Monday, September 30, 2013

Answer Key for IPO Exam 2013 held on 14/09/2013 & 15/09/2013 ( Updated )



Answer key for IPO Exam 2013 held on 14/09/2013 & 15/09/2013


The Inspector of Posts Examination Key is prepared by a private Team in good faith of IPO exam aspirants.  Author of blog does not accepts any responsibility in relation to the accuracy, correctness of answers or otherwise, of the contents. 


The Key Published by India Post is final.



Prepared by

Kaushik Srinivas,
IP aspirant,
Chennai, TN

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Answer key for IPO Exam 2013 held on 14/09/2013 & 15/09/2013

Answer key for IPO Exam 2013 held on 14/09/2013 & 15/09/2013

The Inspector of Posts Examination Key is prepared by a private Team in good faith of IPO exam aspirants.  Author of blog does not accepts any responsibility in relation to the accuracy, correctness of answers or otherwise, of the contents. 
The Key Published by India Post is final.




Prepared by 

Kaushik Srinivas,
IP aspirant
Chennai, TN

Friday, September 27, 2013

LGO EXAMINATION PAPER-I ENGLISH KEY.

Answers for LGO Exam Paper-I English and Grammar with explanations:

26. This pen writes (A)/ very well (B)/but it costed me 100 rupees (C)/No error (D)

27. There were (A)/ hardly no trees left (B)/ just bare rocky land (C)/ No error (D)
Ans. (B)

28. The magician turned_________ a big black cat
A. By                      B. In       C. into                  D. With
Ans. (C)         
                                                                                                                                                         
29. Ram died_________ over work and exhaustion
A. From                                B. Of      C. By                      D.With
Ans. ((A)

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

DB Analyzer updation made easy


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Seventh Pay Commission for Central Staff announced - 26/09/2013


FM: Prime Minister Approves the Constitution of Seventh Central Pay Commission; Recommendations are Likely to be implemented with effect from 1st January, 2016 

The Finance Minister Shri P.Chidambaram in a statement said here today that the Prime Minister has approved the constitution of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.

The fourth, fifth and sixth Central Pay Commissions’ recommendations were implemented as follows:

4th CPC                       1.1.1986
5th CPC                       1.1.1996
6th CPC                       1.1.2006

The average time taken by a Pay Commission to submit its recommendations has been about two years.  Accordingly, allowing about two years for the 7th CPC to submit its report, the recommendations are likely to be implemented with effect from 1.1.2016.

The names of the Chairperson and members as well as the terms of reference (ToR) of the 7th Pay Commission will be finalised and announced shortly after consultation with major stakeholders.

Source : PIB (Release ID :99644) 
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=99644

Finmin Order - Payment of Dearness Allowance Central Govt Employees - Revised Rate from 01/07/2013





Source : http://www.finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/notification/da/da01072013.pdf

Sunday, September 22, 2013

10% Hike in Dearness Allowance from July, 2013 approved by Govt.

Release of additional installment of dearness allowance to Central Government employees and dearness relief to Pensioners, due from 1.7.2013 

The Union Cabinet today approved the proposal to release an additional installment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from 01.07.2013, in cash, at the rate of 10 per cent increase over the existing rate of 80 per cent. 

Friday, September 20, 2013

Solved Questions IPO Examination 2013 - Paper IV - (GK Question 1 to 40)

1 The  second  largest  mangrove  forest  of  India  is 

2  As  per  agreement  on  10th   July  2012  the  world  bank  will  extend  additional  credit  of  $ 100  million  to  which  Indian  state  towards  implementation  of  Rural Livelihood  project  namely  Jeevika  .

A  Andhra  Pradesh  b  Bihar  c  Rajasthan  d  Maharashtra 

Answer   :  Bihar 
3 Decisions  regarding  disqualifications  of  members  of  Lok  Sabha  are  taken  by  the

A  Supreme  Court    b  Speaker  c  Prime  Minister   d  Vice  President 

Answer   Speaker 
4  Name    the  two  PSUs  which  were   granted  the  Maharatna  status   by  the  Union   Government  of  India  on  February  2013 

ONGC  and  NTPC    b  BHEL and  GAIL  c  ONGC  and  GAIL    d  Coal  India  and  SAIL

India Post banking system roll-out moves to user acceptance

Infosys is embarking on training India Post staff in how to use its Finacle banking system after completing the roll-out of the system at 155,000 post offices in India.

India Post is moving to the user acceptance phase of a project that began in August 2012, after Infosys won the contract to supply a core banking system to India Post.

C. N. Raghu, head of Infosys in India, said that, with 40% of the Indian population having no bank account, India Post with 155,000 branches is the ideal organization to get rural people into the banking system.
India Post has one branch per 8,000 people and 21km2.“We have finished our part of the project and will start user acceptance,” sad Raghu. “When we have finished that, the government standards agency will look at it and then it’s up to India Post to start using it.”

All DO-HO-SO-BO-PLI-RPLI forms

Rs 752 crore lying unclaimed with postal department

A huge balance of Rs 752.44 crore is lying unclaimed in different post offices in the country. The postal authorities have not taken any step to return the money to the legitimate claimants.


In response to an RTI query by activist Subhash Agrawal, the postal department said that the money is lying unclaimed in 2.49 crore accounts. The central information commisison, however, has now directed the postal authorities to reveal 100 largest amounts lying unclaimed out of the total 2 crore accounts. 

The money can be withdrawn from these accounts through fraud and may not reach the natural claimant, said the activist. The information about such accounts will ensure transparency.

Source:-The Times of India

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 02/08/2013 IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM, DAK BHAVAN UNDER THE CHAIRPERSONSHIP OF SECRETARY (POSTS) TO DISCUSS THE ISSUES RAISED BY THE PJC.

No. 8/4/2013-SR
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & I.T.
Department of Posts
(SR Section)
Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi, dated the 16th September, 2013


Minutes of the meeting held on 02/08/2013 in the Committee Room, Dak Bhavan under the chairpersonship of Secretary (Posts) to discuss the issues raised by the PJCA.

            Kindly find enclosed the minutes of the meeting held on 02/08/2013 in the Committee Room, Dak Bhavan under the chairpersonship of Secretary (Posts) to discuss the issues raised by the PJCA, for necessary action at your end.  Action Taken Report may be sent to this office at the earliest.


(Arun Malik)
Director (SR)

Official Side:-
1.Shri S.K. Sinha, CGM (MB&O)                2.  Ms. Saroj Punhani, JS & FA
3.Shri Alok Saxena, Secretary (PSB)        4.  Shri Vasumitra, DDG (PO)
5.Shri V.K. Tiwary, DDG (R&P)                  6.  Shri Anil Kumar, DDG (Estt)
7.Shri V.P. Singh, DDG(P)              8.  Shri Rajneesh Kumar, DDG (PAF)
9.Shri Rakesh Kumar, Director (Estt)         10.Shri Aman Sharma, OSD to Secretary (Posts)
11.     Shri Raj Kumar, Director (Staff)     12.Shri V.C. Kajla, Consultant

Staff Side:-
1.            Shri M. Krishnan, Secretary General, NFPE 2. Shri D. Theagarajan, Secretary General, FNPO2. 2. Shri Giri Raj Singh, General Secretary, All India RMS & MMS Employees Union. 3.Shri I.S. Dabas, General Secretary, A.I. Postal Emp. Union, Mailguards & Gr. D / MTS.4. Shri P. Suresh, General Secretary, A.I. RMS & MMS Emp. Union, Mailguards and Grade ‘D’ / MTS.5.Shri T. Satyanarayana, Gen. Secy. A.I. Postal Accounts Emp. Association.6. Shri T.N. Rahate, Gen. Secy. National Union of Postal Employees, Post & Gr. D / MTS CHQ.7. Shri P. Panduranga Rao. 8. Shri Pranab Bhattarcharjee, Gen. Secy. All India Postal Administrative Offices Emp. Union Gr. C & D.9. Shri R. Siva Narayan.10. Shri G.P. Muthu Krishnan. 11. Shri O.P. Khanna, Gen. Secretary, A.I. Postal Administrative Office Association.
12. Shri P.K. Gupta. 13. Shri Devender Kumar.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 02/08/2013 IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM, DAK BHAVAN UNDER THE CHAIRPERSONSHIP OF SECRETARY (POSTS) TO DISCUSS THE ISSUES RAISED BY THE PJC.

Solved Questions - LGO Exam held on dated 15.09.2013


Published by : http://postalguide100.blogspot.in &
http://POSTMASTERCADRE.BLOGSPOT.COM

1       Rs  675  amount  to  Rs   837  in  four  years  at  simple  interest .  If the  interest  rate is  decreased  by  2 %  then   amount  will  be 

A 729  b  753  c  763   d  783 

S I  for  four  years    837-675=  162

Actual  interest  rate is  6  %   if  2  %  is  decreased     ie  4  %     
  Then  amount  is   783/-

Answer  d  783 
2         What  least  number  which  must  be  added  to  1056 so  that  the  sum is  completely  divisible  by   23?
A 3  b  18  c  2  d  21

23) 1056 (45
      92
      ---
      136
      115
      ---
       21
      ---
    
 Required number = (23 - 21)   
                 = 2.  
Answer   c    2 

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IPO EXAM 2013 - ALL QUESTION PAPERS

CLEAR REMARKS ARE MUST ON RETURN ARTICLES


Shortly DA would cross 100 percent. Once again, all allowances would enhance by 25%

As per the information received, unlike previous time, decision on DA would be taken by Cabinet Committee Meeting without delay. Subsequent to release of AICPIN for the month of June by Labor Bureau, Finance Ministry would send for the approval of the Cabinet for final decision on DA. After obtaining the approval, Finance Ministry would release the specific orders procedurally for disbursement of money.


Additional DA will be paid along with the salary of this month

The arrears for the month of July and August would also be paid. With the increase of DA by 10%, the total amount of DA would enhance and stay at 90%.

By next year, it would cross 100%. During that period, as pointed out in the 6th Central Pay Commission, certain allowances would enhance by 25%. But, that is not the expectations of the Central Government Employees. Their requirements are merger of DA with Basic Pay.

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Finally CEPT Mysore Release Speed Net 4.0

Download Link available at PTC Mysore Ftp

Pre-requisites:
1) Hardware: Mininum Pentium IV CPU with 2GHz speed, 1GB RAM and 1 GB free Hard Disk space.

2) Operating System: Minimum Windows XP SP2 or higher.


3) Database: Minimum SQL Server 2000 or higher.

4) Application Software:
a) SpeedNet Server Version 3.1.
b)
(i) SpeedNet Client Version 3.1.2 Update 6 Release date: 01/10/2012
OR
(ii) SpeedNet Client Version 3.2 Beta (Released to Sorting / IC Hubs for Bulk Delivery)
OR
(iii) SpeedNet Client Version 4.0 (Released for testing of SP-COD and BRSP)
c) For Post Offices: Update 8 to Meghdoot 7.0 (for SP-COD operations)

5) Other Requirements:
a) .Net Framework 2.0 or higher.
b) Windows Installer 3.1 or higher



Please Get information & CDs officially


Feed back / Error reporting:
Please provide your feedback or report on errors by sending a mail to support@ceptmysore.net.
Subject for your feedback or report on errors in mail should be:
SpeedNet Version 4.0 – Feedback / Error report

Meghdoot 7 Update 8 Officially Released by CEPT

Download Link available at PTC Mysore Ftp

Updates available for the following modules:
1. Point of Sale 7.8
2. Despatch 7.8 
3. Postman 7.8
4. SubAccount 7.8
5. Treasury 7.8
6. Account PBS (Schedule.exe) 7.8
7. R Net Communication 3.0



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DBAnalyzer for Sanchay Post dated 13.09.2013

Sanction Strength of IP/ASP in DOP

Directorate vide memo No. 7-14/2009-SPB-II dated 6th March 2013 has intimate the sanction strength of Inspector Posts as 2187 and vide memo No. 4-14/2009-SPB-II dated 6th March 2013 has intimated the sanction strength of Assistant Superintendents Posts as 1824.

The circle wise sanction strength of Inspector Posts and Assistant Superintendents Posts collected comes to 2117 and 2036 respectively. To view the circle wise posts, please CLICK HERE.

All the Circle Secretaries are requested to confirm the sanction strength to General Secretary on his email ID before 20/9/2013.
 

Friday, September 13, 2013

Provisions in respect of APS Candidates for promotion as Inspector Posts


Banks open this Sunday(15.09) to collect Income Tax

Banks open this Saturday, Sunday to collect quarterly advance tax

Banks authorized to collect advance tax payments will function full day this coming Saturday besides being open on Sunday.


"All designated branches of authorized banks have been asked to function on 14th and 15th September, 2013 (Saturday & Sunday) to accept advance tax payments,"finance ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

If any tax payer fails to pay the advance tax on these two days, then the person can make the payment on September 16, it added.


Payment of quarterly advance tax on or before 15th September, 2013 by the tax payers is a statutory requirement.


"All such tax payers who are liable to pay advance tax must make payments in the designated branches of the banks authorized to accept tax payments," it said.


The Reserve Bank has designated bank branches of State Bank of India, public sector bank branches, HDFCBank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, IDBI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank to collect advance tax payments.


Times of India-12.09.2013

POSTMAN VACANCIES FOR THE YEAR 2013 IN TN CIRCLE

CADRE RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE MODIFIED FOR GR. 'C' EMPLOYEES

P.A. EXAM 2013 - SELECTION PROCEDURE

Background: Aptitude Exam (Paper-1) for PA/SA vacancies 2011 & 2012 was held   during  April-May 2013 across India under various phases. Results of Aptitude test were declared  during  first week of August and for those who have qualified for Paper-II, Computer Typing/Data Entry Tests were conducted during August- September 2013. Now the whole exam process got over and every candidate is eagerly waiting for the final results so as to secure a job in Department of Posts, Government of India.


Ab
out exam: As all are aware M/s CMC Ltd has conducted the examination and they will make available the final results to the respective Circles for later procedures. The final results is expected any time from now, though the Postal Department has so far not declared any exact date for declaration of results.

Final Procedure: Candidates numbering five times the vacancies were called for appearing Computer/Typing Test. Now the final merit list shall be prepared on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in the Aptitude Test subject to the condition that they have qualified the computer test. Visit—http://www.currentaffairs4examz.com. Which means, only one in 05 candidate appeared in Paper-II will only be getting placed in the final rank list. That too, the person who have obtained the highest mark in Paper-1. (Eg: In X Circle a total of 1000 candidates appeared for Paper-2, there were 234 vacancies in the Circle. So in final list only 234 candidates will be getting placed).

Allocation of the successful candidates: A common merit list for the whole circle shall be prepared. Candidates will be allocated the Division as per their preference marked by them while filling the application form based on their position in the merit list and availability of vacancy. Such candidates who are not able to get allocation in any of the Divisions of their preference because the candidates above them in the merit list had to be allocated the Division(s) preferred by them, such candidates might be allocated the Division where vacancies exists. (This is only for those candidates who have given an undertaking in the application form that in the vent of their not getting the post in the Division of their preference they are willing to accept the appointment in any Division). For candidates who have not indicated their preference it will be presumed that they will have equal preference for all the Divisions and may be allocated the Division where the vacancies exists.

Waiting List: A waiting list shall be prepared to the extent of vacancies announced in the relevant category. Candidates in the waiting list will only be considered if another selected candidate do not respond or refuse to accept the offer of appointment. Names of candidates in the waiting list shall not be announced. This list will be kept operative for a period of six months extendable by another six months or till the next examination is held, whichever is earlier.

PROPOSAL FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CASH CONVEYANCE LIMITS


Cabinet Committee on Dearness Allowance


Cabinet Committee on Dearness Allowance : Cabinet Committee may declare Dearness allowance for Central Government employees and Pensioners on tomorrow…
 
As per the Labour Ministry recommendation, the Finance Ministry making arrangements to obtain the approval from the Union Cabinet on the agenda point.
 
The agenda point may be taken for the discussion in the meeting to be held on tomorrow at New Delhi. The additional Dearness allowance of 10% from July 2013 to all CG Staff and Pensioners may be granted to compensate the price hike. The total Dearness allowance will go up to 90%. 
 

LETTER FROM GENERAL SECRETARY TO THE SECRETARY POSTS ON PM GRADE ISSUE

ADMIT CARDS FOR IPO & LGO EXAM 2013 BEING HELD ON SEPT 14-15, 2013


CLICK HERE TO VIEW

POSTMASTER GRADE WEBSITE WISHES ALL THE ASPIRANTS TO SUCCEED IN THEIR IPO/LGO EXAMS

Monday, September 2, 2013

DBAnalyzer for Sanchay Post - dated 30/08/2013


Pre-requisite: .Net framework 3.5

NOTE: Generation of Consolidated Report is a TIME CONSUMING PROCESS. All offices are advised to generate this report after completing the daily routines like DAY-END process, Database Backup, etc.


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Govt to hike Dearness Allowance by 10%; benefit 80 lakh Employees & Pensioners

Ahead of festival season, central government will this month announce a hike in dearness allowance to 90% from existing 80%, benefiting about 50 lakh central employees and 30 lakh pensioners.

According to official source, dearness allowance hike will be 10% and would be effective from July 1, this year.

The sources further said the exact amount of dearness allowance, as a proportion of basic pay, works out to over 90% after factoring in the revised all India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for June.

According to revised data released on August 30, retail inflation for factory workers for June stood at 11.63%, higher than provisional estimate of 11.06% for the month released on July 31.

Sources said that since the revised estimate for the month of June is available, the finance ministry would soon prepare a proposal for the purpose for seeking Union Cabinet nod.

They further said the proposal will be moved this month. There would be a double digit hike in DA after about three years. It was last in September, 2010, that the government had announced a hike of 10% to be given with effect from July 1, 2010.

DA was hiked to 80% from 72% in April, 2013, effective from January 1, this year.

As per the practice, the government uses CPI-IW data for past 12 month or a year to arrive at a number for the purpose of any DA hike. Thus, the retail inflation for industrial workers between July, 2012 to June 2013 will be used to take a final decision.

Source : The Times of India

Legal recognition of electronic records & digital signatures - implementation in DoP


SIFY Network - Limits Internet Access in Post offices which is Migrated with CBS(Sify Network)


 Approved and Accessible Sites through SIFY Network:

All links Under India Post:

https://services.ptcmysore.gov.in/Speednet/
https://services.ptcmysore.gov.in/RNet
https://services.ptcmysore.gov.in/emo
https://services.ptcmysore.gov.in/uidreports/
https://services.ptcmysore.gov.in/AccountsMIS/
http://indiapostarrow.gov.in/arrow/default.asp
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/RuralInfrastructure/
http://ptcinfo.org/eiodweb/
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ccc/
http://www.ptcinfo.org/DigiFrank/
http://www.ptcinfo.org/eurogiro/
https://services.ptcmysore.gov.in/spc/
https://www.epostoffice.gov.in/
http://indiapost.nic.in/
https://mail.gov.in/iwc_static/layout/new_login.jsp
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/SpeedPost.aspx
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ExpressParcel.aspx
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/IMOS.aspx
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/BusinessPost.aspx
http://ipsweb.ptcmysore.gov.in/ipswebtracking/
http://services.ptcmysore.gov.in/Speednettracking/Track/UIDTrack.aspx
https://wupos.westernunion.com/agent-app/login
http://www.reliancegold.in/jsp/userLogin.jsp
https://services.dopmobile.in/MerchantApp/
http://mail.nic.in

SDC Chennai:
tamilnadupost.nic.in/sdc/index.htm


Private Sites:
www.google.com
www.yahoo.com


All other Sites were blocked by SIFY Network as per DOP Order.

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