The Gazette of India

Extraordinary

Part-II Section3 Sub-section(i)

Ministry of communications

(Department of Posts)

Notification

New Delhi, the 23rd January, 2002

G.S.R. 58(E). ___ In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, and in supersession of the Indian Posts and Telegraphs (Class IV Posts) Recruitment Rules, 1970, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the Group ‘D’ posts in the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, namely:-

1. Short title and Commencement:- (1) These rules may be called Department of Posts(Group ‘D’ Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2002.

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

2. Application – These rules shall apply to the post specified in Column 1 of the Schedule annexed to these rules.

3. Number of Posts, their classification and scale of pay:- The number of posts, their classification and the scale of pay attached thereto shall be as specified in Columns 2 to 4 of the said Schedule.

4. Method of recruitment, age limit/ qualification, etc. :- The method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating to the said posts shall be as specified in Columns 5 to 14 of the said Schedule.

5. Disqualifications: - No person,

(a) Who, has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or

(b) Who, having a spouse living has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person

Shall be eligible for appointment to the said post:

Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage in permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.

6. Requirement to serve in the Army Postal Service: Any person appointed to the posts specified in the said Schedule shall be liable to serve in the Army Postal Service in India or abroad, as required.

7. Power to Relax:- Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

8. Saving:- Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Schedules Tribes, the Other Backward Classes, the Ex-Serviceman and other categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.

SCHEDULE

(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART-II SECTION 3 SUB-SECTION(I) OF THE GAZETTE OF INDIA)

Dated: 24-01-2005

NOTIFICATION

S.R.O. _____ In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution the President hereby; makes the following rules further to amend the Department of Posts (Group ‘D’ Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2002, namely:-

1. (1) These rules may be called the Department of Posts (Group ‘D’ Posts) Recruitment (Amendment) Rues 2005.

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

2. In the Schedule to the Department of Posts (Group ‘D’ Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2002, -

(i) In part-I relating to posts of Circle and Administrative Offices, in column 1 for the Sl. No. 1 and entries relating thereto, the following Sl. No. and entries shall be substituted, namely:

“1. Orderlies/ Peons/ Mail Peons (Foreign Post Offices)”

(ii) In Part-II relating to posts of Subordinate Offices, in column 1 for the Sl No. 1 and entries relating thereto, the following Sl No. and entries shall be substituted, namely:-

“1. Peons/ Letter Box Peons/ Mail Peons/ Mailman/ Runner/ Van Peon/ Orderly/ Gatemen/ Attendant-cum-Khansama/ Cleaner in Mail Motor Service/ Pumpmen”

SCHEDULE

(File No. 37-45/2004-SPB-I)

Sd/-

(R. Srinivasan)

ADG(SPN)

Note: The Principal rules were published in the Gazette of India Part-II, Section 3, Sub-Section(i) vide notification number GSR 58(E), dated the 23rd January, 2002.

SCHEDULE

Part-I- Posts of Circle and Administrative Offices

Name of Posts

Number of Posts

Classification

Scale of Pay

Whether selection by merit or selection -cum- seniority or non-selection post

Age limit for direct recruits

Whether benefit of added years of service admissible under rule 30 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972

Educational and other qualification required for direct recruits

1. Orderlies/ Packers/ Peons

100*

(2002)

*Subject to variation dependent on work load

General Central Service Group ‘D’ Non-Gazetted

Rs.2550-55-2660-60-3200/-

Not applicable

18-25 years

(Relaxable for Government servants upto 35 years in accordance with orders or instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time).

Note: 1. The crucial date for determining the age limit shall in each case be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti district and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep).

2. In the case of recruitment made through the Employment Exchange, the crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the last date upto, which Employment Exchange is asked to submit the names.

Not applicable

Middle School standard pass or its equivalent Examination from a recognized School.

Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

Period of Probation, if any

Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and percentage of the posts to be filled by various methods

In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation or absorption grades from which promotion/ deputation/ absorption to be made

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists what is its composition

Circumstances in which the Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in Making recruitment

Not applicable.

Two years.

100% by direct recruitment.

Not applicable.

Group ‘D’ Departmental Promotion Committee (For confirmation only) consisting of:

(i) Assistant Postmaster General or a Senior Time Scale Officer - Chairman

(ii) A Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) Postal/ Railway Mail Service Officer at the Station or in the Region – Member

(iii) A Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) Officer from any other Central Government Department or Office at the station or in the Region - Member

Not applicable.

2. Farash/ Sweeper/ Safaiwala/ Scavenger/ Chowkidar/ Watchman / Gardener/ Mali/ Water man/ Bhisti/ Mazdoor.

150* (2002)

* Subject to variation dependent on workload

General Central Service Group ‘D’, Non-Gazetted

Rs.2550-55-2660-60-3200/-

Not applicable

18-25 years

(relaxable for Government servants upto 35 years in accordance with orders or instructions’ issued by the Central Government from time to time)

Note:1. The crucial date for determining the age limit shall in each case be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti district and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep).

2. In the case of recruitment made through the Employment Exchange, the crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the last date upto which Employment Exchange is asked to submit the names

Note applicable.

Desirable:

Primary School standard pass

Not applicable

Two years

100% by direct recruitment

Not applicable.

Group ‘D’ Departmental Promotion Committee (For confirmation only) consisting of:

(i) Assistant Postmaster General or a Senior Time Scale Officer - Chairman

(ii) A Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) Postal/ Railway Mail Service Officer at the Station or in the Region – Member

(iii) A Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) officer from any other Central Government Department or office at the station or in the Region – Member

Not applicable

Posts of Attendant cum Khansama and Daftry Jamadar is not included.

5. Junior Gestetner

16* (2002)

* Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service Group ‘D’, Non-Gazetted

Rs.2610-60-2910-65-3300-70-4000/-

Selection -cum- Seniority.

Not applicable

Two years

100% by promotion.

Promotion

From Daftries and Jamadars with 3 years continuous services in the grade and possessing proficiency in handling Gestetner machines.

Group ‘D’ Departmental Promotion Committee consisting of:

(i) Assistant Postmaster General or a Senior Time Scale Officer - Chairman

(ii) A Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) Postal/ Railway Mail Service Officer at the Station or in the Region – Member

(iii) A Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) officer from any other Central Government Department or office at the station or in the Region – Member

Not applicable

PART-II Posts of subordinate offices

1. Peons/ Letter Box Peons/ Mail Peons/ Packer/ Porter/ Runner/ Van Peon/ Orderly/ Gatemen/ Attendant – cum- Khansama/ Cleaner in Mail Motor Service/ Pumpmen

33018* (2002)

* Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service Group ‘D’, Non- Gazetted

Rs.2550-55-2660-60-3200/-

Not applicable

18-25 years

Note:1. The crucial date for determining the age limit shall in each case be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti district and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep).

Not applicable

Essential qualifications:

Middle school standard pass.

Desirable:

1) Knowledge of cooking for Attendant – cum-Khansama

2) Knowledge of tailoring, painting, carpentry (for posts in stock or store Depots)

Note applicable

Two years

They method of recruitment shall be in the manner specified below, namely-

A test shall be held to determine the working eligibility of the candidates holding the post specified against Sl. No. 2 for filling up the posts. In case the suitable candidates are not found to fill up the post by such test, the remaining posts shall be filled up by the method as specified below:-

(i) 75% of the vacancies remaining unfilled after recruitment from employees mentioned at Sl. No. 2 shall be filled by Gramin Dak Sevaks of the Recruiting Division or Unit where such vacancies occur failing which by Gramin Dak Sevaks of the neighbouring Division or Unit by selection –cum-seniority.

(ii) 25% of the vacancies remaining unfilled after recruitment of employees mentioned at Sl. No. 2, such vacancies shall be filled up by selection-cum-seniority in the following order:

(a) by casual labourers with temporary status of the recruiting division or unit failing which,

(b) by full-time casual labourers of the recruiting division or unit failing which,

(d) by part-time Casual Labourers of the recruiting division or unit failing which

(iii) by direct recruitment.

Explanation: 1. For Postal Division or Unit, the neighbouring Division or Unit, as the case may be, shall be the Railway Mail Service Sub-Division and vice-versa.

2. The afore-mentioned test shall be governed by the instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time.

Not applicable

Group ‘D’ Departmental Promotion Committee consisting of:

(i) Divisional Head/ Group ‘A’ Postmaster- Chairman.

(i) Another Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) Postal/Railway Mail Service officer at the Station or in the Region- Member

(ii) A Group ‘B’ (Gazetted officer from any other Central Government Department / Office at the Station or in the Region Member.

Not applicable

2. Chowkidar/ Watchman Safaiwala / Scavanger/ Gardener/ Mali Waterman/ Bhisti/ Mazdoor/ Hamal/ Cleaner / Rest House Attendant/ Batterymen/ Ayah (Lady Attendant) / Mechanical Workmen/ By Hand Peon/ Lascars.

3279* (2002)

* Subject to variation dependent on workload

General Central Service Group ‘D’ Non-Gazetted

Rs.2550-55-2660-60-3200/-

Not applicable

18-25 years

Note:1. The crucial date for determining the age limit shall in each case be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti district and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep).

In the case of recruitment made through the Employment Exchange, the crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the last date upto, which Employment Exchange is asked to submit the names.

Not applicable

Primary school standard pass

Not applicable

Two years.

By means of an interview from amongst the categories specified and in the order indicated below. Recruitment from the next category is to be made only when no qualified person is available in the higher category.

Categories:

(i) Gramin Dak Sevaks of the Recruiting Division or unit in which the vacancies are announced.

(ii) Casual labourers (full-time and part-time) of the Recruiting Division or Unit.

(iii) Gramin Dak Sevaks of the neighbouring Division or Unit. (For Postal Division, the neighbouring Division will be the Railway Mail Service Division and vice-versa)

(iv) Nominees of the Employment Exchange

Not applicable

Group ‘D’ Departmental Promotion Committee consisting of:

(i) Divisional Head/ Group ‘A’ Postmaster - Chairman

(ii) Another Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) Postal/Railway Mail Service officer at the Station or in the Region – Member

(iii) A Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) officer from any other Central Government Department/ Office at the Station or in the Region – Member.

Not applicable

3. Daftry

506*

(2002)

* Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service Group ‘D’, Non- Gazetted

Rs.2610-60-2910-65-3300-70-4000/-

Selection- cum -Seniority

Not applicable

Two years

100% by promotion

Promotion

From Peons, Letter Box Peons, Mail Peons, Packers, Porters, Runners, Van Peons, Orderly, Gatemen, Attendant -cum-Khansama with three years continuous services in the grade.

Group ‘D’ Departmental Promotion Committee Consisting of:

(i) Divisional Head/ Group ‘A’ Postmaster – Chairman

(ii) Another Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) Postal/Railway Mail Service officer at the Station or in the Region Member

(iii) A Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) officer from any other Central Government Department/ Officer at the Station or in the Region - Member

Not applicable

4. Junior Gestetner Operator

437*

(2002)

* Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service Group ‘D’, Non- Gazetted

Rs.2610-60-2910-65-3300-70-4000/-

Selection- cum -Seniority

Not applicable

Two years

100% by promotion

Promotion

From Daftries and Jamadars with 3 years continuous services in the grade (with middle school pass or equivalent examination from recognized school) and proficiency in handling of Gestetner Machines.

Group ‘D’ Departmental Promotion Committee Consisting of:

(i) Divisional Head/ Group ‘A’ Postmaster – Chairman

(ii) Another Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) Postal/Railway Mail Service officer at the Station or in the Region Member

(iii) A Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) officer from any other Central Government Department/ Officer at the Station or in the Region - Member

Not applicable

Note:-

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(F. No. 37-15/2001-SPB-I)

A.K. Dash, Director(Staff)