The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has introduced a hybrid work model for Capacity Building Commission (CBC) staff, allowing limited Work From Home (WFH) for up to two days per week while mandating at least 50% staff presence in offices. According to reports from NDTV Profit, these instructions have been issued through an Office Memorandum from Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi, and will remain in effect until further notice. The government has taken this austerity measure to balance operational flexibility with physical presence requirements.
Pillar Heads have been instructed to prepare a roster allowing WFH for up to two days per week, ensuring that at least 50% of employees remain present in office at all times. As reported by NDTV Profit, employees working from home must remain accessible on telephone and be prepared to report to office at short notice if required. The memorandum emphasises that all assigned tasks must be completed within deadlines while maintaining operational efficiency. These operational guidelines ensure that essential office functions continue while allowing remote work flexibility.
The order restricts the organisation of physical meetings, workshops, and events both within and outside Delhi. According to the memorandum, officials have been advised to conduct all meetings through video conferencing or online platforms wherever possible to minimise physical travel and gatherings. The instructions also discourage non-essential official travel outside Delhi until further notice. This restriction aims to reduce physical gatherings and promote virtual collaboration to maintain operational continuity.
Any deviation from these guidelines on functional grounds will require prior approval from the Secretary, Capacity Building Commission. As reported by NDTV Profit, the memo states that these rules must be followed by all CBC staff and will remain operational until further orders are issued by the central government. The instructions encourage online meetings and virtual collaboration to maintain operational continuity while maintaining the required physical presence in offices.
