Achievement of 500th CBS Office at Central Region ( Trichy ), TN Circle - SA POST

Achievement of 500th CBS Office at Central Region ( Trichy ), TN Circle - SA POST

Recommendations of 7th CPC compel to die without treatment - SA POST

Recommendations of 7th CPC compel to die without treatment - SA POST

WB employees to get 10% D.A. from 1st January 2016-Order issued - SA POST

WB employees to get 10% D.A. from 1st January 2016-Order issued - SA POST

TA On Transfer - 7th CPC Analysis and Recomendations

Presently it has four components: (a) Travel entitlement similar to Travelling Allowance, (b) Composite Transfer and Packing grant (CTG), (c) Reimbursement of charges on transportation of personal effects, and (d) Reimbursement of charges on transportation of conveyance.
Personnel posted in Island Territories have sought higher CTG on account of greater expenditure involved in transferring their household goods to and from the mainland.

Besides other demands for increase in entitlements, it has been brought to the notice of the Commission that when transfer is from a Class Z city to another Class Z city, the reimbursement for transportation of personal effects is granted at a lower rate compared to when the transfer is to a Class X or Class Y city. Uniformity has been sought in this regard.

Seventh Pay Commission Recommendations on Leave and Holidays

Seventh Pay Commission Recommendations on Leave and Holidays

7th Pay Commission Recommendations on Leave and Holidays

7th CPC Leave Rules : 7th Pay Commission has recommended on Holidays and Leave for Central Government Employees and Offices…

Holidays and Leave : Presently Central Government offices observe a five-day week which results in 104 holidays every year on account of weekends. In addition, there are three National Holidays, fourteen Gazetted Holidays and two Restricted Holidays. Further, civilian government
employees are entitled to 8 days’ Casual Leave, 20 days’ Half Pay Leave (commutable to Medical Leave) and 30 days’ Earned Leave. Besides the above, quite a few other types of leave are admissible.


The following paragraphs bring out, in alphabetical order, the different kinds of holidays and leave admissible, demands received (if any) and views of the Commission on each one of them. Unless otherwise stated, the existing terms and conditions regulating these holidays and leave shall remain unchanged.

Casual Leave (CL) : Casual Leave is granted to enable a government servant to attend to sudden/unforeseen needs/tasks. Presently 8 days CL is normally granted to a Central Government employee per calendar year. The number goes up to 10 days for Industrial Workers, 20 days for Defence
Officers and 30 days for Defence PBORs. Certain other categories of staff, particularly in the Railways, are granted CL ranging from 11 to 13 days in a year. Demands have been made to increase the number of CL to 15 days for Industrial Workers and 12 days for other employees. CAPFs have also sought parity with defence forces in matters of Casual Leave.

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Here’s what you should know about the Sukanya Samridhhi Yojana

SSY is a government-run saving scheme for the girl child. It seeks to provide them with financial security. Roopal's daughter is eligible for an SSY account. The account must be opened before the child turns 10, with a minimum investment of Rs 1,000. Thereafter, she must invest a minimum of Rs 1,000 and a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh (deduction available u/s 80C) annually. The money in the account can be fully withdrawn only after the girl turns 21. If the money is not withdrawn even after the girl turns 21, it will continue to earn interest.

Roopal seems to like PPF for three things—EEE tax benefit, long-term investment horizon and assured returns (notified by the Government of India), benchmarked to the prevailing market rates. All these benefits remain the same if she were to invest in SSY. However, this is where the similarities end. It is imperative that she is aware of the differences too before she makes a choice. While Roopal will be able to partially withdraw her PPF corpus from the seventh year, such partial withdrawals from SSY will be possible only after her daughter turns 18. Moreover, if she were to open the SSY account now, she would end up with an investment horizon that differs based on the age of the child, while the PPF would allow her to invest for 15 years, further extendable in blocks of 5 years. Having said that, there is a slight interest rate differential in favour of the SSY.

Source : http://goo.gl/hOqPf7

Seventh Pay Commission seeks one-month extension from finance ministry

Finance minister Arun Jaitley. The Seventh Pay Commission was supposed to submit its report and recommendations to the finance ministry on 31 August. Photo: HT

New Delhi: The Seventh Pay Commission, headed by justice A.K. Mathur, has sought a one-month extension from the finance ministry and is preparing to submit its report by the end of September. The commission is unlikely to recommend the lowering of the retirement age as rumoured earlier or push for lateral entry and performance-based pay.

The commission, set up once in every 10 years to review pay, allowances and other benefits for central government employees, was appointed by the previous government on 28 February 2014 and was asked to submit its report in 18 months, which falls on 31 August.

“There are some data points that are missing, which we hope to get by this month end. We are trying to submit the report by 20 September,” an official of the commission said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Source : http://goo.gl/4kUDnY

Declaration of result of Limited Departmental Examination-20l4 (LGos Exam-2014) of Lower Grade Officials for promotion to the cadre of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants held on 23.11.2014 - Odisha Circle

Source : http://goo.gl/Dw86eL

Limited Departmental Competitive Examination of Lower Grade Officials for promotion to the cadre of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants 2014 held on 23.11.2014- Result thereof - Harayana Circle

Limited Departmental Competitive Examination of Lower Grade Officials for promotion to the cadre of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants 2014 held on 23.11.2014- Result thereof - Harayana Circle


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List of Holidays 2016 for Central Government Offices

Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2016 – Dopt Orders on 11.6.2015

G.I., Dept. of Per. & Trg., O.M.F.No.12/7/2015-JCA-2, dated 11.6.2015

Subject: Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2016 – reg.

It has been decided that the holidays as specified in the Annexure -I to this O.M. will be observed in all the Administrative Offices of the Central Government located at Delhi/New Delhi during the year 2016. In addition, each employee will also be allowed to avail himself/herself of any two holidays to be chosen by him/her out of the list of Restricted Holidays in Annexure – II.

2. Central Government Administrative Offices located outside Delhi /New Delhi shall observe the following holidays compulsorily in addition to three holidays as per para 3.1 below:
1. REPUBLIC DAY
2. INDEPENDENCE DAY
3. MAHATMA GANDHI’S BIRTHDAY
4. BUDDHA PURNIMA
5. CHRISTMAS DAY
6. DUSSEHRA (VIJAY DASHMI)
7. DIWALI (DEEPAVALI)
8. GOOD FRIDAY
9. GURU NANAK’S BIRTHDAY
10. IDU’L FITR
11. IDU’L ZUHA
12. MAHAVIR JAYANTI
13. MUHARRAM
14. PROPHET MOHAMMAD’S BIRTHDAY (ID-E-MILAD)

Source : http://goo.gl/55ArSj

7th CPC Final Meeting with JCM on 9th June, 2015 - Revised Pay Structure likely from 1st Jan, 2016 - 7th CPC will submit its report by end of Aug, 2015

7th CPC Report Submission Expected in August - NFIR Published details of Yesterday's Final Meeting


Minimum wage - Rate of Increment - Fitment Formula

Qualification related Pay Scales - Pay parity for common categories - Date of effect of revised Pay Structure and allowances

Upward revision of Ex-gratia to the families of employees killed in the course of performing duties - Parity in pension for eliminating the discrimination,
Rectification of MACPS aberrations - Grant of increment to those retiring on 30th June and 31st December of the year.


Final Meeting with Seventh Central Pay Commission — June 9. 2015 - reg.

N F I R
National Federation of Indian Railwaymen
3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110 055
Affiliated to :
Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)

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Postal Assistant Exam now through of SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

Friends..Good News. From this year onwards Postal/Sorting Assistant Exam (PA/SA Exam) will be part of Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam. Department of Post has decided to conduct the exam through SSC and Gazette Notification in this regard was issued on 21 May 2015. Till now, for the last 02 years exam was conducted through a private company called CMC Limited and there were lot of complaints regarding the conduct of examination. Malpractices were detected at many Circles and Re-Exams are now being held in those Circles. In view of candidates it’s a welcome move because now onwards you have to prepare for one less exam every year. SSC CHSL + Postal Assistant Exam Preparation now onwards at one go.

Notification for SSC CHSL 2015 is expected today (12 June 2015) or tomorrow (13 June 2015). It is expected that Postal Assistant Exam 2015 will also be part of this year's notification. Let's wait and See. More details in this regard will be posted soon.

Source : http://goo.gl/KLHiEq

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS (POSTAL ASSISTANT & SORTING ASSISTANT, GROUP 'C' NON-GAZETTED) RECRUITMENT RULES - 2015

It is Gazetted that the Direct Recruitment Examination for the PA & SA will be conducted by STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION. 

Age & Qualification will be specified in the notification issued by the STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION.

50% vacancies for Postman/MTS/Gr.D

3yrs regular service for Rs.5200+2000

5ys regular service for Rs.5200+1900 & 5200+1800

unfilled vacancies for GDS - by Direct Recruitment

Age : with in 30 years (relaxable for different categories)

Qualification : 10+2 / 12th class pass

service : minimum 5 yrs

Source : http://goo.gl/3VJouX

Latest Job opportunities in Department of Post

Corrigendum - in respect of letter dated 02.02.2015 of SSPOs, Mumbai NorthWest Division, Mumbai

Corrigendum form for Gramin Dak Sevak Direct Recruitment through open market - Chhattisgarh Circle

Revised Answer Key (Forenoon 10.00 to 12.00 Hrs. and Afternoon 03.00 to 05.00 Hrs.) of Postman/MailGuard Direct Recruitment 2014 for the 2013 & 2014 examination to be held on 01.03.2015 - Chhattisgarh Circle

Notification for appointment of Meritorious Sports persons in the Department of Posts in the cadre of Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant, Postman and Multi Tasking Staff - Andhra Pradesh Circle

Source : http://goo.gl/jd5Ceq

Meeting with 7th Pay Commission – NC JCM meets all Standing Committee Members on 8.6.2015

Meeting with 7th Pay Commission – NC JCM meets all Standing Committee Members on 8.6.2015

NC JCM(Staff Side) has decided to meet all the standing committee members before the final Meeting with 7th Central Pay Commission will be held on 9.6.2015. And National Anomaly Committee meeting on 12 pending NAC items also expected to be held on 9th June 2015.

Source : http://goo.gl/zKiQOS

New Post Office Building for Bellary Herialkudam is inaugurated on 27.05.2015

Saving Account Issues : Finacle Solution

(i) How to see balance in SB Account at the time of deposit and withdrawal

Solution:- Please see below screen shot.

Many POs raise the issue of BBT (Balance before transaction) in Finacle like legacy system. When HTM is invoked, available balance and effective available balance can be viewed. Effective available balance is the eligible amount of withdrawal.

(ii) What to do when cheque issued in Finacle is presented for withdrawal but not recognized by Finacle CBS?

Issue noticed in one of CBS Post Office in Account number 0289818958  where instrument number 805380 was presented.

Solution :  When the cheque book is issued through the menu HCHBM, the radio button Acknowledge should be clicked as Yes.  The issue was resolved by acknowledging the cheque through the menu HCHBM- Function Acknowledge and then verifying using the function Acknowledge and Verify the same.

(iii) How to convert existing SBGEN (non cheque) account to SBCHQ (cheque account) ? 

First the account should be transferred to the SB cheque scheme using the menu HACXFRSC by PA. Supervisor has to verify the same.  Then through the CASBAM menu option the account should be modified to allow cheques. Again, Supervisor has to verify the modification.

Source : http://goo.gl/GwZEdr

TN Circle : LSG to HSG II General line promotion order released

Good practices in Finacle for Post Offices Department

Dedication of e-commerce Parcel Centre, Safdarjung, New Delhi & Launch of India Post Mobile App by Hon'ble MOC&IT on 11th May, 2015

India Post Partnering e-Commerce

Dedication of e-commerce Parcel Centre, Safdarjung, New Delhi & Launch of India Post office Mobile App by Hon'ble MOC&IT on 11th May, 2015

Source : http://goo.gl/PelI8r

Launching of e-commerce centre and India Post Mobile App at New Delhi

The Union Minister for Communications & Information Technology, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad addressing at the dedication of the e-Commerce Centre to the Nation and launch of India Post Mobile App, in New Delhi on May 11, 2015. The Secretary (Posts), Ms. Kavery Banerjee and other dignitaries are also seen.

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Postal department has decided to rope in professionals from the private sector for Post Bank of India (PBI)

Postal department has decided to rope in professionals from the private sector for Post Bank of India (PBI)


The postal department's deficit for 2015-16 has been pegged at around Rs 6,665.09 crore, according to Budget documents. This had stood at Rs 6,377.89 crore the previous year, and Rs 5,339.28 crore in 2013-14.

According to sources, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could approve issue of licence for this payments bank by August this year, after which the process for setting it up might start.

Within three months of getting the licence, the department will hire key resources like chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, chief people officer and chief risk officer, according to a presentation recently made before Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Source : http://goo.gl/6R7C1q

Outward Clearing Procedure for Sub Offices in DOP Finacle

PO Finacle Guide

An advice FOR FINACLE OPERATIONS IN DOP FINACLE APPLICATION

1. New A/c No. from Old A/c No. CNAC – SOL ID+scheme+Old A/c No.

2. A/cs linked to MPKBY agent. HDSAMM

3. Commission paid to agents. HFINRPT . HPR . Report 2 to 5 as per requirement.


4. TDS deducted from Agents. HFINRPT . HPR . Report 2 & 3 as per requirement.


5. New A/c No. (any scheme) not noted


HAFI .SOLID: Default SOLID . Ref. No.: Enter one or two spaces. Table Short Name: GAM .
General Ledger Subhead Code: as under . Authorize: Select the radio button 'Not Authorized.
Function Code: A (ADD i.e new Accounts opened): M (modified accounts) : Z (Closed A/cs)
Following Are The GL Heads:


SB - 30001,PPF- 33001, NSS87 -30021, NSS92 -30022, SSA- 30042, MIS- 30016, NSC 10 year-
32003, NSC 5 year- 32001, RD- 30010, KVP- 32027, TD -30011.


6. New PPF Loan A/c No. not noted. Suffix 1 to the original A/c.


7. New RD Loan A/c No. not noted. Suffix 1 to the original A/c.


8. Denomination & Serial No. of KVP/NSC issued to a Regd. No. CSCACM / NSCAM


9. KVP / NSC pledged. HACLI or HACLITD or HAFSM- Freeze A/c inquire


10. Inventory Transaction ID not noted OR which Inventory not authorized. HIMR . HPR or HIMI.
date. Go.find the Trans Enter but not authorized.


11. Transaction ID of deposit / withdrawal not noted


HACLI . A/c ID . Click on transaction date, details will be displayed. OR Use HFTI


12. Not noted Transaction ID of Salary / Pension uploaded

HACLI . A/c ID . Click on transaction date, details will be displayed.

13. Standing Instruction Serial No. note noted.

HSSII . Click on Serial No. Searcher & give A/c ID . Serial No. will be displayed.

14. Forget the instrument No. of HACXFSOL transaction (Inter SOL transaction)


Invoke HAFI . SOL ID . Enter the table name as ATT. Enter the Teller User ID in 'Entered by'
field. Enter the Trans Date in 'Entered on' field. GO.


This will list the instruction / instrument number.

15. Forget the instrument No. while converting: HACXFRSC (Exceptional transfer).

Invoke HAFI . SOL ID . Enter the table name as SCT. Enter the Teller User ID in 'Entered by'
field. Enter the Trans date in 'Entered on' field. GO

This will list the instruction number.

16. How to get A/c No. from POSB CQ. HINQACHQ (Supervisor menu)

17. Extension of PPF a/c: HCEXTN

18. Extension of SSCS a/c: HTDREN

19. How to view / print the ledger card of any A/c for a given range of date. HACLPOA

20. How to know an A/c has lien. HACCBAL

21. Ledger View of SCSS/MIS: HFTI.A/c ID.SOL ID + respective sundry a/c ID. in Ref. column give
respective original a/c ID.keep the start date blank.then GO

22. Find the before migration transactions details of any a/c: TIPM

23. How to fetch the interest of MIS/SCSS/TD through HTM when the exact amount in not known :
In the second part trans screen. do not enter any value in the Start Amt / End amt. fields (it
should be blank).give the a/c ID at Ref column and select the filter option as "select" and then submit.

Source : http://sapost.blogspot.in/2015/05/useful-tips-for-finacle-operations-in.html

Tamilnadu Circle CBS migration function dtd 08/05/2015 at Ottangadu SO 624901 under Pattukottai Division

Sukanya Samriddhi Account - Useful Android Application

Sukanya Samriddhi Account meaning Girl Child Prosperity Account is a special deposit account under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (meaning girl child prosperity scheme) launched by Prime Minister of India on 22 January 2015 aiming the welfare of girl child in India. In Tamil Says, "Selvamagal Semippu Account" or "Selvamagal Semippu Thittam".

Source : http://sapost.blogspot.in/2015/05/sukanya-samriddhi-account-useful.html

Commemorative Postage stamp on Old Seminary, Kottayam has been released by the Hon’ble President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan on 21st April, 2015.

Commemorative Postage stamp on Old Seminary, Kottayam has been released by the Hon’ble President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan on 21st April, 2015.

Speaking on the historic occasion, the President Shri Pranab Mukherjee lauded the significant contribution made by Old Seminary in the process of socio-economic development by spreading learning and education.

The foundation of Orthodox Theological Seminary (OTS), known as Old Seminary or Cottayam Syrian College, was laid in February, 1813. The Seminary is run by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, the St. Thomas Christians, commonly known as ‘Malankara Nazranis’.

The structure depicts the rich architectural beauty of the 18th and 19th centuries.According to the Department of Archaeology, Government of Kerala, the Old Seminary Building is approximately 200 years old. It is one of the earliest public institutions in Kerala which has a historical significance in the context of Kerala’s socio cultural history.

Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of the Bicentenary celebrations of Old Seminary, Kottayam.

Source : http://postagestamps.gov.in/NewsPage.aspx?uid=55

Transfer/Posting Orders of IP/ASPs of Western Region

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Work-life balance is the highest career aspiration

Only 10% of employees define success at work as high performance, says a global career survey by Right Management, revealing the disconnect between employee aspirations and performance demands of employers.

The survey found that 45% of respondents rank work-life balance as their number one career aspiration, and the top definition of workplace success is enjoyment and happiness.

"People are happy and engaged at work when they are inspired," said Shakun Khanna, country head of Right Management in a release. Understanding employee career motivations and aspirations is key to creating a high performance culture that motivates individuals to do their best work.

"When individuals experience effective career development through ongoing career conversations with their managers, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated and ready to take on new challenges," he added.

The survey also found that the percentage of employees aspiring to achieve work-life balance, is more than double the number of employees that rank being the best at what they do (17%) as their top career aspiration. In Europe, 55% of employees aspire for work-life balance, followed by Asia Pacific (37%) and North America (35%).

Interestingly, millennials (14%) are least likely to aspire to be the best at what they do as compared to baby boomers (22%) and Gen X (17%). Only 3% of employees globally aspire to achieve a prominent position.

Overall, 26% of employees define success in the workplace as enjoyment/happiness, followed by salary (19%), doing the best work (18%), respect and recognition (15%) and high performance (10%). High performance ranks lowest in Europe (8%) and highest in Asia (14%) and with 12% in North America.

The survey also found that leaders need to show respect, with 53% of employees saying respect for their knowledge and experience is their top expectation of leadership.

Others include mutual trust (51%), transparency (37%), learning and development (32%) and a relationship of equals regardless of job title (30%).

Source : http://ipasporissa.blogspot.in/

Provident Fund Interest Rate 8.7% for 2015-16

Government Decides to Fix Interest Rates at 8.7% for General Provident Fund(GPF) and other Similar Funds Including Special Deposit Scheme, 1975(SDS,1975) for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds for the Financial Year 2015-16.


It was decided by the Government to link the interest rates of State PFs (General Provident Fund and other similar funds) including Special Deposit Scheme, 1975 (SDS, 1975) for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds for the FY 2015-16 to Public Provident Fund (PPF) rates. In pursuance of that decision, the Government has decided to fix the rates 8.7% per annum applicable to the following:-

· The General Provident Fund (Central Services).
· The Contributory Provident Fund (India).
· The All India Service Provident Fund.
· The State Railway Provident Fund.
· The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).
· The Indian Ordnance Provident Fund.
· The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.
· The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.
· The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.
· The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

The rate of interest is applicable to the above funds w.e.f. 1st April, 2015 and until further orders.

Recently, the Government had kept the interest rates for PPF and other Small Savings Schemes intact. However, interest rates for 5 year Senior citizen Saving Scheme and Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme have been increased from 9.2 to 9.3% and 9.1 to 9.2% respectively, keeping in view the commitment of the Government towards the welfare of the girl child and the senior citizens.

Source : http://ipaspmhandgoa.blogspot.in/

POSB LATEST INTEREST CALCULATOR REVISED INTEREST 01.04.2015

Features Updated On 15/04/2015:

New Interest rates w.e.f. 01/04/2015 configured for SCSS Account. Maturity amount for old accounts also can be viewed by entering Date of opening in Home page.

KVP (new) option is included in home page of Interest calculator. Discharge value of KVP (old) can be viewed in another link provided in bottom of Calculator table.

SSA Approximate maturity calculation - link is added in the Main page of Calculator (at right bottom of calculator)

"Print Tables/Forms" link is provided in Main calculator page to Print Ready reckoner tables for RD/TD/MIS and Pamphlet, Forms. In "Print Tables/Forms" link, updated pamphlet is provided in PDF format incorporating new KVP, SSA.

Changes have been made in MIS to RD (auto credit option) maturity calculation, so as to see it after 31.03.2015 also.
In RD PMC Calculator available in "view more" link of RD, financial year 2015-16 has been included.

Source : http://postalinspectors.blogspot.in/

Dahod H.O (Gujarat Circle) CBS Go-Live on 20-04-2015

Dahod H.O

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India Postal Department