to contribute to the Benevolent Fund and the Group Insurance Fund on monthly basis at prescribed rates, from his pay. However, contribution of GI Fund on behalf of non-gazetted (BS 1-16) employees is being paid by Finance Division.
Q How rate of contribution is determined?
A Rate of contribution is determined according to the various pay wise slabs given in the schedule 7th & 8th. However, for selecting slab, the pay means Basic pay +Special Pay+ Technical Pay+ Personal allowance etc+ any other emoluments reckon for pension.
Q Who is responsible to deduct prescribed amount on account of BF &GI from the salary of an employee?
A It is the primary responsibility of the DDO to deduct the amount on account of BF &GIF from the salary of the gazetted/non gazetted employees and remit through AGPR/Account office in case of Federal Government Employees as the case may be.
Q Does the FEB & GIF covers the employees working in Federal Government departments only?
A No. In addition to the Federal Government employees the FEB & GIF also covers employees of autonomous organizations to whom coverage is extended with the previous approval by the Federal Government.
Q Whether employees of provincial governments working on deputation in different departments of the Federal Government are also covered by the Federal Employees Benevolent Fund schemes?
A No. Employees of the Provincial Government working on deputation basis in different organizations of the Federal Government are not covered under the schemes of Federal Employees Benevolent Fund & Group Insurance.
Q Whether contribution and benevolent grant rates of provincial governments and the Federal government are the same?
A No The rates of contribution of Provincial benevolent Funds and the Federal Employees Benevolent Fund are different. The rate of contribution of Federal Employees Benevolent Fund is 2.4% of pay with maximum rate of Rs.960 p.m.
Q Whether contributors could take back the amount they had contributed during their service to the BF & GI funds at the time of retirement?
A No provision regarding refund of the contributed amount at the time of retirement to an employee is existed in the Federal Employees Benevolent Fund and Group Insurance Act, 1969 and the rules made thereunder, amended from time to time.
Q Whether the federal government employees working in the provinces are liable to contribute to the BG and Group Insurance Fund.
A Employees of the federation working in any province of Pakistan are liable to contribute to the BF&GI Fund through the concerned accounts office.
Q Who controls the investments of FEB & GIF?
A An investment committee appointed by the Board of Trustees.
Q Is the income of Funds being invested in Government sponsored schemes only or otherwise?
A Mainly in the government securities/schemes.
Q How FEB & GIF make investment?
A FEB & GIF make investment in Govt securities on the recommendations of the investment committee constituted by the BOT
Q Frequency of Investment Committee meeting?
A On need basis. However, during the financial year 2019-20,fifteen (15) meetings of the investment committee convened.
Q Why did FEB & GIF withdraw coverage with State Life Insurance Corporation & Postal Insurance?
A FEBF& GI Act, 1969 empowers the FEB&GIF to itself sanction cases of Group Insurance (sum assured) on death during service of employee. Moreover, this organization faced numerous problems while being engaged with Insurance Companies e.g. inefficient handling of Group Insurance cases and charging of higher rates of premium.
Q Litigation cases if any in last 2 years (2019&2020)?
A Court Cases = 18 Wafaqi Mohtasib Cases= 300
Q How many welfare schemes have been introduced by FEB&GIF for the welfare of the Federal Government employees? Also brief detail.
A
S.No Name Of Scheme Amount Eligibility Criteria
1. Monthly benevolent Gant Minimum 4000/- p.m.
Maximum 10100/p.m.		 Family of A deceased /retired/in case of invalid retirement (self) of federal government employee is entitled to receive this grant.
2. Farewell Grant One month basic pay drawn lastly by a federal govt employee(s) and employee (s) of the certain autonomous bodies Federal govt employee(s) and employee (s) of the certain autonomous bodies who has completed 20 years continuous service
3. Marriage Grant Rs.50,000 for one child.
Rs.100,000 for one orphan daughter		 Federal govt employee(s) and employee (s) of the certain autonomous bodies (in service/retired/family of a deceased/invalid retirement) are entitled for receiving marriage grant for one child. Other condition are available on the form
4. Sum assured on death during service Minimum Rs.350,000/-
Maximum Rs.1,000,000/-		 Family/or nominee of a deceased employee is entitled to receive the amount in case of death during service of an employee. Other condition are available on the form
5. Lump sum grant Minimum Rs.150,000/-
Maximum Rs.390,000/-		 Federal govt employee(s) and employee (s) of the certain autonomous bodies who proceed on invalid retirement due to 80% physically or mentally incapacitation.
6. Burial Charges Rs.10,000/- Family/or nominee of a deceased employee is entitled to receive the amount in case of death during service or after retirement. Other condition are available on the form
7. Cash Award on Essay Writing Competition
Cat 1st 2nd 3rd
Matric or Equivalent (Eng/Urdu) Rs.35,000/- 25,000/- 15000/-
Undergraduate or Equivalent Rs.40,000/- 30,000/- 20,000/-

 

 Children of Federal govt employee(s) and employee (s) of the certain autonomous bodies are entitled to participate in the competition which is held annually.
8. Education Stipend/Fee reimbursement
Level of Study Amount Category
Intermediate 20,000/- annually Category-I
Graduation 24,000/- annually Category-II
Masters 30,000/- annually Category-III
Professional Studies 40,000/- annually Category-IV
Fee Reimbursement for specified disciplines Rs.100,000/- annually Category-V

 

 Federal govt employee(s) and employee (s) of the certain autonomous bodies whether he/she is in service/ deceased/ retired/ invalid retired are entitled to receive the grant for two children in a year.
For education stipend: A child should obtain Minimum marks 60% only for category-I for employees of (BS-1 to 10) for BS (11 to 22) 70% . For all other category, 70% marks.
In case of fee reimbursement minimum passing marks.
Special Note: Except category –I, result issued by a university should be verified by Controller examination, Deputy Controller, Director Examination, Registrar, Assistant Registrar or Principal of an Institution. Result verified by any another officer is not acceptable.
9. Additional monthly benevolent grant in case of security related death The double the amount of existing benevolent grant Payments on this account would be made after making amendments in the FEBF & GI Act, 1969, the FEB & GIF Rules, 1972.
10. Special sum assured in case of security related death Amount from Rs.200,000 to 500,000/- Payments on this account would be made after making amendments in the FEBF & GI Act, 1969, the FEB & GIF Rules, 1972.

 
Q Where should the family of an employee contact to get the benefits being paid by FEB & GIF?
A

Family of the deceased/invalid employee could forward his/her benefits/grant (s) claim through parent department of the employee and then submit the same to the three Regional offices of FEB&GIF at Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi (as pertain to their jurisdiction) last posting of employee at the time of death/invalidation/retirement. Address of the three Regional Offices and their jurisdiction is as under:-

Sr.No(1) Address of concerened Regional Office Jurisdiction of the concerned Regional Office to process cases of employees who were lastly posted in the districts/Area (Employee last posting station)
1. Regional Board, BF Building Zero Point, Islamabad Phone # 051-9252316 Fax # 051-9252363/p> Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Northern Areas, FATA, Azad Kashmir, Rawalpindi, Chakwal, Attock & Jhelum District.
2. Regional Board, Al-amera Center Opposite Passport Office, Saddar Karachi, Phone # 021-99202327 Fax # 021-99206361 All districts of Sindh and Baluchistan
3. Regional Board, Bank Square Al-Jannat Building, Neela Gumbad, Lahore #Phone # 042-99211402 Fax # 042-99211403 All districts of Punjab except Rawalpindi, Chakwal Attock & Jhelum.

 
Q How many families have been provided benefits of BF so far?
A The FEB & GIF has so far paid benefits to more than 115,000 families.
Q Whether educational stipend and marriage grant etc. are paid to gazetted employees only?
A No. both Gazetted and non gazetted employees of the federation and certain autonomous are eligible for eleven (11) welfare schemes of FEB & GIF.
Q If an employee could not receive a cheque of any grant or its validity expired. Whether he could get revise cheque or otherwise?
A An employee of the federation and the certain autonomous bodies could approach to the concerned Regional Boards of FEB&GIF if he did not receive cheque of grant, for revalidation of the cheque if date is expired.
Q Whether FEB&GIF has established any facilitation center in FEB&GIF.
A FEB&GIF has established a facilitation center where beneficiaries could seek information about their claims. A beneficiary has to provide CNIC number his/her and name of the grant to trace the record from the software.
Q What are the telephone number of the facilitation center?
A Telephone number of the center are: 0800-46000, 051-9252164, 051-9253163, 051-9252316
Q if the claims under process can be tracked online?
A Yes, beneficiaries can track their claims by visiting FEB & GIF official website i.e. http://febgif.gov.pk and clicking on Track Cases button.
Q Whether the FEB & GIF has taken steps for transfer of payment of monthly Benevolent Grant through Bank account instead of cash payment?
A Keeping in view that the families of deceased employees are facing difficulties to receive the amount of Benevolent Grant. The Board of Trustees in its meeting held on 22.2.2021 decided that from 1st July 2021, that monthly benevolent fund grant will be made to the beneficiaries through Bank Accounts instead of cash payment. Therefore, all beneficiaries should have a bank account with the concerned branch of the NBP before 1st July, 2021.
Q What is the current state of beneficiaries receiving the monthly benevolent grant?
A At present 99,232 upto 2019-20 beneficiaries are receiving the monthly benevolent grant.
Q How much amount of benevolent grant is being disbursed to the beneficiaries FY 2019-2020?
A During the last financial year (2019-20), FEB&GIF paid Rs.2935 million to the beneficiaries.
Q Is there any plan to further increase rates of monthly benevolent grant for beneficiaries receiving benevolent grant prior to 1.9.2012 (date of last revision in rates of benevolent grant)?
A The grants of beneficiaries prior to 01.09.2012 have already been enhanced @ 40%. However, currently, due to heavy disbursements made against eleven (11) welfare schemes, the benevolent grant facing financial constraints. Due to this, no such proposal is under consideration for further increase at this.
Q Whether family of a deceased employee could claim BG if the employee dies upon attaining age of 70 years or more. What is the effective date of removal of condition of death of an employee before attaining the age of 70 years for payment of death grants?
A A family of a deceased employee is entitled for monthly benevolent grant, if an employee died after retirement. The condition of death before attaining age of 70 years has been removed for those employees who retired on or after 01.12.2003 and died on or after 28.07.2015.
Q The Punjab employees Benevolent Fund pays farewell grant on retirement. Is there any such scheme in the Federal government?
A Yes. the FEB & GIF is paying Farewell Grant w.e.f 01.01.2006 to an employee on retiring pension after 25 years and 20 years (as per the cut of date) qualifying service of the Federal Government and certain autonomous bodies.
Q What are the necessary documents for preparing cases of farewell grant?
A Application must be on specific form dully signed by the Head of department of the employee, copy of CNIC, Initial appointment letter, Retirement Order, Last Payment Certificate showing deduction of BF and Group Insurance, as per prescribed rate of contribution PPO/pension order. Further detail is given on the form.
Q How much amount on account of Marriage Grant is being paid to the beneficiaries during the financial year 2019-2020.?
A FEB&GIF paid Rs.599.93 million to the beneficiaries on account of Marriage Grant of monthly benevolent grant during the financial year 2019-2020.
Q Is there any plan to increase marriage grant from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 100,000?
A Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan has already approved extension in rate of marriage grant from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 100,000 only for one orphan daughter of a retired Government employee who dies after retirement w.e.f. 20.4.2016.
Q State yearly amount of Sum Assured (on death during services of an employee) being disbursed to the beneficiaries from Group Insurance scheme?
A About Rs.1103.95 million on account of sum assured has been paid to the family/nominee of deceased employees of the federation and certain autonomous bodies during the financial year 2019-20..
Q Can lump sum grant be given to the employees who retired on medical grounds with less than 80% disability?
A No. Under Rule 23 of the FEB & GIF Rules-1972 Lump Sum grant is paid to an employee who is declared invalid with 80% disability by Central Medical Board and for that reason retires from the service.
Q Who will pay benefits under Prime Minister’s death assistance package?
A Under the Prime Minister’s Package, FEB & GIF will pay only Additional Monthly Benevolent grant and Special Lump-Sum Grant to the families of those employees who die during service in a security related incident. In this regard, necessary amendment in FEBF & GI Act-1969 is in process. Other benefits will be paid by the concerned organizations / departments of the employee.
Q How much amount of burial charges is being paid per annum to the family members of the deceased employees?
A An amount of Rs. 38.48 million on account of burial charges was paid to the families of a deceased employees during the Financial Year 2019-2020.
Q Whether any scholarship is paid by the Benevolent Fund?
A No. At present stipends are being paid out of the Group Insurance Fund. See detail under benefits portion of the web site.
Q Why re-imbursement of semester/annual fee has been limited to maximum of Rs. 100,000/annum?
A Payment of educational stipend and re-imbursement is not included in the basic charter of FEB & GIF. The Board of Trustees continually reviews its welfare schemes for enhancement or introduction of new schemes keeping in view the financial position of the funds. However, since last many years, amount of disbursements made against eleven (11) welfare schemes has exceeded the amount of contributions received during the period. Therefore, the Board of Trustees in its 97th meeting decided to limit the re-imbursement of fee up to maximum of Rs. 100,000/ per annum from academic year 2015-16.
Q Whether re-imbursement of fee is also being made to students of private universities / colleges / institutes?
A No. Fee reimbursement is not admissible to the employees of Federal Government whose children are studying in private universities/colleges/institutions. It is admissible to those employees, whose children got admission in specified disciplines on merit (not on self finance) basis in public sector universities / colleges / institutes recognized by HEC only.
Q Whether educational stipends are paid to the children of employees on scoring 60% marks?
A Educational Stipends under Category-I (intermediate level studies only) of the children of employees of BPS- 1 to 10 are sanctioned on scoring 60% marks are paid to. However, for other three categories of educational stipend 70% marks are required for employees of BPS 01-22.
Q Whether all professional subjects / degree programmes are covered under fee reimbursement scheme?
A No. Only the following subjects and disciplines are covered for fee reimbursement:
Medical (MBBS, BDS),Engineering, Information Technology, Business Studies, Architecture,
Q What is different between Attestation and Verification of documents with regard to educational result required for education stipend/fee reimbursement?
A Any government gazette officer could attest the documents including results of category-I (Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education). But in case of Graduation/Masters degree the result are required to be verified by the concerned officers e.g. Controller examination, Deputy Controller, Director Examination, Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar of the university concerned or Principal of the concerned educational Institution.
Q Who could sign the part A of the Education Stipend Form?
A Part A of the form should be signed by the Head of Department not below BPS 20 or an officer to whom powers have been delegated by him. In the latter case, a copy of the order has to be attached.
Q When will the contract/contingent paid staff of NSPP be regularized?
A It is stated that case for regularization is being prepared for the approval of the Competent Authority i.e. Executive Committee ofNSPP under the judgment of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and directions of the Establishment Division. Further, the questions/complaints regarding this subject relates to service matter, hence the same required to be dropped in line with the condition 2.5 (Dropping cOlTIplaints) Sf. 7 of the Guidelines Manual for Complaints & Suggestions Handling.
Q Is the postings of officers/officials of NSPP being carried out according to the posts on which officers/officials have been promoted?
A The services of the employees of NSPP are being utilized keeping in view the suitability/requirements of the assignment as well as the post of the officers/officials. If any employee has any reservation about his posting, he requests the administration for the redressal of his grievance which are tended according to the rules & regulations.
Q Why have the Diary / Dispatch Clerk and Transport Clerk of NSPP and its units, who have been upgraded from BS-07 to BS-09 not being given three years arrears w.e.f. 01.07.2016?
A Board of Govemors ofNSPP in its 15th meeting held on 18.06.2019 approved upgradation of DiarylDispatch Clerk and Transport Clerk of NSPP and its Units from BS-07 to BS-09. Therefore, the allowance can only be granted from the date of approval by the BoGs.
Q Why was computer allowance not given to the Computer Operators of NSPP as per the Finance Division OM dated 25.08.1992?
A In the light of Finance Division O.M. dated 25.08.1992, the case for grant of Computer allowance was processed as per rules and after thorough scrutiny of the record it was found that out of 22 computer operators, only one computer operator i.e. Mr. Muhammad Faisal, was eligible for grant of this allowance.