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 No. 17-11/2020-GDS Government of India  Ministry of Communications  Department of Posts  (GDS Section) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi-110001 Dated 15.04.2021 To The Chief Postmasters Genaral (Assam, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir) The General Manager, Operations, CEPT Mysuru/Unit at Hyderabad. Sub: Opening of Cycle 3rd of GDS online engagement process-reg. Sir/Madam, This is regarding opening of Cycle 3rd for notification of GDS vacancies through GDS online engagement process. 2. In this context, it is informed that the Competent Authority has approved the following schedule for opening of Cycle 3rd for notification of GDS vacancies through GDS online engagement process: Kindly check out the orders below listed.

Department of Posts India मुख्य पोस्टमास्टर जनरल कार्यालय, तेलंगाण सर्किल, हैदराबाद 500001 Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle,  Hyderabad - 500 001 Το The Postmaster General, Hyderabad/Head Quarters Region, Hyderabad-500 001 ST/GDS/Transfer Dealings/2021 dated at Hyderabad-500.001 the 07.04.2021 Sub:- Submission of applications for transfer under Rule-3 by the GDSs for the year 2021 -Reg           This is regarding submission of applications in respect of Limited Transfer facility for GDSS for the year 2021. As per the Hon'ble CAT order dated 22.02.2021 in OA no.145/2021 & 147/2021 requests for Limited Transfer under Rule-3 for the existing GDS vacant posts (including the posts notified for GDS online Engagement vide notification dated 27.01.2021) are being called for as a special case in view of the online GDS recruitment cycle.          A format of the application form for Limited Transfer is also made available in the website.          GDSS who are desi

                         F.No.2-1612017-PAP Ministry of Communications Department of Posts [Establishment Division/P.A.P. Section] Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001. Dated: 19.04.2021 To A1I Chief Postmasters General / Postmasters General Chief General Manager, BD Directorate / Parcel Directorate / PLI Directorate Director, RAI(NPA / GM, CEPT / Directors of Al1 PTCs Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, R.K.Puram, New Delhi All General Managers (Finance) / Directors Postal Accounts i DDAP Sub: Date of next increment under Rule 10 of Centrai Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 - Clarifications - regarding.  I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Ministry of Finance, Department of expenditure OM No. 04'2ll2Ol7'ICIE III A dated 15.04.202L on the subject cited above for kind information and necessary action in this regard  DA: As above  No. &l-21l2017-lclE.IIA Govemment of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure E.IILA Branch North Block, N

 F.No.11013/9/2014-Estt.A.III  Government of India Ministry of Personnel,  Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) North Block,  New Delhi Dated the 28th May, 2021 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Preventive measures to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Attendance of Central Government officials regarding.  The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM of even number dated the 6th May, 2021 whereby the instructions regulating the attendance of Central Government employees till 31st May, 2021 weres issued it has been decided to extend the existing arrangement of attendance of Central Government employees till 15th June, 2021 or untilt Further oders, whichever is earlier.

Subject:- Corporate Group Health Insurance for GDS by "Go Digit" private Insurance Company - reg This is regarding, a proposal for Corporate Group Health Insurance cover to the GDS in the present pandemic situation. During the 2nd Wave of COVID-19 we have witnessed more COVID-19 cases and many of our staff has lost their lives, in which GDS are more in number. In the wake of the above, the Circle Secretary of All India GDS Union has submitted a proposal for enrolling the GDS upto the age group of 60 years under Corporate Group Health Insurance (Comorbidity waiver without Home Care Covid Treatment) provided by "Go Digit" private Insurance Company for coverage upto Rs. 0 ks, 1,00,000/ - @ ind the rate of annual Rs.789/- This office has approved the above mentioned proposal by taking concurrence from CIFA vide Dairy No. 15 dated 28.05.2021. The amount of premium will be completely borne by the willing GDS based on declaration submitted through online as well as hard co

 This is regarding calling of volunteers to work in Circle Office on deputation basis in the cadre of PA/SA against the vacant posts.   In this connection, you are directed to take necessary action to circulate the said information among all the officials under your jurisdiction and send the list of willing  Officials of PA/SA cadre to this office by 15.06.2021.   Representations received in this office directly without proper channel will not be  Accepted.

F.No.11013/9/2014-Estt. A. III Government of India  Ministry of Personnel,  Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) North Block,  New Delhi  Dated the 28th May, 2021 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Preventive measures to contain the spread of Novel (COVID-19) Attendance of Central Government officials regarding. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Attendance of Central Government officials regarding. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM of even number dated the 6th May, 2021 whereby the instructions regulating the attendance of Central Government employees till 31st May, 2021 were issued it has been decided to extend the existing arrangement of attendance of Central Government employees till 15th June, 2021 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Government of India Ministry of Communications  Department of Posts Office of the Director,  Postal Training Centre,  Mysuru 570010 To The Chief Postmasters General Karnataka/Andhra Pradesh/Telangana/Kerala/Tamilnadu Bengaluru/Vijayawada/Hyderabad/Trivandrum/Chennai 560001/520022/500001/695033/600001 No. TRG/3-17/2021-110 IP Induction. Dated@ Mysuru-570 010 the Sub: Induction training of Inspector Post through Online. Ref: PTC Mysuru letter No.Trg/3-17/2021-110th IP Induction online Training dated8.05.2021. Mysuru District administration has clamped complete lockdown in the district from 29.05.2021 to 07.06.2021 to contain the spread of Covid 19 and has prohibited movement of people and vehicles in the entire district. In view of the above extraordinary situation, the faculty members entrusted with the above training are not in a position to attend the office. The online IP Induction training of 110th batch scheduled from 01.06.2021 to 07.07.2021 stands POSTPONED. The training will be

 

No. 19/7/2021-DA Government of India Ministry of Communications  Department of Posts (IR & GB Division) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi-110001 Date: 20th May, 2021 (Office Memorandum) Subject: Suspension of International Mail booking in all categories for China and Kuwait. Due to disruptions in flight connectivity for China and Kuwait, Competent authority has decided the following 1. Suspension of booking of all categories of International Mails destined for China with immediate effect for one week. 2. Suspension of booking of all categories of International Mails destined for Kuwait with immediate effect till further orders. Circles shall brings this to the notice of all customers as well as display it for public information.  

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Department of Posts 0/o the Director,  Postal Training Centre,  Darbhanga-846005  Phone number-06272 246191 Fax Number: 06272 246147  E-mail:dir_ptedbn@rediffmail.com No: A-1/Selection/Instructor/Ch VII Dated at PTC Darbhanga the 24.05.2021. Sub:Filling up of one post of Sr. Instructor on deputation at PTC Darbhanga in bihar The Director Postal Training Centre, Darbhanga invites the applications from the volunteers to work as Sr. Instructor at PTC Darbhanga. It is requested to circulate this notice to all eligible officials in your circle/Region/Division/Training Centre. The eligibility condition for deputation on above post is as under: (I) The applicant should be of ASPS cadre for Senior Instructor. (ii) The Applicant must have fluency in English and Hindi languages.  (iii) The Applicant must have knowledge of Departmental rules and procedures. (iv) No disciplinary actions or proceedings should be pending against the official.  (v) The applicant should not be more

No. FS-13/7/2020-FS Government of India  Ministry of Communications  Department of Posts (F.S.Division) Dak Bhawan  New Delhi-110001  Dated: 27.05.2021. To All Head of Circles/Regions, Sub: Facility available for credit of TD/MIS/SCSS interest in to account holder's PO Savings Account or Bank Account reg. Sir/Madam,        I am directed to say that the following modes are available for TD/MIS/SCSS account holders to get their monthly/quarterly/Annual interest:- i) Cash ii) Credit into PO Savings Account iii) Credit into Bank Account (through ECS outward facility) 2. The depositor who is getting interest payment through Cash mode faces following disadvantages: - i) Visit to post office; fill the withdrawal form for each account. ii) If interest amount is not withdrawn on due date, no interest is eligible on such interest amount. 3. To overcome above difficulties and facilitate the account holders, all TD/MIS/SCSS account holders who open new account or extend their account and exist

No.17-4/2018-SPG II/PT-I  Government of India  Ministry of Communications Department of Posts To 1. All Chief Postmasters General / Postmasters General 2. CGM, Parcel Directorate / PLI Directorate/CEPT. 3. Director, RAKNPA 4. Directors of all PTCs 5. Addl.DG, APS, New Delhi. 6. All GMs (Finance) / Directors Postal Accounts / DDAP. Subject: Scheme for compassionate appointment - Relaxation of guidelines in the wake of COVID situation- regarding In continuation to this office letter No.17-4/2018-SPG -II/PT-I dated 24.05.2021 and corrigendum dated 25.5.2021, following further instructions of competent authority are hereby issued - (1)In case due to restrictions on mobility of any of the member of CRC, the meeting of CRC will be conducted through VC by circulating the required documents; and minutes of the CRC meeting may be signed by circulation. 2) In addition to the information as sought in annexure to the OM dated 24.5.2021 under reference, Circles may also submit following additional

 No. Z-92011/91/2020-Coord./O&M  Ministry of Communications. Government of India Department of Posts Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001 Dated 11th May, 2021 To. All CPMSG Subject: Rendering support to Postal frontline workers - regarding Sir/Madam, This is in reference to the Secretary (Posts)' DO of even number dated 23rd April 2021 addressed to all Chief Secretaries of States and UTS, (copies endorsed to respective HoCs), in which it was requested to give priority to Postal workers for getting vaccinated against Covid-19. The respective HoCs were directed to get in touch with the vaccination nodal officers of the States/UTs to organize special vaccination drive for the Postal frontline workers. 2. Whereas a few Circles / Divisions have managed to organize special camps for Postal frontline workers of both 18+ and 45+ age brackets, several Circles are yet to apprise the Directorate about the steps taken to ensure vaccination of postal employees, especially those falling

                       30-01/2019Plg(BOCSC)                       Government of India                 Ministry of Communications  Department of Posts (RB & Plg Division) Dak Bhawan,  Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001 Dated: 11.05.2021 Το All CPMsG Sub: CSC Services from Branch Post Offices. Ref: This office letter of even number dated 04.05.2021 A kind reference is invited to the above, in continuation to this, it is informed that the 230 BPMS selected 10 each from the Circles are being imparted training by CSC on 11.05.2021 and 12.05.2021. These BPMs may be onboarded in the CSCS Digital Seva Portal through Circle Admins by 12.05.2021, so that they can start transacting from 13.05.2021. The response received from the BPMS during the training and the feedbackreceived from some of Circles are very much encouraging. I would like share with you once such case where Shri. Gourav Dharane BPM Venikotha BO, Yawatmal Division, Maharashtra Circle has performed 40 csc transaction on first day of

 Gds transfers rules and regulations 1. Conditions of Transfer (i) The maximum number of chances to be provided for male GDS is ONE only and TWO for female GDSs. (ii) The transfer will be at his/her own request and own cost to a vacant post at his/her place of choice to his/her/spouse home village or home division or a place recommended for medical treatment (iii) A minimum engagement period of TWO years from the date of regular engagement on GDS Post will be mandatory for male GDS, before transfer request can be entertained. (iv) A minimum engagement period of ONE year from the date of regular engagement on GDS post will be mandatory for female GDS is mandatory (v) For PwD GDS and GDS having PwD dependents Mentally retarded dependents, a minimum engagement period of ONE year from the date of regular engagement on GDS Post will be mandatory (vi) Transfer request of GDS who are under put off duty or against whom any disciplinary action, Police case or Court case is pending will not be e

Subject: Issues faced by the member of public due to restricted functioning of post Offices - reg.   During the review of th~ mail operations, it has come to notice that n~mber of issues are being faced by the members of public due to restricted funct1omng of  Post Offices or other issues, caused by the various restrictions imposed by the  authorities to curb the prevalence of Covid-19.   2. Major issues faced by the member of public are regarding delay in delivery of articles especially international inbound/outbound parcels, non-display of information  concerning restricted functioning of Post offices, rion-updation of article/bag status in  the track & trace system and no response to the grievances of customers received  through e-mail.   3. In order to avoid any inconvenience to the member of public, circles are requested to ensure the followings:         i. A notice may be displayed on the front door of the Post office indicating the restricted functioning of the Post off

Payment of incentive for PLI/RPLI business procured in the month of February 2021 and March

No. X-12/1/2019-SPN-Il-Part(1)  Government of India Ministry of Communications  Department of Posts Dak Bhawan,  Sansad Marg,  New Delhi-110001. May 19, 2021 To. I. All Chief Postmaster General 2.Chief General Manager, Business Development/Parcel/PLI Directorate  3.Director RAKNPA/GM CEPT/ Director, All Postal Training Centres Subject:-Guidelines for rotational transfers of Group-C, Group-B (Gazetted and Non Gazetted) and Group-A (JTS and STS) officials / officers working in a Circle for the year 2021-22. Madam/Sir, Keeping in view the current surge of Covid-19 pandemic in the county and considering the well being of the postal employees, following rotational transfer guidelines have been approved by the Competent Authority in respect of rotational transfers of all Group C. Group B (gazetted and non- gazetted), and Group A (JTS and STS) officials officers working in the Circles: - Cut off date for calculating tenure - 30.09.2021 Post tenure of non-sensitive posts - 4 years Post tenure

This Department is in receipt of various references regarding regularization of absence of officers/officials of Department of Posts duringl lockdown/ quarantine period, etc. The matter has been considered and with the approva lf the competent authority, following clarification is issued for regularization of absence     

 Gds transfer new application 2021

In view of the threat posed by the outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19), and lockdown across several states in India, following instructions are being issued for wide publicity and further necessary action, for facilitating PLI/RPLI Customers, viz: -. off 1.0.Waiving penalty for payment of premium beyond the grace period : PLI /RPLI premium due for the month of May 2021, June 2021 and July 2021 may be paid up to August 2021 without paying any penalty / default fee. 2. Encourage online payment of premium : Circles  shall make special efforts to enable the policyholders to pay premium online by educating them through SMS, emails etc. Circles may also carry awareness campaign in local/regional language for the same. 3. Expeditious settlement of claim cases :  Claims  arising on account of Covid-19 should be processed expeditiously. Claims (death / maturity and surrender) should be processed and settled within the prescribed period by making  special efforts. 4. Online issuance of new polic

Interim Measure for the Implementation of Digital Data Management & Retention Policy for PLI/RPLI   This is regarding 'Digital Data Management &Retention Policy for PLI/ RPLI' and  has reference to the OM of even number dated 30.04.2021 on the subject

No. X 12/1/2019 SPB II Part(1)  Government of India  Ministry of Communications  Department of Posts (Personnel Division) To The Chief Postmaster General, All Postal Circles. Subject: Transfer on completion of post/station tenure by officers/officials in Department of Posts - reg With reference to the subject matter it is to intimate that in view of existing COVID-19 pandemic condition, Postal Directorate is reviewing rotational transfer policy to avoid movement of officers/officials. The revised guideline will be issued shortly. 2. In view of the above, undersigned is directed to request you that rotational transfer order for the year 2021 may not be issued at present. Wherever transfer orders have been issued but yet to be implemented, the same may be kept in abeyance. 3. All authorities concerned in the Circle may be directed to strictly adhere to this instruction. Yours faithfully, SD/ (Muthuraman C) Assistant Director General (SPN) Copy to: CEPT Mysore with request to upload this

F.No.25-11/2016-FS-CBS Government of India  Ministry of Communications  Department of Posts (FS Division) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001 Date: 05.03.2021 To, All Head of Circles/Regions Subject: Regarding revision of cash acceptance limit in GDS Branch Post Offices and cash transaction limit at other SOLS. Sir/Madam, The undersigned is directed to say that the issue of enhancement of the present limit of acceptance of cash at GDS Branch Post Offices and cash transaction limit in other SOLS account was under consideration in this Directorate. This limit was prescribed in para 18 and para 27 of SB Order No 05/2016 dated 21.06.2016. The issue was examined in the context of the difficulties being faced by pensioners, depositors of SSA/PPF accounts, rural depositors and present status of automated accounting mechanism through GL Integration in Finacle. In the above context, the competent authority has decided to enhance the limit prescribed in para 18 and para 27 of SB Order No.