Married Son eligible for Compassionate Appointment – DOPT Decision
Married Son eligible for Compassionate Appointment – DOPT Decision effective from 25th February 2015 – Cases already settled on the basis of past instructions can not be reopened
Department of Personnel and Training
Establishment ‘D’ Section
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Compassionate appointment
Definition of a Dependent Family Member
| S.No | Question | Answer |
| 60 | Whether married son can be considered for compassionate appointment? | Yes, if he otherwise fulfils all the other requirement of the Scheme i.e he is otherwise eligible and fulfils the criteria laid down in this Department’s O.M dated 16th January, 2013. This would be effective from the date of issue of this FAQ viz. 25th February 2015 and the cases of compassionate appointment already settled w.r.t the FAQs dated 30th May, 2013 may not be reopened.
Sr.No.13 of the FAQs dated 30th May 2013 may be deemed to have been modified to this extent. |
(Rakesh Moza)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel. No. 2304 0339
DOP&T’s No. 14014/02/2012-Estt(D) dated 25th February 2015
Download DOPT FAQ in No. 14014/02/2012-Estt(D) dated 25th February 2015
Want to read earlier instructions of DOPT on Compassionate Appointment ?
Click here to read FAQ dated 30.05.2013 issued by DOPT
Also read following articles relating to Compassionate Appointment
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