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DRDO technical officers oppose recommendations of sixth Pay Commission
Taking strong exception to the recommendations of the sixth Pay Commission, the technical officers of Defence Research and Development Organi-sation (DRDO) here have alleged disparity and anomalies in comparison to the scientists.
The zonal secretary of the Technical Officers’ Association of DRDO (eastern zone) Mr PC Pati expressed unhappiness over the recommendations and mentioned that scientists and technical officers under DRDO contribute equally for growth and development and share responsibilities of the organisation in all respects.
“Although the pay scales, duties and responsibilities are identical, the scientists get their promotions within three to four years, whereas we get the same after a long period of seven to nine years†Mr Pati said.
“The commission has undermined the contributions of technical officers in various scientific and research development programmes in the field of arms, ammunitions, explosives, missiles and other defence products†he further alleged flaying the recommendations.
"The fifth Pay Commission had recommended a pay scale of Rs 7,500- Rs 12,000 for technical officers grade-A. While the same, in fact, was not implemented, they were given in scale of Rs 7,450- Rs 11,500," he pointed out.
The association now demands the removal of anomalous pay of scales.
"While scientists, in some cases get, advance increments and other allowances like update allowances and incentive, we are deprived of the same," Mr Pati rued.
“The disparities between the scientists and technical officers should be removed and recommendations should be made as unified cadre" he demanded, adding "we too want flexible complimenting schemes for all grade-A technical officers".
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