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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
All the Office Bearers of this Association and All Circle Secretaries are requested to go through the letter and send their views / comments to General Secretary by email on or before 29th May, 2012 without fail for onward submission to Directorate.
Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg,
Khurshid Square, Civil Lines,
Delhi 110 054.
· Any other relevant issue as may be assigned by the Competent Authority later.
· Any other relevant issue as may be assigned by the Competent Authority later.
2. The Committee is at present examining the feasibility of organizational restructuring of field formations (Circle & below) keeping in view the emerging needs for India Post in the new socio-economic environment as well as induction of technology in the Department. While deliberating on this, the Committee has decided to obtain valuable inputs from the concerned stakeholders.
Note : All IP/ASP of Rajasthan Circle should send his views / comments on above points before 28th May, 2012 to CS.
No. 23-1/2012-PE-II
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi 110 001.
Dated : 10th May 2012.
To,
The General Secretary,
All India Association IP/ASP, Q. No. 12, P&T Colony, Khurshid Square, Civil Lines,
Delhi 110 054.
With the approval of the Secretary a Committee for organizational Restructuring in the Department of Posts has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri Ashutosh Tripathi, CPMG, Madhya Pradesh Circle. The Terms of Reference of Committee are:
· To revisit the norms for creation of new Postal Divisions and Regions as well as upgradation of Class II Divisions into Class I Divisions.
· To study the feasibility of organizational restructuring of field formations (Circle and below) keeping in view the emerging needs for India Post in the new socio-economic environment.
· Review of norms for upgradation of Post Offices.
· To study the feasibility of strengthening / creation of Posts Assistants / Sorting Assistants Posts in view of the increased need of System Administrators.
· Any other relevant issue as may be assigned by the Competent Authority later.
· Any other relevant issue as may be assigned by the Competent Authority later.
2. The Committee is at present examining the feasibility of organizational restructuring of field formations (Circle & below) keeping in view the emerging needs for India Post in the new socio-economic environment as well as induction of technology in the Department. While deliberating on this, the Committee has decided to obtain valuable inputs from the concerned stakeholders.
3. In the light of above, you are requested to kindly provide your considered views on what according to you are the problems (both administrative and operational) in the current organizational set up and what could be the possible revised structure for all category of offices that could address these problems with the given human and financial resources.
4. On the basis of various discussions that the committee members have held with the other officers, possibility of creation of vertical silos has also emerged. You may also give views on this clearly identifying the possible silos given the nature of the work in the Department of Posts not only as per the current scenario but also the possible one in the next decade; along with their possible structures; responsibility financial and reporting system etc. The possibility of extending the silos till the Head Post Office may also be considered.
5. Your views / comments may kindly be sent immediately.
Sd/-
(Kalpana Rajsinghot)
Director (Estt. & DE) &
Member Secretary of the Committee.
Note : All IP/ASP of Rajasthan Circle should send his views / comments on above points before 28th May, 2012 to CS.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
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PS Group 'B' Examination Schedule declared by Directorate.
Postal Directorate vide their memo No. A-34013/3/2012-DE Dt. 11.04.12 & 10.04.12called willingness from eligible officials for PS Group ‘B’ Exam scheduled to be held on 03.06.2012.
1. Receipt of Application in plain paper - 19.04.2012.
2. Receipt of kits by Nodal Officer from CMC - 23.04.2012.
3. Receipt of kits by CO / RO / DO to eligible candidates - 26.04.2012.
4. Last date of receipt of kits at CO / RO / DO - 07.05.2012.
5. Receipt of filled kits by Nodal Officer from DO / RO / CO - 15.05.2012.
6. Dispatch by Nodal Officer to CMC - 18.05.2012.
7. Date of Examination - 03.06.2012 (Sunday).
Friday, April 13, 2012
GS visited the Postal Directorate on 10/4/2012
on 10.04.12, GS along with Sh. S. S. Kulkarni, CHQ Treasurer & Sh. Ajit Kumar, ASP (PMU) met with the Secretary (Posts), Member (P) and other Senior Officers in the Postal Directorate. Following issues relating to IP/ASP cadre were discussed with them.
1. Up-gradation of Grade pay of Inspector Posts from Rs. 4200/- to Rs. 4600/
File is still under process in the Department.
2. Supplementary DPC for promotion to PS Gr. B cadre
Supplementary DPC for promotion to PS Gr. B cadre for 20-22 posts will be held in near future.
3. PS Group ‘B’ Examination 2012 scheduled to be held on 3/6/2012
Notification is likely to be issued shortly along with number of vacancies by DE Division.
4. DPC for promotion to PS Gr. B for the year 2012.
Letter to Circles for submission of ACRs/APARs will be issued by the Postal Directorate soon.
5. DPC for promotion to JTS Group ‘A’.
Requisite information has already been submitted to the UPSC by the Department.
6. Revision in rates of honorarium to be paid to Invigilators/Supervisors
Orders are likely to be issued soon by the Department.
7. Revised Recruitment Rules for PS Gr. B cadre
Initially, there were 790 PS Gr. B posts in the Department. As on date, 866 posts are available. It means 76 posts were created by the Department since 1994. Department requires copies of memos of creation of these posts except 20 posts created vide memo no. 33-5/94-PE-II dated 26/9/1996 ( i.e. 14 APMG posts downgraded to AD and 6 SSPOs posts downgraded to SPOs). After receipt of creation memos of 56 posts, revised Recruitment Rules for PS Gr. B cadre will be submitted to the UPSC/DOPT for approval. Hence, all CHQ Office Bearers & Circle Secretaries are requested to ascertain the details of creation of all PS Gr. B posts in their Circle since 1994 and submit the same to the CHQ.
8. Repatriation of surplus qualified IPs posted in other Circles to their home
Circles.
No proposal is under consideration in the Postal Directorate for repatriation as the issue comes under Rule 38 . However, CHQ will take up this issue with the Department subject to availability of list of all IPs working outside their home Circles with complete details and availability of vacancies in their home Circles. All Circle Secretaries are requested to consolidate the information and submit the same to the CHQ.
9. Restructuring of Inspector Posts cadre
It is still under consideration in the Postal Directorate. However, all Circle Secretaries are requested to submit their views, proposals to the CHQ in this regard.
(Vilas Ingale)
General Secretary
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Model Request Letter for Grant of One Increment
Government servants are aware that the Ministry of Finance and Railways, both have already issued orders for grant of one increment in the pre-revised pay scale to nullify the anomaly in respect of central government employees who were in receipt of pre-revised increment between February 2006 to June 2006.
A model requesting the concerned head of Office for grant of one increment and drawal of arrears is published below for ready use by the Officers:
MODEL REPRESENTATION FOR GRANT OF ONE INCREMENT
From
To,
Sir / Madam,
Sub: Officers who were due to get heir annual increment between February to June during 2006 – Grant of additional increment as one time measure- Request for sanction and drawal of arrears – Reg.
———
Kind reference is invited to the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure O.M.No.10/02/2011- E.III/A dated 19th March, 2012 wherein all the central government employees who were due to get their annual increment between February to June during 2006 were granted one increment on 1.1.2006 in the pre-revised pay scale as a one time measure and there after next increment in the revised pay structure on 1.7.2006 as per Rule 10 of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 (Copy enclosed for ready reference).
I wish to submit that my increment in pre revised pay scale was on __________ and hence, in terms of the above Office Memorandum, I am eligible for one additional increment in pre-revised pay scale as a one time measure and also eligible for next increment in the revised pay structure on 1.7.2006 as per Rule 10 of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008.
In view of above submission, I request that one additional increment may kindly be granted and my pay may please be fixed as stipulated in above O.M. and that the arrears of pay and allowance may kindly be drawn and paid to me at an early date.
Thanking you ,
A model requesting the concerned head of Office for grant of one increment and drawal of arrears is published below for ready use by the Officers:
MODEL REPRESENTATION FOR GRANT OF ONE INCREMENT
From
To,
Sir / Madam,
Sub: Officers who were due to get heir annual increment between February to June during 2006 – Grant of additional increment as one time measure- Request for sanction and drawal of arrears – Reg.
———
Kind reference is invited to the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure O.M.No.10/02/2011- E.III/A dated 19th March, 2012 wherein all the central government employees who were due to get their annual increment between February to June during 2006 were granted one increment on 1.1.2006 in the pre-revised pay scale as a one time measure and there after next increment in the revised pay structure on 1.7.2006 as per Rule 10 of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 (Copy enclosed for ready reference).
I wish to submit that my increment in pre revised pay scale was on __________ and hence, in terms of the above Office Memorandum, I am eligible for one additional increment in pre-revised pay scale as a one time measure and also eligible for next increment in the revised pay structure on 1.7.2006 as per Rule 10 of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008.
In view of above submission, I request that one additional increment may kindly be granted and my pay may please be fixed as stipulated in above O.M. and that the arrears of pay and allowance may kindly be drawn and paid to me at an early date.
Thanking you ,
Yours Faithfully,
Interest rates on small savings revised w.e.f. 01/04/2012
The Finance Ministry (Budget Division) has issued an Office Memorandum O.M.No: 6-1/2011-NS.II (Pt) dated 26.03.2012 for revision of Interest Rates for various small saving schemes operated mainly through post offices and PPF.
Based on the recommendations of Shyamala Gopinath Committee for comprehensive review of National Small Savings Fund (NSSF), Government had earlier taken the decision that interest rates of various small savings shall be reviewed every financial year and revsions in the same to be notified before 1st of April of that year.
Accordingly the present revision in the interest rates of various small saving scheme has been made. The following table provides the revision made:
| Scheme | Interest Rate w.e.f 1.12.2011 | Interest Rate w.e.f 1.4.2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Savings Deposit | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| 1 year Time Deposit | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| 2 year Time Deposit | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| 3 year Time Deposit | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| 5 year Time Deposit | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| 5 year recurring deposit | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| 5 year SCSS | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| 5 year MIS | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| 5 year NSC | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| 10 year NSC | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| PPF | 8.6 | 8.8 |
CLICK HERE to download the Office Memorandum (OM) dated 26/03/2012
GS visited Postal Directorate on 22/03/2012.
I along with Shri Ajit Kumar, ASP (PMU) met with the various DDGs and other concerned officers in the Postal Directorate. The following issues were discussed with them in detailed. The present status in respect of these issues is furnished below for the information of all CHQ Office Bearers, Circle Secretaries and Members.
1. Up-gradation of GP of IP from Rs. 4200/- to Rs. 4600/-.
File is still under process in the Postal Directorate in a positive manner and the same is likely to be sent to the MOF shortly.
2. Holding of supplementary DPC for promotion to PS Gr. B for the year 2011.
ACRs of few officers are required and result of supplementary DPC is likely to be completed within a couple of months.
3. Holding of DPC to PS Gr. B for the year 2012.
ACRs are yet to be called for from Circles. This will be done after issue of result of supplementary DPC to PS Gr. B for the year 2011.
4. Holding of DPC for the promotion to JTS, Group A.
The required information has already been provided to UPSC.
5. Declaration of result of IP examination 2011.
File is still with the Secretary (Posts) for decision in respect of PM Grade-I officials. After clearance of the file, result will be announced shortly.
Reminders for following issues were given to the Postal Directorate.
1. Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Manager in MMS. To see details, CLICK HERE.
2. Quota of General Line in PS Group "B" Examination.
To see details, CLICK HERE.
3. Up-gradation of 141 posts of HSG-I IP Line as PS Group B cadre.
To see details, CLICK HERE.
5. Issue of combined All India Seniority List of Inspectors, Posts from the year 1999.
To see details, CLICK HERE.
(Vilas Ingale)
General Secretary2. Quota of General Line in PS Group "B" Examination.
To see details, CLICK HERE.
3. Up-gradation of 141 posts of HSG-I IP Line as PS Group B cadre.
To see details, CLICK HERE.
4. LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Sr. Postmaster (Gzetted).
To see details, CLICK HERE. 5. Issue of combined All India Seniority List of Inspectors, Posts from the year 1999.
To see details, CLICK HERE.
6. Supply of Laptop to all IPs/ASPs.
To see details, CLICK HERE.(Vilas Ingale)
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
PS Gr. B Examination rescheduled to 3-6-2012 (Sunday).
PS Gr. B Examination for the year 2012 scheduled to be held on 27-5-2012 (Sunday) has now been re-scheduled to 3-6-2012 (Sunday).
Order for Increment
Monday, March 19, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Sr.Postmaster CAT case update
Sr. Postmaster CAT case came up before the Hon'ble CAT bench Chandigarh but no hearing took place as no reply has been filed by the department. The hearing has been adjourned to 11-4-2012.
Source : Punjab IP/ASP Blog
Eligiblity of IPO Exam in DOP
DEPARTMENT OF POST, INDIA
MINISTERY OF IT AND COMMUNICATION
DEPARTMENTAL EXAM IN IPO
ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA:-1. He/She should be a permanent employee of the Department.
2. The candidate should complete Minimum Five years in PA/SA cadre.
3. The Maximum Age limit for General Category is 40 years, for SC/ST 45 years.
4. The candidate should know to ride a bicycle.
5. The candidate should have satisfactory record of service.
6. The candidates can Avail Maximum Four chances for General Category & six Chances for SC/ST.
7. The candidate should secure Minimum 45% Marks aggregate from all Papers& 40% Marks in any one paper.
Additional conditions for Surplus qualified candidates:
2. The surplus qualified candidate should pass the language proficiency test for the state concerned, within the period of probation of two years, failing to this the candidate will be reverted to their substantive cadre.
3. NOTE- This year no surplus option for IPO Candidate
EXAMINATION PAPER FOR IPO
PAPERS:1. PAPER – 1
2. PAPER – 2
3. PAPER – 3
4. PAPER – 4
Descriptions of all Papers:-
1. P&T Manual Volume- V
2. P&T Manual Volume- IV [Chapter-I & II (except Traffic and engineering options) III to V, VIII, XII, XVI & XVII]
3. P&T Manual Volume - II [Chapters II, IV (Rules 127 to 147 only) V and VI
4. CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964
5. Postal Manual Volume- III (Schedules-I-A, I-B, I-B (i), 4 and 7)
6. Time Test by Shri R.V. Marathe
1. P&T Manual Volume- VIII (Whole except chapter-I)
2. PO Guide Part-I and II
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1. Postal Manual Volume- VI (Part-I & II)
2. POSB Manual Volume- I and II
1. Postal Manual Volume-VII
1. P&T Financial Hand Book Volume- I (Chapter-II to VI and Chapter VIII to XIII and Appendix -11)
2. Postal Financial Hand Book Volume - II (Chapter-II, IV and V)
Note: - The appendices referred in the above chapters are also included in the syllabus
3. Fundamental Rules whole except rules 82, 94 to 100, 102 and 109 to 130
4. Supplementary Rules whole including Appendices except rules 166 to 174, 242 to 266, 274 to 283 and 307 to 310
5. CCS Pension Rules 1972, CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, CCS (Joining Time) Rules, 1970
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1. Indian Post Office Act-1898
2. The Government Saving Bank Act-1873 as amended by Govt. Saving Bank (Amendment) Act-1959
3. The Government Savings Certificate Act-1959
4. The Indian Penal Code (Chapter-I, II, V, IX, XII to section 424 and XVIII to Section-477-A)
5. Indian Evidence Act
6. The Code of Criminal Procedure (Chapter-I, V, VI, VII, XIV, XXII, XXIV, XXV, XXXIX to XIII)
7. Central Administrative Tribunal Act-1985
8. Consumer Protection Act-1986
NOTE - The General knowledge section will cover History, Geography, culture and constitution.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR CANDIDATES
Except following Books / Volumes, all the volumes/ books are available on website of India Post i.e. www.indiapost.gov.in
Vol.IV [Chapter-I & II (except Traffic and engineering options) V, VIII, XII,]
CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 #
Time Test by Shri R.V. Marathe (Establishment Norms published by PTC Mysore can be used)
PO Guide Part- II
Postal Manual Vol.VI (Part-I & II)
P&T Financial Hand Book Volume - I Chapter- II to VI and Chapter VIII to XIII and Appendix-11
Fundamental Rules #
Supplementary Rules#
CCS Pension Rules 1972,#
CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972,#
CCS (Joining Time) Rules, 1970#
The Indian Penal Code (Chapter-I,II,V,IX,XII to section 424 and XVIII to Section-477-A)@
Indian Evidence Act@
The Code of Criminal Procedure (Chapter-I, V, VI, VII, XIV, XXII, XXIV, XXV, XXXIX to XIII)@
Central Administrative Tribunal Act-1985#
Consumer Protection Act-1986@
# Swamy and many other publications publish these books.
@ Standard law books can be used.
The selected candidate has to perform his duty in the concerned Unit of the department as a Sub divisional head, Platform Inspector, Complaints Inspector, Office Supervisor, IP Printing, IP uniform, IP Mail Motor Services, IP Court, and Investigation. IP (PMI), etc.
COMPILED BY
AMIT KUMAR , SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR , KATIHAR HO
Source:- sapost.blogspot.com
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Some use ful tips for Mobile Phones
To check your mobile original or not
Press the following on your mobile *#06# and the-international mobile equipment identity number appears. Then check the 7th and 8th numbers:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Phone serial no. x x x x x x ? ? x x x x x x x
IF the Seventh & Eighth digits are 02 or 20 this means your cell phone was assembled in Emirates which is very Bad quality
IF the Seventh & Eighth digits are 08 or 80 this means your cell phone was manufactured in Germany which is fair quality
IF the Seventh & Eighth digits are 01 or 10 this means your cell phone was manufactured in Finland which is very Good
IF the Seventh & Eighth digits are 00 this means your cell phone was manufactured in original factory which is the best Mobile Quality
IF the Seventh & Eighth digits are 13 this means your cell phone was assembled in Azerbaijan which is very Bad quality and also dangerous for your health
(1 ) EMERGENCY The Emergency Number worldwide for **Mobile** is 112 ..* If you find
yourself out of coverage area of your mobile network and there is an
emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to
establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked.
(2) Hidden Battery power
Imagine your cell battery is very low , you are expecting an important call
and you don't have a charger. Nokia instrument comes with a reserve
battery. To activate, press the keys *3370# Your cell will restart with
this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This
reserve will get charged when you charge your cell next time.
(3) How to disable a stolen mobile phone?
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone:* # 0 6 #
A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. when your phone get stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless.
Thanks to SA POST and S Jayachandran -9961464279
Press the following on your mobile *#06# and the-international mobile equipment identity number appears. Then check the 7th and 8th numbers:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Phone serial no. x x x x x x ? ? x x x x x x x
IF the Seventh & Eighth digits are 02 or 20 this means your cell phone was assembled in Emirates which is very Bad quality
IF the Seventh & Eighth digits are 08 or 80 this means your cell phone was manufactured in Germany which is fair quality
IF the Seventh & Eighth digits are 01 or 10 this means your cell phone was manufactured in Finland which is very Good
IF the Seventh & Eighth digits are 00 this means your cell phone was manufactured in original factory which is the best Mobile Quality
IF the Seventh & Eighth digits are 13 this means your cell phone was assembled in Azerbaijan which is very Bad quality and also dangerous for your health
(1 ) EMERGENCY The Emergency Number worldwide for **Mobile** is 112 ..* If you find
yourself out of coverage area of your mobile network and there is an
emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to
establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked.
(2) Hidden Battery power
Imagine your cell battery is very low , you are expecting an important call
and you don't have a charger. Nokia instrument comes with a reserve
battery. To activate, press the keys *3370# Your cell will restart with
this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This
reserve will get charged when you charge your cell next time.
(3) How to disable a stolen mobile phone?
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone:* # 0 6 #
A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. when your phone get stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless.
Thanks to SA POST and S Jayachandran -9961464279
IPO Examination 2011
It is learnt that, Inspector Posts Examination 2011 result is expected in the next week i.e. 3rd week of this month.
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