Wednesday 31 October 2012


POST MAN - MAIL GUARD & MTS EXAMINATION - 2013 IS TO BE HELD FOR THREE TIMES FOR THE YEARS 2011, 2012, 2013 SEPARATELY

THE PROCESS TO BE COMPLETED BY 30/06/2013

పోస్ట్ మాన్ , మెయిల్ గార్డ్, ఎం.టి.ఎస్. ఖాళీలకు వ్రాత పరీక్ష ఆయా సంవత్సరములకు విడివిడి గా నిర్వహించ బడును.



గత ఉత్తర్వుల ప్రకారం ఒకే నోటిఫికేషన్ తో 3 సం . ల ఖాళీలకు ఒకే సారి పరీక్ష నిర్వహించబడవలసి యున్నది.


దీని వలన అర్హులైన జి.డి.ఎస్ లకు మూడు సార్లు గా మూడు సంవత్సరముల ఖాళీలకు గాను పరీక్షకు హాజరయ్యే అవకాశము లేదు.

గత ఉత్తర్వులను మార్పు చేస్తూ ఆయా సంవత్సరముల ఖాళీలకు విడివిడి గా పరీక్ష నిర్వహించ వలసినదిగా ఉత్తర్వులు వెలువడినవి.

దీని ప్రకారము 2011, 2012 & 2013 సంవత్సరముల లోని ఖాళీలకు మూడు మార్లుగా పరీక్ష నిర్వహించ బడును.

ఈ ప్రక్రియ 2013, జూన్ 30 వ తేది లోగా పూర్తి చేయవలసి వుంటుంది.



No. A-34012/01/2012-DE

Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts,
(DE Section)
Dak Bhawan,
Sansad Marg.
New Delhi-110116
Dated 19th October, 2012

1. All Chief Postmasters General,

2. All Postmasters General,


SUB:-HOLDING OF LIMITED DEPARTMENTAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR FILLING THE POSTS OF POSTMEN/MAIL GUARD AND MULTI TASKING STAFF AS PER REVISED RECRUITMENT RULES.


Sir/Madam,

I am directed to invite a kind reference to the letter of even number dated 8-10-2012 wherein a detailed schedule was prescribed for holding of LDCE for Postmen/Mail Guard and MTS.

2. Subsequently, the Nodal Branch Staff Section vide letter No. 45-2/2011-SPB-I dated 18-10-2012 issued detailed instructions to the Circles for filling the vacancies by holding separate examinations for each year vacancies and given specific schedule and to complete the process by 30th June 2013.

3. In view of this revised position, the schedule given by DE Section has no more operative and the instructions dated 08-10-2012 is withdrawn with immediate effect. The Circles are requested to follow the guidelines issued by SPB-I section letter No.45-2/2011-SPB.1 dated 18-10-2012 scrupulously.

4. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(K.Rameswara Rao)
Assistant Director General (DE)

Sunday 28 October 2012


Friday, September 28, 2012

Expected DA from Jan 2013 : AICPIN for the month of August 2012

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW), August, 2012 

The All-India CPI-IW rose by 2 points in August, 2012 and pegged at 214 (two hundred and fourteen). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.94 per cent between July and August compared with 0.52 per cent between the same two months a year ago. 

The largest upward contribution to the change in current index came from food prices which rose by 1.24 per cent, contributing 1.31 percentage points to the total change. At item level, largest upward pressure came from Sugar, Arhar Dal, Wheat & Wheat Atta, Rice, Potato, Mustard & Groundnut Oil, Milk Buffalo, Banana, Goat Meat, Onion, Medicine (Allopathic) and Private Tuition Fee. 

The largest downward contribution to the change in current index came from Vegetables and Fruits with a decline of 2.72 per cent, contributing (-) 0.42 percentage points to the total change. The main downward pressure came from Tomato, Fish Fresh, Chillies Green, Cabbage & Lady’s Finger. 

The year-on-year inflation measured by monthly CPI-IW stood at 10.31 per cent for August, 2012 (over August, 2011) as compared to 9.84 per cent for the previous month and 8.99 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 12.20 per cent against 11.27 per cent of the previous month and 7.33 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. 

At centre level, largest increase of 9 points has been recorded in Giridih followed by Ludhiana (8 points), Asansol and Rourkela (7 points each) and Bhopal and Chhindwara (6 points each). Among others, 4 centres have recorded rise of 5 points followed by 4 points in 8 centres, 3 points in 13 centres, 2 points in 10 centres and 1 point in 15 centres. Mysore centre reported a decline of 6 points followed by Bengluru centre with 5 points, Guwahati with 2 points and 7 centres registered a fall of 1 point each. Rest of the 12 centre’s indices remained stationary. 

The indices of 39 centres are above All-India Index and 37 centre’s indices are lower than national average. Two centres viz. Vijaywada and Tiruchirapally are at par with all-India index. 

The next index of CPI-IW for the month of September, 2012 will be released on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. 
PIB

WE EXPECT THE DEARNESS ALLOWANCE WILL BE ENHANCED BY NINE PER CENT FROM JANUARY 2013 TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS...

Monday 22 October 2012


23 /10/2012
Asian Migration: More Benefits or Drawbacks?-live television debate by our beloved leader Christopher Ng and his team.
Click below link to see the debate.
22 /10/2012
Global delivery.
19 /10/2012.
 Bonus
Railway employees 78 days.
Postal employees 60 days.
Defense employees 40 days
Central Govt .Employees. 30 days

The Union Cabinet today revised the norms and enhanced rates of pension for widows and persons with disabilities. This is in fulfillment of the announcement made by the Finance Minister while presenting the Union Budget 2012-13 in the Parliament on 16th March 2012. 

23 /10/2012
Asian Migration: More Benefits or Drawbacks?-live television debate by our beloved leader Christopher Ng and his team.
Click below link to see the debate.
22 /10/2012
Global delivery.
19 /10/2012.
 Bonus
Railway employees 78 days.
Postal employees 60 days.
Defense employees 40 days
Central Govt .Employees. 30 days

The Union Cabinet today revised the norms and enhanced rates of pension for widows and persons with disabilities. This is in fulfillment of the announcement made by the Finance Minister while presenting the Union Budget 2012-13 in the Parliament on 16th March 2012. 

Monday, October 22, 2012

GDS Strike called Off

The 7 days long Indefinite Strike by GDS employees called off today evening. During the fresh round of talks held today evening in between GDS Union representatives and Directorate Officers, the Department has assured the leaders to take positive action on strike demands. షరా మామూలే .

PS Group B DPC - Update


It is learnt from Postal Directorate that CRs / APARs from following Circles are yet to be received for which DPC for PS Gr.B promotion is getting delayed.

1) Andhra Pradesh    2) Assam   3) J&K   4) Madhya Pradesh   5)Maharashtra  6) Rajasthan 7) Uttar Pradesh  8) Uttarakhand    9) West Bengal. 


Source: IP/ASP CHQ Blog

Reservation for OBCs in Civil Posts and Services under the Govt of India - Sub Quota for Minority Communities


Thursday 18 October 2012


PRODUCTIVITY LINKED BONUS FOR THE ACCOUNTING YEAR 2011-2012

File No. 26-05/2012-PAP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)

Dak Bhawan,Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110 001
Dated :18.10. 2012
To      
All Chief Postmasters General,
Postmasters General
 General Managers (Finance)
/Deputy Directors of Accounts (Postal)

Subject: - Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2011-2012

Sir/Madam,

                        I am directed to convey the approval of the President of India for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the accounting year 2011-2012 equivalent of emoluments of 60 (Sixty) days to the employees of Department of Posts in Group `D`,Group `C` and non Gazetted Group `B`. Ex-gratia payment of Bonus to Gramin Dak Sevaks who are regularly appointed after observing all appointment formalities and Ad-hoc payment of Bonus to Casual labourers who have been conferred Temporary Status are also to be paid equivalent to allowance/wages respectively for 60 (sixty) Days for the same period/year.
1.1      The calculation for the purpose of payment of Bonus under each category will be done as indicated below.
2.         REGULAR EMPLOYEES:
 2.1      Bonus will be calculated on the basis of the following formula:-
Average emoluments X Number of days of Bonus
30.4 (Average no. of days in a month)
2.2. The term “Emoluments” for regular Departmental Employees includes basic Pay in the pay Band plus Grade Pay, Dearness Pay, Personal Pay, Special Pay (Allowance), S.B.Allowance, Deputation (Duty ) Allowance, Dearness Allowance and Training Allowance given to Faculty Members in Training Institutes. In case of drawl of salary exceeding Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only) in any month during the accounting year 2011-12 the Emoluments shall be restricted to Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only) per month only.
         
2.3. “ Average Emoluments” for regular Employees is arrived at by dividing by twelve ,the total salary drawn during the year 2011-12 for the period from 1.4.2011 to 31.3.2012, by restricting each month’s salary to Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only) per month. However, for the periods of EOL and Dies-Non in a given month, proportionate deduction is required to be made from the ceiling limit of  Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only)
         
2.4.  In case of those regular employees who were under suspension, or on whom dies-   non was imposed ,or both, during the accounting year, the clarificatory orders issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt-I) dated 11.6.81 and No. 26-4/87-PAP (Pt.II) dated 8.2.88 will apply.

2.5. Those employees who resigned, retired, left service or proceeded on deputation within the Department of Posts or those who have proceeded on deputation outside the Department of Posts on or after 1.4.2011 will also be entitled to Bonus. In case of all such employees, the Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 2.1 to 2.3 above.

3.      GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS (GDS)
3.1  In respect of Gramin Dak Sevaks who were on duty throughout the year during 2011-2012, Average monthly Time Related Continuity Allowance will be calculated taking into account the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus corresponding Dearness Allowance drawn by them for the period from 1.4.2011 to 31.3.2012 divided by 12 (Twelve). However, where the Time Related Continuity Allowance exceeds Rs 2500/- (Rs.Two Thousand Five hundred only) in any month during this period., the allowances will be restricted to  Rs 2500/- (Rs.Two Thousand Five hundred only) per month. Ex-gratia payment of Bonus may be calculated by applying the Bonus formula as mentioned below:-
Average TRCA  X  Number of days of Bonus
30.4 (Average no. of days in a month)
3.2       The allowances drawn by a substitute will not be counted towards Bonus calculation for either the substitute or the incumbent Gramin  Dak Sevaks. In respect of those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were appointed in short term vacancies in Postman/Group `D` Cadre, the clarificatory orders issued vide Directorate letter No. 26-6/89-PAP dated 6.2.1990 and No.  26-7/90-PAP dated 4.7.91 will apply.

3.3       If a Gramin Dak Sevak has been on duty for a part or the year by way of a fresh appointment, or for having been put off duty, or for having left service,he will be paid proportionate ex-gratia Bonus calculated by applying the procedure prescribed in Para 3.1 .

3.4.      Those Gramin Dak Sevaks who have resigned, discharged or left service on or after 1.4.2010 will also be entitled to proportionate ex-gratia Bonus. In case of all such Gramin Dak Sevaks, the Ex-gratia Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 3.1 above.

3.5.      In case of those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were under put off duty or on whom dies non was imposed, or both during the accounting year ,the clarificatory orders issued vide Para 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt I) dated 11.6.81 and No. 26-4/87-PAP (Pt II) will apply.

4.    FULL TIME CASUAL LABOURERS INCLUDING TEMPORARY STATUS CASUAL LABOURERS)
4.1            Full Time Casual Labourers (including Temporary Status Casual Labourers ) who worked for 8 hours a day, for at least 240 days in a year for three consecutive years or more (206 days in each year for three years or more in case of offices observing 5 days a week) as on 31.3.2012 will be paid ad-hoc Bonus on notional monthly wages of Rs.1200/- (Rupees Twelve Hundred only)
 
                              The maximum ad-hoc Bonus will be calculated as below:-
                        (Notional monthly wages of Rs.1200) X (Number of days of Bonus)

                                                30.4 (average no. of days in a month)

            Accordingly, the rate of Bonus per day will work out as indicated below:_

                                                Maximum ad-hoc Bonus for the year
                                                                          365
            The above rate of Bonus per day may be applied to the number of days for which the services of such casual labourers had been utilized during the period from 1.4.2011 to 31.3.2012. In case where the actual wages in any month fall below Rs. 1200/-during the period 1.4.2011 to 31.3.2012 the actual monthly wages drawn should be taken into account to arrive at the actual ad-hoc Bonus due in such cases.
5.         The amount of Bonus /Ex gratia payment /Adhoc Bonus payable under this order will be rounded to the nearest rupee. The payment of Productivity Linked Bonus as well as the ex-gratia payment and ad-hoc payment will be chargeable to the Head `Salaries` under the relevant Sub –Head of account to which the pay and allowances of the staff are debited. The payment will be met from the sanctioned grant for the year 2012-2013.
6.         After payment, the total expenditure incurred and the number of employees paid  may be ascertained from all units by Circle  and consolidated figures be intimated to the Budget Section of the Department of Posts. The Budget Section will furnish consolidated information to PAP Section about the total amount of Bonus paid and the total number of employees (category-wise) to whom it was distributed for the Department as a whole.
7.            These issues with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Wing vide their diary No. 262/FA/12/Cs dated 18.12.2012.

8.            Receipt of this letter may be acknowledged
(L.K. GANGADHARAN)
Assistant Director General (Estt)

Monday 15 October 2012


15/10/2012.
BONUS -2012
 POSTAL BOARD HAS SENT THE BONUS FILE TO THE HON’BLE MINISTER COMMUNICATIONS FOR APPROVAL REGARDING ENHANCEMENT OF BONUS CEILING TO GDS FROM 2500 TO 3500 AS THE FINANCE HAS AGAIN REJECTED THE PROPOSAL, COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER WILL BE TAKING UP THE CASE WITH FINANCE MINISTER ITSELF AS PER THE ASSURANCE GIVEN TO THE JCA EARLIER – D.THEAGARAJAN, S/G FNPO

One in 10 workers takes time off for depression
 - All countries Click here to see the report

 14/10/2012
13/10/2012.
Transfer/ Posting  officers of  PS Group B Cadreclick here to see the order.
12/10/2012
The various Divisional/ Branch Committees of Kerala Circle FNPO are conducting free coaching/ awareness classes for candidates who have applied for Postal/ Sorting Assistant Examination, 2012. The classes are being conducted in association withK.Ramamurthi charitable trust, Kannur. At present, coaching classes have started at Kannur, Trissur and Tiruvalla. The classes are being attended by hundreds of candidates.
For details, contact:

1. Kannur: Shri K V Sudheer Kumar (Mob: 9496355878)

2. Thrissur: Shri. Rakesh Ravi (Mob: 9496839745)

3. Tiruvalla: Shri Kamaraj (Mob: 9447377947)

The coaching class at Ernakulam will start on 21.10.2012 (Sunday). For details, contact: Shri. T N Mohanachandran (Mob:9495507410), Shri V N L Shenoi (Mob: 9446030613)
At the 25th Universal Postal Union Congress in Doha, UNI Global Union General Secretary Philip Jennings signed a new memorandum of understanding with Edouard Dayan, Director General of the UPU 
 click here to see the details

11/10/2012
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE GDS D.AORDER
Official amendments to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill, 2011
If PFRDA bill is  approved in both the houses along with these amendments now made by Cabinet, New Pension Scheme will have many changes such as minimum assured return, withdrawals not exceeding 25 per cent of the contribution, foreign investments up to 26% etc

Frequently Asked Question About New Pension Scheme

 Cabinet approved the amendment of PFRDA Bill to provide for Minimum Assured Return 
10/10/2012.
  HOLDING OF LIMITED DEPARTMENTAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR FILLING THE  POST OF POSTMAN/MAIL GURDS AND MTS AS PER REVISED RECRUITMENT RULES. 
  On 09/10/2012 SG FNPO Met the following officers, CPMG WESTBENGAL, DPS HQ (WB) AND Director PLI   along with General Secretary AIPOA (FNPO)  O.P.KHANNA ,S/Shri Rajat dos Working President (FNPO) Dipak working President NUR-C P.G DuttaPanik AGS NUR-C and other affiliated FNPO Circle Secretaries.SGFNPO also visited the following units Kolkata AMPC,Kolkata MMS ,and Kolkata RMS details will be published in RMS SENTINEL   
09/10/2012
1st Circle conference of AIPAOA( FNPO) West Bengal was held on 08/10/2012 at  Yogayog Bhaban, Kolkata.The Meeting was presided by Smt Mandira Ghosh. The following addressed the Conference. SG FNPO, O.P.Khanna,GS AIPAOA, Rajat Das, Working President,FNPO, Subrato Chowdhury, President NUR-C,Dipak Mukherjee, Working President, P.G.Dutta Banik, AGS NUR-C & other FNPO  affilated union Circle Secretaries. Smt Sarda Sampath, PMG, Kolkata, Sri Sanjib Ranjan DPS(HQ) greeted the Conference.  

07/10/2012
FNPO P-IV and R-3, 6th Circle Conference was held today at B.S.City. FNPO President T.N.Rahate inaugurated the conference. SGFNPO and other affiliated Circle Secrataries and Director (H.Q).Ms.Kujur addressed the conference.Shri.Ashok Singh and N.K.Mandal have been re-elected as Circle Secrataries.
06/10/2012
Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme for the Central Government Civilian Employees – Clarification Click here to see the details
ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION (ACP) SCHEME FOR THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES