No Meghdoot Awards in the year 2007 & 2008. Nominations for 2009 & 2010 are called for.

It is learnt that, Directorate has not received sufficient number of nominations to give away Meghdoot Awards for the year 2007 and 2008. Hence, Meghdoot Awards for these years will not be awarded to any officials / officers in the Department. 

Now, nominations for the year 2009 and 2010 are called for. All our members are requested to request the concerned divisional head to recommend the name/s of the officials / officers for Meghdoot Award.

All Circles including CGM(BD&M Dte), CGM(PLI) CE(Civil/Electriacal) & DDG(PAF) have also been requested by Directorate to send at least one nomination for each of the following categories for the years 2009 and 2010.

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Holding of DPC for regular promotion in PS Gr. B Cadre.

No. CHQ/PS Gr “B”/2011 Dated 28.03.2011

The Director General
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhawan, N Delhi 110001

Sub: Holding of DPC for regular promotion in PS Group “B” cadre – reg.

Ref: Directorate letter No. 9-1/2011-SPG dated 12.01.2011

Respected Madam,

Postal Directorate has called for ACRs/APARs and vigilance clearance reports from all Circles for the year 2011 vide reference above. As per Model Calendar for DPCs vide DOP&T O.M. No. 22011/9/98-Estt.(D) dt. 08.09.1998 and latest instructions issued vide No. 22011/1/2011-Estt(D) dt. 11.03.2011 and No. 22011/3/2011-Estt(D) dt. 24.03.2011, the approved select panel for the vacancies of 2011 should have been ready by 31.12.2010. By this time in March 2011, the process of documentation for 2012 should have been on the verge of completion for holding DPC by 31.08.2011.

It is evident from the above that the process of DPC is not at all undertaken as per the prescribed guidelines of DOP&T (Nodal Department). Due to delay in holding of DPC, Circles are resorting to adhoc promotions in PS Group “B” cadre and many senior ASPs are retiring from service with out getting promotion into PS Group “B”.

It is therefore, urged upon that action may be initiated to hold DPC for the year 2011 and 2012 and to get approved select panel ready in time for the above years so that there remains no need for circles to resort to adhoc promotions in PS Group “B” cadre.

Yours sincerely,
     
(Roop Chand)
General Secretary

Quota of General Line in PS Gr. B Examination

No. CHQ/PS Gr B - GL/2011 Dated 28.03.2011

To

The Director General
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhawan, N Delhi 110001

Sub: Quota of General Line in PS Group “B” Examination – reg.

Ref: Postal Directorate Memo No. A-34012/02/2010-DE dated 16.03.2011

Respected Madam,

The present Recruitment Rules of PS Group “B” provides 6% of posts to General Line officials to be filled up through LDCE. Now, on introduction of Postmaster cadre carved out from General Line, 25% posts in Sr. P.M. cadre have been earmarked for HSG I General Line officials through promotion. Hence, out of 116 posts of Senior Postmaster, 29 posts have been given to General Line with out reducing their share in PS Group “B” cadre. This has adversely affected the promotional avenues of IP Line officers.

In view of above fats, it is requested to kindly reduce 6% share of General Line officials to 3% in order to compensate IP Line before notifying the vacancies for the ensuing PS Group “B examination scheduled to be held on 15.05.2011.

A positive action will be highly appreciated.

Yours sincerely,
(Roop Chand)
General Secretary

Letter from GS to Secretary (Posts) regarding PS Gr. B Exam.

No. CHQ/Exam./2011 Dated 28.03.2011

To

The Director General
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhawan, N Delhi 110001

Sub: Revised pattern and syllabus for Sr. Postmaster and PS Group “B” examination –reg.

Ref: Directorate memo No. 9-59/2010-SPG dated 8/3/2011

Respected Madam,
At the outset, we thank the Department for revising the pattern and syllabus of P.S. Group “B” examination. However, our Association would like to put the following points for clarification in the interest of members as well as the Department.

i) (a) In revised Paper I , it is not clear that whichc Acts / Departmental books should be consulted for preparation relating to Inland & Foreign Posts, Mail Operations, Money Remittances, Savings bank Schemes & Certificates, RPLI / PLI.

(b) It is also not clear which books/materials are to be consulted for preparation regarding Organization of Department, Office Procedure & Material management for optimum utilization of network, Establishment & Administrative matters.

ii) In respect of revised Paper II the syllabus is clear in respect of all items except “Accounts”. Normally accounts is covered under FRs & SRs and FHBs. In addition to FRs & SRs and FHBs, it is not understood why “ Accounts” has been mentioned separately.

iii) As per CCS (CCA) Rules 1965, an official placed under suspension is eligible to appear in Departmental examination. As such, condition as mentioned in the Directorate’s memo cited above that “No adverse entry in the APAR / ACR in the last five years” is contradictory to the instructions contained in CCS (CCA) Rules 1965.

iv) The number of vacancies identified for Sr. P.M. and PS Group" B” for the year 2011 has not been notified.

v) Since the revised pattern of the examination is new to the candidates, the Association requests the Department to circulate a model question paper in respect of Paper I & II of Sr. P.M. and PS Group “B” for the benefit of the officials.

It is therefore, requested to kindly issue necessary clarifications on the points mentioned above immediately before conduct of P.S. Group “B” examination scheduled to be held on 15.05.2011.

                                                                                                                             Yours sincerely,

                                                                                                                                   (Roop Chand)
                                                                                                                                   General Secretary

Up coming retirements

The following senior members of our Association are going to retire from Govt. Service soon.

Sl. No.	Name	Designation  & Office	Date of retirement	IP Batch	Contact Nos.
1	Shri K. M. Shere	ASP East Nanded	31/3/2011	1995	9869726601
2	Shri C. E. Shaikh	ADPS (IM), Foreign Post	31/3/2011	1990	9096620941
3	Shri D. R. Lokhande	Sr. PM, Thane HO	5/4/2011 (Vol.)	1981	9423085853
4	Shri P. G. Ghate	ADPS, RO, Nagpur	30/4/2011	1978	9423679122
5	Shri R. P. Dhake	SSPOs, Thane Central	30/4/2011	1981	9969149532
6	Shri S. P. Hire	Manager, MBC Vileparle, Mumbai	30/4/2011	1990	9969024527

DA order released by MOF.

Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure has released orders on 24.03.2011 for revision of Dearness Allowance effective from 01.01.2011. 

Please visit the following link to see the details of the orders.

http://finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/notification/da/da01012011.pdf

Last for PS Gr. B Examination-2010 is 15/4/2011.....Applications called for.

CO Mumbai vide memo No. Rectt/2-21/2011 dated 24/03/2011 has called for the applications for PS Gr. B Examination-2010 scheduled to be held on 15/5/2011.

Eligibility :

1)      Inspectors of Posts with 5 years regular service in the grade as on 01/01/2009.

2)      Clerical Line officials working in Post Offices / RMS Offices /Divisional Offices with 5 years regular service in the LSG and above, as on 01/01/2009.

Note : Postal / Sorting Assistants placed in the TBOP / BCR scales are not entitled to appear for the examination.

Time Schedule for receipt of applications :

Last date for submission of applications by the candidates	Last date for submission of applications from Divisions / units to Regional office.	Last date for submission of applications to Circle Office by the Regions.	Date of Approximate No. of candidates to be intimated to Circle by Regions.
15/4/2011	20/4/2011	25/4/2011	25/4/2011

            The IPs/ASPs working in Circle Office may submit their applications to APMG (Staff) on or before 25/4/2011.

Maternity Grant to the Women GDS.

Directorate vide memo No. 17-9/2011-GDS Dated the 21-Mar 2011 issued orders for grant of maternity grant equal to three month’s TRCA with DA. The copy of said memo is reproduced below.

To,

All Chief Postmaster General,

Sir/Madam,

Reference is invited to this Directorate letter No.6-1/2009. PE.II dated 09 October 2009 providing for Maternity Grant to the women GDS.

2. One man Committee under Shri RS Nataraja Murti constituted under Resolution No. 6-1/2007-PE II dated 23^rd July 2007 examined the system of Extra Departmental Post Offices and wage structure of Gramin Dak Sevak & submitted its report on 29^th October 2008. After approval of Cabinet, the Department issued orders under No. 6-1/2009 PE II dated 09 October 2009. It was prescribed under Para 9 of the ibid that "women GDS will be provided Maternity Grant equivalent to three months TRCA with DA for the birth date of issue of the order".

3. The recommendations made by the One man Committee in Para 16.10.1have been examined further and it has been decided that Maternity Grant equal to three month's TRCA with DA out of welfare fund will be payable from the welfare fund at the disposal of the Circles effective from 09 October 2009 on fulfillment of the following conditions;-

(a) Maternity Grant will be payable to a woman GDS for each child up to the birth of maximum of two children limited to a maximum of two confinements resulting into birth of first two children only during the entire engagement of the following of a woman GDS.

(b) The women GDS must have rendered a minimum of one year service of becoming eligible for grant under the provision.

(c) No Financial Grant will be admissible for medical termination of pregnancy (abortion), Miscarriage and still births.

4. The scheme of allowing Maternity Grant is like any other ongoing welfare scheme paid out of welfare fund. Funds will be allocated for this scheme by welfare section of this Directorate to the Circles. Heads of the Division will be competent to sanction Maternity Grant to the women GDS out of welfare fund placed at their disposal by the Circle concerned.

5. Woman Gramin Dak Sevaks like Mil Deliverer and Mail Carrier may also be considered for lighter duties wherever possible during the pre and post confinement period for a maximum period of six months.

6. Woman GDS shall be granted Maternity Leave not exceeding six months covering the pre and post confinement period. For the period of Maternity Leave, Woman GDS will be paid Maternity Grant for three months and leave for another three months may be granted without allowances.

7. Existing powers of Divisional Heads for grant of leave beyond 180 days leave without allowances availed by GDS to work against in Group D and Postman vacancies would also cover period of three month Maternity Leave with allowances (Maternity Grant) and another period of leave for three months without allowances if availed by Woman GDS.

8. The contents may be brought to the knowledge of all concerned. This has the approval of the competent authority.

 Yours faithfully,  

Sd/-

(Surender Kumar)

Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

Circle Level "Staff Adalat" on 21/6/2011.

CO Mumbai vide memo No. STA/43-SA/Circle Level/2011 dated 14/3/2011 has informed that, Circle Level 16th Staff Adalat will be held on 21/6/2011 at Mumbai. Representation/s from staff will be accepted before 10/5/2011. The official/s should move his/their representation/s through proper channel only. The cases pending in Court, CAT, and representations against statutory punishment order will not be entertained in Staff Adalat. The official/s have to attend the Staff Adalat at his/their cost and they have to take leave as admissible and they are not eligible for TA/DA for journey undertaken by them.

DA declared 6%.

Today, Central Cabinate approved 6% DA to Central Govt. Employees w. e. f. 1/1/2011. Now, total DA will be 51%. As the DA cross 50% following allowances will be increased by 25% as per accepted recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission:

TA / DA Rates on Tour :

1.Daily allowance on tour
2.Mileage allowance for journeys performed by taxi / autorickshaw/scooter/cycle (as eligible)

TA Rates on transfer :

1. For journeys performed by taxi/auto-rickshaw/scooter/cycle (as eligible)
2. Rates of transpiration of house holds on transfer

Others :

1. National Holiday Allowance
2. Nursing Allowance, Uniform Allowance, Kit Maintenance Allowance & Washing Allowance
3. Project allowance and Compensatory (construction/Survey) allowance.
4. Natural Calamity Advance.
5. Bi-Cycle, Warm Clothing & Table fan advance
6. Festival advance
7. Night Patrolling Allowance.
8. Special Allowance for child care for women with disabilities and Education
9.Allowance for disabled children
10. Conveyance Allowance
11. Children Education Assistance and Reimbursement of Tuition fee.

DPC for ASP.

ACRs and Special Reports of 58 Inspector Posts for the period from 2005-06 to 2009-10 for holding of DPC  (2010) for selection in ASP Cadre are received at CO. ACRs and Special Report of one IP is awaited and same are expected  on 22nd March 2011. The result of DPC is expected in this week. 

Holiday declared on 14-04-2011.

 

DOPT vide their memo No. 12/2/2011-JCA-2 dated 21/3/2011 has declared a closed Holiday on 14.04.2011 on account of Birth Day of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar.

 

To view the said DOPT memo, click here

 

 

Depttl. Examination 2011 ...Time Table

Directorate vide memo No. A-34012/02/2010-DE dated 16.03.2011 has notified Calendar of Departmental Examination for 2011 in supersession of its earlier letter dated 29.12.2010.

I.             Centralized Examinations :

Sl.	Name of Exam	Date of Exam
01.	LGOs exam for promotion to PAs / SAs	01.05.2011
02.	PSS Gr. B examination 2010	15.05.2011
03.	PAs / SAs Direct Recruit 2011	10.07.2011
04.	Inspector of Posts	06 & 07.08.2011
05.	Jr. Engineer (C&E)	10.09.2011
06.	Asst Engineer (C&E)	11.09.2011
07.	Postmaster Grade I	15 & 16.10.2011
08.	Senior Postmaster	16.10.2011

II.           De-centralized Examinations :

Sl.	Name of Exam	Date of Exam
09.	LDCs to Jr. Acct in PAOs	05 & 06.11.2011
10.	Confirmation exam for DR Jr. Account in PAOs	12 & 13.11.2011
11.	Postman Exam for Direct Recruit and Departmental  Promotion	27.11.2011
12.	Direct Recruit Exam for appointment as Multi Tasking Staff	11.12.2011

PLI / RPLI Helpdesk

In order to provide solutions in PLI / RPLI Software, PLI Dte has opened Help Desks in Orissa & Andhra. The Name of Officials & attached Circles is follows.

Attached Circles	Attached Circles
Andhra Pradesh	Assam
Chattisgarh	Bihar
Gujarat	Delhi
Jharkhand	Haryana
Karnataka	Himachal Pradesh
Kerala	J&K
Madhya Pradesh	North East
Maharashtra	Orissa
Tamil Nadu	Punjab
APS	Rajasthan
	Uttar Pradesh
	Uttrakhand
	West Bengal
Ms. Vijay Laxmi, System Manager, AP Circle	Ms. Pushpanjali, System Manager, Orissa Circle
e mail : plihelpdesk2@gmail.com	e mail : plihelpdesk1@gmail.com

These help desks will start functioning w.e.f. 21.03.2011.