Calendar of Departmental Examination scheduled to be held in the year 2012

No. A-34012/01 /2012-DE

 Government of lndia
Ministry of Communication & lT
Department Posts
(DE Section)

ANNEXURE I

(A) Centralized Examinations
S. No.	Nome of the Examination	Dole of holding Examination.
1	PS 'B' Examination	27th May,2012
2	Sr. Postmaster Examination	18th November,2012
3	Inspector Posts Examination	8th & 9th September 2012
4	Postmaster Grade-l Examination	3rd June 2012
5	LGO Examination Pas / SAs in Circles	l2th August  2012
6	Junior Engineer (C & E) Examination	l5-16th December 2012
7	Assistant Engineer (C & E) Examination
8	Pas / SAs Direct Recruitment Examination	April 2012

Click here to view Order No. A-34012/01/2012-DE dated - 30.12.2011 - Calender of Departmental Examinations scheduled in 2012

ATTENTION OF ALL GDS EMPLOYEES!

 ATTENTION OF ALL GDS EMPLOYEES!

OUR NEW PUBLICATION - A BOOK ON GDS rules, by the AIPEDEU (CHQ) In first week of January, 2012, It is in Hindi and English.  Edition: 2012   Price ` -100/-

 Please indent now for the copies as limited copies are printed initially.

INDEED IT IS A VERY USEFUL AND HANDY FOR DAILY REFERENCES AND RESOLVING PROBLEMS.

                   ......................................................

-- 
S.S.Mahadevaiah
General Secretary
All India Postal Extra Departmental Employees Union


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Dopt order: Extension of Risk Allowance till 31.12.2011

No.21012/01/12008-Estt.(Allowance)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel. Public Grievances and Pension

Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, December 28 2011

OFFICE MEMORAPUM

Subject: Extension of Risk Allowance till 31.12.2011.

           The undersigned is directed to refer this Departments OM No.21012/01/2008-Estt.(AL) dated 19.07.2011 vide which payment of Risk Allowance was extended till 31.12.2011. Extension of Risk Allowance for a further period of six months beyond 31.12.2011 has been considered and it has been decided that Risk Allowance may be continued at the existing rates for a further period of six months upto 30.06.2012 or till such time Risk Insurance Scheme is implemented, whichever is earlier.

sd/- 
(Zoya C.B.) 
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source: www.persmin.nic.in 

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Sr. Postmaster Exam Postponed

Directorate vide letter no. A-34012/6/2011-DE dated 26/12/11 has ordered to postpone the Limited Department Competitive Examination for promotion to the cadre of Senior Postmaster (Gazetted) until further orders.

F No.A-34012/6/2011-DE

Government of India

Ministry of Communications & IT

Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi, the 26th December, 2011

Sub: Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to the cadre of Senior Postmaster (Gazetted)

Sir/Madam,

        I am directed to refer to this office letter No. of even dated 03-10-2011, wherein a notification was issued for conducting Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to the cadre of Senior Postmasters (Gazetted) on 31-12-2011.

2. The Competent Authority has now ordered to postpone the above examination until further orders. All the concerned may be informed suitably.

Yours faithfully,
-Sd-
(K. Rameswara Rao)
Asstt. Director General (DE)

Senior PM Exam - Clarificaiton

Postmaster's Cadre - Clarification on filling up of Short term vacancies

Reservation for Other Backward Classes in Civil Posts and Services under the Govt. of India — Sub-Quota for Minority Communities

MOST INIMEDIATE

No.4I018/2/2011-Estt. (Res.) 
Government of India 
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block. New Delhi- 110001 
Dated the 22nd December, 2011

OFFICF MEMORANDUM

Subject: Reservation for Other Backward Classes in Civil Posts and Services under the Govt. of India — Sub-quota for Minority Communities.

The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department’s O.M. No.36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 8th September, 1993 regarding reservation for Other Backward Classes in civil posts and services under the Government of India.

2. The Government of India had set up the National Commission for Religious and Linguistic Minorities to suggest criteria for the identification of the socially and economically backward sections amongst Religious and Linguistic Minorities and to recommend measures for their welfare, including reservation in Government employment. The Commission submitted its report to the Government on 10th May. 2007, wherein it had, inter-alia, recommended creation of a sub-quota for minorities from within the reservation of 27% available to OBCs, in Government employment.

3. The Government have carefully considered the above recommendation and it has been decided to carve out a sub-quota of 4.5% for minorities, as 
defined under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act. 1992, from within the 27% reservation for OBCs as notified by the aforesaid O.M. The castes / communities of the said minorities which are included in the Central list of OBCs, notified state-wise from time to time by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, shall be covered by the said sub-quota.

4. Similar instructions in respect of public sector undertakings and financial institutions including public sector banks will be issued by the Department of Public Enterprises and by the Ministry of Finance respectively.

5. These orders will have effect from 1st January, 2012 and the O.M. No. 36012/22 93-Estt. (SCT), dated 8th September, 1993 stands modified to the above extent.

6. The Hindi version of the O.M, follows.

sd/- 
(Sharad Kumar Srivastava) 

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FAQ's on Joint Consultative Machinery ( JCM )

Department of Personnel and Training has given detailed procedures of Joint Consultative Machinery and Arbitration as Frequently Asked Questions…

            The JCM Scheme provides for setting up of Joint Councils at the National, Departmental and Regional/Office levels. This mechanism is available for resolving issues pertaining to Group 'C' & 'D' employees. The National Council is the apex body. The Council deals with matters affecting Central Govt. employees generally. The Chairman of this Council is Cabinet Secretary. The ordinary meeting of the Council shall be held as often as necessary, and not less than once in four months.

1.         What is Joint Consultative Machinery?

            The scheme of Joint Consultative Machinery is a platform for constructive dialogue between the representatives of the staff side and the official side for peaceful resolution of all disputes between the Government as employer and the employees. The scheme was introduced in 1966 with the objectives of promoting harmonious relations and securing the greatest measure of cooperation between the Central Government as the employer and the employees in matters of common concern and with the object of further increasing the efficiency of the public service combined with the well being of those employed. The scheme is a non statutory one mutually agreed upon between the staff side and the official side.

2. What is the applicability of the JCM Scheme?

            The scheme covers all regular civil employees of the Central Government, except:

(a)       The Class -I services;

(b)       The Class-II services, other than the Central Secretariat Services and the other comparable services in the headquarters organisation of the Government;

(c)       Persons in industrial establishments employed mainly in managerial or administrative capacity, and those who being employed in supervisory capacity drawing salary going beyond grade pay of Rs.4200/- per month;

(d)       Employees of the Union Territories; and

(e)       Police personnel.

3.         What is the structure of the Joint Councils under the JCMScheme?

            The scheme provides for setting up of Joint Councils at the National, Departmental and Regional / Office levels. The National Council, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, is the apex body.

4. How are staff side members selected for various Joint Councils?

            The representatives of the staff side for various Joint Councilsare chosen / selected from members of the recognized service associations/ unions.

5. What is the time schedule for holding meetings of the National!Departmental Councils?

            As per the JCM Scheme, ordinary meeting of the National Council/ Departmental Council may be held as often as necessary as but not less than once in four months.

6. How recognition is granted to the staff associations?

            The Department of Personnel & Training being the nodaldepartment for matters relating to Joint Consultative Machinery and Compulsory Arbitration, has notified Central Civil Services (Recognition of Associations) Rules, 1993 for the purpose of granting recognition to various service associations. Recognition is actually granted by the concerned Ministry/Department in accordance with the CCS (RSA) Rules, 1993. In case of any doubt or confusion, the matter is referred to the JCA Section of the Department of Personnel & Training for clarification / advice.

7. What are the facilities available to recognised associations?

            The recognized associations/ unions enjoy certain facilities like:

(a)       Negotiations with the employer;

(b)       Correspondence and meetings with the head of the administrative departments;

(c)       Provision of accommodation for the associations subject to availability;

(d)       Facility of special casual leave up to 20 days in a year to the office bearers of
the associations.

(e)       Payment of T.A/ D.A for attending officially sponsored meetings; and

(f)        Facility of seeking transfer of Chief Executive of the Union /association to the Headquarters of the appropriate head of administration.

8.         What will happen if there is no agreement between the staff and the official side?

            If there is no agreement between the staff and the official side on an arbitrable issue, then the matter is to be referred to the Board of Arbitration if so desired by the staff side.

9. What are the Issues on which arbitration is possible?

            The arbitration is limited to the following issues:

(a) Pay and allowances;

(b) Weekly hours of work; and

(c) Leave

10.       Is the award given by the Board of Arbitration binding on the parties?

            The award given by the Board of Arbitration is binding on the Government as well as the staff side subject to the overriding authority of the Parliament. The award can be modified / rejected only with the approval of the Parliament through a formal resolution on grounds affecting national economy or social justice.


Courtesy:NFPE

Rect to fillup Backlog Deptl SCs / STs to PA / SA Rect for PWD Backlog vacancies to PA / SA

Rect for PWD Backlog vacancies to PA / SA

CO, Tamilnadu  has issued notification for

Special Recruitment Drive

to fill up unfilled Backlog Deptl reserved

vacancies as on 01.11.08 for SCs / STs for promotion to PA / SA.

Exam on 05.02.12 Sunday.

Exam will be held in all Divisions.

Last Date for submission of applications by the eligible candidates to Divisions is on 11.01.12.

Eligibility : Permanent officials with NOT LESS THAN 3 years regular service as on the last date for receipt of application in DO are eligible.

Schedule :

a. Dt. of exam – 05.02.12.
b. Last Dt for submission of applications to DO – 11.01.12.
c. Last Dt for forwarding of applications by DO to RO – 16.01.12.
d. Last Dt for forwarding RO to CO with Centre wise / Roll No. wise – 20.01.12.
e. Issue of Hall Permits by Regions / CO Units – 25.01.12.

Time Table for examination

Paper.	Subject	Date	Time
I	Essay/précis writing, letter writing, comprehension, General English/  Hindi, Grammar with spelling and usage etc  and mental ability. (Without books)	05.02.2012  (Sunday)	09.00 A.M. to 11 A.M.
II	Arithmetic (Without Books)	05.02.2012  (Sunday)	12.00 Noon to 02.00P.M.
III	Postal Manuals (With the aid of books)	05.02.2012  (Sunday)	03.00P.M. to 05.00 P.M.

Details of Vacancies for special LGO examination

for Backlog Reserved Vacancies of SCs/STs as on 01.11.2008 under Deptl quota.

Departmental Quota      :               SC - 2     ST - 16

Name of the Region/Unit	Backlog SC/ST vacancies as on 01.11.08 still remaining unfilled
	SC	ST
CCR	-	-
CR	1	3
SR	-	4
WR	1	5
C.O. Units	-	4
TOTAL	2	16

	SC	ST
PAs	2	10
SAs	-	6
TOTAL	2	16

Rect for PWD Backlog vacancies to PA / SA

CO has issued notification for

Special Recruitment Drive

to fill up Backlog reserved vacancies in Deptl quoto as on 15.11.09 for Persons With Disabilities (PWD) for promotion to PA / SA.

Exam on 05.02.12 Sunday.

Exam will be held in all Divisions.

Last Date for submission of applications by the eligible PWDs to Divisions is on 11.01.12.

Eligibility : Permanent officials with NOT LESS THAN 3 years regular service as on the last date for receipt of application in DO are eligible.

Schedule :

a. Dt. of exam – 05.02.12.
b. Last Dt for submission of applications to DO – 11.01.12.
c. Last Dt for forwarding of applications by DO to RO – 16.01.12.
d. Last Dt for forwarding RO to CO with Centre wise / Roll No. wise – 20.01.12.
e. Issue of Hall Permits by Regions / CO Units – 25.01.12.

Time Table for examination

Paper.	Subject	Date	Time
I	Essay/précis writing, letter writing, comprehension, General English/  Hindi,  Grammar with spelling and usage etc  and mental ability.(Without books)	05.02.2012  (Sunday)	09.00 A.M. to 11 A.M.
II	Arithmetic (Without Books)	05.02.2012  (Sunday)	12.00 Noon to 02.00P.M.
III	Postal Manuals (With the aid of books)	05.02.2012  (Sunday)	03.00P.M. to 05.00 P.M

Details of Vacancies for special LGO examination f

or Backlog Reserved Vacancies of PWDs as on 15.11.2009 under Deptl quota

Departmental Quota:                     PWDs    - 92

Name of the Region/Unit	Backlog PH vacancies as on 15.11.09 still remaining unfilled
	OH	HH	VH	Total
CCR	6	7	6	19
CR	8	9	8	25
SR	8	9	8	25
WR	6	5	5	16
C.O. Units	2	2	3	7
TOTAL	30	32	30	92

	PH CATEGORY
	OH	HH	HH	TOTAL
PAs	25	27	25	77
SAs	5	5	5	15
TOTAL	30	32	30	92

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