Karam Singh
Summary
An Assistant Commandant (Ministerial/Finance) with 40 years of distinguished service in the Border Security Force (BSF), possessing extensive expertise in accounts management, financial planning, budgeting, public procurement, and office administration. Well-versed in General Financial Rules (GFR), Government e-Marketplace (GeM), e-procurement (CPPP), auditing, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated leadership in personnel management and administrative functions, with proven experience in liaising with government agencies. Commended for exceptional dedication and professionalism. Seeking to apply extensive experience and expertise in a challenging role within the PSU or the private sector.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Commandant (Ministerial/Finance)
Border Security Force (BSF)
01.2012 - Current
- Handled Force budgeting, resource allocation, and monitoring. Supervised budget management of the Border Security Force (preparation of RE/BE, allotment, monitoring, and expenditure, etc.).
- Compiled and prepared BSF handbooks for the procurement of goods and services for BSF field formations.
- Coordinated with government agencies in official matters.
- Coordinated and prepared training programs on financial rules, financial powers, public procurement, tender procedures, etc.
- Delivered lectures on general financial rules, financial powers, public procurement, tender procedures, etc.
- Scrutinised and vetted tender documents before publishing.
- Scrutinized/concurred procurement proposals for approval/sanction of the CFA.
- Scrutinised works estimates for approval and sanction of the CFA.
- Drafted policies and clarifications for the approval of the CA for issuance to BSF field formations for compliance.
- Attended Tender Committee at Technical and Financial Stage as a representative of Financial Advisor, BSF.
- Performed additional duties of Deputy Financial Advisor (Rep of FA BSF) of Price Negotiation Committee (PNC) of KPKB, MHA (Kendriya Prahari Kalyan Bhandar).
- Scrutinised works estimates for appraisal and approval of CA(MHA/SFC/EFC/HLEC, etc)
- Conducted in house audit of accounts including private funds/regimental funds.
- Managed administrative and operational tasks, ensuring the smooth functioning of security units.
- Oversaw training programs to enhance personnel efficiency.
- Supervised office staff, ensuring proper supervision in managing the office and timely submission of details and replies.
- Ensured accuracy and compliance in record inspections across under command units.
Inspector (Min/Head Clerk)
Border Security Force (BSF)
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Supervised office management of a BSF battalion.
- Ensured the welfare of troops, and released pay and allowances to personnel in a timely manner.
- Ensured timely payment of retirement benefits to the retirees and next of kin of the deceased government servant.
- Court Cases.
- Timely disposal of personal grievances.
- Ensuring discipline in the office.
- Ensured adherence to the government orders and policies by the office staff.
- Managed logistical support and administrative documentation.
- Provided administrative support to commanding officers, and other senior officers.
Sub-Inspector (Min)
Border Security Force (BSF)
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Assisted in preparation of First BSF Modernization Plan
- Dealt with authorisation of arms and ammunition and equipment
- Dealt with Budget, procurement of arms and ammunition, special and surveillance equipment
- Developed and implemented security plans in sensitive regions
- Assisted in administrative reforms for efficiency improvements
ASI (Min)
Border Security Force (BSF)
01.1997 - 12.1997
- Performed the duties of Unit Cashier and Unit Accountant.
- Dealt with operational matters and training correspondences.
- Maintained detailed records and handled official correspondence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Kurukshetra University
Skills
- Administration
- Leadership and Team Building
- Accounts and Cash
- Service matters
- BSF Act & Rules and CCS, CCA
- General Financial Rules
- Delegation of Financial Power Rules
- TA, DA rules, leave rules, pension rules, pay fixation, promotions, etc
- Public Procurement (Manual for Procurement of Goods, Services & Consultancy Services)
- Manual for procurement of works
- Government-e-Marketplace(GeM)
- Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017, and subsequent amendments
- Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises(MSEs) Order, 2012
- E-Procurement (CPPP)
- Public Procurement Procedure
Awards
- Awarded President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS) on the occasion of Independence-2024
- Director General’s Commendation Roll= 04 (2013,2020,2021 & 2023)
- Director General’s Appreciation =03 (2018, 2022 & 2022)
- Director General’s Cash Reward = 09 (1999 to 2006)
- Additional DG Cash Reward = 01 (1990)
- JS & Financial Advisor CC = 02 (2022 & 2023)
- IG CC=03 (2022, 2023 & 2023)
- DIG CC = 03
- Commandant Cash Reward = 25
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/03/65
Appointment Details
09/11/84, 03/31/25, 40 Years 4 Months 23 Days
Timeline
Assistant Commandant (Ministerial/Finance)
Border Security Force (BSF)
01.2012 - Current
Inspector (Min/Head Clerk)
Border Security Force (BSF)
01.2005 - 01.2012
Sub-Inspector (Min)
Border Security Force (BSF)
01.1998 - 01.2005
ASI (Min)
Border Security Force (BSF)
01.1997 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Arts -
Kurukshetra University
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