FR SR Part-I MCQs Quiz for IPO Exam & PS Group B Exam

Where should the Medical Certificates of Fitness produced on the first appointment be kept after making the necessary entry?

 Identify what is the percentage of pension contribution in respect of a Group ‘A’ Officer proceeding on foreign service with 7 to 8 years of service( as per FR SR)?

Identify the allowance which was not abolished by the Seventh Central Pay Commission—

(i) Desk Allowance; (ii)  Special Allowance for Child Care for Women with Disabilities;

(iii) Headquarters Allowance; (iv) Special Allowance to those engaged in Parliament Work

 Arrange the following competitions in the order of their preference for recruitment of sportspersons—

(i) Candidates who have represented a State / UT in Senior / Junior Level National Championship; (ii) Candidates who have represented a University in an Inter-University Competition; (iii)Candidates who have been awarded National Award in physical efficiency under National Physical Efficiency Drive; (iv) Candidates who have represented the country in an International Competition with the clearance of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports

Identify what is the maximum amount of cash amount scoring 90% and passing the Hindi Pragya Exam through the Hindi Teaching Scheme(as per FR SR)?

What are the conditions to be observed by the Department for sending proposals to the DoP & T for extension in the period of deputation / foreign service? Which of the following is correct?

(i) Approval of Minister-in-charge obtained; (ii) Approval of UPSC / ACC, if required; (iii) NOC from Parent Department and consent of the official concerned

Identify what is the period of deputation if there exists no tenure regulation as per the Recruitment Rules of the ex-cadre post(as per FR SR)?

What are the disabilities to a Government servant when interruption or break in service occurs under FR 17-A? (i) Quasi-permanency (ii) Leave Travel Concession; (iii) Eligibility for appearing in departmental examinations, for which a minimum period of continuous service is required.

Which of the following is the correct statement?

What is the time-limit within which an alteration of the date of birth can be made?

An Officer was deputed and opted for a deputation allowance. He was asked to work on a particular project where the borrowing department is allowed project allowance. Is the officer eligible to draw project allowance in addition to a deputation allowance?

On passing the Hindi Stenography examination, the number of increments granted as Personal Pay to the Steno-typists and Stenographers whose mother tongue is not Hindi is

What are the elements to be considered for the purpose of assessment of the license fee of a Government residence(as per FR SR) (i) Sanitary fittings; (ii) Water supply;(iii) Electric Installations and fittings

When will the personal pay be granted to the official for passing the Hindi examination?

Identify what are the conditions to be ensured by the sponsoring department for fulfillment by the sponsored candidate while formulating proposals for the training of Government servants under the financially aided schemes (eg. Colombo Plan)(as per FR SR)?

(i) He should serve at least 4 years after training; (ii) He should have completed a minimum 5 years of service; (iii) He should possess an adequate background in the field of training

What is the permissible period of retention of P & T quarters at a normal license fee?

How will the transit period be treated in case of transfer at your own request?

Under what circumstances can an employee revise his option for pay fixation during deputation?

(i)      When he/she receives pro forma promotion; (ii) When he/she is reverted to a lower grade in the parent cadre;

(iii) When the scale of pay of the parent post is revised

What is the time limit to exercise the option for fixation of pay on deputation /foreign service?

Identify what is the rate of subsistence allowance to be given to a Government servant placed under suspension(as per FR SR)?

In respect of fresh appointment to Government service without the medical certificate of health, Powers of the President have been delegated to administrative ministries to authorize the drawal of pay and allowances in relaxation of FR 10 for a period not exceeding:

Which of the items should not be deducted from Subsistence Allowance except with the Government servant’s written consent from the following: (i) Refund of advances from GPF; (ii) PLI Policy premium (iii) Co-operative credit society dues?

A Government servant was transferred from Station ‘X’ and relieved on 5-6-2019 afternoon to join Station ‘Y’. The distance from Station X to Y is 550 km. When can he join Station ‘Y’ after availing his eligible Joining Time?

Identify which of the following items should not be deducted from the Subsistence Allowance: (i) Recovery of loss to Government for which Govt servant is responsible(as per FR SR); (ii) GPF subscription;(iii) Court attachments?

Indicate the Rule under which a Government servant may be required to subscribe to a provident fund:

Mr. ‘Q’, a Central Government employee is drawing pay at ₹34,300 in Level 4 from 1-7-2016. He was awarded punishment by withholding of one increment falling due on 1-7-2017 for two years, without cumulative effect. The punishment will not have the effect of postponing his future increments. Fix his pay on completion of the punishment. Consecutive vertical Pay cells in Level 4 are: ₹34,300> ₹35,300> ₹36,400> ₹37,500> ₹38,600;

An LDC in the pay Level 4 is drawing a pay of ₹34,300 from 1-7-2016. He was awarded a punishment of one increment falling due on 1-7-2017 for a period of two years with cumulative effect. The punishment will have the effect of postponing his future increments. What will be his Pay on Fixation on completion of his punishment? Consecutive vertical Pay cells in Level 4 are:   ₹ 34,300> ₹ 35,300> ₹ 36,400> ₹ 37,500> ₹ 38,600.

Which allowance is not admissible during Joining Time?

Who will give the award under the award scheme for innovative and workable suggestions?

Who is competent to give prior concurrence for any relaxation of the terms and conditions in respect of deputation / foreign service?

What will be the date of the next increment in the revised pay structure as per the 7th CPC?

Identify what is the penal provision in the event of the officer overstaying for any reason whatsoever during the deputation period? Which of the following statement is correct(as per FR SR)?

(i)  Over-stayal will not count for pension; (ii)  Over-stayal will not count for increment;  (iii) Officer will be liable for disciplinary action

 What lump sum award is given for passing the following examinations: (i) Hindi Stenography Examination (ii) Prabodh Examination (iii) Praveen examination (iv) Pragya Examination respectively:

What is the maximum rate of honorarium per case for Inquiry Officer (serving part-time) in respect of departmental disciplinary proceedings?

Can the Competent Authority refuse to pay Subsistence Allowance to a Government servant as the gravity of offense is very high?

In case a Government servant, drawing pay at ₹ 44,400 in Level 5, was placed under suspension(as per FR SR) by his Competent Authority from 1-12-2019. What will be his Subsistence Allowance fixed on 1-12-2019?

What type of work is not covered under the grant of honorarium?

(i) Calculation of Income Tax; (ii) Preparation of bills for D.A. arrears; (iii) Convening of DPCs for confirmation, promotion, etc.

What is the entitled class of accommodation by Air in case of members of Parliament, officers of and above the rank of Secretaries when traveling on duty to, within, and from the country/countries of accreditation?

How many years should be completed for Officers of Central Government to be eligible for Foreign Service(as per FR SR)?

What is the percentage of marks fixed for grant of personal pay in the form of one increment for passing Hindi Typewriting through correspondence course (as per FR SR)?

 What are the items that come under the purview of compulsory deductions from the subsistence allowance?

(i)Income Tax ;(ii) CGHS subscription (iii) CGEGIS subscription (iv) HRA & allied charges (v) Repayment of loans and advances taken from Govt at such rates as the HoD deems it right to fix:       

An Officer is transferred from Kolkata to Port Blair. Is he eligible for joining Time?

A Government servant was transferred from Station ‘R’ to ‘S’, relieved on 28-06-2019 F/N, and joined duty in Station ‘S’ after availing 10 days joining time on 08-07-2019. His increment was due on 01-07-2019. When will the benefit of an increment be admissible?

Identify what percentage is applied for the recovery of flat-rate license fee in respect of sub-standard/unclassified accommodation(as per FR SR)?

What are the conditions absolutely necessary in the public interest for grant of extension up to 5th year in deputation?

(i) Prior approval of the lending authority; (ii) Prior approval of the UPSC / State Public Service Commission; (iii) Prior approval of Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC)

Which of the following periods will not be counted for the purpose of increment?

(i) All kinds of duty; (ii) Joining Time; (iii) EXOL without MC for more than six months; (iv) Foreign service

Express the period commencing from 20th January and ending with 4th May in terms of months and days for the purpose of the definition of Month under FR 9:

Under what circumstances can an Appropriate Authority withhold permission to a Government servant seeking voluntary retirement under FR 56 (k) and (m)?

(i) When judicial proceedings on charges which may amount to grave misconduct are pending; (ii) If the charge-sheet has been issued and the disciplinary proceedings are pending; (iii) If the Government servant is under suspension

Identify the wrong statement in respect of the retention of Government accommodation by a Government servant proceeding on deputation for training abroad?

Mr. ‘A’ holding a post in level 9 and drawing pay of ₹73,400 on 20-2-2017 was transferred to Level 8 at his own request on 20-4-2017. What will his pay be at level 8(as per FR SR)?

What are the contributions payable to the lending authority when a Government servant is sent on Foreign service in India from the following:

(i) Contribution towards the cost of pension; (ii) Contribution on account of the cost of leave salary; (iii) Contribution to Provident Fund; (iv)  Repayment of House Building Advance:

A Government servant drawing pay of ₹55,200 was transferred from level 7 to level 6 on 1-4-2016 at his own request. Fix his pay in Level 6.

Name the country to which the Government of India has waived the pension contribution in case of transfer of Government servants on Foreign service?

An Administrative Officer of a Central Government Department is transferred from Station ‘X’ to Station ‘Y’ with 1,001 km? How many days of joining time is he eligible for?

What is the maximum age-limit of an officer for selection on deputation /foreign service?

A Government servant can be transferred to Foreign Service only if:

Whose concurrence is necessary for a Government servant, holding charge of another post for a period exceeding three months, to obtain payment of the additional post?

 When is pension contribution and leave salary, the contribution paid to the Parent Department by the Foreign employer?

As per FR SR, Which of the following conditions does not constitute an anomaly for stepping up of pay of senior on drawing less pay than his junior? (i)Both the junior and senior should belong to the same cadre (ii)The scales of pay of the lower and higher posts are identical (iii) Junior Officer was drawing more pay than the senior officer by virtue of any advance increments granted to him (iv)The anomaly should be direct as a result of the application of FR22-C [now FR 22 (I) (a) (1) ]

 What is the rate of Non-practising Allowance (NPA) paid to medical posts for which medical qualifications are prescribed as an essential qualification?

A Central Government servant drawing pay in the Pay Matrix in Level-5 @ ₹44,100 was deputed to another Central Government Office in the Pay Level 6 on 25-07-2019 for a period of 3 years. What will be his pay fixed, as of 25-07-2019?

Consecutive vertical cell range in Pay level 5 is: ₹ 44,100>₹ 45,400 >₹ 46,800 > ₹48,200

Consecutive vertical cell range in Pay level 6 is: ₹ 43,600>₹ 44,900 >₹ 46,200 > ₹47,600

What is the period of the law of limitation restricting payment of arrears of subsistence allowance?

What is the mandatory “Cooling Off” period required after every period of deputation and foreign service in respect of Joint Secretary and below level officers?

Identify the rate of allowance given as Extra Work Allowance (as per FR SR)

Who will decide the number of increments to be granted based on performance shown by the employee?

What is the rate of deputation allowance in case of deputation out of the station i.e. other than Headquarters?

As per FR SRs, Substantive Pay does not include: (i) Special Pay   (ii) Personal Pay (iii) Emoluments        

Which of the following is the correct statement?

When is the first review to be made in respect of a suspended employee regarding increasing/reducing of subsistence allowance?

Name the travel concessions available to Central Government employees for participating in sporting events of National / International importance: (i) Travel by First class by train for events within India; (ii) Economy class by air for international events held outside India; (iii) DA under the rules as on tour for the periods, treating the same as on duty

Identify the cases for which powers under FR 27 (as per FR SR) are not to be invoked for grant of premature increments? (i) As a reward for meritorious work; (ii) In disregard of the advice given by the Ministry of Finance in any individual case for fixation of pay; (iii) In disregard of the normal rules governing fixation of pay except in cases of hardship or where the circumstances are unusual

To which of the following pay an AAO is eligible who was appointed to hold full additional charge of vacant post of another AAO for two months in the same office(as per FR SR):

What is the maximum period for which Extra Work Allowance is granted?

A Lien of a Government servant to a post shall not be retained when:(i) he proceeds on immediate absorption outside his cadre

(ii) on deputation beyond the maximum period.

Which of the following is correct?

Is it necessary to obtain a non-employment certificate from a suspended employee for grant of Subsistence Allowance?

Is there any maximum limit on the sum of pay and NPA? If yes, what is the limit?

Is a surplus staff transferred from one post to another under redeployment of surplus staff eligible for Joining Time(as per FR SR)?

A Government servant drawing pay at ₹35,900 in Level 5 was promoted to a higher post in Level 6 on 1-4-2019. When will he be entitled to his next increment?

One  Government servant drawing pay of ₹64,100 in Level 8 was promoted to Level 9 on 1-3-2019 to a post involving higher responsibility. Fix his pay in Level 9(as per FR SR). Consecutive vertical cells in Level 8 are: ₹62,200> ₹64,100> ₹66,000> ₹68,000> ₹70,000> ₹72,100 ; Similarly consecutive vertical cells in Level 9 are: ₹63,300> ₹65,200> ₹67,200> ₹69,200> ₹71,300> ₹73,400 

Under what circumstances are the Central Government servants eligible to avail Joining Time? (i) To join the new post in a new station; (ii) Transfer on the same post to another station; (iii) Transfer from one post to another post in the same station

What is the rate of the special allowance paid to women with disabilities for childcare?

Appointment of meritorious sportspersons can be made to any post in

Who is competent to issue a certificate under FR 26 (b) (ii) in case of an official officiating in a higher post for the leave periods excluding EXOL?

Which of the following does not qualify for a grant of honorarium to a Government servant?

(i) The work should be special and of an occasional or intermittent nature; (ii) A temporary increase in work; (iii) The work should be either laborious or of such special merit; (iv) The work should be undertaken with the prior consent of the Government

Identify what is the maximum period of extension that can be granted on deputation(as per FR SR)?

A Government servant dies while under suspension before the proceedings are concluded. How will the period of suspension be treated, and the pay and allowances regulated?

! A Government servant retains a Lien acquired on a post during (i) Suspension ;(ii) Foreign service;(iii) The period of leave. Which of the following is correct from the above statements( as per FR SR):

What is the rate of Standard Licence Fee fixed under FR 45-A?

A medal winning performance in sports events is to be awarded by which of the following?

Foreign service means service in which a Government servant receives his pay with the sanction of the Government from:

(i) The Consolidated Fund of a State (ii) The Consolidated Fund of India (iii)The Consolidated Fund of Union Territory

A Government servant was awarded punishment under Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules. During the currency of the punishment, he was asked to hold additional charge of another higher post for 3 months. Is the additional charge given to the charged officer in order?

(a) No bar in giving additional charge

(b) A person facing disciplinary proceedings is not eligible for holding an additional charge

(c) Additional charge can be given for a lower post

(d) Additional charge can be given for a maximum period of 1 month only

Joining Time may be combined with the following leave except:

Which of the following is an incorrect statement with respect to the grant of lumpsum incentive for acquiring higher qualifications?

What is the rate of honorarium for translation from Regional language to Hindi / English and vice versa in respect of

(i) ordinary material & (ii) technical material including codes and manuals respectively?

How many months’ advance notice is to be given to the lending Ministry /Department and the employee concerned for premature reversion of deputationist to parent cadre?

A Government servant was transferred from Station ‘X’ to Station ‘Y’ and relieved from the old Station on 29-6-2019 and joined in the New Station ‘Y’ on 10-7-2019 after availing Joining Time (as per FR SR). He was drawing pay in the Pay Level 6 @ ₹43,600 at the time of relief in the old station. His pay after increment on 1-7-2019 was @ ₹ 44,900. What is his pay during Joining Time?

What is the maximum tenure allowed at a stretch for the appointment of a Central Government Officer on deputation to International organizations(as per FR SR)?

If the date of retirement of a Government servant happens to be a closed holiday, what will be his date of relinquishment of charge?

A Senior Administrative Grade Officer is transferred from Station ‘K’ to ‘J’ with 3,000 km. He undertakes his journey by Air India. What is the maximum joining time admissible in this case?

Under which Rule is pay fixation done when a Government servant is promoted from one post to another post involving higher responsibilities?

Who is competent to grant Advance Increment(as per FR SR)?

What is ‘excellence’ according to orders on facilities and concessions to sportspersons?

(i) Participating and achieving 1st, 2nd or 3rd position in the finals of sporting events of National / International importance when 3 or more individuals or teams participate 

(ii) Participating and achieving 1st position in the finals of a sporting event of National /International importance when 3 or less individuals or teams participate  

 Determine the rate of Personal Pay(as per FR SR) is granted to a Government servant who has undergone sterilization operation on 12-8-2017. His pay in the Pay Matrix is ₹ 61,300 in Level 10.

Is a suspended official eligible for license fee-free concession during the period of suspension?

Who will approve all cases of a tour abroad of the officers of the level of Secretary to the Government of India?

Define the number of out-of-turn promotions (as per FR SR) to be allowed in the entire service career of a sportsperson for excellence in International / National sports events

What is the rate of honorarium per hour to a guest lecturer of a Hindi workshop?

What are the allowances available during Joining Time?

(i)House Rent Allowance only ; (ii) Dearness Allowance only;  (iii) CCA only

What is the mandatory cooling-off period after every deputation /foreign service?

 What is the quantum of pay payable to a Government servant on deputation abroad?

What is the maximum period of transit time sanctioned to Government servants stationed outside Delhi and deputed for training abroad?

How many additional days of Joining Time over and above the normal Joining Time is allowed to a Government servant transferred to North-Eastern Region (NER)?

An Officer drawing pay at ₹2,11,300 from 1-1-2019 in the Pay Level 15 in the Pay Matrix was deputed out of India for a period of five months from 1-1-2019 to 30-6-2019. Determine his pay during the period of deputation out of India:

(Consecutive vertical Pay cells in Level 15  are:  ₹2,05,100>₹2,11,300>₹2,17,600>₹2,24,100)

What are the allowances admissible during suspension?

One HAG Officer is transferred from Station ‘Q’ to Station ‘R’ with 4,050 km. This transfer necessarily involved continuous travel by road for 250 km so, he performed his journey for 250 km by road and the remaining distance by Air. How many days of Joining Time (as per FR SR)  is he eligible for?

 What is the deputation cost for one week in case of training of officers below the level of Joint Secretary and equivalent in abroad?

What are the entitlements permissible to a Government servant deputed on Foreign service?

(i) Increment and Promotion    (ii) Leave Salary  ; (iii) Pension              

 What is the maximum period for which deputation allowance is allowed in case an extension of deputation given at a stretch for 7 years(as per FR SR)?

Under which Rule a Group ‘A’ or ‘B’ Government servant may, by giving notice of not less than 3 months in writing to the Appropriate Authority, retire from service after he attains the age of 50 years?

What is the pay allowed to a Government servant on deputation out of India?

Who has the power to condone the unauthorized absence under FR17-A?

A Government servant drawing pay at ₹ 47,600 in Level 6 from 01-02-2019 was promoted to Level 7 involving higher responsibilities on 01-05-2019. His Pay on 01-05-2019 in Level 7, on fixation, will be:

Consecutive vertical cells in Level 6 are: ₹46,200> ₹47,600> ₹49,000> ₹50,500> ₹52,100> ₹53,600>₹55,200

Consecutive vertical cells in Level 7 are: ₹46,200>₹47,600> ₹49,000> ₹50,500> ₹52,100> ₹53,600>₹55,200

Which Fundamental Rule imposes a restriction on a Government servant, whose duties involve carrying out scientific or technical research, from applying for a patent for an invention made him?

A Government servant drawing pay of ₹68,000 in Level 7 was promoted to Level 8 on 1-12-2019 to a post involving higher responsibility. His pay in Level 8 on pay fixation as of 01-12-2019 will be:

Consecutive vertical cells in Level 7 are: ₹66,000> ₹68,000> ₹70,000> ₹72,100> ₹74,300 ; Similarly consecutive vertical cells in Level 8 are:  ₹66,000> ₹68,000> ₹ 70,000> ₹ 72,100> ₹74,300> ₹76,500> ₹78,800

A Government servant is transferred from one office to another office in the same department in the same station. Can the Government servant avail Joining Time?

What is the time-limit within which a concerned Administrative Ministry / Department must consider a sportsperson for out-of-turn promotion?

What is the minimum rate of honorarium per case in respect of an Inquiry Officer serving part-time for Departmental proceedings?

Rate of Honorarium for guest faculty given for (i)serving officers (ii) Non-serving officers (iii) Experts/eminent resource persons respectively in Central Training Establishments is:

What is the Deputation Duty Allowance in respect of officers of the Central Government / Autonomous Body appointed on the personal staff of Ministers?

What are the matters for which powers cannot be re-delegated by the administrative ministries to the subordinate authorities under FR?

(i) Creation of posts   ; (ii) Write-off of losses. (iii) Re-appropriation exceeding 10% of the original budget provision by electronic form

In the entire service, the total period of Foreign Service in International organizations and Autonomous Bodies, Trusts, etc., not controlled by the Government or a private body, shall not exceed a maximum of:

A Medical Officer of a Central Government department is drawing a basic pay in Level 10 at ₹73,200 during April-2019. What is his Quantum of NPA for that month?

How many days of joining time is admissible if a Government servant is transferred from Station ‘P’ to ‘Q’ with a distance of 999 km.?

How many Central Government operational staff will be awarded for outstanding performance based on the total staff strength of the Department / Ministry: (i) Up to 1 Lakh (ii) Between 1 lakh to 5 lakhs (iii) more than 5 lakhs respectively?

What is the maximum percentage on Subsistence Allowance that can be increased/reduced at the time of review?

A Government servant was deputed abroad for training for a period of 6 months. How many months will the official be eligible to claim HRA at the station from where he was deputed for training?

 Whose approval is necessary for relaxing the mandatory cooling-off period after every period of deputation.

What is the maximum period of retention of lien when appointed to another Central Government Office / State Government in a normal course?

Which kind of officer/official is eligible to get personal pay for passing the Prabodh Hindi examination?

Who is competent to sanction the extension of Joining Time up to the maximum of 30 days beyond the limits of normal Joining Time?

Identify what is the maximum rate of Transport Allowance per case paid to an Inquiry Officer (retired) for attending departmental disciplinary proceedings( as per FR SR)?

How many increments are granted when two consecutive stages are bunched during the fixation of pay in the Seventh Central Pay Commission?