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Mar 31, 2015

Declination of promotion to PS Group 'B' cadre



Recruitment Rules for the posts of (i) Manager and (ii) Senior Manager (iii) Senior Manager (NFSG) in MMS

Click here to view the Gazette notification dated 18.02.2015 on the above subject matter.

Reallotments in Postmaster Grade I Cadre



Retirements on Superannuation

The following officers are retiring from service on 31-03-2015 on superannuation. IP (A)SP Andhra wishes a happy and peaceful retired life to both the officers.

1.Sri  G.V Ramana, SRM V Dn Visakhapatnam
2.Sri G.Mukteswararao, SPOs Khammam Dn

Transfer and Placement Committees in the Department of Posts for recommending transfers/postings of the officers/officials of the Department

Click here to view Department of Posts(Personnel Division) Letter No.4-09/2011-SPG(Pt) dated 30-03-2015 on the above subject matter.

Mar 27, 2015

DPC for promotion to PS Group 'B' cadre for the year 2015-16 - Readiness of documents

Directorate has asked the Circles vide Personal Division Letter No.9-02/2015-SPG dated 26-03-2015 to take prescribed preparatory action in respect ofInspector Line Officers of OC Category up to the batch Year-1993 and of SC/ST Category up to the batch Year-1996 to make available the relevant documents to the Directorate in short notice. 


Clarification on eligibility age for opening "Sukanya Samriddhi Account"


Deputation of Inspectors Post to Directorate



Mar 26, 2015

Promotions & Postings in ASP Cadre

Sri N.Anil Kumar, IP Chodavaram Sub Dn of Vizag Region on promotion to ASP cadre is posted as ASP(Hq) Gudur Dn of Vijayawada Region vide RO Vja memo dated 24.03.2015.

Transfers & Postings in PS Group B cadre

1. Sri SMSSV Prasad, SPOs Rajahmundry on reallotment to Vijayawada Region is posted as SPOs Gudivada Dn.
2. Sri B.Mallaikarjuna Sarma, on reallotment from Delhi Circle to AP Circle, is posted as SPOs Khammam Dn.

Revision of Special Allowance and Cash Handling Allowance as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 1.1.2014

Click here to view DoPT OM No. 4/6/2008-Estt (Pay-II) dated 24th March, 2015

Mar 23, 2015

Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2015- Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Click here to view DoPT OM No. 12/6/2015-JCA-2 dated 19.3.2015 on the above subject matter.

All India GDS Union calls off the Indefinite Strike

Click here to view Letter of Shri S.S. Mahadevaiah, General Secretary, All India Gramin Dak Sevak Union to the Director General, Department of Posts on the above subject matter.

Result of LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts and LGO Examination for the year 2014 - Update

The declaration of above examinations results are said to be delayed due to receipt of enormous number of representations / queries/objections from aspirant candidates on various issues related to question papers / answer keys etc. at Directorate. It is learnt that Directorate is thoroughly going through each and everybody's representation / query / objection to remove it and further to avoid litigation etc in near future and therefore more time for declaration of results is required. 
Source : GS IP/ASP association


Mar 17, 2015

Revision of Tariff in respect of World Net Express (WNX)

Click here to  view Department of Posts ( BD & Marketing Directorate) OM No.10-03-2015-BD & MD dated 12-03-2015 on the above subject matter.

Revision of Pre mailing Rates under Business Post from 01st April 2015

Click here to view Department of Posts (BD & Marketing Directorate) OM No.16-07/2009-BD & MD (Pt.) dated 16-03-2015 on the above subject matter.

Regional allotments in the cadre of PS Group B cadre in AP Circle



Promotions to the cadre of ASP in AP Circle



6% DA Hike to Central Govt Employees from Jan 2015 - Announcement likely in next week

As per sources, 6% enhancement in  D.A. payable to Central Govt. employees and pensioners is likely to be declared in the coming week. A note in this regard is likely to be forwarded in the next cabinet meeting for approval. With this hike, central D.A. will be 113% with effect from 1st january 2015. As per practice, arrears from January to March 2015 will be paid in cash in the month of April.


No proposals to increase working days to 6 per week: Govt

The government on Friday said it has no proposals to shift to six-day week working for its offices or reduce the retirement age of employees to 58 years.

"At present, there is no proposal to change working days for the Central government offices from five to six days a week or to reduce the retirement age of the Central government employees to 58 years," Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

At present, the retirement age of the Central government employees is 60 years.

The Minister also said that the Seventh Central Pay Commission appointed in February 2014 is required to make its recommendations within 18 months from the date of its constitution.

Mar 15, 2015

Transfers/Postings in the Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) of Indian Postal Service, Group 'A'

Click here to view Department of Posts (Personal Division) Order No. 1-3/2015-SPG dated 13-03-2015  on the above subject matter.

Cancellation of Special Cover with My Stamp

Click here to view Department of Posts (Philately Division) OM No.17-5/2013-Phil dated 06-03-2015 on the above subject matter.

Mar 13, 2015

No proposal under consideration of the Government to curtail the public holidays for government employees

As per the existing policy, the Central Government Administrative Offices observe up to 17 holidays in a year on specified occasions which consist of 3 National Holidays (on 26th January, 15th August and 2nd October) and 14 other holidays to celebrate festivals of different regions/religion in a diverse country like India.

At present there is no proposal under consideration of the Government to curtail the public holidays for government employees.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in Prime Minister’s office Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question by Shri S. Thangavelu in the Rajya Sabha today.

Source : PIB 

Classification of posts in the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 - Clarification

Click here to view DoPT OM dated 09.03.2015 on the above subject matter.

Mar 12, 2015

Review DPC for PS Gr. B cadre for the year 2014

It is learnt that Directorate has decided to hold review DPC for PS Gr. B cadre for the year 2014. Few officers are likely to selected in review DPC.
Source : GS IP/ASP assn

Mar 4, 2015

Clarification regarding list of hospitals / laboratories for conducting special medical examinations consequent on enhancement of sum assured limit in r/o PLI

Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Directorate of Postal Life Insurance
25-3/2003-LI (Vol II)                                                                          Dated  25 February 2015
 Office Memorandum 


Subject: Clarification regarding list of hospitals/laboratories for conducting special medical examinations consequent on enhancement of sum assured limit in r/o PLI 


            This has reference to para 4 & 14 of this Directorate letter of even number dated 12.01.2015 regarding ‘Enhancement of sum assured to 50 lakhs in r/o PLI. 


2.         The Circles are raising doubts regarding process of conducting special medical examination of proponent opting for higher sum assured policies i.e. more than Rs. 20 lacs and authorised medical doctors, hospitals and dispensaries for special medical examination of these proponents. In this regard, it is clarified that special medical examinations may be conducted at any hospital/laboratory approved by CGHS, Central/State Government or at any specialized hospital at CGHS rate. 


3.         Status of Medical Officer conducting medical examination of proposer(s) based on special medical reports should be as under:-


i)                Civil Surgeon, Medical Officers in the employment of Government enjoying the status not lower than that of a Civil Surgeon or Chief Medical Officer, nearest to the place of duty of the proponent. CMO Grade I/Specialist Grade II shall also be considered as equivalent to the rank of Civil Surgeon.


ii)              Medical Officer (Allopathic) equivalent to Civil Surgeon employed in Central and State Government, Public Sector undertaking both State and Centre with at least 10 years experience, nearest to the place of duty of the proponent.


iii)            Retired Civil Surgeon, CMO Grade I and Specialist Grade II. 


4.         Revised LI-24 (Proposal Form) for PLI proposals exceeding sum assured limit of Rs. 20 lac is being revised and will follow. 


5.         This has approval of CGM (PLI). 


Sd/-
                                                                                                (Shipra Sharma)
                        Addl. General Manager (B&I)


Revision of issues pertaining to GDS

Directorate vide Memo No. 17-103/2007-GDS dated 24/2/2015 has constituted a committee headed by Shri DKS Chauhan, CPMG Rajasthan Circle with the following terms of reference:
(a) Examining/Revision of existing provisions for filling up of vacant GDS posts (Other than GDS BPM)

(b) Examination/Review of existing point based system of assessing indigence for compassionate engagement

The Committee has been allowed a time of one month to submit its recommendation.


Mar 3, 2015

Change of holiday for operative offices in AP Circle

As per the circle Office memo no. Tech/Holiday/2015 dated 03.03.2015, it was decided  to change  closed holiday from 06.03.2015 (Holy) to 21.03.2015 (Ugadi ) and RH to be observed on 06.03.2015 for operative offices.  There is no change of holiday for administrative offices on 06.03.2015.

Transfes and Postings in JAG cadre of IPoS Group A

1.Sri V.Upender, DPS Visakhapatnam Region is transferred and posted as DPS, Hyderabad Region.
2. Smt N.R.Visalatchy, DPS Hyderabad Region is transferred and posted as DPS, Visakhapatnam Region.
Click here to view Directorate's memo No. 2-2/2015-SPG dated 3rd March 2015 on the above subject matter.

Transfes and Postings in SAG cadre of IPoS Group A

1. Ms Meera Tshering PMG Kurnool is transferred and posted as GM PLI Directorate New Delhi
2. Sri K.K.Sharma, PMG (Mails & BD) CO Hyderabad (On leave) is transferred and posted as PMG Kurnool Region.
3. Sri P.Vidya Sagar Reddy, PMG Aurangabad Region is transferred and posted as PMG(Mails & BD) o/o CPMG Hyd region Hyderabd

 Click here to view Directorate's memo No. 1-3/2015-SPG dated 2nd March 2015 on the above subject matter.

Mar 1, 2015

Postal Network Spread Across the Country to be Used for Increasing Access to Formal Financial System

The Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitely presenting the Union Budget 2015-16, here today, said that the government is committed to increasing access of the people to the formal financial system. In this context, Government proposes to utilize the vast Postal network with nearly 1,54,000 points of presence spread across the villages of the country . The Minister hoped that the Postal Department will make its proposed Payments Bank venture successful so that it contributes further to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana. 

Shri Jaitley said that to bring parity in regulation of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) with other financial institutions in matters relating to recovery, it is proposed that NBFCs registered with RBI and having asset size of Rs. 500 crore and above will b considered for notifications as ‘Financial Institution’ In terms of the SARFAESI Act, 2002. 
Source:- PIB