Aiboboa believes in equipping officers with knowledge about their service conditions and entitlements

Scale I 6000 5000 4500 3200 2500

Scale II 7000 6000 5000 3500 3000

Scale III 7500 6500 5500 4000 3500

Scale IV 10000 8000 7000 5500 3500
Bank provides payment of maximum 6 months rent as refundable deposit to landlords, wherever required. Refer HO/BR/95/57 dated 29.03.2003.
20. Furniture to Officers at Residence :
All officers who live in accommodation owned by the bank, leased to the bank or leased in the name of the officer and reimbursement by the bank are eligible to avail this facility subject to limits as under

Scale I - Rs.20000/- Scale II - Rs.30000/-

Scale III - Rs.35000/- Scale IV - Rs.55000/-

For details refer to BCC/BR/95/199 dated 30.06.2003.

Rates for Standard Rent applicable as on date are as under :

( 1 sq. mt. = 10.76 sq. ft.)

The revised rate as under is payable from financial year 2010-11 :

The reimbursement is to be made to the officers proportionately on quarterly basis, on submission of declaration.

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  At very large and exceptionally large branches.
  

All Officers 3000/-

Exceptionally Large Branches 2700/-

Very Large Branches 2400

Large Branches 2100

Medium Branches 1800

Small Branches 1500

TEG/S VI & VII 3000

SMG/S V 2400

SMG/S IV 2100

MMG/S III 1800

MMG/S II 1500

JMG/S I 1200
24. Reimbursement of Conveyance Expenses:
All officers are entitled to get reimbursement of conveyance expenses. Reimbursement of conveyance expenses is made to officers as per actual expenses incurred by them and so declared while claiming reimbursement or the monthly limits as specified under the scheme whichever is lower (Refer BCC:BR:101/57 dated 20.02.2009.
Claim can be made within 3 months from the month it become due on declaration basis. The limit to the monetary entitlement of the officers calculated on the basis of the high octane petrol rate (premium, power etc) prevailing on the last day of the month for the eligible litres of petrol.

1. 
   Scheme I
   

2. 
   Scheme II
   

This Scheme would be applicable to the officers who own a vehicle –

Provided that in the case of officers in Scale IV and above , halting allowance payable per diem while on outstation work at the four metros, viz. Delhi, Mumbai,Kolkata and Chennai, shall be Rs.1200/- and for officers in Scale I/II/III Rs.1000/-

As per BR: HRM: M-35/3795 Dated 19.11.2004 Area Classification for halting allowances is as under:

When food bill and Hotel bill both produced : ¼ Diem Allowance

When only Hotel bill produced : ¾ of Diem Allowance

When only food bill produced : ½ of Diem Allowance

When no food bill / Hotel bill produced : Full Diem Allowance
For major A class cities executives may be reimbursed actual lodging expenses maximum to the extent of 150% of the applicable ceiling.
27. Traveling Expenses for Travel in Own Vehicle for Official Duty:
The following rates are applicable for reimbursement of traveling expenses for travel in own vehicle for official duty, shifting of own vehicles by road on transfer & for availing LTC (For details refer HO/BR/96/60 dated 11.03.2004):

Sr. No.	Type of Vehicle	Reimbursement Rate per K.M.
1	Four wheeler - Engine capacity of 1000 cc or more	Rs 5.80
2	Four wheeler - Engine capacity of less than 1000 cc	Rs 4.60
3	Motor cycle and scooter	Rs 2.80
4	Mopeds	Rs 2.00

For use of own vehicle, prior permission of competent authority is required.

Officers who have acquired house on leased in personal name as per Bank’s Scheme, are entitled to get House Maintenance Facility as under for the Financial year 2008-09 w.e.f. 01.02.09 on self declaration basis (BCC/BR/101/53 dated 13.02.2009

The above facility shall be extended to officers on Bank of Baroda achieving net profit of rs.1000/- crore or more. Facilities are on annual basis and subject to review every year after finalization of Annual Results.

(* on commerce, management, agriculture, banking, economics or computers/information technology)

Reference BCC:BR:100/207 dated 25.07.2008
Taking a notional value for the price of 1 new paper and 1 periodical, the following annual ceilings are now stipulated for officers/executives for reimbursement under this head.

Scale of officers/Executives	Existing Entitlement	Approved monetary ceilings
	Books(p.a) Newspapers/ Periodicals (p.m)	Yearly Combined Entitlement entitlement (News Papers/ of Books + News Periodicals) papers/periodical (p.a)
JMGS I	1000 1 daily news paper	1800 2800
MMG/S II	1500 1 daily news paper	1800 3300
MMG/S III	2000 1 daily news paper	1800 3800
SMG/S IV	2500 3 daily news papers + 3 periodicals	9000 11500
SMG/S V	2500 3 daily news papers + 3 periodicals	9000 11500
TEG/S VI	3000 3 daily news papers + 3 periodicals	9000 12000
TEG/S VII	5000 3 daily news papers + 3 periodicals	9000 14000

33. Brief case to Officer:
One brief case with a cost ceiling of Rs. 1500/- (including tax) can be claimed by every officer in Scale I, II and III, once in two years on declaration basis w.e.f. 01.03.08 (Reference BCC:BR:100/67 dated 10.04.2008).
Executive in Scale IV can claim one brief case with a cost ceiling of rs.2000/- once in two years and one executive attaché with a cost ceiling of Rs.4000/- once in three years.
34. Compensation on Transfer ( BCC:BR:101/129 dated 29.04.2009 :
An officer on transfer will be eligible to draw a lump sum amount, as indicated below, for the expenses connected with packaging, local transport, insurance etc.

S. No	Grade / Scale	Amount (Rs)
1.	Junior & Middle Management.	15000/-
2.	Senior & Top Management	20000/-

35.. Expenses on Transfer:
An officer on transfer will be reimbursed his expenses for transporting his baggage by goods train up to the following limits: -

Pay Range	Where an officer has family	When an officer has no family
Rs 10000/-pm to Rs 13820/-pm	3000 Kgs. (3 tonnes)	1500 Kgs. (1.5 tonnes)
Rs 13821/- pm and above	Full Wagon(12 tonnes/120 quintals)	2500 Kgs. (2.5 tonnes)

Where an officer on transfer transports his baggage by Lorry, for the purpose of reimbursement of actual charges, the maximum Limit in cases where ‘full wagon’ is applicable shall normally be 60 quintals by goods train. However, where the expenses incurred are beyond such maximum, the bank may, keeping in mind the hardship involved to the officer concerned, reimburse the actual expenses incurred on the basis that the maximum charges for transport of goods in an -8- wheeler wagon would be 120 quintals provided the baggage is transported through approved transport operators. Reimbursement of expenses would be made at following rates :

Note: The above rates do not apply on a slab basis.

One Tonne = 1000 Kgs
Reference BCC:BR:101/129 dated 29.04.2009.
36. Halting Allowance :
In terms of the guidelines from the Govt. Of India, reimbursement of maximum 15 days halting allowance is permissible in case no residential accommodation is made available by the bank to officer at the new place of posting.
37. Mode of Travel and Expenses on Travel( w.e.f. 01.05.2010)
The following provisions shall apply wherever an officer is required to travel on duty :

1. 
   An officer in JMG is entitled to travel by Ist class or AC 2 - tier sleeper by train. He may, however, travel by air (economy class) if so permitted by competent authority, having regard to the exigencies of business or public interest.
   

2. 
   An officer in MMG is entitled to travel by Ist class or AC 2 - tier sleeper by train. He may, however, travel by air (economy class) if the distance to be covered is more than 1000 kms. May travel for shorter distance if so permitted by competent authority.
   

3. 
   An officer in Senior management is entitled to travel by AC Ist class by train or air (economy class)
   

4. 
   Any other officer may be authorized by the Competent Authority, having regard to the exigencies of business, to travel by his own vehicle or by taxi or by the Bank of Baroda’s vehicle.
   

1. 
   An officer shall be eligible for joining time on one occasion, not exceeding seven days, excluding the number of days spent on travel.
   
2. 
   An officer may be permitted to avail joining time in maximum two installments provided he avails the same within 12 months from the date of his reporting to the new place of posting and the total joining time does not exceed 7 days. On both the occasion the joining time should be for the purpose of shifting family / goods and other incidental activities connected with shifting / transfer and not any other purpose.
   
3. 
   Officer is eligible for diem allowance for the period of days spent on travel when he is reporting for the first time to the new place of posting.
   
4. 
   No joining time is admissible when an officer on transfer does not shift their residence to the new place of posting. Refer to circular CO/BR/95/145 dated 21.04.2003.
   

During each block of 4 years an officer shall be eligible for leave travel concession for travel to his place of domicile once in each block of two years. Alternatively, he may travel in one block of two years to his place of domicile and in another block of two years to any place in India by the shortest route.

1. 
   The mode and class by which an officer may avail LTC shall be same as the officer is normally entitled to travel on transfer and other terms and conditions subject to which the LTC may be availed of by an officer, shall be as decided by the Board from time to time. Provided that w.e.f. 01.05.2010 an officer in JMG/S I while availing LTC will be entitled to travel by air in the lowest fare of economy class in which case the reimbursement will be the actual fare or the fare applicable to AC 1^st Class fare by train for the distance traveled whichever is less. The same rules shall apply when an officer in MMG/S II and MMG/S III while availing LTC where the distance is less than 1000 kms.
   

2. 
   LTC encashment -- An officer by exercising option any time during a 4 year block or two year block surrender and encash his LTC (other than travel to place of domicile) upon which he shall be entitled to receive an amount equivalent to 75% of the eligible fare for the class of travel by train to which he is entitled up to a distance of 4500 kms (one way) to and fro journey total 9000 kms for officers in JMG Scale I and MMG Scale II & III and 5500 kms (one way) to and fro journey total 11000 kms for SMG IV and above. For encashment of LTC facility the entitled class of travel by train by officers in JMG and MMG may be taken as AC II Tier sleeper. I AC II Tier fare for 4500km is ` 2596.00 as on 01/07/2011
   

3. 
   An officer in Senior Management or Top Executive Grade is entitled to travel by AC Ist class by train or by Air (economy class).
   

4. 
   The facility of encashment of privilege leave while availing of Leave Fare Concession is also available while encashing the facility of LFC.
   

5. 
   Definition of family: For the purpose of LTC concession “Family” of an officer shall mean an officer’s spouse, wholly dependent unmarried children (including dependent step children and legally adopted children), physically challenged brother/sister with 40% or more disability, and wholly dependent parents ordinarily residing with and wholly dependent on the officer.
   

The term wholly dependent child/parent shall mean such member of

family having a monthly income not exceeding of Rs. 3500/ p.m..
If the income of one of the parents exceeds Rs.3500/- p.m. or

the aggregate income of both the parents exceeds Rs.3500/- p.m,

both the parents shall not be considered as wholly dependent on

the officer.

6. 
   Please note that LTC for travel to the place of domicile (Home Town) is not encashable. Railway grant concessional fare to Senior Citizens of 60 year of age and above, hence encashment will be considered on the basis of concessional fare only.
   

VII. If an officer eligible to travel by air on LTC traveled by Air)economy class), the economy air fare should be taken into account for reckoning the entitlement, irrespective of the fact whether the airline allowed any complimentary facility, including visit to an overseas place, within the economy class fare. However, on traveling by apex /concessional fare, which is normally less than the economy fare, the eligibility would be actual fare.(Refer Circular No.BCC:BR:101/133 dated 05.05.2009).

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(b) Additional Housing Loan :

Those officers who have availed additional housing loan before 01.02.2010 as per earlier scheme, but repair/renovation/enlargement of house is incomplete and/or repayment of loan has not begun, are also eligible to opt the additional housing loan under the revised scheme.

© with this increase the facility of Supplementary housing loan

stands withdrawn.

(d ) the existing housing loan account of an officer under old scheme

can be transferred to new scheme for interest benefit, if he so desires.

For concessions refer to circular no BCC:BR:99/261 dated 31.08.2007.

Refer to circular no BCC:BR:98/292 dated 19.10.2006. Bank has advised to its staff to become computer literate and also planning to implement online test for Bank staff for promotion.

Cold countries : USA, UK, Brussels

Warm Countries : Asian Countries, Mauritius, Seychelles, Hong Kong, African Countries, Fiji etc.
52.Payment of Halting /Diem Allowances to Expatriate Officer/Officers in India and visiting Foreign Countries for official Purpose :
Please refer Master Circular No.BCC:BR:100/341 dated 25.11.2008 with reference to above matters.
53.Silver Salver Scheme :
On completion of 25 years of service bank of Baroda provides Silver Salver to the staff on immediate succeeding Bank of Baroda’s Foundation day to the value of Rs.2500/-
54. Leave:
Refer to Master circular No. BCC:BR:96/284 dated 05.08.2004 on leave, special leave, leave for going abroad, unauthorized absence.
Maternity Leave (w.e.f. 01.05.2010) :

1. 
   Maternity leave, which shall be on substantive pay, shall be granted to a female employee for a period not exceeding 6 months on any one occasion and 12 months during the entire period of her service.
   
2. 
   Within the overall period of 12 months, leave may also be granted in case of miscarriage/abortion/MTP
   
3. 
   Within the overall period of 12 months, leave may also be granted in case of hysterectomy up to a maximum of 45 days.
   

The service eligibility for promotion to a higher scale has been reduced for most of the scales in the normal channel, the total time span is now reduced by 7 years from the current 25 years to 18 years and for the fast-track channel, the total time span is reduced by 4 years from the current 18 years to 14 years. This is one of the fastest service eligibility prescribed for promotion of officers in the entire Banking industry.

d) Transparency in marks secured : With a view to bring about more transparency in the marks secured by officers in the written test, it has been decided to intimate to all officers the written test marks immediately after declaration of the results of the written test.

HO:BR:96/83 dated 05.04.2004 for pension

HO/BR/96/82 dated 05.04.2004 for Gratuity
Gratuity (HO:BR:102/96 dated 26.06.2010)

The payment of Gratuity Act has now been amended by an Act of Parliament which received the Presidential assent on 17^th May 2010. Accordingly, the ceiling on the amount of gratuity payable under Section 4 sub section (3) of the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972 has been raised from Rs. Three lacs fifty thousand to Rs.Ten lacs with effect from 24^th May,2010.

1. 
   Establishment of Holiday homes
   
2. 
   Providing scholarships to the children of employees
   
3. 
   Handicapped children/spastic children
   
4. 
   Provide financial aid to the family members of the employees who die in harness
   
5. 
   Providing incentives to employees for promoting small family norms
   
6. 
   Extending financial assistance to the employees who are on loss of pay on account of major and special operations/major diseases
   
7. 
   Presentation of mementos to retiring employees (Abhinandan Yojana)
   
8. 
   Canteen subsidy
   
9. 
   Financial assistance for purchase of artificial limbs to physically handicapped staff members and/or their handicapped children
   
10. 
    Financial assistance for purchase of hearing aid to physically handicapped staff members and/or their handicapped children.
    
11. 
    Health check up for full time confirmed employees above the age of -45- years
    

(b)If the employee / spouse are in employment and the establishment extends/provides any medical aid/assistance then they will be eligible only for the unsettled portion of the claim i.e. such members have to first apply for reimbursement of their medical expenses to their current employer and the remaining unsettled amount only will be considered under the Contributory Medical Assistance Scheme for Retired Employees.(Circular No.HO:BR:102/34 dated 16.03.2010)

The Chief Manager)HRM)

Bank of Baroda

HRM Division, Head Office,

2^nd Floor, Baroda House, Mandvi,Baroda 390006

Tel.no.0265-2517326

Email : retdmp.helpdesk@bankofbaroda.com.
70. “Baroda Sujhav” – Staff Suggestion Scheme:
Refer to circular no HO:BR:96/145 dated 09-07-2007. Suggestion may directly be sent to The Chief Manager (Ops,Ser, CS & O&M), Head Office, Suraj Plaza –1, 8^th Floor, Sayajigunj, Baroda – 390005.
71. Paramarsh- The center for personal counselling:
Bank has set up psychological counseling center for bank staff at Mumbai for counseling service free of charge, for resolving their psychological problems/worries, which may be disturbing their personal life. Counseling services are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 3 pm. To 6 pm only by prior appointment directly obtainable form Mrs. Arti Chawla, a Clinical Psychologist and Counselor over phone No 022-56985299. Reference CMD circular BCC/CMD/DO/128 dated 21-06-2005.
72. Sampark – The SOS Help line for Employee:
With the objective of providing immediate assistance to those employees in great distress, facing extreme emergency, life and death situation, Bank has established SAMPARK HELP LINE at CMD ‘s office. An employee can send e-mail at cmd@bankofbaroda.com/fax at 022-26523543 or through post to CMD at corporate office address in prescribed format with copy to Zonal Head. Reference CMD circular BCC/CMD/DO/129 dated 01-07-2005.
73. Ideaonline@bankofbaroda.com:
An employee can send new ideas/schemes etc. for reference to higher authorities directly at ideaonline@bankofbaroda.com.
74. Human Resource Network for Employee Services
In order to enable HR to add value to business, a comprehensive web-enabled Human Resources Management System called Hrnes has been conceptualized, implementation of which is under way. This shall provide a new tech-enabled platform for qualitative utilization of HR database and the same can be leveraged for improving the overall quality of HR practices. (Reference BCC:BR:99/359 Dated 26.11.2007)

The system comprises of three broad modules encompassing many functions:

1. 
   Oracle Core HR module
   
2. 
   Fluous Payroll module, and
   
3. 
   Oracle Learning Management module which includes I-learning
   

This module consists of following functions :

Human resources Inventory

Manpower Planning

Recruitment Module

Promotions

Selection

Mobility – Transfers

Assets & Liability Statement

Assets Tracking

Industrial Relations

Branch Profile/Master

Hr Development – Employee Performance Management

Career Planning & Career Development

Statutory Compliances

Discipline Management (BPS & Conduct Regulations)

Human Resources MIS (Staff Statements)

Implementation of System Control Tools Trough HRM Audit

This module consists of following functions :

Pay Roll

Leave Management

Travel Management

Medical Schemes & Various Staff Welfare Schemes

Employee Loan Module

Terminal Benefits

This module consists of following functions :

Training System

I-Learning

Officers working in the pay scale from JMG/S-I to MMG/S-III in the matter of Vigilance & Non-Vigilance cases Disciplinary Authority is concerned Zonal Head (not lower than the rank of Deputy General Manager), Appellate Authority is Executive Director and Reviewing Authority is CMD.

(1) The Chairman cum Managing Director or any other authority empowered by him by general or special order may institute or direct the Disciplinary Authority to institute disciplinary proceedings against an officer employee of the bank.

(2) The disciplinary authority may himself institute disciplinary proceedings.

(3) The disciplinary authority or any authority higher than it, may impose any of the penalties specified in regulation 4 on any officer employee.

(i) An officer employee may appeal against order imposing upon him any of the penalties specified in regulation 4 or against the order of suspension referred to in regulation 12. The appeal shall lie to the Appellate Authority.

(ii) An appeal shall be preferred within 45 days from the date of receipt of the order appealed against. The appeal shall be addressed to the Appellate Authority and submitted to the authority whose order is appealed against. The authority whose order is appealed against shall forward the appeal together with its comments and the records of the case to the Appellate Authority.