POSTMAN/MAILGUARD EXAM NOTIFICATION
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS, INDIA
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To
1. The Postmaster General
Hyderabad /Kurnool/Vijayawada/Visakhapatnam
2. All SSPOs, SPOs in AP Circle
3. All SSRMs/SRMS in AP circle
4. The Sr.Supdt of Post offices, Hyderabad City Dn/Hyderabad South East Dn/Secunderabad Dn
5. The Sr.Supdt, RMS Hyderabad Sorting Dn, Hyderabad
6. The Chief Postmaster, Hyderabad GPO, Hyderabad.
7. The Officer in charge, P&T Admn. Cell, APS Centre C/o 56 APO, PIN-900746.
No. RE/1-22/PM & MG/Rectt/2013 Vacancies Dated at Hyderabad 1 the 30- 10-2013
Sub: Holding of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for
filling the posts of Postmen/Mail Guards for the year 2013from GDS
and MTS
bcd
This is regarding filling up of the posts of Postmen/Mail Guards cadre for the year 2013
2. Directorate vide letter No.45-13/2013-SPB-I dated 8-8-2013 has issued detailed instructions regarding filling up of vacancies in PM/MG cadre for the year 2013.
3. According to instructions contained in the said Directorate’s letter, examination is to be held to fill up the vacancies of 2013 as follows:
Postman Cadre:-
1. 50% vacancies from MTS through Limited Departmental Competitive examination
2. 50% vacancies on the basis of competitive examination through GDS
Mail Guard cadre:-
3 25 % vacancies on promotion from MTS through LDCE.
4.. 25% vacancies on the basis of competitive examination through GDS
4 Accordingly, the Examination for filling up the posts of Postmen/Mail Guard by promotion from amongst MTS and Direct Recruitment from amongst GDS for the year 2013 will now be held on 15-12-2013 as per the schedule given in para 9.. This may be circulated to all concerned immediately.
The vacancy position for the above examination in respect of each Region is furnished in the Annexures.
5. Pattern and Syllabus
The pattern and syllabus for the above examination have already been circulated vide this office letter No. RE/1-22/PM/MG/Rectt/2011 dtd 9-8-2012 with which the copies of the following letters have been enclosed.
i) Dte Lr. 45-14(i)/2012/SPB I dtd 31-7-2012 (Pattern and syllabus for MTS)
ii) Dte. Lr 45-14 (ii)/2012/SPB/dtd 31-7-2012 (Pattern and syllabus for PM/MG
iii) Dte. Lr. 45-14/2012-SPB I dtd 31-7-2012 (conduct of Examination)
I. Total Marks – 100Part 'A' - 25 marks -25 questions on General Knowledge, Reasoning and Analytical Ability - Multiple Choice Questions
Part 'B' - 25 marks -25 questions of Mathematics - Multiple Choice Questions
Part 'C' - (Two segments)
(i) 25 marks- English language- Objective Type/Multiple Choice Questions
(ii) 25 marks –Regional language- Objective Type/Multiple Choice Questions
II. DURATION OF EXAMINATION : 90 minutes
III. QUALIFYING MARKS:
a. Parts A and B- Minimum 10 marks for OC, 8 marks for SC/ST and 9 marks for OBC* candidates in each part.
b. Part C (Two segments)- Minimum 10 marks for OC, 8 marks for SC/ST and 9 marks for OBC* candidates in each segment.
c. 40% marks for OC, 33 marks for SC/ST and 37 marks for OBC* candidates in aggregate.
* Note: Not applicable for filling up posts by Limited Departmental Competitive Examination from MTS as there is no reservation for OBC employees while filling up posts by promotion.
6. Eligibility Criteria : The following categories are eligible to take up the Postmen/Mailguard examination 2013
a) MTS
i) MTS of the recruiting unit and neighboring units who have put in three years of regular service in the grade including the service if any put in erstwhile Group ‘D’ on regular basis as on 01-01-2013.
b) GDS
i) GDS of the recruiting unit and neighboring units who have worked for at least five years in that capacity as on 01-01-2013.
ii) Age limit shall be 50 years as on 01-01-2013 (relaxable by 3 years for OBC
and 5years for SC/ST)
Note 1. :- In respect of vacancies to be filled from MTS on promotion through examination, for Postman / Mail Guard cadre, if there is no vacancy in Postman/MG cadre to be filled from MTS in any Postal/RMS Division, the MTS / GDS working in those Divisions can submit the applications for selection and their cases will be considered for the unfilled vacancies of neighboring Divisions where vacancies are available. Hence, the Divisional Heads of the Divisions where there are no Postman / Mail Guard vacancies should also call for Applications from eligible MTS / GDS for this examination.
Note : 2: In respect of Divisions where vacancies are earmarked for PH category, the applications have to be called for from all Sub categories i.e., OH/VH/HH and in case there are no candidates against identified sub category the said vacancy will be considered for the remaining sub categories in the following order i..e, VH/OH/HH
For filling up of the vacancies in Mail Guard cadre , all eligible GDS may be permitted to appear for the examination even though there are no vacancies in the Division as they are eligible for allotment against unfilled Mail Guard vacancies of other Division.
Name of the Region
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Centre of the Examination
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Hyderabad City Region
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Hyderabad
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Hyderabad Region
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Hyderabad
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Kurnool Region
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Kurnool
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Vijayawada Region
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Vijayawada
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Visakhapatnam Region
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Visakhapatnam
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8. Photos : The applicant should enclose two passport size photos along with the application.
9. Schedule: The schedule of activities for the above said Examination is furnished below:
SL. No.
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Activity
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Schedule
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1
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Date of issue of Notification
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04-11-2013
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2
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Last date for submission of applications to DO by the candidates
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20-11-2013
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3
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Issue of Admit Cards by Divisions/Units
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29-11-2013
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4
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Date of Examination
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15-12-2013
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5
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Timings of Examination
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10.00 Hrs to 11.30Hrs
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6
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Declaration of results
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18/19-12-2013
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PDivisional Heads/Regional Heads/controlling authorities are requested to strictly adhere to the schedule of activity.
10 Application Format: The application format is enclosed . The controlling authority has to verify the details furnished in the Application submitted by the candidates , thoroughly , with reference to Name (as entered in the service records) Date of entry into service, Date of birth, category, eligibility criteria, etc with reference to the relevant recruitment rules and service records of the concerned.
11. Issue of Admit Cards: To be issued by concerned Divisional Heads within the due date.
Before issuing Admit Cards it should be ensured that:
i) The candidate is eligible in all respects to appear for the examination 2013.
ii) The entries in the applications are verified and found to be correct.
iii) No punishment is current/The GDS is not debarred from taking Departmental Examinations.
iv) No Disciplinary/Vigilance case is current / pending and contemplated against the MTS/GDS.
13. The Divisional Heads/Controlling authority are requested to intimate the number of applications received to the concerned Regional office latest by 22-11-2013 The Regional office will furnish similar information to this office by 23-11-2013 The Divisions/units of City Region will furnish the information to this office by 22-11-2013The information is required to facilitate venue for conduct of Examination and to incorporate the same in Hall permits to be issued by concerned Divisional Heads The Regional Heads are requested to nominate the supervising officer to conduct the Examination in respect of their Region. Based on the number of applications received /Candidates permitted the Regions will decide the venue and intimate the particulars to Divisions to enable them to incorporate the particulars of venue in the Hall permits to be issued by the Divisions.
13. The Number of candidates (Division wise) who are permitted to appear for the examination along with other details may be submitted by the concerned Regional Office, (in the proforma enclosed ) to this office by 01-12-2013 The information should be emailed to C.O on Mail ID adwelfareap@gmail.com. The City region units are also requested to furnish the similar information in the proforma enclosed by1-12-2013.
14. The Applications of the APS candidates should be sent to the concerned Divisions only and not to this office.
15. i) The question Part A will be issued in English and on specific request in Hindi.
ii) The question paper Part –B (Mathematics ) will be supplied in Hindi and in Regional Language
(Telugu / Urdu) on specific request
iii) The question paper Part C (II nd Segment)Regional Language will be supplied in Telugu/Urdu on
Specific request.
16. The Divisional Heads/Controlling Authority should give wide publicity about the schedule of examination amongst all MTS/GDS immediately including those who are on leave.
17. Vacancy position:
Post man
The Region wise vacancies shown in the annexure relates to :
i) 50% of the vacancies of the year 2013 to be earmarked for filling up through examination from MTS to the Cadre of Postman
ii) 50% vacancies of the year 2013to be earmarked for filling up through Examination from GDSs to the cadre of Postman.
Mail Guards
i)25% of the vacancies of the year 2013 to be earmarked for filling up through examination from MTS to the Cadre of Mail Guard .
ii.25% vacancies of 2013to be earmarked for filling up through Examination from GDSs to the cadre of Mail Guard.
The vacancies furnished in the annexure are as per the information furnished by the Regions and Divisions. The discrepancies noticed if any may please be intimated to this office by the Divisional Heads immediately by return fax under intimation to the concerned Regional Office.
The Division wise list of number of Vacancies identified under 5 % Sports Quota & 5% Compassionate quota is enclosed as annexure III for information.
18. The receipt of this communication may please be acknowledged.
DA: As above
Asst.Director (Rectt & Wlf )
% Chief PMG, AP Circle,
Hyderabad -500 001
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Vacancy Position of Postman: 2013
50% on the basis of limited Departmental Examination by promotion from among MTS
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50% BY DR on the basis of competitive
Examination limited to GDS
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CITY REGION
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Name of the
Unit//Dn
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OC
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SC
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ST
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Total
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OC
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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PH
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TOTAL
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Hyd. City Dn
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4
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3
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1
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8
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3
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-
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1
|
2
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-
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6
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Hyd. South East Dn
|
5
|
2
|
2
|
9
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3
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
7
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Secunderabad Dn
|
10
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2
|
1
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13
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5
|
2
|
1
|
3
|
1(OH)
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12
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GPO, Hyderabad
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2
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1
|
1
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4
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-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
| |
TOTAL
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34
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26
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HYDERABAD REGION
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Adilabad
|
3
|
--
|
-
|
3
|
2
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
3
| |
Hanamkonda
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
| |
Karimnagar
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
3
| |
Medak
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
| |
Niazamabad
|
8
|
2
|
0
|
10
|
4
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
1(VH)
|
9
| |
Peddapalli
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
| |
Sangareddy
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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Warangal
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
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Total
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24
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19
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KURNOOL REGION
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Anantapur
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3
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1
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1
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5
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
3
| |
Chitoor
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
| |
Kadapa
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
| |
Hindupur
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
| |
Kurnool
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
2
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
3
| |
Nandyal
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
--
|
-
|
2
| |
Proddatur
|
1
|
--
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
| |
Tirupathi
|
2
|
2
|
-
|
4
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
2
| |
TOTAL
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24
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15
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Vacancy Position of Postman: 2013
50% on the basis of limited Departmental Examination by promotion from among MTS
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50% BY DR on the basis of competitive Examination limited to GDS
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Visakhapatnam Region
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Name of the
Unit
/Dn
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OC
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SC
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ST
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Total
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OC
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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PH
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TOTAL
| |
Amalapuram
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
2
| ||
Anakapalle
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
2
| |
Kakinada
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
| |
Parvathipuram
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
| |
Rajahmundry
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
3
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
2
| |
Srikakulam
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
1
| |
Visakhapatnam
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
3
| |
Vizianagaram
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
| |
Total
|
16
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12
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Vijayawada Region
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Bhimavaram
|
4
|
3
|
-
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7
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
5
| |
Eluru
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
3
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
2
| |
Gudur
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
3
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
2
| |
Guntur
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
5
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
1(HH)
|
5
| |
Khammam
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
| |
Machilipatnam
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
2
| |
Narasaraopet
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
3
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
2
| |
Nellore
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
3
| |
Prakasam
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
| |
Tadepalligudem
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
| |
Tenali
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
| |
Vijayawada
|
4
|
1
|
2
|
7
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
6
| |
Total
|
37
|
28
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VacVacancy position of Mail Guard for the year 2013
Name of the Division
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25% on the basis of competitive exam limited to MTS
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25% by LDCE
from among GDS
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RMS Z Dn, Hyderabad
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1
|
-
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RMS Hyd. Stg Dn/RMS AG Dn/RMS V Dn/RMS Y DN
|
NIL
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF JOINT BIENNIAL CIRCLE CONFERENCE - KOLKATA
EDITORIAL POSTAL CRUSADER NOVEMBER 2013
VIITH CPC AND GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS
The intensive and continuous nationwide campaign conducted by Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers, the unparalled mobilization of workers in agitational programmes culminating in massive Parliament March and one day strike on 12th December, 2012 , subsequent declaration of strike ballot for indefinite strike has compelled the Central Govt. to announce the constitution of 7th Central Pay Commission, ahead of the Assembly and Parliament election. NFPE being the major affiliate of Confederation has played a leading role in all these agitational programmes and hence we can proudly say that Seventh Pay Commission is an outcome of our struggle. Thus the first phase of agitation comes to a successful end.
Now the most important part remains. Govt. has announced the Pay Commission but has not disclosed its mind on other related issues such as date of effect, merger of DA with pay, inclusion of Gramin Dak Sevaks, Interim relief, pensionary benefits to those recruited on or after 1.1.2004 etc. Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (DOP&T) has called the JCM staff side for a discussion on the terms of reference of the 7th CPC on 25th October , 2013 and heard the view points of the staff side. The leaders of various organizations of the JCM staff side met on 26 October, 2013 and formulated a consensus proposal regarding the terms of reference of the 7thCPC. In the case of date of effect, even though the stand taken by confederation is 1.1.2011, taking into consideration the view points of other organizations a compromise formula of 1.1.2014 as date of effect is arrived at i.e. from the 1st January after the announcement of 7th CPC by the Government. Regarding DA merger, interim relief, pensionary benefits to those entered in service on or after 1.1.2004 etc also an agreed formula has been worked out.
Regarding the most important demand affecting 50% of the employees of the Postal Department i.e, inclusion of Gramin Dak Sevaks under the purview of the 7thCPC, unlike in the past, this time there is total unanimity among the staffside. In the staffside proposal regarding terms of reference to be submitted to the Govt., it will be clearly mentioned that the three lakhs Gramin Dak Sevaks of the Postal Department should be brought under the purview of the 7th Pay Commission.
We are not demanding any mercy from the Govt.The Hon’ble Supreme , Court of India, in the case of P.K.Rajamma Vs Union of India, has made it clear without any ambiguity, that Extra-Departmental Agents (now GDS) are holders of civil posts and hence they are civil servants under Article 309 of the Constitution. Further, the Fourth Pay Commission in its report has also made the following observation:-
“The matter is, however, beyond controversy after the decisions of Supreme Court in Gokulanda Das’s case (also called as P.K.Rajamma’s case) where it has been declared that an Extra-Departmental agent is not a casual worker but ‘holds a post under the administrative control of the “state’’ and that while such a post is outside the regular civil service, there is no doubt that it is a post under the ‘’state” ’. In view of this pronouncement, we are unable to accept the contention that Extra- Departmental employees are outside the purview of the terms of reference of our Commission.”
Again, Justice Charanjit Talwar Committee, subsequently appointed by the Govt., recommended that ED Agents have to be included within the overall class of civil servants, being holders of civil posts. The committee further made it clear that there is no rationale to keep them separately as “a class within the class” of central govt employees which is against the provisions of Article 14 & 16 of the Constitution of India.
It is in this background, NFPE & confederation has demanded for inclusion of Gramin Dak Sevaks under the purview of 7th CPC and conducted one day’s strike on 12.12.2012. Now that the entire JCM staffside also agreed to raise the same demand, we hope that the govt. shall concede the demand of entire 30 lakhs central govt. employees and include the GDS under the terms of reference. In case, the govt rejects our demand, there is no other way but to go for indefinite strike.
The postal Joint Council of Action comprising all the unions/ associations affiliated to NFPE & FNPO, has met at Delhi on 19.10.2013 and has decided to go for indefinite strike, if the govt. refuses to accept our demand for inclusion of GDS under the purview of 7th CPC and also regularization and revision of wages of casual labourers.
NFPE calls upon the entirety of Postal and RMS employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks to be ready for an indefinite strike for the cause of three lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks and the casual, part time, contingent employees who are the most exploited and down-trodden class of the Postal Department and the entire Central Govt. Services.
Govt rejects demand for higher Fixed Medical Allowance to Central Govt Pensioners
Govt rejects demand for higher Fixed Medical Allowance to Central Govt Pensioners:
Appeal for revision of fixed medical allowance for the Central Govt. Pensioners:
Appeal for revision of fixed medical allowance for the Central Govt. Pensioners:
No.4/4/2013-P&PW (D)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE)
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
New Delhi-110 003.
Dated the 8th July, 2013
To
Shri Harchandan Singh, Secretary General,
32, Phase-6,
Mohali-160055.
Shri Harchandan Singh, Secretary General,
32, Phase-6,
Mohali-160055.
Sub:- Appeal for revision of fixed medical allowance for the Central Govt. Pensioners.
Please refer to your letter dated 23/6/13 on the above mentioned subject. Comments item concerning this Desk is as under:
2. The Govt. had on the recommendation of the 5th Central Pay Commission sanctioned Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) @ Rs.100 p.m. as in the year 1997. After 6th Central Pay Commission this amount was raised to Rs.300 p.m. w.e,f. 1/9/2008. The demand for further enhancement of FMA was raised during the meeting with representatives of staff side (JCM) on pensionary matters held on 18/5/11. The demand has been examined in great detail. In view of the fact that the FMA was increased three-fold from Rs.100 to Rs.300 p.m. in May, 2010 (effective from 1st September 2008) at a substantial cost to the exchequer, any further upgraded increase in FMA at this stage may not be appropriate given the constraint on the fiscal side. Govt. is in the interim, also contemplating introduction of Central Govt. Employees and Pensioners Health Insurance Scheme to meet the health care requirement of Central Govt. employees and pensioners. Therefore, the demand for any enhancement of FMA cannot be accepted at this juncture.
Yours faithfully,
(Deepa Anand)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Model Recruitment Rules for the various posts of Accounts Cadre - reg.
No. AB-14017/32/2012-Estt. (RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
New Delhi
Dated the 31st October, 2013
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Model Recruitment Rules for the various posts of Accounts Cadre-reg.
The Model RRs for the posts of Junior Accounts Officer/Accountant and Accounts officer of Accounts Cadre issued by this Department have been reviewed in the light of 6th CPC recommendations.
2. The designation with pay scale for various posts of Accounts Cadre shall be as below:-
Sr. No.
|
Designation
|
Pay Scale
|
1.
|
Junior Accounts Officer/Accountant
|
PB-2, GP-Rs. 4200
|
2.
|
Accounts Officer
|
(i) PB-2, GP-Rs. 4600
(ii) PB-2, GP-Rs. 4800
|
Accordingly, the revised Model Recruitment Rules for the same are enclosed as Annexure to this Office Memorandum.
2. Ministries/Departments may review the existing rules and notify the , revised rules conforming to the Model Recruitment Rules. These may also be forwarded to all autonomous/statutory bodies for adoption. The Ministry of Home Affairs is also requested to forward these Model RRs to the UT Administrations for appropriate action.
3. Hindi version will follow.
(Mukta Goel)
Director (Estt-I)
Source: www.persmin.nic.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/AB-14017_32_2012-Estt.RR-31102013.pdf]
Frequently Asked Questions on Insurance Repository
1. What is Insurance Repository?
“Insurance Repository” means a company formed and registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) and which has been granted a certificate of registration by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) for maintaining data of insurance policies in Electronic form on behalf of insurers. The Insurance Repositories provide the ease of holding Insurance policies issued in an electronic form.
2. What is the objective of an Insurance Repository?
The objective of creating an insurance repository is to provide policyholders a facility to keep insurance policies in electronic form and to undertake changes, modifications and revisions in the insurance policy with speed and accuracy. In addition, the repository acts as a single stop for several policy service requirements. The Insurance repository system also brings about efficiency and transparency in the issuance and maintenance of insurance policies.
3. Can any individual/firm act as an Insurance Repository?
No, Only an entity which is registered under Company’s Act and who is granted a ‘Certificate of Registration’ by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) can act as an Insurance Repository.
4. Can Insurance repository sell/solicit Insurance policy?
No, Insurance repositories cannot sell/solicit insurance policies. They are authorized only to maintain the policies in electronic form and provide a service record of all insurance policies.
5. What is an eIA (e-Insurance account)?
e-IA stands for e-Insurance Account or “Electronic Insurance Account” which will safeguard the insurance policy documents of policyholders in electronic format. This e-Insurance account will facilitate the policyholder by providing access to the insurance portfolio at a click of a button through internet. IRDA has granted the Certificate of Registration to the following five entities to act as ‘Insurance repositories’ that are authorized to open e-Insurance Accounts.
M/s NSDL Database Management Limited
M/s Central Insurance Repository Limited
M/s SHCIL Projects Limited
M/s Karvy Insurance Repository Limited
M/s CAMS Repository Services Limited
Each e-Insurance Account will have a unique Account number and each account holder will be Granted a unique Login ID and Password to access the electronic policies online.
6. Do I need to pay for opening of e-Insurance Account or on periodic basis?
No, e-Insurance account is offered ‘free of cost’ to the applicants.
7. Can any individual open more than one e-insurance account with any Insurance Repository?
No, as per the IRDA guidelines, an individual cannot open multiple e-Insurance accounts.
8. Who is an Approved Person (AP)?
An Approved Person is a Point of Sale (PoS) appointed by Insurance Repository and will be
working on behalf of Insurance Repository to extend the IR services.
9. What is an e-Insurance account application form? Where can it be obtained from?
An e-Insurance account application form is one that is used by an individual to open an e-insurance account with the Insurance Repository. This form would be available with Insurance Company, Insurance Repository or an Approved Person.
10. What are the requirements to be completed for opening an e-Insurance account?
An e-Insurance account holder or policyholder is required to
a. Fill the e-Insurance account form and
b. Submit
· Photo ID,
· Recent passport size photograph,
· Cancelled Cheque (In case of ECS/NEFT services for insurance premium payment transaction)
· Address proof to the office of Insurance Repository or Insurance company or authorized Approved Person (AP) appointed by Insurance Repository.
11. List of valid KYC documents:
Identity Proof (Any One)
· PAN card
· UID
Address Proof (Any One)
· Ration Card
· Passport
· Aadhar letter
· Voter ID card
· Driving license
· Bank Passbook (not more than 6 months old)
· Verified copies of
· Electricity bills (not more than 6 months old),
· Residence Telephone bills (not more than 6 months old)
· Registered Lease and License agreement / Agreement for sale.
· Self-declaration by High Court and Supreme Court judges, giving the new address in respect of their own accounts.
· Identity card/document with address, issued by
· Central/State Government and its Departments,
· Statutory/Regulatory Authorities,
· Public Sector Undertakings,
· Scheduled Commercial Banks,
· Public Financial Institutions,
· Colleges affiliated to universities; and
· Professional Bodies such as ICAI, ICWAI, Bar Council etc. to their Members
12. Can I open an e-Insurance account without having a life or non life policy for my own self?
Yes, an individual who is not having any insurance policy can open an e-Insurance account. After buying a policy, the policyholder can give a request for dematerialization to the Insurer or Insurance Repository or Approved Person.
13. How many days does it take to open an e-Insurance account after all the necessary Formalities are completed?
An e-Insurance account will be opened within 7 days from the date of submission of application complete in all respects. Once, an account is opened, a welcome kit with the details of how to Operate the same would be sent to the applicant/e-Insurance account holder.
14. How will I come to know that my e-Insurance account has been opened & how will I receive my User ID & Password?
Once e-Insurance account is created, you will receive a welcome kit. A pin mailer shall be sent separately. Using the login credentials and PIN, you can access and start using your e- Insurance account.
15. Can I convert my existing paper polices into electronic policies?
Yes, it is possible to convert the existing paper policies into electronic form. A service request may be made to the Insurance Repository or Insurer or the Approved person in this regard.
16. If I already have an e-Insurance account, how do I buy a new policy in electronic form?
Once you have opened an e Insurance Account, to buy a new policy in electronic form, you just need to quote your unique e-Insurance account number in your new insurance proposal form and make a request to issue policy in an electronic form.
17. Which are the insurance policies that can be held in electronic form?
All Life insurance, Health insurance, General insurance & Annuity policies that are issued by registered insurance companies with IRDA and who have signed up with the Insurance Repositories are eligible to be held in the electronic form.
18. How can I come to know that my policy is successfully credited into my e-Insurance Account?
You will receive a mail and SMS on your registered e-mail id and mobile number.
19. What are the charges for maintaining policies in electronic form?
All the services provided by Insurance repositories are FREE of charge.
20. What are the benefits of holding Insurance Policies in electronic form?
The following are the broad benefits of holding Insurance Policies in electronic form:
Safety: There is no risk of loss or damage of a policy as is common with paper policies; the Electronic form ensures that the policies are in safe custody and can be easily accessed whenever and wherever needed. A copy of the policy can be downloaded at any time by accessing the e-Insurance account.
Convenience: All insurance policies, be it life, pension, health or general, can be electronically held under a single e-Insurance account. This means all details of all policies are available in a single account (place). The details of any of the policies can be accessed at any time by logging on to the online portal of Insurance Repository.
Single Point of Service: Service requests in respect of e-Insurance account or any of the electronic policy can be submitted at any of Insurance Repository’s service points. A single request can sometimes cater to the requirements of several Insurers. As an illustration, a single change of address request made to the Insurance Repository can update the policies issued by multiple Insurers. There would be no need to go to several offices of individual Insurers for service.
Less Paper work and savings in time: An e-Insurance account holder is freed from the trouble of submitting KYC details each time a new policy is taken. Further, any changes in personal details like address or contact number can be effected through a single request thus saving on paper and time.
Statement of Account: At least once every year, the Insurance repository would send a statement of account to the e–Insurance account holder with the details of the policies of the account holder.
Payment Options: Premium for all the policies can be paid online and several service requests can be logged from the e-Insurance account. Increased number of service touch points: Since, the Insurance repositories function in addition to the Insurers, the policyholders will have increased number of touch points for having their servicing needs attended.
Easy payout transfers: Policy benefits would be paid through electronic facility to the registered bank account, thus ensuring speedier and convenient settlement.
Single view: Single view of all policies will be made available to an authorized person in case of death of the e-Insurance account holder.
21. What all policy details will be available in the e-insurance account?
A list of all policies that are credited will be available in the e-Insurance account. For each policy, policy level details like the status, commencement, maturity/expiry, nomination, assignment, endorsement, address, terms and conditions etc., would be available. In addition, the e-Insurance account holder will be able to download a copy of the policy bond.
22. What is the procedure to effect changes in my policy or e-Insurance Account?
Should the request be made to the Insurance Company or IR?
All requests in respect of either your e-Insurance account or any of the electronic policies may be made to the Insurance Repository. However, requests in respect of the policies can also be made directly with the Insurer concerned. Upon a request, the Insurance repository would handle all servicing needs that fall within scope of their services directly and would forward the others to the Insurer concerned. An update to the policyholder would be provided by the Insurance Repository on the status of the request in respect of all the requests that it receives.
23. Who is an Authorized Representative and what is his/her role?
An Authorized Representative is a person who is appointed by e-Insurance account holder to operate his/her e-Insurance account in case of unfortunate demise or incapability of e- Insurance account holder to operate the account. The Authorized Representative will intimate the Insurance Repository about the demise/incapability of policyholder with valid proof. An Authorized Representative has only access rights to the e-Insurance account in the event of demise of the policy holder. The Authorized Representative would only act as a facilitator and is not entitled to receive any policy benefits unless designated as a ‘nominee’ or ‘assignee’ by the deceased policy holder.
24 Can an Authorized Representative be changed?
Yes, Authorized Representative can be changed by making a request to the Insurance Repository.
25. Can ‘Nominee’ and ‘Authorized Representative’ be the same person?
Yes, both Nominee and Authorized Representative can be the same person.
26. What is the grievances redressal mechanism at Insurance Repository?
Every Insurance repository will have a policyholders’ grievances cell to address the grievances in respect of repository services and electronic policies held by them.
27. What communications shall the e-Insurance account holder receive in a hard copy?
· Welcome Kit with details of e-Insurance Account and modus operandi of its operation, the login ID.
· A Pin mailer with the password.
· The statement of account giving the details of all policies held whenever additional insurance is taken or a policy matures/ surrendered/ lapses would be provided to the e-insurance account holder.
· When a new policy is issued the insurer shall send an insurance information sheet containing the basic details of insurance policy to the address stated.
28. Is it possible to shift from one Insurance repository to the other?
Yes, the e-Insurance account holder will have an option to shift from one Insurance Repository to the other. All the policy details and transaction history would then be transferred to the new Insurance repository.
29. Is it possible to opt out of the Insurance repository system?
Yes, the policyholder shall make a request to his insurer and upon completion of all formalities in respect of the same, the hard copy of the policy document shall be made available.
30. How will the Authorized person deal with the e-Insurance account?
After the demise of the e-Insurance account holder and after settlement of all insurance claims, the Authorized representative needs to make a request to the Insurance Repository to close the e-Insurance account.
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Let’s salute with real spirit to Iron Man Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel
(October 31, 1875 - December 15, 1950)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel the iron-man of India was born on 31st October, 1875, in a small village in Nadiad. His father Jhaverbhai Patel was a simple farmer and mother Laad Bai was a simple lady. From his childhood itself, Patel was a very hard-working individual. He used to help his father in farming and studied in a school at N. K. High school, Petlad. He passed his high-school examination in 1896. Throughout school he was a very wise and intelligent student. Inspite of poor financial conditions his father decided to send him to college but Vallabhbhai refused. Around three years he stayed at home, worked hard and prepared for the District Leader's examination, hence passing with very good percentage.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is a historical figure who moves you to tears. Mostly these are tears of joy, for he achieved a thrilling Indian unity. Yet some are tears of pity, for the Sardar suffered and sacrificed much. Sardar Patel hated to work for anyone especially the Britishers. He was a person of independent nature. He started his own practice of law in a place called Godhara. Soon the practice flourished. He saved money, made financial arrangement for the entire family. He got married to Jhaberaba. In 1904, he got a baby daughter Maniben, and in 1905 his son Dahya was born. He sent his elder brother to England for higher studies in law. In 1908, Vitthabhai returned as barrister and started practising in Bombay. In 1909 his wife became seriously ill and was taken to Bombay for treatment Vallabhbhai had to go for the hearing of an urgent case and his wife died. He was stunned. He admitted his children in St. Mary's school Bombay, and he left for England. He became a barrister and retuned to India in 1913.
He started his practice in Ahmedabad and soon he became aware of the local life, activities and people's problems. He became an extremely popular person and he got elected in the Municipal Corportaion in 1917. Around 1915, he came across Mahatma Gandhi. The Swadeshi Movement was at its peak. Gandhiji gave a lecture at a place in Ahmedabad where Patel heard him and was very impressed and started actively participating in the freedom movement. The British government's atrocities were increasing. The government declared to confiscate all the lands of farmers. He forced the British government to amend the rules. He brought together the farmers and encouraged them and hence got the title of 'Sardar' and thus became famous.
The British government considered him as a threat and his lectures were considered anti-government and he was imprisoned several times. In 1942, he took part in the Quit India Movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. He was arrested along with other leaders and was sent to Ahmednagar jail. Inspite of the British Rule, rulers of the small kingdoms were spending a lot of public money, and were having a nice time. Sardar Vallabh Bhai opposed this.
With great wisdom and political foresight, he consolidated the small kingdoms. The public was with him. He tackled the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Nawab of Junagarh who intially did not want to join India. There were a lot of problems connected with the reunion of the numerous states into India. Sardar Patel's untiring efforts towards the unity of the country brought success. Due to the achievement of this massive task, Sardar Patel got the title of 'Iron Man'. ' He is one of the prestigious leaders of the world who became immmortal by uniting a scattered nation without any bloodshed. His enthusiasm to work for the independent nation got a big jolt when Gandhiji was murdered. Patel was very attached to Gandhiji and considered him, his elder brother and teacher. He was encouraged by Mahatma Gandhi in all his work. Gandhiji's death left him broken. On 15th December, 1950 he died of a cardiac arrest. The news of his death spread all over the world. The entire nation plunged into deep sorrow, everyday life came to a standstill. A grateful nation paid a tearful homage to it's beloved leader. In 1991 the grateful nation conferred upon him the honour of Bharat Ratna.
This man of steel learnt early to be tough, for he was born as a middle child in a family of impoverished peasant proprietors. As Vallabhbhai would himself recall, his parents' hopes seemed centered on the eldest two sons, Soma and Narsi, and their affection on the youngest two, Kashi and the only daughter, Dahiba. The ones in the middle, Vallabh and Vithal, were remembered last when clothes or sweets were to be distributed, and at once when a chore had to be done. The rough schools he went to as a boy, and the courts where he defended alleged criminals, also contributed to Vallabhbhai's mental muscle and stern appearance. Yet this tough man smiled at the world and at gloomy moments helped others to laugh. Also, he did not hesitate to step aside for another --for his older brother Vithal when the latter wanted to use his passport and ticket to London, and, years later, for Jawaharlal Nehru, when Mahatma Gandhi desired that Nehru should sit in a chair to which Patel seemed entitled. And this strong man before whom rajas and maharajas trembled, and to whom rich men gave large funds for India's national movement, did not allow a rupee to stick to his fingers, and he saw to it that his children, a son and a daughter, lived simple lives during and after their father's lifetime.
His strength of character, the sharpness of his mind, his organizing skills, and all his energy were offered up for achieving the freedom of India under Gandhi's leadership, and after independence for India's consolidation. We admire a man who rises to a political or financial peak, but are moved by one whose sole purpose in life is the strength and wellbeing of his compatriots. And we are moved even more when we discover that next to the steel in his soul is a tenderness for colleagues and a readiness to accept whatever results God ordains. In successive phases of his life, Vallabhbhai Patel showed the defiance of the oppressed, a trial lawyer's brilliance, the daring to give up a flourishing career, the discipline of a soldier in freedom's battles, the strategies of a General, indifference as a prisoner of the Raj, the generosity of the strong, the firmness of a patriot, and the farsightedness of a statesman. If times are depressing or daunting, Sardar Patel reminds us of India's and Indians' potential. When times are good, we can think of him with glad gratitude
Result of SB Aptitude Test held on 01.09.2013
The list of candidates qualified in the S.B Apitude test held at Vijayawada Centre on 01.09.2013 is as follows :
Sl
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Name of candidate
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Community
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Roll Number
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Division
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Marks obtained
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Remarks
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No.
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S/Sri/Smt./Kum.
| |||||
1
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M.R.K.R.Ravi Kumar
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OC
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VJ/16-4/ 2/2013
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Bhimavaram
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75
|
PASSED
|
2
|
T.Venkateswarlu
|
OBC
|
VJ/16-4/13/2013
|
Gudur
|
56
|
PASSED
|
3
|
M.Chamundeswari
|
OC
|
VJ/16-4/14/2013
|
Gudur
|
58
|
PASSED
|
4
|
A.Annapoorna
|
OBC
|
VJ/16-4/15/2013
|
Gudur
|
52
|
PASSED
|
5
|
M.Srinivasulu
|
OBC
|
VJ/16-4/16/2013
|
Gudur
|
59
|
PASSED
|
6
|
K.Sushma
|
OC
|
VJ/16-4/18/2013
|
Guntur
|
59
|
PASSED
|
7
|
B.Srilaxmi
|
OBC
|
VJ/16-4/19/2013
|
Khammam
|
76
|
PASSED
|
8
|
G.Swetha
|
OBC
|
VJ/16-4/21/2013
|
Khammam
|
56
|
PASSED
|
9
|
D.Dada vali
|
OBC
|
VJ/16-4/25/2013
|
Narasaraopet
|
64
|
PASSED
|
10
|
P.T.A.J.Kumar
|
OC
|
VJ/16-4/26/2013
|
Narasaraopet
|
66
|
PASSED
|
11
|
A.Bhagyalakshmi
|
OC
|
VJ/16-4/27/2013
|
Nellore
|
61
|
PASSED
|
12
|
D.Siva Kumar
|
OBC
|
VJ/16-4/28/2013
|
Nellore
|
69
|
PASSED
|
13
|
Ch.V.N.Sirisha
|
OC
|
VJ/16-4/32/2013
|
Prakasam
|
55
|
PASSED
|
14
|
G.V.Hanumantha Rao
|
OC
|
VJ/16-4/37/2013
|
Tenali
|
73
|
PASSED
|
15
|
B.Divya Teja
|
OC
|
VJ/16-4/41/2013
|
Vijayawada
|
58
|
PASSED
|
16
|
M.Harika
|
OBC
|
VJ/16-4/43/2013
|
Vijayawada
|
54
|
PASSED
|
17
|
Y.Naga Srinivas
|
OC
|
VJ/16-4/47/2013
|
Vijayawada
|
88
|
PASSED
|
18
|
P.Nagamani
|
OC
|
VJ/16-4/48/2013
|
Vijayawada
|
55
|
PASSED
|
19
|
L.Vishnu
|
ST
|
VJ/16-4/49/2013
|
Vijayawada
|
66
|
PASSED
|
20
|
P.Srinivasa Rao
|
OC
|
VJ/16-4/52/2013
|
Vijayawada
|
56
|
PASSED
|
21
|
B.Sai Pavan
|
OC
|
VJ/16-4/56/2013
|
Vijayawada
|
73
|
PASSED
|
Promotions to the cadre of ASP in AP Circle
Circle Office Hyderabad, vide memo no ST/92-1/2013 dated 30.10.2013, has approved the following IP line officials for promotion to the cadre of Assistant Superintendent of Post Offices in the pay band Rs.9300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs.4,600/- with immediate effect and allotted to the regions noted against their names.
SL.no.
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Name of the Official
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Region in which working
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Region allotted on promotion
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Remarks
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1
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N.Anilkumar, IP Amalapuram
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Visakhapatnam
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Vijayawada
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Vice post vacant
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2
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S.Sridhar,IP(Stg), RO,Visakahapatnam
|
Visakhapatnam
|
Vijayawada
|
Notional promotion on par with his junior w.e.f. 30.09.2013
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3
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STP Srikanth, O.S Bhimavaram
|
Vijayawada (on deputation at PTC, Mysore)
|
-
|
Proforma promotion w.e.f. 14.10.2013
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4
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V.Santoshkumar (JC - 834966-N)
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APS
|
-
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Proforma promotion w.e.f. 07.10.2013
|
5
|
Sk.Ahmed Ali, IP Tenali Sub Dn
|
Vijayawada
|
Kurnool
|
Vice post vacant
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