Payment of Dearness Allowance to GDS effective from 01-01-2019 onwards : @ 3% Total 12%

No. 14-3/2016-PAP 

Government of India Ministry of Communication
Department Of Posts (Establishment Division)/P .A.P. Section

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Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, 

New Delhi- 110 001. 

Dated : 27th March, 2019 

To, All Chief Postmasters General 

All G.Ms. (PAF)/Directors of Accounts (Postal). 

 

Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) effective from 01.01.2019 onwards —reg. 

 

Consequent upon grant of another installment of Dearness Allowance with effect from 1st January, 2019 to the Central Government Employees vide Government of India, Miniktry of Finance, Department of Expenditure's O.M. No. 1/1/2019-E-II (B) dated 27.02.2019, duly endorsed vide this Department's letters No. 8-1/2016•PAP dated 28.02.2019, the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) have also become entitled to the payment of Dearness Allowances On basic TRCA at the same rates as applicable to Central Government Employees with effect from 01.01.2019. It has, therefore, been decided that the Dearness Allowance payable to the Gramin Dak Sevaks shall be at the same rates as payable to Central Government Employees i.e. @ 12%(percent) with effect from the let January, 2019. 

 

2. The payment Of arrears Of Dearness Allowance shall not be made before the date of disbursement of TRCA matrix of March, 2019. 

 

3. The expenditure on this account shall be debited to the Head "Salaries" under the relevant head of account and should be met from the sanctioned grant. 

 

4. This issues with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Wing vide their Diary No. 1235 dated 26/03/2019. 

 

Monitoring of the delivery of the articles addressed to officers of the Central Govt, State Govt etc,. in their official capacity

Monitoring of the delivery of the articles addressed to officers of the Central Govt, State Govt etc,. in their official capacity

Proposal of BFSI Sector Skill Council for recognition of prior learning of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)

Please find enclosed copy of the proposal received from BFSI Sector Skill Council of lndia regarding certification of 1.70 lakh GDS under Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme. The Salient features of proposal and details regarding identification of GDS for certification are laid down in the proposal. The benefits of such certification may be explained to all the concerned. lt is requested to kindly circulate the aforesaid proposal for its wide publicity so that more GDSs are motivated to enroll for the training.

2. This issues for approval of competent authority

Payment of DA to GDS [DOP Order]

DOP issued Orders regarding Payment of DA to GDS effective from 01.01.2019 onwards no 14-3/2016-PAP Dated 27-03-2017

AIPEU-GDS CHQ LETTERS TO DIRECTORATE FOR CLARIFICATION ON GRANT OF GDS ANNUAL INCREMENT

Implementation of GDS Committee – nondrawal of increment to GDS on 1st January or 1st July – request introduction of option provision – regarding.

we all know that GDS Pay Committee implemented on 25th June 2018 but still, now GDS Annual Increment (3%) has not paid to the GDS.

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Gramin Dak Sevak is not an Employee – Supreme Court

“The Post & Telegraphs Department would be an establishment under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.”CIVIL APPEAL NO. 3151 OF 2019

Gramin Dak Sevak is not an “Employee” – Supreme Court 

The Supreme Court has held that a Gramin Dak Sewak is not an “employee” under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

The bench comprising Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and Justice Indu Malhotra in Sr. Superintendent of Post Offices vs. Gursewak Singh observed that Gramin Dak Sewaks are engaged as Extra Departmental Agents, a post governed by GDS Conduct & Engagement Rule 2011 Rules, which have a separate provision for payment of Gratuity to the Gramin Dak Sevak (Extra Departmental Agents).

The bench also noted that Section 2(e) of the Gratuity Act excludes persons who hold a post with the Central or State Government and are governed by any other Act or rules providing for payment of gratuity.

However, the bench held that the Post & Telegraphs Department would be an establishment under the Payment of Gratuity Act.

The court also noted that the persons working as Gramin Dak Sevaks are not regular departmental employees but an “extra-departmental agents”, who work on a part-time basis for a few hours every day; and, have an independent source of livelihood. They are permitted to work up to the age of 65 years, it was observed.

Another issue in the case was whether a Gramin Dak Sevak is eligible for payment of Gratuity upon voluntary resignation under the 2011 Rules? Taking note of Rule 6(13) which states that no Gratuity is payable if an Extra-Departmental Agent quits the agency on his own, the bench answered the issue in negative.

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GDS Conduct & Engagement Rules, 2011 : Rule 3A (iii) – Overview

Rule : A Sevak shall have to give an undertaking that he has other sources of income besides the allowances paid or to be paid by the Government for adequate means of livelihood for himself and his family.

 

GDS engagement rule 2011 Committee views :

The Committee also found out during the visit to Circles that this condition is not being implemented in letter and spirit and merely exists on paper in most of the cases.

• This conditon exists in paper only.
• The declarations given by GDS were mostly not correct.
• No action has been taken by the Dept.for submitting incorrect declarations.
• How alternative means of livelihood is available to GDSs who come to work from outside the post village due to changed residence condition ?
• The employeers who hire labours for different works in the rural areas ,will not hire GDSs for 2-3 hours in a day after working hours of GDS Post Office.
• A large percentage of GDSs are now solely dependent upon the wages which they receive from the Department.

Finally, the Committee feels that this condition needs to be changed appropriately which suits the requirements of the Department as well as GDSs.

Department View :

• After examining all these issues, Directorate dont want to made any changes in this rule and hence they are in the view that ” the maximum working hours is restricted to 5 hours according to Rule 3A(i) , there is no logic seen in taking away this condition.

NUGDS(FNPO) stand :

• Both these rules i.e, 3A(i) & 3A(iii) are interlinked
• We submitted and proved before Kamalesh Chandra Committee and Directorate that ” majority of GDS were performed their duties beyond 5 hours with the standards of workload norms assigned by DoP & upto 10 to 15 hours by including MGNREGS and Social Security Pensions.Hence, requested the DoP to provide 8 hour duty to all GDS.

If 8 hours duty provided to GDS by DoP, there is no need to take declarations from GDS for other sources of income.
(or)
It is evidently proved by the GDS Pay Committee Report , that” this rule exists in paper only”.

Conclusion :

There fore, we ask, request and demand the abolition of GDS Conduct & Engagement Rules,2011 for better livelihood of India Post.

CH.Laxmi Narayana
CS,NUGDS

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GDS Engage On Or After 01-07-2018 Will Be Done Level I TRCA

The following Minimum TRCA shall be payable to the different categories of GDS posts as mentioned in Directorate Order No 17 -31/2016- GDS dated 25.06.2018. Here is the Revised Eligibility Criteria For Engagement To Gramin Dak Sevaks

Read previous Revised Eligibility Criteria For Engagement To Gramin Dak Sevaks released on 08.03.2019

Revised Eligibility Criteria For Engagement To Gramin Dak Sevaks

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Indian Postal Department (Odisha Circle) Recruitment for Branch Postmaster, Asst. Branch Postmaster & Dak Sevak Posts 2019

Indian Postal Department (Odisha Circle) 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.

Posts:

Branch Postmaster (BMP)

Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

Dak Sevak

Educational Qualification: 

(i) Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks

in Mathematics and English (having been studied as compulsory or elective subjects) conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India shall be a mandatory educational qualification for all approved categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks. (Referred to in Directorate Order No 17-31/2016-GDS dated 25.06.2018).

(ii) Compulsory knowledge of Local Language The candidate should have studied the local language at least up to 10th standard [as compulsory or elective subjects] as declared by the State Government or as per constitutional provisions relating to the 8th schedule of Constitution of India. List of Official languages of the state are shown in the advertisement:-

Age Limit: The minimum and maximum of age for the purpose of engagement to GDS posts shall be

18 and 40 years respectively as on 15.03.2019

Application Fee:

For UR/OBC/EWS category: Rs. 100/-

For female/SC/ST/PwD candidates: Nil

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on the Merit List.

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

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Important Dates:
Starting Date of Online Application: 15-03-2019
Last Date to Apply Online: 15-04-2019

Indian Postal Department (Bihar Circle) Recruitment for 35 Postal Assistant, Postman & MTS Posts 2019 (Sports Quota)

Indian Postal Department (Bihar Circle) has published Advertisement for below mentioned Posts 2019 (Sports Quota). Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process, application fee and how to apply are given below.

Posts:

Postal Assistant: 22 Post

Sorting Assistant: 07 Post

Postman: 01 Post

Multi Tasking Staff: 05 Post

Total No. of Posts: 35 Posts

Educational Qualification: 

i) For Postal/Sorting Assistant:-

a) The candidates having passed m1n1mum either 12th standard or equivalent qualification from a recognized board or university. As per Ministry of Human Resource Development Notification

dated 10.06.2015 published in Gazette of India, all the degree/diplomas/certificates including technical education degree/diploma awarded through by an Act of Parliament or State

Legislature, Institutions Deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act 1956 and Institutions of National Importance declared under an Act of Parliament stand automatically recognized for the purpose of employment to posts and services under

the Central Government provided they have been approved by the Distance Education Bureau, University Grants Commission. Candidates who have not acquired but will acquire the educational

qualification and acquire documentary evidence from the Board/University in support thereof as on 25.04.2019 will also be eligible.

b) The candidates will be required to furnish at least 60 days duration Basic Computer Training Certificate from a recognized computer training

institute before issuance of the appointment letter. Computer Training Certificates from Central Government/State Government/University/Boards etc will also be acceptable for this

purpose. This requirement of Basic Computer Knowledge Certificate shall be relaxable in cases where a candidate has studied computer as a subject in matriculation or Class-XII or Higher educational qualification and in such cases, a separate certificate will not be insisted upon.

c) Sports Qualification- as per Para 11 below.

For Postman:-

a) Minimum 12th standard pass from a recognized board.

b) The candidates will be required to furnish at least 60 days duration Basic Computer Training Certificate from a recognized computer training institute before issuance of the appointment letter. Computer Training Certificates from Central Government/State Government/University/Boards etc will also be acceptable for this purpose. This requirement of Basic Computer Knowledge Certificate shall be relaxable in cases where a candidate has studied computer as a subject in matriculation or Class-XII or Higher educational qualification and in such cases, a separate certificate will not be insisted upon.

C) Sports Qualification - as per Para 11 below

For MTS:-

a) Minimum Matriculation or ITI from recognized boards.

b) Sports Qualification- as per Para 11 below

Age Limit: 

Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant / Postman: Between 18 to 27 years

Multi Tasking Staff: Between 18 to 25 years

Application Fee

All the Applicants have to pay an application fee of Rs 200/- (Rupees Two hundred only) in form of Indian Postal Order (IPO) only, in favour of "Chief Postmaster General, BIHAR Circle" payable at the Post Office "PATNA GPO, PATNA". Original Indian Postal Order must be enclosed with the duly filled application form.

Application fee of Rs.200/- (Rs. Two Hundred Only) may also be deposited in Unclassified Receipt (UCR) in any post office of 8ihar. Original receipt must be enclosed with the duly filled application form. Note: Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

Exam Fee: Only the Applicants who are called for field trials will have to pay an examination fee of Rs. 400/- (Rs. Four Hundred only) Women/SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of exam fee over and above fees

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on educational and sports qualification

How to Apply: The application form attached to this prospectus. completed in all respect

may be sent to Assistant Director (Rectt.), 5th Floor, 0/o the Chief Postmaster General, Bihar Circle, PATNA - 800001. The application along with attested copies of requisite certificates should reach on or before the date mentioned in the notification. Applications received after due date are liable to be rejected.

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Important Dates:
Last Date: 25-04-2019

Indian Postal Department (Tamilnadu Circle) Recruitment for Branch Postmaster, Asst. Branch Postmaster & Dak Sevak Posts 2019

Indian Postal Department (Tamilnadu Circle) 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.

Posts:

Branch Postmaster (BMP)

Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

Dak Sevak

Educational Qualification:

(i) Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks

in Mathematics and English (having been studied as compulsory or elective subjects) conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India shall be a mandatory educational qualification for all approved categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks. (Referred to in Directorate Order No 17-31/2016-GDS dated 25.06.2018).

(ii) Compulsory knowledge of Local Language The candidate should have studied the local language at least up to 10th standard [as compulsory or elective subjects] as declared by the State Government or as per constitutional provisions relating to the 8th schedule of Constitution of India. List of Official languages of the state are shown in the advertisement:-

Age Limit: The minimum and maximum of age for the purpose of engagement to GDS posts shall be

18 and 40 years respectively as on 15.03.2019

Application Fee:

Applicant belonging to the category UR/OBC/EWS Male have to pay a fee of Rs.100/-

(Rupees one hundred only) for each set of five options. Payment of the fee is exempted for all

female candidates, all SC/ST candidates and all PwD candidates.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on the Merit List.

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

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Important Dates:
Starting Date of Online Application: 15-03-2019
Last Date to Apply Online: 15-04-2019

Examination of recommendation of Kamalesh Chandra Committee on Transfer of GDS on Administrative / Vigilance ground

Examination of recommendation of Kamalesh Chandra Committee on Transfer of GDS on Administrative / Vigilance ground

Revised eligibility criteria engagement to Gramin Dak Sevaks(GDS) posts

Revised eligibility criteria engagement to Gramin Dak Sevaks(GDS) posts

Source : http://utilities.cept.gov.in/dop/pdfbind.ashx?id=3330

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Reservation for Handicapped (Person with Disability) in engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks Percentage of reservation for each category

CLARIFICATION SOUGHT ON COMBINED DUTY ALLOWANCE & GRANT OF ANNUAL INCREASE FOR GDS

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Opening of IPPB account and usage of IPPB Mobile App by DoP staff and Gramin Dak Sewaks (GDS)

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Online Gramin Dak Sevak Engagement Cycle - Notification for Odisha circles

Quick Links

Registration

Fee Payment Offices

Apply Online

Notification : Download PDF

Source : http://www.appost.in/gdsonline/Home.aspx

Online Gramin Dak Sevak Engagement Cycle - 2 Notification for Tamilnadu and Odisha circles

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Tamilnadu Notification No. STC/12-GDSOnline/2019 dated at Chennai 10.03.2019

Candidate Registration Start Date - 15.03.2019 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Odisha Notification No. EST/1-151/2019(B3) DATED AT BHUBANESHWAR THE 10.03.2019 Candidate Registration Start Date - 15.03.2019

Online Gramin Dak Sevak Engagement Cycle - Notification for TamilNadu

Quick Links

Registration

Fee Payment Offices

Apply Online

Notification : Download PDF

Source : http://www.appost.in/gdsonline/Home.aspx

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Online Gramin Dak Sevak Engagement Cycle - 2 Notification for Tamilnadu and Odisha circles

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Tamilnadu Notification No. STC/12-GDSOnline/2019 dated at Chennai 10.03.2019

Candidate Registration Start Date - 15.03.2019 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Odisha Notification No. EST/1-151/2019(B3) DATED AT BHUBANESHWAR THE 10.03.2019 Candidate Registration Start Date - 15.03.2019

Revised eligibility criteria for engagement to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) posts

Revised eligibility criteria for engagement to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) posts. 

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07th March 2019 : ONE DAY DHARNA AT ALL DIVISIONAL HEAD QUARTERS

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Limited Transfer Facility for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)

Implementation of approved recommendations of Kamalesh Chandra Committee on Limited Transfer Facility for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)