FLASH NEWS FROM NFPE

1. Revision of HSG I Recruitment Rules -- On the Way:

 It is informed that the Revised HSG-I Recruitment Rules has been approved by the DoPT. Now the clearance of Law Ministry is pending. As per the DoPT instructions, minimum 5 years service is required for promotion from HSG II to HSG I. All Circle Secretaries /Divisional Secretaries are instructed to take immediate action to fill up all the HSG I vacancies as per the existing HSG I Recruitment Rules if not already done especially before notification of revised rules.

               2.  Cadre Restructuring Committee— Present Stage:

The DDG(P) & Chairman, Cadre Restructuring Committee intimated that the current Proposal (Click to see)  submitted by the Staff side is to be put for discussion under internal meeting of the official side (Govt.side). Thereafter formal Cadre Restructuring Committee Meeting with the Staff side (Union side) will be convened shortly to finalize our current proposal.

Source : http://nfpe.blogspot.in/

KIND ATTENTION OF POSTMASTER CADRE TN OFFICIALS - SUBMIT YOUR CONSENT LETTERS

Dear Postmasters

         Already NFPE/FNPO federations are barred to bring other cadre issues like GDS, and CCS Revised Service Association (CCS-RSA) rules are mandating one cadre one union concept separate association for postmaster cadre is necessary. 

        To Take up the genuine issues to the Directorate for the carrier progression of the Postmaster cadre, The non federal association has been formed on 01.10.2012 at first ever meet of Postmasters at Maharastra and collective consent letters are handed over to the CHQ for directorate recognition. But recognition of AIAPC is badly affected at directorate, alternative local labour commission office registration is opted at Trichy PMs meeting on 16.03.14 to bring our issues and file CAT cases to get stay orderS which are against to the betterment of Postmaster cadre.

            Since this is the high time to bring forth postmaster cadre issues, during 7th CPC and cadre restructure meetings, at least local level registration is mandatory to bring our issues thro recognized forum letter pads. There fore consent letters shall be despatched soon with circulars. Before that consent letter is attached with this post. Please give consent letters by post to Shri. R. Rajendran, Circle Secretary, AIAPC PM Grade I, Kuttalam 609801. and the yearly subscription amount of Rs500 as eMO/MMTS to Shri. K.Kalimuthu, PM Grade I, Vadipatti 625218 for fund raising purpose. 

Please click here to download the consent letter

Comradely yours

R. Rajendiran

Circle Secretary

Latest Solutions for the issues in SanchayaPost 7.5

Sanchay Post Version 7.5
Before going for installation of Sanchay Post version 7.5, latest backup of all the databases should be taken and kept in safe. If the execution of "Upgrade_DB" completes with error and forgot to click 'Restore to Previous version', no solution is available with SDC.
S. NO	Questions	Solutions
1	Issue is due to  missing tables or database : While Upgarding DB, Error " one or more tables are missing.check table_list_log.txt for more errors.kindly contact SDC chennai to fix these errors before running the tool" occurs	Pl check for missing tables of all databases using latest DBAnalyser.  (Solution for missing tables is available in SDC site under 'known issues - patches').  Pl check name of all the SO databases with corresponding entry in  'SOdb_name' table of POST database .If any irrelevant entry in that table, pl remove the same after obtaining prior permission from concerned authority.
2	Invalid object name 'dcl.misc' / table missing : 'dcl.misc'	"update_report" ( available in SDC site under known issues - patches)
3	Problems in Intialisation in the DE certificates/ working in DE Module	Detailed Procedure Document is available in SDC site. Ensure that the blocks  assigned in DE Module does not overlap with the one in Online Module.
4	Error while running Upgrade DB:  Invalid object name 'dcl.temp_scs_ledger' . The object 'PK__accountopen_thro__2077C861' is dependent on column 'scheme'	Click on "Restore to Previous Version" and contact SDC . If forgot to do this, Uninstall Sanchay Post version7.5 & install Sanchay Post version 7.0.   Restore the latest backup available with you (before going to 7.5) and make dataentry for remaining days. Then, contact SDC.
5	Error While Upgrading DB : But forgot to click "Restore to Previous version" and continued with Sanchay Post Version 7.5.	Uninstall Sanchay Post version7.5 & install Sanchay Post version 7.0.   Restore the latest backup available with you (before going to 7.5) and make dataentry for remaining days. Then, contact SDC with log files created.
6	Error while running Upgrade DB:  post : Cannot resolve the collation conflict between "SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS" and "Latin1_General_CI_AI" in the equal to operation.	This issue was due to user database having different collation settings in databases. The below query needs to be executed in databases having collation issue using SQL  Query Analyzer. ALTER DATABASE [POST] COLLATE SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS
7	Rs. 50000 denomination is not available  in KVP DE Module	Pl run the patch (1) released on 28.01.2014 in our SDC site
8	Error : "Amount doesn't tally" while issuing NSC IX through cheque in Online module	Pl run the patch (1) released on 28.01.2014 in our SDC site
9	In certificate Data Entry Module, KVP & NSC is not working.	Pl run the patch (1) released on 28.01.2014 in our SDC site
10	While runnning "upgrade_DB" tool,  error: Processing XXXX…. XXXX: Database changes related to NSC IX deployed sucessfully XXXX: Database changes related to NSC IX not deployed sucessfully	Click "Restore to Previous Version" button. Then check whether you are having more than one entry for this sub office  in "sodb_name" table of POST database. If so, remove one of the entry after obtaining prior permission from concerned authority. Try to run the tool again.
11	While runnning "upgrade_DB" tool,  error: Processing POST POST: Database changes related to NSC IX deployed sucessfully POST: Database changes related to NSC IX not deployed sucessfully	Click "Restore to Previous Version" button. Then check whether you are having any entry like'POST' in "sodb_name" table of POST database. If so, remove that entry after obtaining prior permission from concerned authority. Try to run the tool again.
12	Error: "You are not authorised to login" in Certificate DE Module	This issue was due to unsuccessful upgradation of one or more databases . Follow the instructions given at Sl.No:4.
13	NSC IX Agent Commission , TDS - not shown while generating Agent Commission Report	Initialize the commission details -- through Initialization >>>Init comisn ,TDS amt (Form no 0412) by logging in as SUPER and then try to generate reports.
14	Multiple user in Data Entry Module(Error: Invalid Regn No).  For Ex: You are having 15000 KVP regn numbers to enter and ready to deploy 5 persons to complete this work by allotting regn no as 1 to 3000 for user1, 3001 to 6000 for user2 and so on.	Login as DESUPER>>> Certificates Single Entry>>> Initialisation >>>Account Number>>> Add ; Enter the details as 'Starting-1' , 'Ending-3000', 'Latest -0' . Then, add one more row and enter the details as 'Starting - 3001', 'Ending-6000', 'Latest-3000'  and so on. This will solve your problem.
15	Invalid Column name "aadhar_id"	Pl check whether you have run "upgrade_DB' successfully without any error.
16	Arithmatic Overflow Occurred (while doing NREGS Credit Entry)	Patch (SP_UpgradeNREGAEMO_fix_04Feb2014) has been released in our SDC Site.
17	Missing tables like "usp_indexreg" etc	"update_sp" ( available in SDC site under known issues - patches)
18	Processing POST POST: Database changes related to NSC IX not deployed sucessfully.Please rerun it. Cannot insert the value NULL into column 'acrint', table 'POST.DCL.scs_ledger'; column does not allow nulls. UPDATE fails.	Click on "Restore to Previous Version". If forgot to do this, Uninstall Sanchay Post version7.5 & install Sanchay Post version 7.0.   Restore the latest backup available with you (before going to 7.5) and make dataentry for remaining days.                                                          Also, check in latest DBAnalyser >>> Database Discrepancy / CBS Additional Discrepancy 1 / CBS Additional Discrepancy II  >>> POST>>> SCS. If any discrepancies found under any category, correct them with the help of solution document and try to run "upgrade_DB" again. (Same procedure may be applicable to SO databases)
19	Invalid object name 'DCL.Udf_TotalDays'	Go to control Panel - PROGRAMS & FEATURES. Uninstall Sanchay Post 7.5. Install Sanchay Post 7.5 again. DO NOT run UPGRADE DB again.
20	POST : Cannot insert the value NULL into column 'scheme', table 'POST.DCL.dataexp_soho_filelog'; column does not allow nulls. UPDATE fails	Click on "Restore to Previous Version". If forgot to do this, Uninstall Sanchay Post version7.5 & install Sanchay Post version 7.0.   Restore the latest backup available with you (before going to 7.5) and make dataentry for remaining days.                Check whether any value as "NULL" under column 'scheme' in table 'post.dcl.dataexp_soho_filelog'. If so, update it after obtaining prior permission from concerned authority. Try to run 'Upgrade_DB' again (Same procedure may be applicable to SO databases)
21	Problems in SOSB reports	Patch 2 dated 19.02.2014 has to be installed (available in SDC site)
22	System Hanging Problem in Sanchay Post Version 7.5 Data Entry Module	Patch 2 dated 19.02.2014 has to be installed (available in SDC site)
23	NREGA FTO Print Problem (s)	Patch 2 dated 19.02.2014 has to be installed (available in SDC site)
24	Slow NREGA FTO Process	Patch 2 dated 19.02.2014 has to be installed (available in SDC site)
25	Provision for additional ID Proof(s) for NSC IX issue	Patch 2 dated 19.02.2014 has to be installed (available in SDC site)
26	Data not getting saved in SQL 2008 Express Edition	Run DBAnalyzer(use latest exe). Select 'DBUtilities' option. Select 'Update to SQL 2000/2005' option. Enter SA password and click on 'ok'. Select the databases one by one and click on 'Update' and wait till the message 'Updated successfully' is displayed.    (OR)
		Stop SQL Server agent. Then try to move the files (mdf / ldf files or dat files) of your POST database to a different folder from the folder where it is existing. Then, start SQL server agent and try to attach the files using 'attach database' option. You can also try attaching it without the ldf file if the first option does not work.  (OR)
		Take the backup of all databases . Uninstall SQL 2008 Express Edition. Reinstall SQL 2008 Express Edition again with server collation  as "SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS". Restore all the backup(s). If any problem, contact SDC. (044 - 28524482)
27	OSQL error while upgrading DB	Check whether "SCS_Principal_Amount_Int_post.csv"  file is available or not in /SP5/UpgradeDB folder. If not, check whether COMMAND PROMPT (Start>>>Run>>>cmd) is working in your server. If not, rectify the problem first with the support of your Technical team & contact SDC.
28	Problem in  Installation of patches	Check whether COMMAND PROMPT (Start>>>Run>>>cmd) is working in your server. If not, rectify the problem first with the support of your Technical team & contact SDC.
Patch 1 dtd 28.01.2014 has to be installed in all systems in which Sanchay Post Version 7.5 was insatlled.   Patch 2 dtd 19.02.2014 has to be installed in all systems in which Sanchay Post Version 7.5 was insatlled.  Patch (SP_UpgradeNREGAEMO_fix_04Feb2014) - has to be run only once ie, in SERVER (not in all clients)

Source : http://tamilnadupost.nic.in/sdc/index.htm

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PA/SA Exam 2014: Paid the fees, but payment status not updated even after 04-05 days. What to do?

Friends.. this for the help of those candidates:

>> Who have applied for PA/SA Exam 2014.

>> Paid the fees in a ePayment Post Offices.

>> But payment status not updated yet even after 04-05 days and hence cannot print the registration slip.

As per the information available in www.pasadrexam2014.in website, those candidates whose payment status not updated even after paying the fees 04-05 days before has to do the following.

1. Send a mail to feehelpdesk.dopexam@gmail.com along with scanned copies of following:

a. Print Challan (Candidate's copy) for fee payment.

b. Receipt issued by Post Office.

c. Also mention PIN CODE of Post Office where you have paid the FEE.

MINUTES OF AIAPC MEETING HELD AT TRICHY ON 16.03.14

Dear Postmasters,

On 16.03.14, All India Association of Postmaster Cadre (AIAPC) meeting held at Trichy Jamal Mohd College. Peace and prosperous arrangements were done by Trichy Postmasters Shri Ramakrishnan and Smt. Kalarani. 40 members from all over the Tamilnadu gathered at Trichy and discussed various obstacles faced by the postmaster cadre officials.

       Meeting was started with welcome address by Shri Venkatesh Neyoor and led by Shri R.Rajendran, TN Circle Secretary, AIAPC, and Shri Suresh Babu PM Gr I

      Shri Ajikumar, Shri Amirthalingam, Shri. Balakrishnan, Shri Ramakrishnan and other postmaster cadre officials too gave their splendid speech regarding latest scenario of DOP and futures of Postmaster cadre.

      This meeting is deserved much importance since Shri Suresh Babu came to the meeting as the representative of NFPE and keenly noted each and every grievances of Postmaster cadre officials and gave some clarifications regarding cadre restructure, 7th CPC pay proposals and govt upcoming policies.

        Meeting was concluded with Vote of thanks by Shri. K.Kalimuthu PM Gr I and delicious lunch food arranged for PM Grade officials.

The following resolutions are passed in the meeting.

General Knowledge Questions for Postal/Sorting Assistant Exam 2014

1) When did Goa become a state?
(A) 26 January 1986
(B) 30 May 1987
(C) 11 July 1992
(D) 19 December 1997
Ans. (B) 30 May 1987

2) Who is the first President of the United States of America?
(A) George Washington
(B) Thomas Jefferson
(C) James Monroe
(D) John Adams
Ans. (A) George Washington

Postal Assistant Exam 2014 Model Questions from Mathematics Section for Preparation

1. If 37% of a number is 990.86, what will be approximately the 19% of that number
(A) 600
(B) 400
(C) 500
(D) 700

2. A number, on subtracting 15 from it, reduces to its 80%.What is 40% of that number?
(A) 60
(B) 45
(C) 30
(D) 90

3. If ¾ of the number is 40 more than 40% of the same number.What is the number:
(A) 100
(B) 150
(C) 200
(D) 400

Combined Master of PM Gr.I Examination 2013

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RURAL ICT - DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

A BROAD OUTLOOK ON IMPLEMENTATION OF RURAL ICT IN BRANCH POST OFFICES

published on request from interested GDS on computerization & modernization of Branch Offices
http://aipeugdsnfpe.blogspot.in/

Transfer Policy to regulate transfers of officers/officials, other than the officers of Indian Postal Service, Group 'A' of Department of Posts

Consolidated Transfer Policy Transfer Policy to regulate transfers of officers/officials, other than the officers of Indian Postal Service, Group 'A' of Department of Posts.

1. Rule - 37 of Postal Manual, Vol. IV

2 Rule - 38 of Postal Manual, Vol. IV

3. Request for temporary inter-circle transfer

4. Rotational transfers

5. Posting / transfer of Women Employees.

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Should the GRADE PAY STRUCTURE continue in the 7th CPC too?

Once every 10 years, the Central Government revises the pay grades of its employees. It is common knowledge that the Cabinet had ordered the formation of the 7th CPC (CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION) and has also given its approval to the TERMS OF REFERENCE. 

The Central Government has, until now, constituted six CPCs. The 6th CPC has the distinction of having introduced the GRADE PAY STRUCTURE. Until then, there was only the PAY SCALE. It was the 6th CPC that changed it to PAY BAND, GRADE PAY and PAY IN THE PAY BAND. It was then said that the reconstitution was made to reduce the number of categories in the PAY SCALE. They also explained how GRADE PAY was calculated. 

GOVT. DECLARED AMBEDKAR JAYANTHI (14.04.2014) AS A CLOSED HOLIDAY

OFFICIALS WORKING IN SENSITIVE POSTS INCLUDING AT DIVL .OFFICE SHOULD BE ROTATED - CVC/ DEPT OF POSTS

Directorate has given clear cut clarification that all the  Group B and Group C officials dealing with vigilance, staff, building and procurement in the divisional office should be considered as sensitive posts and should be rotated as per the rules in force without any relaxations.

APTITUDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWER FOR PA / SA EXAM 2014

1. A boat moves downstream at the rate of 8 kmph and upstream at a rate of 5 kmph. The speed of the boat in still water is?

1. 6 kmph

2. 6.5 kmph

3. 7 kmph

4. 7.5 kmph

Ans: 2

2. The number 6 400 082 in words is?

a) six million, four thousand, eighty two

b) six million, forty thousand, eighty two

c) six million, four hundred, eighty two

d) six million, four hundred thousand, eighty two

e) sixty four million, eighty two

Ans: D

STAFF SIDE NATIONAL COUNCIL JCM WRITES TO SECRETARY , DOPT TO CONVENE MEETING FOR AMENDMENT TO TOR TO 7TH CPC

CIRCLE LEVEL PM CADRE OFFICIALS MEETING AT TRICHY ON 16.03.14 AT 1100HRS

MAKE IT GRAND SUCCESS FRIENDS. KINDLY ATTEND THE MEETING WITHOUT FAIL TO MAKE A HISTORY

FRATERNALLY YOURS

R.RAJENDRAN

CIRCLE SECRETARY

AIAPC UNION, 

TAMILNADU CIRCLE

RBI extends deadline to exchange pre-2005 currency notes

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India on Monday granted an additional nine months for the public to exchange currency notes printed before 2005, including Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations, and set a deadline of January 1, 2015. 

"RBI has also advised banks to facilitate the exchange of these notes for full value and without causing any inconvenience whatsoever to the public," the central bank said in a release. 

It clarified that the public "can continue to freely use these notes" for transactions and can unhesitatingly receive these notes in payment as all such notes remain legal tender.

The RBI on January 22 said it would withdraw from circulation all pre-2005 currency notes from April 1 and the public was advised to approach banks to exchange such notes.

Currency notes issued before 2005 do not have the year of printing on the reverse side. In notes issued after 2005, the year of printing is visible at the bottom of the reverse side. 

The RBI said the withdrawal is in conformity with the standard international practice of not having multiple series of notes in circulation at the same time. 

"A majority of such notes have already been withdrawn through the banks and only a limited number of notes remain with the public" the RBI said. 

The apex bank said it will monitor and review the withdrawal and exchange process so that the public is not inconvenienced in any manner. 

Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan had earlier said the withdrawal was not an attempt at demonetisation, nor had it anything to do with the forthcoming general election. 

Post-2005 notes have added security features and help in curbing the menace of fake currency. 

At present, currency notes are issued in denominations of Rs 5, Rs 10, Rs 20, Rs 50, Rs 100, Rs 500 and Rs 1,000. 

Earlier, the RBI had withdrawn a certain series of currency notes at the bank level but bearers were not asked to get them replaced.

Revision of Interest Rates for Small Savings Schemes for the Financial Year 2014-15

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

04-March-2014

         Revision of Interest Rates for Small Savings Schemes for the Financial Year 2014-15

Announced

            Various decisions taken by the Government of India on the recommendations of the Shyamala Gopinath Committee for Comprehensive Review of National Small Savings Fund (NSSF), were communicated to all concerned by the Government through its Office Memorandum dated 11th November, 2011.

            One of the decisions of the Government based on the recommendations of the Committee relates to revision of interest rates every financial year, to be notified before 1st April of that year.  Accordingly with the approval of the Finance Minister, the rates of interest on various small savings schemes for the Financial Year 2014-15 effective from 01.04.2014, on the basis of the interest compounding/payment built-in in the schemes, shall be as under :

Scheme	Rate of interest w.e.f.01.04.2013	Rate of Interest w.e.f. 01.04.2014
1.	2.	3.
Savings Deposit	4.0	4.0
1 Year Time Deposit	8.2	8.4
2 Year Time Deposit	8.2	8.4
3 Year Time Deposit	8.3	8.4
5 Year Time Deposit	8.4	8.5
5 Year Recurring Deposit	8.3	8.4
5 Year SCSS	9.2	9.2
5 Year MIS	8.4	8.4
5 Year NSC	8.5	8.5
10 Year NSC	8.8	8.8
PPF	8.7	8.7

Source : PIB (Release ID :104482)