Metrication in India Metrication in India Metrication or metrification is the process of converting to the metric system based on the International System of Units (SI). India's conversion to the metric system occurred in stages between 1955 and 1962. The metric system in weights and measures was adopted by the Indian Parliament in December 1956 with the "Standards of Weights and Measures Act", which took effect beginning 1 October 1958. The "Indian Coinage Act" was passed in 1955 by the Government of India to introduce decimal coinage in the country. The new system of coins became legal tender on April 1957, where the
Royal Commission on the Public Services in India the Government of India should be categorised into Class I and Class II.4. The principle of maintenance of efficiency should be adopted while fixing the salaries of civil servants.5. There should be a probationary period of 2 years for direct recruits. For the ICS, it should be 3 years. Royal Commission on the Public Services in India The Royal Commission on Public Services in India, also known as the Islington Commission was carried out under the Chairmanship of Lord Islington. It made the following recommendations in its report submitted in 1915:1. Recruitment to the superior posts should be made partly