Postal Exam : Update as on July 18, 2014 ( Answer Keys of Paper I )

Postal Exam : Update as on July 18, 2014 

Answer Keys of Paper I conducted on May 11, 2014 at Maharashtra (24), May 25, 2014 at West Bengal (32), June 01, 2014 at Gujrat (16) & June 22, 2014 at Madhya Pradesh (23) Postal Circles are now accessible. Candidates may LOGIN to view & post observations, if any, till July 23, 2014

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7TH CPC COMMON MEMORANDUM – AT A GLANCE

Highlights of the Memorandum submitted on issues common to all Central Government employees to Secretary 7th Pay Commission.

JCM NC has also submitted Interim Memorandum on interim relief and Merger of DA.

1.      Pay scales are calculated on the basis of pay drawn pay in pay band + GP + 100% DA by employees as on 01.01.2014.

2.      7th CPC report should be implemented w.e.f. 01-01-2014. In future five year wage revision.

3.   Scrap New Pension Scheme and cover all employees under Old Pension and Family Pension Scheme.

4.   JCM has proposed minimum wage for MTS (Skilled) Rs.26,000 p.m.

5.   Ratio of minimum and maximum wage should be 1:8.

6.   General formula for determination of pay scale based on minimum living wage demanded for MTS is pay in PB+GP x 3.7.

7.   Annual rate of increment @ 5% of the pay.

8.   Fixation of pay on promotion = minimum two increments

9 (a) The pay structure demanded is as under:- (open ended pay scales – Total 14 pay scales)

      Existing Proposed (in Rs.)

NFPE WRITES TO Dte DEMANDING JUSTICE TO POSTMASTERS

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

CHQ: 1^st Floor, North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi - 110001

 

Ref: PF/NFPE/Staff                                                               Dated – 16.07.2014

To

The Secretary

Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001

Sir,

Sub: -    Continuing injustice to the Postmaster cadre – request for remedial measures – reg.

By various references the injustice caused to the Postmaster cadre official have been brought to the notice of the Directorate but the results of the actions taken are yet to come. The minds of the affected Postmaster cadre officials are in the burning state and this disappointed category needs and deserves justice on the following issues.

1.       It is happened while calling for volunteers to Postmaster cadre, it was assured to the applicants under initial constitution vide para 4, 5, 6 of the Directorate letter No. DG (P) No. 4-17/2008-SPB II dated 07.02.2011, that the same years as minimum Qualifying service will be adhered for the promotions of Postmaster grade I to Postmaster Grade II and Postmaster III as in the cases of LSG to HSG II and HSG II to HSG I. Many senior HSG II officials opted for PM Grade II are now bypassed by junior HSG II officials remained in the General line by getting HSG I on completion of 3 years of Qualifying Service.

PM CADRE 7TH CPC MEMORANDUM - REVISED

    Postmaster Cadre officials, 7th CPC Memorandum has been submitted to the Hon'ble Chairman of 7th CPC.

     To Reach the maximum extend all the Postmaster Cadre officials are requested to download the memorandum from below link, please add their name and address in from column and despatch to the available Hon'ble Chairman address on or before 31.07.14

Please Click here to view the memorandum

PLI ROLLOUT & CREATION OF CPCs at HPO LEVEL-- WORKSHOP at PLI DIRECTORATE ON 17.07.2014

OPENING OF HOLIDAY HOME AT TIRUPATI FOR ALL CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES

MOST IMMEDIATE

No. D-11016/3/2009-Regions

Government of India

Ministry of Urban Development

Directorate of Estates

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi

Dated 01-07-2014

Office Memorandum

Subject: Opening of holiday home at Tirupati.

Construction of holiday home at Tirupati has been completed and it has been decided to commence the booking of holiday home at Tirupati with immediate effect. Address of holiday home is D. No. 4-7-29/2, TUDA Apartments Complex, Near I.S. Mahal Threater,Nrisimha Teertham Road, Tirupati-517507. Tele/Telefax No. is 0877 2262211. 

Further, as per existing categories, holiday home at Tirupati comes under Category ‘C’ and accordingly, rates of booking will be charged.

2. NIC is requested to upload this office memorandum on the website of holiday homes i.e. www.holidayhomes.nic.in.

sd-/

(NS. Chauhan)

Assistant Director of Estates (Regions)

Source: www.holidayhomes.nic.in
[http://holidayhomes.nic.in/WriteReadData/Circulars/34OpeningofholidayhomeatTirupati.pdf]

India Post launched new website for Philately

Directorate has launched new website for Philately. www.postagestamps.gov.in All members and track in viewers are once again requested to open philatelic deposit account (PDA) at any philatelic bureau to get new released stamps and stationary at door step by free of cost.

Distance limit on issuing a Tatkal ticket

Minister of State for Railways Shri Manoj Sinha has said that with a view to discourage short distance travel under the Tatkal scheme, the minimum distance for booking tickets under the Tatkal Scheme has been revised as under:-

Class	Minimum distance for charge (in km)
Second Sitting	100
AC Chair Car, Executive Class	250
Sleeper, 3AC Economy Class, AC 3-Tier, AC 2-Tier	500

Whether government would consider a reversal of this decision, Shri Manoj Sinha in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, said no change in policy is contemplated at present on the question.

Details of Rajya Sabha Q&A

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  RAILWAYS

RAJYA SABHA

QUESTION NO  460

ANSWERED ON  11.07.2014

Distance limit on issuing a Tatkal ticket

460  SHRI K.N. BALAGOPAL
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether Government has decided to limit issuance of Tatkal ticket only to a minimum distance of 500 kilometers, changing the earlier set limit of 200 kilometers, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether Government is aware that this decision causes difficulties and financial loss to short distance travellers, especially travelling within small States like Kerala; and

(c) if so, whether Government would consider a reversal of this decision?

TDS Software Updated

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Developed by

Anudeep Sharma,

System Manager

SRM I Dn. Jalandhar,

Area-1 Chandigarh , Punjab

Mobile : 09417016663

Please send your feedback to email : managencypostoffice@gmail.com / sapost2@gmail.com

Restricted Holiday (R.H.) on the occasion of the Maha Shivratri to be observed on 17th February, 2015

MOST IMMEDIATE

F.No.12/5/2014-JCA-2

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi

Dated 10th July, 2014

CORRIGENDUM

Subject : Restricted Holiday (R.H.) on the occasion of the Maha Shivratri  to be observed on 17th February, 2015

The festival of Maha Shivratri falls during the year 2015 A.D. on 17th  February, 2015 (28 Magha, 1936 Saka Era, Tuesday). Inadvertently, this was not included in the list at Annexure-II of this Department’s O.M. of  even number dated 6-6-2014, under the heading “List of Restricted Holidays during the year 2015 for Administrative Offices of Central Government Located at Delhi/New Delhi”. The Annexure-II now stands amended to this extent.

2. Hindi version will follow.

sd/-

(Ashok Kumar)

Deputy Secretary (JCA)

Source: www.persmin.gov.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/12_5_2014-JCA-2-10072014.pdf]

Some excerpts from Union Budget 2014-15 related to POST OFFICE

Kissan Vikas Patra

27.
Kissan Vikas Patra (KVP) was a very popular instrument among small savers. I plan to reintroduce the instrument to encourage people, who may have banked and unbanked savings to invest in this instrument. 

Small Savings
136.
To address the concerns of decline in savings rate and improving returns for small savers, I propose to revitalize small savings.

137.
My Government attaches utmost importance to the welfare of Girl Child. A special small savings instrument to cater to the requirements of educating and marriage of the Girl Child will be introduced. A National Savings Certificate with insurance cover will also be launched to provide additional benefits for the small saver.

138.
In the PPF Scheme, annual ceiling will be enhanced to Rs 1.5 lakh p.a. From Rs 1 lakh at present.

POST OFFICE CLEANLINESS ON PRIORITY IN ALL PTC TRAINING- Dte Instructions

Restricted Roliday(R.H.) on the occasion of the Maha Shivratri to be obseived on 17th February, 2015

CLICK HERE to view  DoPT Corrigendum

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CADRE OF POSTMASTERs SUBMITTED TO 7TH CPC CHAIRMAN

Dear Postmaster Cadre friends,

       Kindly find the below memorandum which has to be submitted to the 7th CPC chairman by post by the postmaster cadre officials. Kindly copy the below texts and include your name and and put signature and forward the same to the 7th pay commission chairman within 31.07.14 as required by the team of 7TH CPC. Send the maximum copies to the 7th CPC team so as only it shall reflect well in the recommendations of the 7TH CPC. Thanking you in advance.

   From

  To

      The Hon’ble Chairman

      7th Central Pay Commission,
      Post Box No. 4599, Hauz Khas P.O,
      New Delhi 110 016
      E-mail:- secy-7cpc@nic.in

Subject :Submission of Memorandum for POSTMASTER CADRE IN DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

Respected Sir,

I am submitting herewith a Memorandum in respect of postmaster cadre of

Department of Posts.. Ten hard copies of the memorandum are submitted by post separately.It is humbly prayed that the rights of the right people may be ensured and hope the justice be delivered.

Thanking you with great regards,

Yours faithfully,

Date:

Place:

   POSTMASTER CADRE

IN

 DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

Preamble:

              In INDIAPOST, it is a well known designation that POSTMASTER is dear and near to every common man. Postmaster is the face of Department of Posts shouldering  all the responsibilities in delivering all the schemes and goods to the citizens. The Postmaster cadre officials are the only personnel who can not sit in the back office and designed only to lead the post office wherever they are posted.It deserves a better scale and promotional scopes in the present scenario as narrated below and hope the POSTMASTERS shall be dealt best by 7^th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION.

           1.      Creation of separate Postmaster Cadre in 2010-2011 with Great expectation:

 

This is the first scrutiny by the Pay commission as the  Postmaster Cadre was created after 6 th CPC in Postal Wing in the year 2011-2012 . The following are the version of the Government of India that while introducing the Postmaster Cadre are as follows:

No arrests under anti-dowry law without magistrate’s nod: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said women were increasingly using the anti-dowry law to harass in-laws and restrained police from mechanically arresting the husband and his relatives on mere lodging of a complaint under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code.

Citing very low conviction rate in such cases, it directed the state governments to instruct police "not to automatically arrest when a case under Section 498A of IPC is registered but to satisfy themselves about the necessity for arrest under the parameters (check list) provided under Section 41 of criminal procedure code".

Postal Exam : Update as on 01/07/2014

Postal Exam : Update as on 01/07/2014

Schedule of Paper II (Computer Skill Test) for the following Postal Circles is as follows:

Postal Circles	Exam Date	Exam Time
Karnataka (21)	15 - 19 July 2014	09:00AM onwards in Batches of 2hr each. Please check your Admit Card for timings

Candidates for the above mentioned Postal Circles may check their status for Paper I by Logging into the website. Candidates, shortlisted to appear in the Paper II, may download the Admit Cards.

Revised Delivery Norms for Speed Post

India Post Data Centre; Needs and Benefits

In order to provide 24X7 reliable IT infrastructures for IT Modernisation project, a Data Centre Facility has been setup in Mumbai. Another facility called a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be setup in Mysore to avoid any disruptions in the departmental operations.

A Data Centre is the centralized location from where all the applications to be implemented in the IT Modernisation Project (CBS, PLI, Mail Ops and RICT) will function.

CLARIFICATION ON ADDITIONAL INCREMENT TO OFFICERS/OFFICIALS WHOSE DOI FALLS BETWEEN FEB TO JUNE 2006

CLICK HERE

Conducting LDCE for promotion of LGOs to the cadre of P As / S As for the year 2014 to be held on 21.09.2014

PENDING DEMANDS AND NEW GOVERNMENT

New Central Government under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi has taken charge with a clear majority in the Lok Sabha election.  People of the country and the Central Government employees who suffered a lot under the UPA Government, have voted for a change.  Now it is the turn of NDA Government.  Coming days will prove whether the selection made by the voters is correct or not.

               Central Government employees have to take a cautious approach towards the new Government.  As the new Government has just taken over charge and expectations are very high, jumping into any sudden conclusion may not be correct on our part.  We have to give reasonable time to the new government to make its stand clear on the issues agitating the minds of the Central Government employees.  Let us hope that our past experience in the 2000 December 14 days Postal strike when the NDA Government was in power, the support extended by the party leading NDA to the UPA Government for introducing and passing the PFRDA Bill in Parliament, the infamous downsizing order of 2001 issued by the NDA Government which paved way for abolition of thousands of vacant posts in Central Government Departments and refusal to concede any of the main demands of Gramin Dak Sevaks will not be repeated by the new Government.

Now, apply for passports from post offices

  Come July, the city’s residents can apply for passports online from post offices. The Department of Posts, in association with the Regional Passport Office, Chennai, is working out modalities to help customers register passport applications online and is identifying post offices to offer the facility.

Officials of the department said customers could get a printout of the application from the postal employees. Once the applicants submit filled-in forms, the staff will upload the data online. “It is better for applicants to bring necessary documents such as proof of age and residential address. The employees have also been trained to assist applicants in filling up the forms,” said an official.

Staring at computer screens all day ‘changes your eyes’, scientists say

People who spend their working hours staring at a computer screen have changes in their tear fluid typical of those who have been diagnosed with the disease dry eye, according to the results of a new study. 

A particular protein called MUC5AC makes up part of the normally occurring mucus layer, or "tear film", which keeps the eye moist.

However, a study found participants who spent the most time sat in front of a screen had levels of MUC5AC nearing those of people who had been diagnosed with dry eye. 

Central Government is planning to raise the Income Tax exemption slab to Rs. 5 Lakhs

According to information from the Finance Ministry, the Government is giving serious thoughts about raising the income tax exemption slab from the current Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 5 lakhs. The information adds that Modi is planning to make the raising of income tax exemption slab from Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 5 lakhs as one of the achievements of his Government’s tenure. The Finance Ministry has, it seems, sought a report regarding this from the Income Tax department. A number of other financial incentives are also likely to be announced by the Modi Government.

The Government has also planned to raise the tax exemption on housing loans. According to sources from the Finance Ministry, there are also plans to increase the tax exemption on medical insurance premium.

The reports add that Modi is trying to impress as many people as possible with the very first budget that his government is going to present. The demand for raising income tax exemption level to Rs. 5 lakhs has been a long-standing one. Economists and experts suggest that the slab be fixed in accordance to the current price and inflation levels.

ANSWER KEY TO MTS EXAMINATION HELD ON 01.06.2016

OUTCOME OF THE MEETING WITH THE CABINET SECRETARY BY SECRETARY STAFF SIDE, JCM NC

Stay order for MTS from Open Market Examination (01-06-2014) - CAT Madras Bench

10 Legal Rights, every woman must know.

There are many basic legal rights that you have as a woman residing in India. If any person harasses you, misbehaves with you, tries his bad notions upon you or you get strange and weird messages and calls from unknown numbers, feel free now to get in action. Get aware of the basic legal rights for women in India and stand up for your safety.

1. Free Legal Aid

Always be accompanied with lawyer when you go to file a complaint or FIR against any mis-happening. Because being in the world of MEN, a woman is never taken seriously and sometimes even the FIR is not lodged. Also, as per the Delhi High Court ruling whenever a rape is reported, the SHO should inform this to the Delhi Legal services Authority. The Legal body then arranges a Lawyer for the rescue.

SanchayPost 7.5 Service Pack1 released by SDC

Software Development Centre (SDC), Chennai released ServicePack1 for SanchayPost 7.5 for incorporating new features and changing some existing rules. The features of new service pack are shown below. The new Service Pack along with documentation can be downloaded from the following download link.

Version 7.5 Service Pack 1- Installation & FAQ (10/06/2014)

Source : http://www.tamilnadupost.nic.in/sdc/

6-day Week for Central Government Employees from now on...!

Central Government employees and those employed in various Central ministries, who had until now enjoyed a 5-day week have been advised to henceforth work 6 days a week. The system is expected to be shortly implemented to other departments too. 

In the 1980s, when Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister, central government offices worked on Saturdays too. It was Rajiv Gandhi, who had, on May 21, 1989, implemented the 5-day week system for central government employees. The system, which was in force for 25 years, is now being quietly changed. Since there could be a backlash from the employees, the scheme will most likely be implemented every alternative week in the initial stages. Talks are now on. 

Most Anticipated Points in 7th Pay Commission..!

The Central Government constituted 7th Pay Commission on February 28, 2014, to examine various issues relating to emoluments’ structure, retirement benefits and other service conditions of Central Government employees and to make recommendations on the changes required.

Within days, the 4-member Commission began its work and prepared a 42-points questionnaire covering 15 different topics. The Commission is now waiting for replies from different perspectives. That’s why the list of people who want to give their opinions – general public, individuals, associations, organizations, unions and federations – keeps growing. Unlike before, instead of confining to Postal, Courier, Telegram, email and fax services, this time the Commission is also offering online option so that people can share their opinions from any part of the world. The online survey mode is going to be especially useful for pensioners, women, differently abled persons and senior citizens. In addition to these, the 7th Pay Commission is also expecting memorandums and replies from various unions and associations. 

ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS RECOGNITION RESTORED

Memorandum to VII CPC on merger of DA with Pay and Interim Relief

National Council (Staff Side)

Joint Consultative Machinery

for Central Government Employees

13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi - 110001

Shiva Gopal Mishra

General Secretary

No.NC4JCM/2O14/VII CPC
Dated: June 3, 2014

Justice Shri Ashok Kumar Mathur,
Chairman,
Seventh Central Pay Commission,
New Delhi

Dear Sir

Sub: Memorandum to VII CPC on merger of DA with Pay and Interim Relief

CCL MINIMUM PERIOD CONDITION REMOVED - DOPT ORDERS

LGO EXAMINATION 2014

Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion of Lower Grade officials to the cadre of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants for year 2014 will be held on 21st September 2014.

Examination Date : 21/9/2014
No. of question papers : Two
Time for each paper : One hour
Last date for receipt of application on plain paper : 04/07/2014
Last date for receipt of application at DO : 25/7/2014

PM GRADE I EXAM 2014 RESCHEDULED TO 20.07.2014

Gazetted officer’s attestation no longer required

You may no longer need a gazetted officer or a magistrate to attest documents sought by government departments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked his bureaucrats to repeal all laws and rules which come in the way of effective governance. 

In a meeting with secretaries on Wednesday, the PM suggested government departments should adopt the system of self-attestation of certificates, photographs and marksheets, instead of asking for attested documents or filing of affidavits. He also told officials all government application forms should be made short and simple by doing away with unnecessary fields.

“The prime minister said self attestation should be enough because it is a hassle for the common man to get it attested from gazetted officers. Anyway, the original documents are required to be produced at the final stage,” a senior government official told Business Standard.

Central Government Officers may have to work 6 days a week

Speculation is rife in various union ministries that the new government under Narendra Modi may revert back to the six-days a week workdays in central government offices after about three decades.

Although there is no move yet by the government in this regard the issue is subject of much discussion among the bureaucrats. It was former PM Rajiv Gandhi who, in the mid-1980s, had decided to go in for the five-day week.

The aim at that time was to promote efficiency since it gave the bureaucrats much-needed rest over the weekend on the assumption that the work-culture would improve during week-days.