File Management in Administrative Offices
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What flag is used to indicate that a document is under consideration on a file?

  • PUC (correct)
  • FR
  • FRI
  • Top Priority

    • Which urgency grading is designated for cases requiring immediate attention?

  • Urgent
  • Priority
  • Immediate (correct)
  • Top Priority

    • What must be done with linked files after the completion of action?

  • They should be reviewed.
  • They should be highlighted.
  • They should be de-linked. (correct)
  • They should be archived.

    • Which color is used for file covers of Lok Sabha Questions?

    <p>Red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to be quoted in notes when referencing documents in other files?

    <p>The number of the file and the date of orders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What grading is used for extremely urgent cases?

    <p>Top Priority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with drafts of letters that have been changed by Senior Officers?

    <p>They should form part of the correspondence portion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which label indicates that a file requires precedence in disposal?

    <p>Priority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the responsibilities of a Section Officer in managing the staff?

    <p>Training, helping, and advising the staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a Desk Officer primarily fulfill?

    <p>Functioning as per powers delegated by Ministries/Departments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should Assistants and Upper Division Clerks perform regarding files?

    <p>Open, maintain, and provide custody of files as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should receipts be managed by the Dealing Hands?

    <p>Receipts with urgency grading should be prioritized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential function of the Dealing Hand when it comes to files?

    <p>To add data/metadata for creating new files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a section officer keep track of to maintain order in their section?

    <p>Maintain residential addresses of all staff members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When new e-files are created, what happens automatically?

    <p>A new serial number is assigned by the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Dealing Hands do if a receipt does not have an existing file?

    <p>Open a new file for the receipt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary tone used in a demi-official letter?

    <p>Friendly and personal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should ideally address a demi-official letter?

    <p>An officer at least one level below the addressee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication may also take the form of a demi-official letter?

    <p>Communications to non-officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the colour code and National Emblem on a D.O. letter?

    <p>It must follow the guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an Office Memorandum?

    <p>To call for information from employees or communicate with other departments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is an Office Memorandum addressed?

    <p>To various departments without specific recipients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically enclosed with a demi-official letter when a proposal is made?

    <p>An outline of the proposed scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase best describes the closing format of a demi-official letter?

    <p>Yours sincerely,</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do if oral instructions are not in accordance with the rules or procedures?

    <p>Seek clear orders from the Secretary or head of the department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In urgent situations when the Minister is unavailable, who conveys the decision?

    <p>The Private Secretary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required when seeking confirmation of oral instructions?

    <p>The superior should confirm the instructions in writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should papers be filed in relation to the notes and correspondence?

    <p>Papers must be tagged and filed in chronological order from right to left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the left end of the tag in the notes portion of the file?

    <p>It should remain untagged on the left side of the file cover.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be indicated in a fresh receipt concerning previous communications?

    <p>Reference to previous communications should be included.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the file is bulky, what should be done with the appendix to notes and correspondence?

    <p>Use separate file covers for both appendices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred order when filing papers in the notes and correspondence?

    <p>Chronological order from right to left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four hierarchical divisions in the scope of business analysis for a department?

    <p>Basic heads, primary heads, secondary heads, and tertiary heads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a step in analyzing the range and dimensions of subjects for a department?

    <p>Allocating budgets for each function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the functional file index developed for a department?

    <p>To organize substantive subjects and assign a file numbering system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Standard sub-heads in the subject classification based file numbering system are characterized by what?

    <p>Having no allocated consecutive serial numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be followed for common subjects that are standardized across all Ministries/Departments?

    <p>A common standardized functional file index/file-numbering system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT part of the scope analysis process for a department?

    <p>Researching competitors’ departmental structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of numbering is assigned to standard heads in the subject classification system?

    <p>Consecutive serial numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document outlines the standardized functional file index for records common among Ministries/Departments?

    <p>Record Retention Schedule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the endorsement form mentioned?

    <p>To return the original receipt to the sender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are copies of communications typically not forwarded using the endorsement form?

    <p>When the copies are addressed to state governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential elements should be included in the minutes of a meeting?

    <p>Conclusions reached and responsible Ministries/Departments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a participant do if the minutes of a meeting do not accurately reflect the discussion?

    <p>Immediately refer the issue in writing to the authority that issued the minutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is crucial in deciding the mode of communication?

    <p>The nature and urgency of the message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the endorsement form is NOT true?

    <p>It is intended for use within the same department only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances is it appropriate to use the endorsement form?

    <p>When returning or sending receipts to another department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key information is usually included in the minutes of a meeting?

    <p>A record of who was present and the conclusions reached.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CSMOP)

    • Fourteenth Edition, May 2015
    • Published by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
    • Website: www.darpg.nic.in
    • Contains important websites for related ministries and departments

    Important Websites

    Message from Dr. Jitendra Singh

    • Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DAR&PG)
    • Bringing out the 14th edition of the CSMOP
    • Focus on "Minimum Government & Maximum Governance"
    • Revised edition of CSMOP to improve responsiveness, accountability, transparency, and public service excellence in the Government
    • Aims to simplify government procedures and processes
    • Important tool to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the Central Secretariat

    Foreword

    • DAR&PG is nodal government agency responsible for prescribing procedures for secretariat work
    • 14th Edition is a revised version of the 13th Edition (October 2010)
    • Consulted with all Central Ministries and Departments during revision process
    • Removed redundant entries, formats, using websites of various ministries/departments as a source of referenced information
    • Aims to increase productivity and make the administration more responsive
    • Provides valuable training, guidance, and reference for working in the Government.

    Table of Contents

    • Includes chapters on Introduction, Definitions, Structure of the Government, Management of Dak, File Management, Communication, and miscellaneous topics
    • Chapters are further broken down into sections
    • Page numbers for each chapter and section are listed in the table of contents.

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