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Jordan News
10 hours ago
- Business
- Jordan News
Social Security Corporation Clarifies Conditions for Early-Retired Jordanians Returning to Work - Jordan News
The Social Security Corporation (SSC) has clarified the conditions under which Jordanian citizens who retired early may return to work and combine a portion of their early retirement pension with their new wages, provided the new job is covered under the Social Security Law. اضافة اعلان In a press statement issued by its Media Center, the SSC explained that for an early retiree to be eligible for this benefit, the following conditions must be met: The retiree must have ceased working for at least 24 months from the date they began receiving their early retirement pension. They must not return to work for any employer they worked for during the last 36 contribution months prior to receiving early retirement. If the early retirement was granted due to a hazardous occupation, the retiree is not allowed to return to such work. Upon returning to work, the retiree must re-enroll in social security. If these conditions are met, the retiree will be entitled to receive a percentage of their early retirement pension, beginning from the month they resume work. The combined benefit ranges from 45% to 85% of their base pension, based on Table No. 7 of the Social Security Law, depending on the retiree's age and pension amount. However, the combined amount must not exceed 1,000 Jordanian dinars. If the retiree leaves the job again, the full early retirement pension will resume from the month following the end of service. Additionally, once the retiree reaches the age of 60 for men or 55 for women, or in the event of death, the new retirement pension will be recalculated to include the new contribution period, ensuring it is not lower than the original pension. The SSC emphasized that employers hiring early retirees without notifying the Corporation and without enrolling them in social security will face a penalty of 30% of the total wages paid to the retiree during their employment, in addition to the full contributions due, along with applicable fines and interest. Moreover, the early retiree in such cases must repay all unduly received pension amounts, plus a 9% annual penalty. Finally, the SSC noted that if a retiree returns to a job covered by the law without meeting the conditions for pension-wage combination, their early retirement pension will be suspended starting from the month they resumed employment.
Bangkok Post
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
Sangha Act to be revised after senior monks' sex scandals
The Sangha Supreme Council (SSC) will form a special committee to revise monastic regulations following a high-profile sex scandal involving 11 monks and a woman known as 'Miss Golf'. After a special meeting on Sunday, Assoc Prof Chatchapol Chaiyaporn, acting secretary-general of the SSC, said that the Supreme Patriarch was highly concerned about the impact of the incident on the credibility of the monastic order. The council acknowledged that the Sangha Act, which was passed in 1962, is no longer suitable for addressing present-day challenges and called for immediate reforms. The Sangha Act has been amended three times — in 1992, 2017, and 2018 — but none of the amendments touched the core issue of the management of monks. The 2018 amendment, for instance, shifted the power to appoint the Supreme Patriarch and Sangha Council members from the council to royal authorities. "A new special committee will be formed to safeguard Buddhism, review the Sangha Act and other related laws, and enhance public communication. The proposal will be submitted to the Supreme Patriarch for approval," he said. The meeting also agreed that senior monks must monitor others under their authority. Should a breach of the monastic code be found, the relevant superior must suspend the monk immediately and submit evidence to the monastic authorities for further action. Monastic misconduct, he noted, may also constitute a criminal offence, as monks are regarded as public officials under Thai law. The council also called on the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to strengthen its procedures and requested government support in restructuring the agency to better protect the religion. "All actions must align with Dhamma-Vinaya principles, uphold justice, and protect the innocent," he said. Intaporn Jan-iaem, director of the NOB said the council is reviewing the 11 names submitted by Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau. Six monks, including former abbots and senior monks from various temples in Bangkok, Phitsanulok, Saraburi, and Chachoengsao, have been disrobed to date. Out of the remaining five, two monks from Phitsanulok and Bangkok could not be contacted. SSC have ordered the northern and central regional monk chiefs to summon them with clear deadlines. Non-compliance may result in removal from office, he said. Two senior monks from Bangkok and Phichit are still in monkhood pending a disciplinary review, while the abbott of Wat Chujit Thammaram in Ayutthaya resigned from his position on Sunday. Meanwhile, Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat has ordered the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) to visit Wat Chujit Thammaram, Wat Yai Chom Prasat in Samut Sakhon and Wat Kalayanamit and Wat Prayurawongsawat in Bangkok this week. The investigation will focus on the temples' financial transactions in an effort to determine if temple funds were diverted to pay off Ms Golf.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Develop your skills
I finished Physics in 2024. Apart from the Civil Services Exams, are there any other competitive government exams that I can take? Steeva Dear Steeva, Several government organisations and departments conduct their own recruitment exams. Prominent ones are Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Exams for for recruitment to different Group 'B' and 'C' posts in various Ministries, Departments or Organisations of the Government of India. SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exams for a range of posts like Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Auditor, Accountant, and so on; SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination recruits for posts like Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operators (DEO). The SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Examination is for Group 'C' non-gazetted posts in various central government departments; and SSC Scientific Assistant Examination recruits candidates for assisting in weather forecasting and meteorological observations;. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Exams conducts exams for various technical and non-technical posts in Indian Railways; or the RRB Junior Engineer (JE) is for openings in Electrical or Signal and Telecommunication. RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) recruits for various graduate-level posts like Station Master, Goods Guard, Commercial Apprentice, etc. Your analytical and problem-solving skills can be beneficial here. RRB Group D is for various Level 1 posts. Public sector banks conduct recruitment for various posts like IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) and Clerk Exams, SBI PO (Probationary Officer) and Clerk Exams, RBI (Reserve Bank of India) Exams for officers (Grade B) and assistants. There are exams for the defence forces such as the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for various branches like Flying, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical). The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination is for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers' Training Academy. Many PSUs recruit graduates through their own entrance exams or based on GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) scores. These include Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) labs. Other Central Government Exams include Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Exams, Patent Officer Examination, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Exam. The State Governments conducts their own competitive exams. In Tamil Nadu, for instance, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts various exams for recruitment to different posts in different departments such as TNPSC Group I Services for posts like Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), and so on. TNPSC Group II and Group IIA Services for various executive and clerical posts. TNPSC Group IV Services for clerical and other entry-level posts, TNPSC Scientific Assistant for forensic sciences, TNPSC Assistant Geologist for Earth sciences, TNPSC Teacher Recruitment to teach at the school level, or Technical Assistant/Lab Technician. Check the official websites regularly of UPSC, SSC, RRB, IBPS, SBI, RBI, and your state's public service commission and other relevant organisations for exam notifications, eligibility criteria, syllabi, and important dates. I'm in the first year of a UG course in economics. In Class 11 and 12, I had taken Science. What are my career options? Airin Dear Airin, Traditional career paths include banking, insurance, market research analysis, business journalism and international trade. You could also explore Data Science and Analytics or Quantitative Finance. Actuary Sciences is another good option. You can also explore research and academia or public policy and roles in the government. I am in the fourth semester of B.A. Hons. I wanted to do a B.A. LL.B. but didn't get admission into the university I wanted. I am also preparing for the UPSC CSE. I am wondering if I should do a B.A. LL.B. after graduating or attempt the UPSC. Kangna Dear Kangna, Are you confident about attempting the UPSC exam based on your preparation? How strong is your desire to study law? What are your immediate career goals? Based on your answers, make an informed decision about whether to pursue B.A. LL.B. after attempting the UPSC (regardless of the outcome) or to focus solely on career paths related to your B.A. Hons. and/or the UPSC. My recommendation would be to complete your B.A. Hons. and attempt the UPSC CSE without the added burden of a law degree. Completing your current degree will likely be faster than starting a new five-year law programme. A Bachelor's in any discipline makes you eligible for the UPSC CSE. There will be an added advantage of some overlap of the UPSC syllabus with your B.A. Hons. programme. However, if you pursue a B.A. LL.B., it will open up various career options in the legal field (litigation, corporate law, legal advising). This may cause a delay in your attempts at the UPSC CSE and will require a significant investment of time. Switching to B.A. LL.B. now means loss of the time and effort already invested in the B.A. Hons. degree. The admission process for law programmes is also highly competitive. Switching mid-way could disrupt any momentum that you have built in your UPSC preparation. I have completed a PG in Sociology and am preparing for the UPSC. In UG, my subjects were History, Sociology and Political Science. I can't do a Ph.D. because of the time commitment. What else can I do? I don't want to be idle while preparing for the UPSC. Harsh Dear Harsh, Consider working on developing and enhancing specific skills like Communication, Digital Literacy and Technology, Web Development, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Writing and Content Creation, Public Speaking or Presentation Skills. Gain practical experience and explore working part-time as a research assistant, content developer, teaching assistant or tutor in History, Sociology, or Political Science. Explore short-term internships with NGOs, think tanks, policy research organisations, or even government departments if feasible. Working with NGOs will expose you to the real-world understanding and challenges. Explore platforms like Coursera, edX, and NPTEL for courses related to public administration, economics, international relations, current affairs, or any other area relevant to the UPSC syllabus or your interests. Short-term certifications can add value to your profile. Read widely on diverse topics to broaden your understanding of the world. Participate in online or offline events related to current affairs, policy debates, and academic discussions. Use your academic background and create your notes, mind maps, and study materials in a structured and effective way. This process itself reinforces your learning.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Govt is not to aid wrongdoers': HC frowns on SSC plea
Kolkata: Calcutta High Court, in its judgment on pleas challenging a single bench order barring candidates deemed 'tainted' from participating in SSC's fresh recruitment process, was critical of the state for arguing in their favour and observed that it was "not well-appreciated". "The appellants (School Service Commission and state), knowing fully well that the tainted candidates vitiated the entire selection process, should not have espoused their cause. Govt is not to aid the wrongdoers, and it sends a wrong signal," the HC held. The division bench of justices Soumen Sen and Smita Das De on Thursday turned down their pleas seeking to allow tainted candidates to apply in the new recruitment process for over 35,000 vacancies. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee, representing SSC, argued that while Supreme Court directed the termination of tainted candidates' appointments along with a refund of salaries, nowhere in the SC judgment was there any clear bar from participating in future hiring processes. Advocate general Kishore Datta, representing the state, submitted that the exclusion of tainted candidates would amount to a violation of Article 16 of the Constitution. Datta stated that cancellation did not mean that the door for future employment is foreclosed. "It is really shocking and baffling that the appellants are supporting the tainted candidates. None of the three categories of the candidates mentioned in the orders of the Hon'ble Division Bench and the Hon'ble Supreme Court deserve any consideration. The argument that these candidates should have a level playing field on the basis of Article 16 of the Constitution of India is clearly not acceptable as it would militate against the basic notion of justice and fairness. It cannot be the fundamental policy of the state to encourage fraudsters in public employment. They have no place in the system," the HC held. The court went on to observe that a teacher was not only a mentor, facilitator and role model for a student, but also the guiding light of wisdom and gratitude. Referring to Beni Madhab Das, Surya Sen and other great teachers in history, the HC observed, "...it is really painful that the causes of candidates with tainted hands are now being defended for recruitment in the higher education system of the state. A teacher is said to be a fraudster when he secures a job by unfair means, which is completely inconceivable and unacceptable by any stretch of the imagination. A teacher not properly appointed with the required knowledge, skills, and values would be a disaster, ruining the education system. Knowledge, wisdom, and proper education are essential for the growth of the nation." "Fraud vitiates everything. Fraud and collusion vitiate the most solemn precedence in any civilised jurisprudence. Fraud and justice cannot dwell together. A litigant who is guilty of securing any benefit of public employment by unfair means and in collusion cannot seek a remedy under the writ jurisdiction, which is discretionary in nature, and the discretion must be exercised equitably and in promoting good faith," HC added.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- General
- Express Tribune
New grading policy for matric, inter deferred
No complaints were received on the first day of the Board Secondary Education Karachi annual examinations 2016, where 100 per cent of the students scheduled to sit for the exams attended. PHOTO: ONLINE The implementation of the new grading policy at the matriculation and intermediate levels across Sindh and the rest of Pakistan has been postponed for one year. As a result, the recently concluded 2025 annual examinations for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and High School Certificate (HSC) will follow the old grading system. The Sindh Universities and Boards Dept has issued a notification referencing its earlier notification dated October 15, 2024, and the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen notification dated June 18, 2025. The new policy will now be enforced from 2026. Per the earlier policy, passing marks in all subjects were to be increased from 33% to 40% starting 2025. Results were to be issued through Grade Point (GP) and later via Grade Point Average (GPA). Under the new grading scale, an A++ grade will represent 95-100% marks and be termed Exceptional with a GPA of 5.0. An A+ (90-94%) will be Outstanding, A (85-89%) Excellent, B++ (80-84%) Very Good, and B+ (75-79%) Good. Grades B, C, D, and E will be labeled Fairly Good, Above Average, Average, and Below Average respectively. Students scoring below 40% will be considered as having failed, but the term used will be Unsatisfactory instead of Fail.
