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Implementation of the recommendation of GDS Committee for restricting the number of cases under Rule 10 and other disciplinary cases.

 

Implementation of the recommendation of GDS Committee for restricting the number of cases under Rule 10 and other disciplinary cases.

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India Post Recruitment for 3650 GDS Posts 2019 (Maharashtra circle)

India Post (Bhartiya Dak Vibhag) Postal Department of India has published Advertisement for below mentioned Posts 2019. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process, application fee and how to apply are given below in the advertisement.


Posts: Gramin Dak Sewak (BPM & ABPM for Maharashtra Circle)
(Gen-1697 Posts,ST-366 Posts,SC-286 Posts,OBC-772 Posts,EWS-408 Posts,PWD-121 Posts)

Total No. of Posts: 3650

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates who have passed Their High School/Matriculation level exam from a recognized Board along with Basic Computer training Certificate of at least 60 days duration course will be considered for this recruitment.
• Language Knowledge- Candidates must have knowledge of the local language of their postal circle in Speaking & Writing will be preferred for this recruitment.
• Cycling Knowledge– Candidates must know cycling will be preferred too for this recruitment.

Age Limit: (As on 01-11-2019)
Minimum –18 Years
Maximum – 40 Years

Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit):
OBC – 43 Years
SC/ST – 45 Years
SC/ST – 45 Years

Application Fee:
Gen/OBC – Rs.100/-
SC/ST/PH/Female – Exempted
Candidates have to submit their Fee at the Head post office

Pay Scale: 
Branch Post Master (BPM)-Rs. 12,000/- per month
Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM)-Rs. 10,000/- per month

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on merit.

How to Apply: Interested Candidates may Apply Online Through official Website.

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Important Dates:
Registration Date:
Starting Date:01-11-2019
Registration Last Date: 30-11-2019

Apply Online Date:
Starting Date:01-11-2019
Last Date: 30-11-2019
Fee Payment Last Date: 30-11-2019

Important: Please always Check and Confirm the above details with the official website and Advertisement / Notification.

Maternity Leave for the female Gramin Dak Sevaks in the Department of Posts: Clarification

No. 17-31/2016-GDS

Government of India

Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts

(GDS Section)

Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg

New Delhi - 110001

Dated: 17 .05.2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Maternity Leave for the female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDS) in the Department of Posts.

The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Posts O.M. of even number dated 27% June 2018 regarding introduction of Maternity Leave for the female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDS) in the Department of Posts.

2 References suggestions have been received seeking clarification about the competent authority for grant of Maternity Leave to Female GDS. In this connection, it is clarified that the Competent Authority for grant of 180 days Maternity Leave to Female GDS BPM/ABPM; Dak Sevaks will be the concerned Divisional Head.

3 All other terms and conditions of the Department of Posts OM of even number dated 27th June 2018 will remain unchanged.

(S.B. Vyavahare)

Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

Procedure for imposing a penalty specified in Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2011

Procedure for imposing a penalty specified in Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2011.

Implementation of approved recommendations of Kamlesh Chandra Committee on disciplinary aspects specified in Rule 10 (introduction of separate procedure for imposing Minor and Major penalties; of GDS (Conduct and Engagement; Rules for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)

No.17-31/2016-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Dated, 07.05.2019

Office Memorandum

Subject: Implementation of approved recommendations of Kamlesh Chandra Committee on disciplinary aspects specified in Rule 10 ( Introduction of separate procedure for imposing Minor and Major penalties; of GDS (Conduct and Engagement; Rules for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)- Reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to Rule 10 of GDS regarding procedure for imposing a penalty specified in Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2011.

After taking into consideration the recommendation of Kamlesh Chandra Committee on introduction of separate procedure for imposing Minor and Major penalties to Gramin Dak Sevaks and in supersession of all previous orders regarding procedure for imposing penalty to Gramin Dak Sevaks, the Competent Authority has approved the following substitution in Rule -10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2011 containing the revised procedure for imposing Minor and Major penalties for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS);-

A. Procedure for imposing Minor penalty:-

(i) No order imposing on a GDS any of the penalties specified in Clause

(i) to (v) of Rule 9 shall be passed except after:-

• The Sevak is informed in writing of the proposal to take action against him/her and of the allegation on which it is proposed to be taken and given an opportunity to make any representation he/she may wish to make and
• such representation, if any, is taken into consideration by the engaging Authority.

B. Procedure for imposing Major penalty:

(i) No order imposing on a GDS any of the penalties specified in clause (vi) to (ix) of Rule 9 shall be passed except after:-

(a) The Sevak is informed in writing of the proposal to take action against him/her and of the allegation on which it is proposed to be taken and given an opportunity to make any representation he/she may wish to make and

(b) such representation, if any, is taken into consideration by the Engaging Authority.

Provided that, the major penalty shall not be imposed except after an inquiry in which he/she has been informed of the charges against him/her and has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges:

Provided further that where it is proposed after such inquiry, to impose upon him any such penalty, such penalty may be imposed on the basis of the evidence adduced during the inquiry.

C. The record of proceedings shell include : –

• A copy of the intimation to the Sevak of the proposal to take action against him
• a copy of the statement of allegations, along with a list of evidence in support thereof, communicated to him
• his representation, if any
• the records of the inquiry proceedings along with the inquiry report of the Engaging Authority or Inquiry Officer, if any, appointed in a case where a formal inquiry is necessary
• he representation, if any of the Sevak on the Inquiry Officer’s report
• findings of the Engaging Authority in respect of the allegations
• the order imposing the penalty.

D. Inquiry has to be conducted even if the GDS accepts the charges in the cases where major penalty is to be imposed by Engaging Authority.

The purpose of holding inquiry in such cases is primarily to give the GDS adequate opportunity to defend himself herself. In case the charge is accepted by him/her unconditionally, there would obviously be no need for an inquiry for imposing major penalty.

E. Normally, there is no need for conduct of an inquiry for imposing minor penalty to GDS.

However, where a minor penalty is to be imposed under Rule 10, it is upto the discretion of Disciplinary Authority to decide whether an inquiry should be held or not in case of a request by the Page 3 of 5 @4pr delinquent GDS received by the Disciplinary/Engaging Authority. The implication of this rule is that, on receipt of representation of delinquent GDS concerned on the imputations of misconduct or misbehaviour communicated to him/her, the Disciplinary/Engaging Authority should apply its mind to all facts and circumstances and reasons urged in the representation for holding a detailed inquiry and form an opinion whether an inquiry is necessary or not. In a case where delinquent GDS has asked for inspection of certain documents and cross-examination of the prosecution witnesses, the Disciplinary/Engaging Authority should naturally apply its mind more closely to the request and should not reject the request solely on the ground that an inquiry is not mandatory. If the records indicate that, notwithstanding the points urged by the delinquent GDS, the Disciplinary/Engaging Authority could, after due consideration, comes to the conclusion that an inquiry is not necessary, it should say so in writing indicating it’s reasons, instead of rejecting the request for holding inquiry summarily without any indication that it has applied its mind to the request, as such an action could be construed as denial of natural justice.

The above instructions will come into effect from the date of issue of this O.M.

Hindi version will follow

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(SB Vyavahare)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
TeIe No. 011-23096629
Email: adssds@indiapost.gov.in

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Gramin Dak Sevak: Emergency Leave for a maximum of 5 days in a calendar year for all categories

No.17-31/2016-GDS

Government Of India

Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts

(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan,Sansad Marg,

New Delhi – 110 001

Dated: 02-01-2019

Office Memorandum

Sub: Implementation of approved recommendations of Kamlesh Chandra Committee on intoduction of ‘Emergency’ leave for a maximum of 5 days in a calendar year for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)

The undersigned is directed to convey the approval of the Competent Authority on approved recommendations of Kamlesh Chandra Committee in introduction of ‘Emergency’ leave for a maximum of 5 days in a calendar year for akk categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks, who are engaged on regular basis after due engagement formalities as prescribed in GDS (conduct & Engagement Rules, 2011 and amended from time to time as per instructions of Directorate.

2. keeping in view the above, it has been decided to issue consolidated instructions on the subject of emergency leave for all categories of Gramin Dak sevaks (GDS) as under:-

(i) ‘Emergency’ leave will be granted for a maximum of 5 days in a completed calendar year of the engagement period or proportionate thereof. The GDS will be paid TRCA as applicable during the period of emergency leave.

(ii) Emergency leave will be granted to GDS to take care of any emergent/personal requirements.

(iii) Not more than two days emergency leave will be granted at a time No half day emergency leave will be granted.

(iv) Emergency leave cannot be carried forward or encashed or combined with paid leave.

(v) Sundays and postal holidays falling during the period of emergency leave are not counted as part of emergency leave.

(vi) Sundays/Postal holidays can be prefixed/suffixed to emergency leave.

(vii) prior sanction from Divisional Office for (BPM) or Sub Divisional Office, Sr.PM/PM for (ABPM/Dak Sevak) is required.

(viii) No full time substitute will be engaged against the resultant vacancy and duty/work of Branch post offices should be managed with combination of duties except in case of single handed BOs.

(ix) Emergency leave will not be granted to GDS who are under put off duty.

(x) All GDS who are engaged on regular basis on the date of notification of introduction of Emergency leave and who fulfill all other conditions will be eligible for availing this leave.

(xi) When a GDs stays beyond two days emergency leave at a time, the whole period shall be debited against his/her paid leave account due. In case he/she is not having paid leave the period in excess of such leave due will be treated as unauthorized adsence and the GDS shall not be entitled to any TRCA.

(xii) GDS will submit emergency leave application on a plain paper to leave sanctioning authority by indicating the reason for availing such leave.

(xiii) Proper record of the emergency leave availed by GDs will be maintained by the leave sanctioning authority in the following proforma:-

EMERGENCY LEAVE AVAILED BY GDS

Name & Designation of the
Leave Sanctioning Authority:

Sl. No.	Name of GDS	Designation	Emergency Leave Availed					Remarks if any
			5	4	3	2	1
			Date	Date	Date	Date	Date

3. This OM issues with the concurrency of Department of Personnel and Training vide their ID Note Number 14029/1/2017-Estt (Leave) dated 14.12.2018

4. This instructions/guidelines contained in this OM shall take effect from 01.01.2019.

5. Hindi version will follow.

(S.B.Vyavahare)

Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

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Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) - Voluntary Discharge Scheme - Scope, Conditions, Entitlements & Proforma of Notice

No.17-31/2016-GDS

Government Of India

Ministry Of Communications

Department of Posts

(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan,Sansad Marg,

New Delhi – 110 001

Dated: 14 December 2018

Office Memorandum

Sub: Implementation of recommendations of One-Man Committee on introduction of Voluntary Discharge scheme for all categories of gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)

The undersigned is directed to convey the approval of the Competent Authority on recommendations of One-Man committee on introduction of Voluntary Discharge Scheme for all Categories of GDS, who are engaged on regular basis after due engagement formalities as prescribed in Gramin Dak Sevak (conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2011 and amended from time to time as per instruction of Directorate.

2. Keeping in view the above, it has been decided to issue consolidated instructions in supersession of all earlier OMs on the subject of Voluntary Discharge Scheme for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks as under:

2.1 SCHEME-1: ON COMPLETION OF 20 YEARS OF ENGAGEMENT PERIOD:-

(a) Scope: Intended for those who wish to quit prematurely without citing any specific reason.

(b) Conditions:

i. Minimum qualifying engagement period – 20 years

ii. No age restriction.

iii. By giving notice of not less than three months, in writing to the Divisional Head in prescribed proforma as shown in Annexure-I

iv. In computing the notice period of three months, the date of notice for voluntary discharge and date of its expiry to be excluded from the notice period.

v. In case the Divisional head does not refuse to grant the permission for retirement before the expiry of the period specified in the said notice, the discharge shall become effective from the date of expiry of the said period For example, if the date of notice is 05.02.2019 the discharge shall become effective from 04.05.2019.

vi. The divisional head shall issue orders before the date of expiry of notice either accepting or rejecting the voluntary discharge otherwise GDS shall be deemed to have been discharged voluntarily from engagement at the end of the period of notice of three months.

vii. Request can be withdrawn prior to acceptance of notice, with the approval of the accepting Authority i.e. Divisional Head.

viii. the scheme is purely voluntary and there will be no compulsion on any GDS to quit under this scheme.

ix. The scheme will not be available for GDS who are under put off duty, or against whom any disciplinary action, police case or court case, is pending.

x. All GDS who are engaged on regularly basis on the date of notification of the scheme and who fulfill all other conditions will be eligible to opt for this scheme.

xi. The divisional Head will be the competent authority to accept and approve the voluntary discharge for all categories of GDS.

xii. Compassionate engagement will not be available for the dependents of the GDS to be discharged voluntarily. A declaration in prescribed application proforma as shown in Annexure-I will be taken from the GDS willing to seek the benefits of Voluntary Discharge scheme that she/he will not claim compassionate engagement for any of her/his dependents once voluntary discharge request is accepted.

(c) Entitlements:- Normal discharge benefits proportionate to the period of engagement rendered. In case the GDS quits engagement before completion of 20 years of engagement period, he/she will not be entitled to get any monetary benefits under the scheme.

2.2 SCHEME – 2: ON MEDICAL GROUND:

(a) Scope: Intended for those who suffer on account of any bodily or mental infirmity, which permanently incapacitates him/her for engagement and wishes to quit prematurely.

(b) Conditions:

i. Minimum engagement period 10 years

ii. No age restriction.

iii. An application in prescribed profoma as shown in Annexure-II to be submitted by the GDS.

iv. The Medical Authority (civil Surgeon) should certify that the applicant is not fit to continue in engagement. For this purpose the Divisional Head shall direct the GDS for appearing before the appropriate Medical Authority i.e. Medical Board of a Government Hospital.

v. The GDS to be directed to appear before the appropriate Medical Authority.

vi. A certificate so obtained from the Medical Authority without the prior approval of the Department will not be valid.

vii. Date of effect will be the date of acceptance of the request.

viii. The scheme is purely voluntary and there will be no compulsion on any GDS to quit under this scheme.

ix. The scheme will not be available for GDS under put off duty, or against whom any Department disciplinary action, police case or court case is pending.

x. The Divisional Head will be the competent authority to accept and approve the voluntary discharge for all categories of GDS.

xi. All GDS who are engaged on regular basis on the date of notification of the scheme and who fulfill all other conditions will be eligible to opt for this scheme.

xii. Compassionate engagement will not be available for the dependents of the GDS to be discharged voluntarily. a declaration in prescribed application proforma as shown in Annexure-II will be taken from the GDS willing to seek the benefits of Voluntary Discharge scheme that she/he will not claim compassionate engagement for any of her/his dependents once voluntary discharge request on medical ground is accepted.

(c) Entitlements: Normal discharge benefits proportionate to the period of engagement rendered. In case the GDS quits engagement before completion of 10 years of engagement period, she/he will not be entitled to get any monetary benefits.

3. The above instructions will come into effect from the date of issue of this O.M.

4. Hindi version will follow.

(S.B.Vyavahare)

Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

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GDS : Implementation for Existing and Revised Allowance

GDS : Implementation for Existing and Revised Allowance

Item	Existing Allowances	Revised Allowances
Allowances
Office Maintenance allowance (OMA) (For BPMs Only)	₹ 100/- pm	Composite Allowance (in lieu of OMA) is revised as follows (For BPMs only) BPMs providing GDS Post Office accommodation which meets the prescribed standards – ₹ 500/- per month BPMs having BOs at non-standard/rent free accommodation- ₹ 250/- per month
Fixed Stationary Charge	₹25/- pm for BPMs ₹10/- pm for other than BPMs	₹25/- ABPMS and Dak Sevaks. FSC subsumed in composite allowance for BPMs.
Boat Allowance	₹ 50/- pm	₹115/- per month
Cash conveyance Allowance	₹50/- pm	There will be no fixed cash conveyance allowance. Instead, payment will be at following rates: (a)    Payment of ₹30/- per occasion plus actual conveyance charges for cash conveyance of an amount less than ₹ 1 Lakh subject to maximum of charges incurred for transport by public bus and; (b)    ₹ 50/- per occasion plus actual conveyance charges for an amount more than ₹ 1 Lakh subject to maximum of charges incurred for transport by public bus.
Cycle Maintenance Allowance	₹90/- pm	₹180/- pm
Combined Duty Allowance	1.       GDS Branch Postmasters performing delivery or conveyance duties or both will be paid ₹500 p.m for each item of work separately. 2.       If the Branch postmaster is performing delivery at the BO village only, it will be restricted to ₹250 p.m 3.       BPM exchanging Mails at Bus stand or at Railway Stations will be compensated at the rate of ₹250 p.m	BPM for delivery OR Mail Conveyance work – ₹45/- per day subject to maximum of ₹1170/- per month BPM for delivey PLUS mail conveyance – ₹90/- per day subject to maximum of ₹2340/- per month ABPM for BPM work – ₹75/- per day subject to a maximum of ₹1950/- per month. ABPM/DAk Sevak for additional work of another ABPM/Dak Sevak – ₹45/- per day subject to a maximum of ₹1170/- These rates will be for combination of duties of two or more posts borne on the establishment of the office.
Risk and Hardship Allowance	Nil	Risk and Hardship allowance @ of ₹500/- per month to the GDS working in areas which are identified for this allowance. (as identified by Government of India, as per 7th CPC Recommendations)