Can You Apply for More Than Two Outside Positions in a CPSU? Seeking Solutions

Hi All, One thing I wish to confirm is that while working in a Central Government Public Sector Undertaking, we can apply for outside posts through the proper channel only two times a year in the case of some organizations. Accordingly, an NOC (No Objection Certificate) will be issued for only two applications. If we attempt to apply for more than two positions in a year, those applications cannot be forwarded through the proper channel, and an NOC will not be issued. Is there any possibility or solution to apply for more than two positions in a calendar year? What should we do in that case?

An early response in this regard is highly appreciated.

Thank you.

Kuldeep Singh, Assistant (HR)

Dear Kuldeep, rules are meant to be followed always and not to be flouted according to the personal preferences or inconvenience of any individual to whom the rules are applicable. Why does the management of the particular PSU restrict the application for outside alternative employment for the purpose of onward transmission with their NOC in a year? Only for the simultaneous reasons of reducing their own attrition rate as well as non-curtailment of better employment opportunities to their qualified employees. Therefore, such a restriction seems reasonable to me.

Well, if a real situation arises, of course, by chance only, and the external employment opportunity is so significant as to ensure better career development and a higher compensation package to the aspirant, he should be prepared to face the consequences arising out of the violation of the rule depending upon the readiness of the prospective employer not to insist on the through proper channel application as well as NOC and the certainty of a new berth.