Change of pattern & syallabus for Inspector, Posts examination (Departmental)

Postal Directorate vide letter No. 7-14/2011-SPB-II dated 9-3-2011 has circulated revised Pattern and Syllabus for Limited Department Competitive Examination for the post of Inspector, Posts for filling up 66.66% vacancies in the Department. The examination will now be held without the aid of books. The date for holding of the Examination will be communicated separately by the DE Division. Revised Pattern and Syllabus is as under:-

Sl. No.	Heading	Existing Syllabus and Pattern	Revised Syllabus and Pattern
1.	No. of Papers	5	4
2.	Syllabus	Paper I – Postal Manual Vol. V, Postal Manual Vol. IV, Postal Manual Vol II, CCS (Conduct) Rules, Postal Manual Vol. III, MTT	Paper I – (1)   Acts/Rules/ Guidelines Instructions relating to Inland & Foreign Posts, Mail Operations, Money Remittances, Savings Bank Schemes and Certificates Rural and Postal Life Insurance. (2)     Organization of Department, Office Procedure and Material Management for optimum utilization of network, Establishment and Administrative Matters.
		Paper II – Postal Manual Vol VIII, PO Guide Part I and II, Postal Manual Vol VI (Part I, II AND III) POSB Manual Vol. I & II Postal Manual Vol. VII	Paper II – CCS (Conduct) Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, Accounts, FRs & SRs and FHBs.
		Paper III – FHB Vol. I & II, FRs and SRs, CCS (Pension) Rules, CCS (Leave) rules, CCS (Joining Time ) Rules	Paper III  (1) Constitution of India (2) Short title, extent, commencement and definitions of CPC & Cr PC. (i) Cr PC: Proclamation for person absconding attachment of property of person absconding, claims and objections to attachments, release, sale and restoration of attached property. (ii) Indian Evidence Act: Short title, extent and commencement Of  the relevancy of the facts: Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts, relevancy of facts forming part of the same transaction, facts which are the occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue; motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct. Facts which need not be proved: Of oral evidence: Of documentary evidence (iii) Indian Penal Code: General Explanation: Of Punishments Of offences by or relating to public servants Of contempt of the lawful authority of public servants Of the criminal breach of contract of service (3)     RTI Act and Consumer Protection Act
		Paper IV – Indian Post Office Act., Government savings Bank and Certificate Acts, IPC, Evidence Act, Cr. PC, CAT, Consumer Protection Act	Paper-IV: English Language General Knowledge & Reasoning/ Intelligence
		Paper V – Essay, General Knowledge, Computer Basics and Intelligence Test.
3.	Marks	Each paper carries 100 marks	Each appear will carry 300 marks
4.	Duration	Duration for each paper is 3 hrs.	Duration of each paper would be 3 hrs.
5.	No. of Questions	Subjective type Questions	150 Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) in each paper
6.	Qualifying marks	40% marks in each paper subject to an overall average of 45% for general category and 33% marks in each appear subject to an overall average of 38% for SC/ST	No change
7.	Assessment of APAR / ACR	Not included	The Competent Authority will ensure and certify the following before recommending the  application of the official for examination: (i)      No disciplinary action is pending or contemplated against the applicant (ii)    No punishment is current against the applicant (iii)    No adverse entry in the APAR/ACR in the last five years.

Revised pattern & scheme for LDCE for Senior Postmasters and revised syllabus for PS Group B examination

Postal Directorate vide memo No. 9-59/2010-SPG dated 8/3/2011 has revised the pattern and scheme for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination to fill up the vacancies in the grade of Senior Postmasters . Existing syllabus of PS Gr. B Examination has also revised. 

A) Syllabus for Sr. Postmaster.

S. No.	Heading	Existing pattern	Proposed pattern
1	No. of papers	Nil	2
2	Syllabus	Nil	Paper-I : (1)          Acts / Rules / Guidelines / Instructions relating to Inland & Foreign Posts, Mail Operations, Money Remittances, Savings bank Schemes & Certificates, RPLI / PLI. (2)          Organization of Department, Office Procedure & Material management for optimum utilization of network, Establishment & Administrative matters.  (3)          Paragraph writing and current Affairs. Paper-II : CCS (Conduct) rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, Accounts, GFR, FRs & SRs and FHBs.
3	Marks	Nil	Each paper will carry 300 marks
4	Duration	Nil	Duration for each paper is 3 hours
5	No. of questions	Nil	150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) in each paper
6	Qualifying Marks	Nil	50% marks in each paper subject to an overall average of 50% for general category and 40% marks in each paper subject to overall average of 40% for SC/ST categories.
7	Assessment of APAR / ACR	Nil	The Competent Authority will ensure and certify the following before recommending the application of the official for examination: (i)           No disciplinary action is pending or contemplated against the applicant. (ii)          No punishment is current against the applicant. (iii)        No adverse entry in the APAR / ACR in the last five years.

B)   Syllabus for PS Gr. B

S. No.	Heading	Existing pattern	Proposed pattern
1	No. of papers	4	2
2	Syllabus	Paper-I : Postal manual Vol. V, Postal Manual Vol. II, Brochure of reservation for SC/ST candidates, CCS (Conduct) Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, GDS (Conduct & Employment) Rules. Paper-II : Postal Manual Vo. VII, PO Guide Part-I, Manual for SBCO, BO Rules, Postal Manual Vol. I. Paper-III : FRs & SRs FHB, CCS (Pension) Rules, CCS (Leave) Rules, Postal Manual Vol. II (Chapter.III- Appeals & Petitions) Paper-IV : General knowledge with special reference to public relations, staff relations, grievance handling, staff welfare, supervisory skills and office management and Precis Writing.	Paper-I : (4)          Acts / Rules / Guidelines / Instructions relating to Inland & Foreign Posts, Mail Operations, Money Remittances, Savings bank Schemes & Certificates, RPLI / PLI. (5)          Organization of Department, Office Procedure & Material management for optimum utilization of network, Establishment & Administrative matters.  (6)          Paragraph writing and current Affairs. Paper-II : CCS (Conduct) rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, Accounts, GFR, FRs & SRs and FHBs.
3	Marks	Each paper carries 100 marks.	Each paper will carry 300 marks
4	Duration	Duration for each paper is 3 hours	No change
5	No. of Questions	Subjective type Questions	150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) in each paper.
6	Qualifying Marks	50 % marks in each paper subject to an overall average of 50 % for general category and 40% marks in each paper subject to overall average of 40% for SC/ST categories.	No change
7	Assessment of APAR / ACR	Not included	The Competent Authority will ensure and certify the following before recommending the application of the official for examination: (i)         No disciplinary action is pending or contemplated against the applicant. (ii)           No punishment is current against the applicant. (iii) No adverse entry in the APAR / ACR in the last five years.

NORMS FOR VARIOUS WORK IN PLI/RPLI

P L I Directorate D.O.29-9/2008-LI, Dated the 24^th February, 2011.

            Norms for various works in PLI/RPLI have been revised keeping in view the industry standards and various regulations of statutory authorities.

     

Sl. No.	Particulars	Number of days
1.	Issue of Acceptance letter	15
2.	Issue of policy Bonds	15
3.	Inter Circle transfer of policies	10
4.	Settlement of claims on maturity	30
5.	Settlement of Claims on Death with Nomination	30
6.	Settlement of death claim involving investigation	90
7.	Payment of paid up value	30
8.	Loan for policies	10
9.	Change of address	10
10.	Change of Nomination	10
11.	Assignment	10
12.	Issue of duplicate policy document	10
13.	Revival of policy	15
14.	Conversion of policy	15

Overstay while on deputation

No. 61812009-Esa (Pay-11)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

Dated the 1'' March, 2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Overstay while on deputation.

            Undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments OM of even number dated the 17" June, 2010 and to say that as per existing instructions no extension in deputation beyond the fifth year is allowed. Further, as per the OM No. 1401713012006-Estt (RR) dated the 29lh November, 2006, the deputationist officer is deemed to have been relieved on the date of expiry of the deputation period unless the competent authority has with requisite approvals, extended the period of deputation, in writing, prior to the date of its expiry. It is observed that despite these clear instructions, proposals for regularization of overstay of officers on deputation beyond the five year period continue to be received in the Department. It is reiterated that it will be the responsibility of the immediate superior officer to ensure that the deputationist does not overstay. In the event of the officer overstaying for any reason whatsoever, he/she is liable to disciplinary action and other adverse Civil/Service consequences which would include the period of unauthorised overstay not being counted for service for the purpose of pension and that any increment due during the period of unauthorized overstay being deferred with cumulative effect, till the date on which the officer rejoins his parent cadre.

2.   All Ministries/Departments may please note that henceforth no ex-post facto approval for regularization of overstay on deputation would be allowed.

                                          Sd/-

                                        ( Mukesh Chaturvedi)

                   Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Discontinuation of 'Certificate of Posting'

Copy of D.G. Posts letter No.2-4/2008-PO dated 23.02.2011.

Sub: Discontinuation of 'Certificate of Posting'.

            Under the provisions of Rule 195 of the Indian Post Office Rules , 1933 'Certificate of Posting' is granted to the public to afford an assurance that letters and other articles for which no receipts are granted by the Post Office and entrusted to servants or messengers for posting have actually been posted.

            It has since been decided that' Certificate of Posting' may be discontinued immediately.

            A copy of Gazette Notification No. 58(E) dated 31.1.2011 deleting rule 195 of the Indian Post Office Rules, 1933 regarding 'Certificate of Posting' is enclosed for information and necessary action.

            This may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned for strict compliance.

            The receipt of this communication may also be acknowledged.

                                                                                                                            Sd/-

                                                                                                                      (NIRAJ KUMAR)

                                                                                                                        Director (PO&I)

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(DEPARTMENT OF POSTS)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 31^st January, 2011

            GSR.58(E)- In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (d) of sub-section (2) of Section 21 read with section 74 of the Indian Post Office Act, 1898 (6 of 1898), the Central Government  hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Indian Post Office Rules, 1933, namely:-

1.         (1) These rules may be called the Indian Post Office (Third             Amendment) Rules,    2011.

            (2)        They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the      Official            Gazette.

2.         In the Indian Post Office Rules, 1933, in part VIII relating to "General Rules", the heading "III-Certificate of Posting "and rule 195 shall be omitted.

                                                [F. No.2-4/2008-PO)

                                                                                                       MEERA HANDA

                                                                                            Dy. Director General (PO &CP)