INDIA POST INVITES SUGGESTIONS FROM THE MEMBERS OF PUBLIC:
Department of Posts (DOP) a more than 150 years old organization, provides services through its network of 1,50,000 offices, a majority of them being in rural areas. India Post connects all of India with mail, banking and insurance services. It is also the last mile provider of Government schemes such as payment of old age pension and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
2. Urbanization, increased demand for financial services, increased funding by the government for the weaker sections in the rural sector have opened up new opportunities for the Department of Posts which has necessitated development of new processes and supporting technology. The DOP is also faced with the challenge of keeping pace with the advances in communication technology. In order to provide the best-in-class customer service, deliver new services and improve operational efficiencies, the DOP is undertaking an end to end IT modernization project to equip itself with the requisite modern tools an technologies. Some of the salient features that are expected to be in place in the next two years are:-
- All the post offices to be fully networked and ICT enabled.
- Centralized Banking Services for Urban and unbanked rural
population.
- End to end tracking of accountable articles.
- 24 x 7 call centres.
- Multiple channel of access to customers e.g., post office counters,
kiosks, internet, ATMs etc.
3. The Department of Posts thus envisions to connect people, organizations and government using physical and electronic networks with the following objectives:-
(i) Modernization of postal services.
(ii) Improving the reach of postal services.
(iii) Improving the quality of services and develop, implement and operate a system
of standards with accountable performance.
4.
We are in the process of developing a Strategic Plan for the Department which will set the roadmap for achieving the above objectives. As important stakeholders in this journey, India Post, requests its customers to share their views on how India Post can achieve its objectives. Feedback on the following is requested by 04/02/2001 at ddg-cp@indiapost.gov.in.
(i) What kind of post office would meet your expectation – the
infrastructure in the post office, facilities and services?
(ii) How to make postal service customer friendly?
(iii) How can the existing products and services be made more attractive?
(iv) What new services and facilities can India Post provide to meet the
new and emerging needs of customers?--
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No.44-2/2011-SPB-1 Dated 27th january 2011
Latest Recruitment Rules for Postmen and Mail GuardD.G. Posts No. 44-2/2011-SPB-I dated 27th January,2011.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Recruitment Rules for the post of Postman and Mail Guard dated 16th December, 2010 gazette notified on 20th December, 2010.It may be observed that the notified Recruitment Rules provide to fill up the vacancies as under:
Postman:
i.(a) 25% by promotion by Selection-cum-seniority of Multi Tasking Staff.,
(b) 25% on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination by promotion from amongst Multi Tasking Staff failing which by direct recruitment.
(c) 25% by direct recruitment on the basis of Competitive Examination limited to Gramin Dak Sevaks failing which by direct recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevaks (without any examination on the basis of their seniority subject to their meeting the prescribed requirements).
(d) 25% by direct recruitment from open market.
Mail Guard:
a) 25% by promotion by Selection-cum-seniority of Multi Tasking Staff of the recruiting Division.
b) 25% on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination by promotion from amongst Multi Tasking Staff of the recruiting Division ,failing which by direct recruitment
(c) 25% by direct recruitment on the basis of Competitive Examination limited to Gramin Dak Sevaks failing which by direct recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevaks (without any examination on the basis of their seniority subject to their meeting the prescribed requirements).
(d) 25% by direct recruitment from open market.with matriculation as mnimum educational qualification.
2. It is presumed that the Circles have already filled up the vacancies of Postman and Mail Guard up to the year 2010. The Circles may intimate the number of vacancies pertaining to the year 2010 in the said cadres filled up by them. The number of vacancies of the years 2005,2006,2007 and 2008 cleared under ADRP and all the vacancies of the years 2009 & 2010 if any, not yet filled up by any Circle may be communicated to the Directorate along with the reasons for the same and the date by which those vacancies would be filled up. The information in this regard may be furnished latest by 7th February, 2011.
3. In order to initiate action to fill up the vacancies of the years 2011 the Circles may work out the firm anticipated vacancies which would fall under various modes of filling up as provided in the Recruitment Rules. Wherever applicable the vacancies may be assessed Division/Unit wise. The direct recruitment vacancies not cleared under Annual Direct Recruitment Plans of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 should be taken into consideration while assessing the vacancies.
4. The consolidated number of vacancies so assessed by them for whole Circle may be furnished to the Directorate by 1st March ,2011 positively in the enclosed proforma.
5. Once the Circles complete the process of identification of vacancies to be filled up by various modes they may proceed further to fill up the following vacancies.
(a) Postman:
25% by promotion by selection-cum-seniority of Multi Tasking Staff..
(b) Mail Guard:
25% by promotion by selection-cum-seniority of Multi Tasking Staff..
6. The Circles are requested to process the above said appointment in such time-frame so that the appointment orders are issued by 29th March, 2011.
7. As regard the vacancies to be filled up by Departmental examination and direct recruitment the Directorate is in the process of finalizing the syllabus and scheme for examination. The same will be conveyed to the Circles shortly to enable them to fill up those posts also.
7. Receipt of this letter may be acknowledged.
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Recruitment Rules for the post of Multi Tasking Staff.
D.G. Posts No.45-2/2011-SPB-I dated 27th January,2011.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Recruitment Rules for the post of Multi Tasking Staff dated 16th December, 2010 gazette notified on 20th December, 2010.It may be observed that the notified Recruitment Rules provide to fill up the vacancies as under
1) a) 25% by appointment of Casual Labourers confirmed with temporary status on the basis of Selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(b) Appointment of existing Casual Labourers engaged on or before1.9.1993 working,for full hours viz.8 hours, on the basis of selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(c) Appointment of existing part-time Casual Labourers, engaged on or before 1.9.1993,on the basis of selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(d) Direct recruitment as per the scheme circulated by the Department of Posts from time to time.
ii. 75% by direct recruitment as per the scheme circulated by the Department of Posts from time to time.
Vacancies in Subordinate Offices:
i) 50% by direct recruitment from amongst Gramin Dak Sevaks of the recruiting Division or Unit, on the basis of Selection-cum-seniority.
ii) (a) 25% by direct recruitment on the basis of Competitive Examination restricted to the Gramin Dak Sevaks of the Division or Unit falling which by,
(b) Appointment of Casual Labourers engaged on or before 01.09.1993, working for full hours viz. 8 hours a day, on the basis of selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(c) Appointment of Casual Labourers conferred with temporary status in the neighbouring Division or unit on the basis of selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(d) Appointment of Casual Labourers engaged on or before1.9.1993,working for full hours viz 8 hours,of the neighbouring Division or unit on the basis of selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(e) Appointment of Part-time Casual Labourers engaged on or before 1.9.1993, of the recruiting Division or unit on he basis of selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(f) Direct recruitment from amongst Gramin Dak Sevaks on the basis of their seniority in the Division or unit.
Failing (i), (ii) and (iii) above by direct recruitment from open market.
2. In order to initiate action to fill up the vacancies of the years 2009 and 2010 the Circles may work out the vacancies falling under various modes of filling up as provided in the Recruitment Rules. Wherever applicable the vacancies may be assessed Division/Unit wise. The direct recruitment vacancies of the erstwhile Group 'D' not cleared under Annual Direct Recruitment Plans of the years 2005,2006, 2007 and 2008 should be taken into consideration while assessing the vacancies.
3. The vacancies so assessed my please be furnished to the Directorate by 10th February, 2011 positively in the enclosed proforma.
4. Once the Circles complete the process of identification of vacancies to be filled up by various modes they may proceed further to fill up the following vacancies.
(a) Vacancies in Circles and Administrative Offices:
25% of vacancies to be filled up by appointment of Casual Labourers.
(b) Vacancies in Subordinate Offices:
i) 50% of vacancies to be filled up by direct recruitment from amongst Gramin Dak Sevaks of the recruiting Division or Unit, on he basis of Selection-cum-seniority.
ii) 25% of vacancies to be filled up by appointment of Casual Labourers.
5. The Circles are requested to process the above said appointment in such time-frame so that the appointment orders are issued by 29th March,2011.
6. As regard the vacancies to be filled up by Departmental examination and direct recruitment the Directorate is in the process of finalizing the syllabus and scheme for examination. The same will be conveyed to the Circles shortly to enable them to fill up those posts also.
7. Receipt of this letter may be acknowledged.
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CONFEDERATION CIRCULAR NO;2/2011 DATED: 24TH JAN. 2011.
Dear Comrades,
In our last Circular letter issued after the National Council meeting at Mumbai we had emphasized the need for mobilizing our members for the Workers march to Parliament programme slated for 23rd Feb 2011. It is necessary that Confederation's name and honour are projected in a befitting manner in the assembly of workers on the 23rd Feb. We have given quota for each State Committee and expect them to overfulfill the said quota to make our participation in the programme impressive We request the State secretaries to bestow their personal attention to this aspect.The affiliates are requested to kindly get in touch with their State/Circle leaders to take this programme with all seriousness and make it a grand success by enlisting large participation of members. The CHQ has made arrangements for far outstation comrades for stay on 22nd and 23rd Feb. at Delhi. Comrades may be advised to carry warm clothes as the climate in Delhi may be cold at that point of time.All organisations are requested to carry their flags and banners and if possible placard depicting the demands. The names of the leaders of the groups from each State and affiliate may be intimated to the Confederation CHQ. Confederation has prepared badges which will be distributed to the participants on the day of the rally. Kindly intimate the cell phone numbers of the group leaders and the following cell phone numbers of the CHQ Sectt. Members may be given to them.K.K.N. Kutty 98110 48303S.K. Vyas 98682 44035M.S. Raja 98681 45667Giriraraj Singh 98188 01178Brighu Bhattacharya 98685 20926The State Committees may organize Gate meetings in front of all offices to bring to the notice of the members the demands on which the March to Parliament is organized. In this connection, please refer to the confederation website for the campaign material.We once again remind the Secretariat members and the Secretaries of the State Committees that a meeting of the CHQ Sectt. Along with the State Committee Secretaries will be held on the 24th Feb, 2011 at A/2/95 Rajouri Garden, New Delhi at 11.00AM.We also take this opportunity to request the leaders of the affiliated organistions to kindly send the intimation to the reception committee at Kolkata of the names of the women comrades being deployed to attend the National Women Convention of CGEs at Kolkata on 7th and 8th and their journey details with a copy of the letter being endorsed to the CHQ.
With greetings and requesting once again to do the utmost to mobilise our members for the WORKERS MARCH TO PARLIAMENT on 23rd Feb. 2011.
Yours fraternally,
Sd/-K.K.N. Kutty
Secretary General
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CRUSADER TO GRAMIN DAK SEWAKSA Complete Manual of GDS RulingsA Weapon in the Hands of Leaders and workers
The 410 Pages Book “Crusader to Gramin Dak Sewaks” jointly published by National Federation of Postal Employees (NFPE) and All India Postal Employees Union, Group ‘C” (CHQ) and compiled and edited by Com. K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary, AIPEU Group ‘C’ (CHQ) is an excellent and complete manual of GDS rulings. All the orders relating to GDS issued by the Department of Posts upto 31.12.2010 are included in the book. Headings and sub-headings of each Chapter with page number is given as index for easy and ready reference. It is most authoritative than any other book on GDS available. The memo number and date of each ruling is given. No such exhaustive compilation on GDS is available now.Without having a thorough and perfect knowledge of rulings on GDS, Branch/Divisional/Circle/All India office bearers and activists of NFPE Unions cannot perform as real leaders of the most downtrodden section of the Postal Employees. Further without knowing the rules which governs one’s wages and service conditions, no GDS can safeguard his/her rights and privileges. This books serves not only as a reference book in the day to day functioning but also as a real weapon in the hands of union activists and Gramin Dak Sewaks. EVERYBODY SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF IT.
Cost of a single copy is only Rs.120/- (Rs. One Hundred Twenty Only) (Plus Postage)NFPE recommends every Postal Employee including Officers to Gramin Dak Sewaks, to have a copy of it. Copies can be had from: General Secretary, AIPEU Group ‘C’ (CHQ), 2151/1 New Patel Nagar, Dada Ghosh Bhawan, New Delhi – 110008.
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NFPE CIRCULAR
PF. No. 01(e)/02/2011 Dated: 21th January, 2011
ToAll General Secretaries, CHQ Office BearersCircle Secretaries of all affiliated Unions
Dear Comrades,
Federal Secretariat Meeting of NFPE was held at New Flat of P-IV Union, No. 306, Vindhyachal Apartment Kaushambi, Ghaziabad on 20.01.2011.The flat was inaugurated by Com. M. Krishnan , Secretary General and ceremony of Grah Pravesh was also organized by Com.I.S.Dabas , General Secretary P-IV union with traditional customs .On this occasion Comrades K.V. Sridharan, G/S P-3, Giri Raj Singh, G/S R-3 , P.Suresh G/S R-4 , R.N. Parashar, ASG NFPE ,Virendra Tiwari Dy. G/S, SBCO Association, Balwinder Singh, Treasurer P-3 , Mahabir Singh Treasurer P-4 , Raj Kumar , Treasurer ,NFPE , K K Sharma , V/P NFPE and Circle President R-4 Delhi Circle, Harender Singh ,Circle Secretary , R-4 , Delhi Circle , Jagdish Prasad, Treasurer R-3(CHQ) and many other Comrades of NFPE Unions of Delhi Circle were present.The Flat was named as "Com. K. Adinarayana Bhawan" in memory of our great lamented leader Com. Adi. Similarly R-3 Union has also agreed to name their Flat at Shivalik Appartment, Kaushambi, Ghaziabad also as "Com.N.J. Iyer Bhawan" .Federal Secretariat meeting was presided by Com.K.K. Sharma, Vice President, NFPE. All General Secretaries and Office Bearers present at Delhi participated in the meeting .The following decisions were taken:
1(a) All India Study Camp at Thekkedy (Kerala) on 13th, 14th 15thFebruary, 2011.
It was decided that All India Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries of affiliated unions shall participate in the camp.Hon`ble M.P .Shri P. Rajiv , Parliamentary Standing Committee ,Member ,Ministry of Communications & IT will inaugurate the Camp. Member (P) Postal Services Board Shri P.K. Gopinath and CPMG Kerala Ms. Shoba Koshi have given their consent to grace the occasion by attending the Seminar on the subject " Future of India Post- Challenges & opportunities " .Subject wise classes will be taken by the senior leaders as follows:(1) History of Postal Trade Union Movement and present day task.Com. M. Krishnan , Secretary General NFPE.(2) Service matters: Com. K.V. Sridharan, G/S P-3.(3) Central Government Employees Issues : Com. K.K.N. Kutty , Secretary General , Confederation .(4) Working Class Issues: Com.C.C. Pillai, Ex. S/G NFPE.(5) Policy Offensives in Department of Posts: Com.K. Ragavendran, Ex. S/G/NFPE.(6) Disciplinary matters: Shri M.C. Nair , Retired SSPOs ,Kerala.On 15th February sight seeing trip has been arranged by the Reception Committee.
1(b) 23rd February, 2011 Parliament March: It was decided that the neighbouring Circles and Divisions of NFPE should be mobilized to take part in large number and quota of participants was fixed as under:" UP Circle -1000, Delhi Circle -1000, Haryana Circle -200,Punjab-100, Rajasthan-200, MP-200, Chhattisgarh -100, Bihar-100, Jharkhand -100 and remaining Circle 2000"Stay arrangements will be made at RMS Rest House , Ambala Co-operative Society Hall at Delhi GPO Complex, Tarapada Bhawan Shalimarbagh, R-3 Flat 17/4C,Kalibari , P-4 CHQ 17/3 D Kalibari , D-2 Telegraphs Place Gole Market (R-3 CHQ) , NFPE CHQ North Avenue Post Office Building, P-3 CHQ , Patel Nagar (Dada Ghosh Bhawan), Administrative Union CHQ at Kalibari.
1(c) Cadre Restructuring Committee Meeting : will be held at Postal Directorate on 22.01.2011. Large scale closure of Post Offices and RMS Offices will not be accepted in lieu of matching saving.
1(d) All India Women Convention at Kolkata : More than 40 Women delegates from NFPE will attend the convention (other than West Bengal) at Kolkata on 07th & 08thFebruary, 2011 as per quota allotted by Confederation.
1(e) Casual Labourers Issues: The Federal Secretariat viewed with grave concern the inordinate delay in revising the wages of casual labourers w.e.f.1.1.2006 and also the indiscriminate outsouring of their work . It is deiced to organize the following programme of action to achieve the long pending demands of Casual Labourers.10.02.2011 Call attention day: Demonstration in front of all offices.03.03.2011 Dharna : in front of all CPMG's OfficesAll Circle Secretaries of NFPE Union are requested to help the Casual labourers for successful implementation of above programme.Dharna should be organized under the Banner of NFPE and Casual Labourers Union if any formed in the Circle.
1(f) Formation of Circle Level Coordination Committee and holding of Circle Level Convention: As per decision of Federal Executive First Convention of UP Circle is being held at Lucknow on 16th &17th March , 2011 in which Circle Coordination Committee will be formed .Circle Secretaries of all NFPE Unions are requested to intimate possible date of Circle Level Convention in their respective Circles . Circle Conventions are to be completed before 30th April 2011.Central Working Committee Meeting of R-III Union: CWC of R-III Union is going to be held at Hajipur (Vaishali, Bihar) on 13th and 14th March 2011. Secretary General NFPE will attend the meeting.Central Working Committee Meeting of P-IV Union: CWC of P-IV Union is going to be held at Rourkela (Orissa) on 27thand 28th March, 2011. Secretary General will attend the meeting.Revised Recruitment Rules for M.T.S (Group D) is expected to be released with in two days. Orders will be exhibited in the website.Revised Recruitment Rules for Postmen will also be released shortly. Instructions will be issued to all circle heads to fill up all the vacancies of Postmen/Group 'D' up to 31.12.2010 within a time frame.Meeting with Member (P):Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General NFPE, K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary and Com. Ishwar Singh Dabas General Secretary, P4 met Sri. P. K. Gopinath, Member (P), Postal Services Board on 21.01.2011 and discussed the following issues:(a) Extension of time limit for submitting option for Postmasters cadre. We have requested that instructions may be issued to all Chief PMGs to fill up all norm based LSG, HSG II and HSG –I posts on regular basis holding DPCs and option may be finalized only after giving opportunity to all those promoted to LSG, HSG II & HSG –I(b) MACP clarification as per West Bengal Chief PMG's letter.c) Charge sheets, Break-in-service (FR 17-A) orders issued by Mumbai West Division, Satara Division and Pune RMS Division in connection with 2010 September 7th Strike.d) Revision of wages of casual labourers and Part-time contingent employees and indiscriminate outsourcing of their work.e) Removing the hurdles in commencing Local training classes for newly recruited PA/SAs with particular reference to Tamilnadu Circle.Member (P) informed that police verification is a must before sending candidates for PA/SA training. No deviation from the Government instructions can be made by the Postal Board in this regard.f) Discontinuing double delivery system in metros especially in Tamilnadu.Member (P) assured necessary intervention on all the above items.Postmen Committee : met on 21.01.2011 at Dak Bhawan under the Chairmanship of DDG (MB). Com. M. Krishanan, Secretary General NFPE, Com. Iswar Singh Dabas, General Secretary P-4, Com. K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary, P3 represented NFPE in the meeting. Issues relating to Data entry work, Fixing of norms for all items of work ,Incentive for Speed Post articles, fixing minimum and maximum distance to be traversed by Postmen, filling up of all vacant posts of Postmen upto 2010 (inclusive of residual vacancies) were discussed in detail. DDG agreed that the Department will examine all the points raised by the Staff side and will come up with a final proposal in the next meeting. Next sitting will be held in March 2011.
Cadre Review : A meeting related to cadre restructuring held on 22.01.2011 at 11.00 hours. Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General, NFPE alongwith Com. K. V. Sridharan G/S P-III, Com. Giriraj Singh G/S R-III , Com.I.S. Dabas, G/S P-IV, Com.P. Suresh G/S R-IV represented NFPE in the meeting. The meeting was inconclusive . Next sitting will be held shortly.
