Noting and Drafting

Understanding and practice of drafting an appropriate written communication by analysing a note, in order to move a proposal forward for decision making based on available evidence, established rules and precedents.

Type

Functional

COD

Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances DARPG

Levels

Basic

Is aware of the five categories of cases dealt within the Government of India and the approach to respond to each (Ephemeral, Routine-repetitive, Action-in-Correspondence, Problem -solving and Planning and policy cases).

Have the knowledge of the different types of communication within the Government of India and the appropriate format for each type.

Determines different components to be added while drafting a communication

Proficient

Knowledge of background, rules, and precedents related to a particular issue and the ability to interpret those information

Possess the ability to provide reasonable, credible, practicable, evidence-based, applicable, and informed suggestions to make decisions

Capable of highlighting the implications of a decision and suggesting alternatives

The ability to write clear, concise, in-depth background, analysis, and suggestions in English and/or Hindi in a manner that is accurate, concise, and self-explanatory

Advanced

Knowledge of background, rules, and precedents related to a particular issue and the ability to interpret those information

Possess the ability to provide reasonable, credible, practicable, evidence-based, applicable, and informed suggestions to make decisions

Capable of highlighting the implications of a decision and suggesting alternatives

The ability to write clear, concise, in-depth background, analysis, and suggestions in English and/or Hindi in a manner that is accurate, concise, and self-explanatory

Expert

Prepare a note by yourself, taking into account the urgency and disposal date

Contextualize research insights for decision-making

Liaises with various stakeholders to solicit advice and opinions while preparing a note

is able to Evaluate the effectiveness of a note and provide necessary feedback if the note is not satisfactory