The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has taken an austerity measure by introducing a hybrid work model, authorising “Work From Home” (WFH) for some employees for up to two days per week, while mandating at least 50% staff presence in offices.

The government has issued an Office Memorandum permitting limited Work From Home (WFH) for staff under the Capacity Building Commission (CBC).

The order also restricts the organisation of physical meetings, workshops, and events both within and outside Delhi and advising officials to conduct all meetings through video conferencing or online platforms wherever possible to minimise physical travel and gatherings.

Pillar Heads have been instructed to prepare a roster allowing WFH for up to two days per week, while ensuring that at least 50% of employees remain present in office at all times.

While encouraging online meetings and virtual collaboration to maintain operational continuity, these instructions will remain in effect until further notice.

The memorandum further directs that employees working from home must remain accessible by telephone and be prepared to report to office at short notice if required. It also emphasises that all assigned tasks must be completed within deadlines while maintaining operational efficiency.

Any deviation from these guidelines on functional grounds will require prior approval from the Secretary, Capacity Building Commission (CBC).

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.