Railway Recruitment Boards invites applications for recruitment of 6449 posts. Last Date : 09.04.2012

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS 

RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARDS

Date of Publication : 10-03-2012

Date and Time of Closing : 09-04-2012 upto 17.30 hrs 

Date of Exam : 09-09-2012 

(refer para 17 of the general instructions)

CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE NO.01/2012

   Applications are invited in the prescribed format as enclosed (on a good quality A-4 size bond paper 80 GSM using one side only) from eligible Indian Nationals for the following posts.  Applications complete in all respects along with required enclosures should be sent  by post to the concerned Railway Recruitment Board, as mentioned in Para-15 of General Conditions, so as to reach on or before 09-04-2012  upto 17.30 hrs.  The applications can also be dropped in the box kept at the premises of RRB offices concerned , till the closing date. For candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti districts and Pangi sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshwadeep islands and for  candidates residing abroad, the closing date for receipt of applications by posts will be  24-04-2012 upto 17.30 hrs.

CANDIDATES PLEASE NOTE :

(1) Written examination will be held on the same day by all participating RRBs. 

  

(2) Participating RRBs have given choice of regional languages, candidates have got the option to choose any one of the regional languages at the time of applying.

(3) No examination fee for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Handicapped/Women/Minorities / Economically backward classes candidates having annual family income less than Rs.50,000/-

(4) Candidates should refer Para-16 of general instructions for submission of Single / Separate application to the RRB concerned.

(5) Candidates may refer to para 12 of General Instructions regarding online submission of application.

For more details please click here to view the notification copy

Govt opens Face book account to create awareness

 The Information and Broadcasting ministry has opened a dedicated account on social networking site Face book to interact with people to create awareness about its plans to digitize the cable sector.


Officials in the I & B ministry hope that the 'Wall' on the face book account would become an interactive platform.

“The Government has launched a new and dedicated face book account, namely, www.facebook.com /DigitalIndiaMIB to facilitate exchange of information and clarifications on a wider canvas of public participation, covering a whole gamut of public concerns,” a statement from the ministry said today.

The ministry’s facebook account carries answers to some of the frequently asked questions  and provides links to other connected organizations involved in digitization.

Officials in the ministry hope that the ‘Wall’ on the facebook account would become an interactive platform and also be a source of information for individuals as well as the stakeholders like the Multi-System Operators and Cable Operators.

The ministry has set an ambitious deadline for complete digitization of the Cable sector by December 31, 2014. In Phase I of this plan, the four metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata have to be digitalised by June 30 this year.

The digital switch-over of cable television necessitates adequate public awareness about the new system and the changes to be made at the level of stakeholders including television viewers to be digital ready by the cut-off dates, the statement said.

The I and B ministry is also planning special awareness campaigns in conjunction with state governments to disseminate information related to digitization.

Announcement of Inspector Posts exam Result

It is ascertained that Directorate will  take some more time to announce the result of Inspector Posts Examination 2011. Though everything is ready to announce the result, it could not be announced because of allowing of  Postmaster Grade I cadre officials to write the examination erroneously by some of the circles and the Directorate is examining the various options to avoid the possible CAT / Court cases before announcement of the result.

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India's postal services to cost more

For the first time in ten years, India Post will soon increase charges for postal services upto 20% to meet its operational costs. The decision, which awaits the Reserve Bank of India's approval, would rake in additional revenue of about Rs. 1000 crore as it gears up to convert more than 1.5 lakh post offices into full-fledged banks.

The hike on speed post, inland letters, money orders and post cards also comes because the government has moved towards corporatisation of India Post. Post offices currently offer financial services such as savings bank accounts, postal life insurance, pension payments and money transfer services.

A top india post official confirmed that the hike has been approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission. India Post officials argue that the charges are heavily subsidized and much lower than the cost of services being offered by private courier services.

Despite having initiated the new hybrid mail service ePost, railway ticket vending and sale of gold coins, India Post has not been able to generate additional revenue. Till last November, it earned over Rs. 81 lakh.

Source:SAPARAVUR

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VII Pay Commission for Central Govt.Employees should be constituted at the earliest-INDWF November 14, 2011

Today the INDWF –Indian National Defence Workers Federation is Celebrating its Golden Jubilee Year in New Delhi. A rally to Talkatora stadium is organized by the Federation as a part of the Golden Jubilee celebration. In which around 10000 of its delegates across India are expected to participate. Sources Close to the INDWF revealed that the Supreme command of the Congress Party Smt. Sonia Gandhi is also expected to participate in the Meeting to be held at Talkatora Stadium in the evening. The Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh,Defence Ministers and Shri.Ragul Gandhi.are also invited to attend the meeting.


A list of around 30 Demands also been published by the Federation to put before the Government in its Meeting.The Federation Demands the Government, Particularly the Ministry of Defence that,


    * The Defence Procurement Policy to be reviewed, so that privatization and out sourcing may be avoided.
    * MACP should be granted to Central Govt.Employees on Promotional Hierarchy.
    * VII Pay Commission for Central Govt.Employees should be constituted at the earliest so that it can be reviewed and implemented in time.
    * Employment should be provided to the wards of employees those who are willing to go in VRS Scheme like in Railways.
    * The Bonus ceiling to be removed and one full month salary may be granted as Bonus to all Central Govt.Employees
    * One Increment should be granted to Central Govt.Employees whose annual increment falls between 01-02-2006 to 30-6-2006.


The Federation’s demand of  constituting 7th pay commission  well before the due date of next pay commission will be appreciated by all the Central govt. employees.

Source: Central Govt.Employees, VII Pay Commission

REGULARIZATION OF CASUAL LABOURERS - WINS A LEGAL BATTLE - CHENNAI NEWS

After waiting 30 years, 150 postal staff regularised

Chennai, Mar 9, 2012(TNN): After waiting for 30 years, close to 150 employees of the postal department will finally become regular employees, thanks to the intervention of the Central Administrative Tribunal ( CAT). A bench of G Shanthappa, judicial member and R Satapathy, administrative member, passed orders on the matter.

The applicants were appointed mazdoors with the department of posts in 1982. While joining, they were assured that their services would be regularised. Based on directions in a Supreme Court judgment, the department introduced a scheme in 1991 which stipulated that all casual labourers who worked for eight hours a day for 240 days every year as on November 29, 1989 would be conferred temporary status.


Those who were granted temporary status and had worked for three consecutive years would be conferred with 'Group D' status. These employees – who are now called multi-tasking staff – would be eligible for pension and other service benefits.


When they approached the tribunal in 2010, they were directed to make individual representations to authorities by listing out their grievances. But their claims were rejected mainly on two grounds – that they were overage and that they did not have the qualification.


When their fresh applications came up for hearing, M Ravindran, additional solicitor general who appeared for the Union government, said authorities did not have any objection to regularise their services.


The bench said there "cannot be any hindrance for the absorption of applicants" who have been working for so long. "It has also come to our notice that there are enough vacancies to accommodate the applicants before us," the bench said.


Authorities were directed to consider regularising these applicants and give age relaxation and training for those who did not possess matriculation skills within three months.

Employee Quits - Expenses incurred for the Training to be Repaid

The Centre has made it mandatory for bureaucrats to execute a bond to pay back all expenses incurred by the government before taking up an advanced training programme, in case they leave the course or service mid-way.

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has written to all states and Union Territories about inclusion of the new clause related to the bond for recommending officers to attend Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA).

“The officer selected for the APPPA programme will be required to execute a Bond prior to his/her joining the programme and submit the same to his/her Cadre Controlling Authority that he/she will serve the Government for a period of five years, or to repay the total expenses incurred on the training in the event of his/her resignation, voluntary retirement or quitting programme without completing,” Joint Secretary (Training), DoPT, Upma Srivastava said.

She said that the government’s directive will come into effect from 38th APPPA programme scheduled to begin in July.

The programme is aimed at imparting specialised training in courses related to disaster management, public expenditure management, economics of regulation, management systems and rural development among others. The estimated cost of the course, which includes a short term foreign study visit, is about Rs 3.38 lakh.

According to a DoPT official, the move was taken after noting instances of officers leaving the training programme or courses for better options.

No . 12013 / 04/20 11-Trg(TNP-38, h APPPA)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel . Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

(Training Di v is ion)

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Block-IV,3rd Floor. Old JNU Campus,

New Delhi-II 0067

Dated 21″ February, 201 2

Subject: 38′h Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA)-2nd July 2012 to 31 st March 2013- inclusion of Bond condition reg.

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In continuation of this Department’s Circular of even number dated 17th November 2011 on the above subject. It has now been decided with the approval of competent authority to include the following clause under terms and conditions of APPPA programme:

“THAT, in the event of APPPA participant failing to resume duty, or resigning or voluntarily retiring from service or otherwise quitting service, withouj returning to duty after expiry or termination of the period of training, OR failing to complete the training programme, OR quitting the service at any time within a period of FWE (5) years after the return to duty, he shall forthwith pay to the Government or as may be directed by the Government, on demand the said sum together with interest thereon from the date of demand at Government rates for the time being in force on Government loans. “

2. The officer selected for the APPPA programme will be required to execute a ‘ Bond’ (copy enclosed) prior to hislher joining the programme and submit the same to hislher Cadre Controlling Authority that he/she will serve the Government for a period of five years, or to repay the total expenses incurred on the training in the event of his/her resignation, voluntary retirement or quitting programme without completing. This will take effect from 38th APPPA programme.

(Upma Srivastava)

Joint Secretary to the Government of India

Courtesy : www.gconnect.in,sapost

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Adhoc arrangements for HSG I: Department approached DOPT for approval of adhoc arrangements for HSG I . Approval is expected with in a week, formal orders will be issued within fortnight.

IPO EXAMINATION RESULTS: Some of the candidates have moved CAT and hence the results of the IPO Exam 2011 are delayed.

Cadre Restructuring committee for MMS: First meeting will be held in Hyderabad on 12th March 2012 to 13th March 2012, under the chairperson of Smt . Sandhya Rani, PMG (BD) Hyderabad . Staff side has prepared for proposals for cadre Restructuring and the same will be submitted during the meeting.

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DA from Jan 2012 – Cabinet will decide in the next meeting on 15.03.2012

Dearness Allowance for Central Government Employees and Pensioners...

     Rate of additional Dearness Allowance from January 2012, Cabinet Ministry will decide in the next meeting which will be held on 15th March 2012...

     DA from Jan 2012 – Cabinet will decide in the next meeting…

DA from Jan 2012 – Cabinet will decide in the next meeting wich is held on 15.03.2012 …

The additional Dearness allowance which is announced every six months by the Central Government to the Central Government employees and the Pensioners is based depending upon the price hike of essential commodities all over the nation.

     The statistics of All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPIN-IW) is increased on account of the proportionate rise in twele-month as of December 2011,  regarding the additional DA to be announced from 1.1.2012, which is based on the price rise from July 2011 to Dec 2011 in about 70 selected areas throughout India. These calculation are done by the Labour Ministry and it was sent to the Finance Ministry and discussed in the meeting of the Cabinet Ministers. The decision is expected to be finalised in the next meeting.

     DA from 1.1.2012 may increase 7% form the existing rate is expected. Now all the Central Government employees and pensioners are getting 58% from their basic pay (Pan in the pay band + Grade Pay), it will become as 65% from 1.1.2012. The minimum of the enhanced amount of DA will be Rs.500 to the existing employees.

     After the final decision is taken from the Cabinet Committee, order will be issued by the Finance Ministry in the end of this month and the DA for the month of March will be included in the salary and the previous two month’s DA will be paid as arrears in the month of April 2012.

Source: CGEN.in

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