QUALITIES OF MIND AND CHARACTER, APTITUDE REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTIVE OUTLOOK AND HUMAN SYMPATHY IN PUBLIC SERVICE FOUND NECESSARY KIND OF THE WORK FOR A PROBATIONARY

ASSESSMENT OF WORK AND PERFORMANCE DURING PROBATION:-- Concentration of attention on the probationer's ability to pass the probationary , or the departmental examination tends to obscure the wider object of probation.In judging the fitness for confirmation of employees selected on the result of a vigorous written examination, passing the probationary or a departmental examination should be an essential, but not the most important part of the qualification for confirmation. There should be a very careful assessment of the outlook, character and aptitude for the kind of work that has to be done in the service before a probationer is confirmed, and only those persons who possess qualities of mind and character needed in the particular service and the constructive outlook and human sympathy needed in the public services generally should be confirmed.  So in accordance with the Explanation (5) and (8)(a) below Rule 11 of the CCS&A ) Rules,1965 , Revision of a Govt servant appointed on probation to any other post to his permanent service grade or post, or termination of the services of a Govt servant appointed on probation, during or at the end of the period of probation in accordance with the terms of his appointment or the Rules and orders governing such probation, does not amount to a penalty with in the meanings of rule 11 of the CCS(CC&A ) Rules,1965.