Preliminary Interaction meeting with Chairman and members of Pay Commission:

Today FNPO delegation consisting of General Secretaries NAPEC , General Secretary, PM&MTS, SGFNPO and R.Ravichandran participated in the meeting. During our meeting we presented that India Post is fully computerized and IT enabled and Justification for higher Pay Scale on account of computerization, Savings Bank, Life Insurance and Money Remittance, 100% IT driven on completion of IT project. And multifarious duties. Further we mentioned that Post Man touching every corner of the country. PO is a multipurpose delivery for central and state government schemes like Savings Schemes Payment, MGNREGA & DBT. Demand for higher scales of other cadres in DOP has been emphasized. However we did not mention minimum scale and grade pay. MACP anomalies were discussed. The details of the Power Point presentation are hereunder: 

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QUALIFYING SERVICE FOR PROMOTION

Eligibility for promotion : - It is necessary to fix suitable standards for promotion from one grade to another, including minimum length of service in the lower grade. As far as possible, the minimum length of service in the lower grade prescribed as a condition for promotion to the higher grade should not markedly be different from that prescribed by other Departments for promotion to similar grades involving the same nature of duties and responsibilities. 

The qualifying service for promotion from one grade to another is necessary so that there is no premature promotion or undue jump in pay and also to ensure that the officer has sufficient opportunity to demonstrate his competence/potential for holding the higher post. The period of qualifying service varies from post to post depending upon the scale of pay and the experience, required for manning the higher post. Broadly, the following qualifying service for promotion from one grade to another may be followed:

Field of Promotion 

From Grade Pay   (in Rs.)	To Grade Pay  (in Rs.)	Qualifying Service  (in years)
1800	1900	3 Years
1900	2000	3 Years
1900	2400	8 Years
2000	2400	5 Years
2400	2800	5 Years
2400	4200	10 Years
2800	4200	6 Years
4200	4600	5 Years
4200	4800	6 Years
4200	5400	8 Years
4200	6600	10 Years
4600	4800	2 Years
4600	5400	3 Years
4600	6600	7 Years
4800	5400	2 Years
4800	6600	6 Years
5400	6600	5 Years
6600	7600	5 Years
6600	8700	10 Years
7600	8700	5 Years
7600	8900	6 Years
8700	8900	2 Years
8700	10000	3 Years
8900	10000	2 Years
10000	HAG	3 Years
HAG	HAG+Scale	1 Year
HAG	Apex scale	2 Years
HAG+Scale	Apex scale	1 Year

(DOPT OM No. AB 14017/61/2008-Estt. (RR) dated 24.3.2009 and dated 12.3.2010)

Courtesy : : http://90paisa.blogspot.in/

Narendra Modi becomes the 15th Prime Minister of India,

The President of India has appointed Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi as the Prime Minister of India. Further, as advised by the Prime Minister, the President has appointed the following as members of the Council of Ministers:-

CABINET MINISTERS

1.         Shri Raj Nath Singh

2.         Smt. Sushma Swaraj

3.         Shri Arun Jaitley

4.         Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu

5.         Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari

6.         Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda

7.         Sushri Uma Bharati

8.         Dr. Najma A. Heptulla

9.         Shri Gopinathrao Munde

10.       Shri Ramvilas Paswan

11.       Shri Kalraj Mishra

12.       Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi

13.       Shri Ananthkumar

14.       Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad

15.       Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati

16.       Shri Anant Geete

17.       Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal

18.       Shri Narendra Singh Tomar

19.       Shri Jual Oram

20.       Shri Radha Mohan Singh

21.       Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot

22.       Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani

23.       Dr. Harsh Vardhan

MINISTERS OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

1.         General V.K. Singh

2.         Shri Inderjit Singh Rao

3.         Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar

4.         Shri Shripad Yesso Naik

5.         Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

6.         Shri Sarbananda Sonowal

7.         Shri Prakash Javadekar

8.         Shri Piyush Goyal

9.         Dr. Jitendra Singh

10.       Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman

MINISTERS OF STATE

1.         Shri G.M. Siddeshwara

2.         Shri Manoj Sinha

3.         Shri Nihalchand

4.         Shri Upendra Kushwaha

5.         Shri Radhakrishnan P

6.         Shri Kiren Rijiju

7.         Shri Krishan Pal

8.         Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan

9.         Shri Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava

10.       Shri Raosaheb Dadarao Danve

11.       Shri Vishnu Deo Sai

12.       Shri Sudarshan Bhagat

The President administered the oaths of office and secrecy to the above members of the Council of Ministers at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, 26 May 2014.

Prime Minister official  Web Address : http://pmindia.nic.in/

Congratulations to our Prime Minister and all Council of Ministers......

Jala chhatra Stall opened by the staffs of Betnoti SO and BOs

Jala chhatra Stall opened by the staffs of Betnoti SO and BOs , Which is really praise worthy. This is an innovative idea which will make Indiapost more friendly to the customers. The staff and the administration has really did a commendable job .

Rotational Transfer Memo of Puri Division published

Early Closure of Offices in connection with the Swearing in Ceremony of the newly elected Prime Minister of India on 26.05.2014

No. 12/15/2o14-JCA 2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 23rd May, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Early Closure of Offices in connection with the Swearing in Ceremony of the newly elected Prime Minister of India on 26.05.2014

In connection with arrangements for the Swearing in Ceremony of the newly elected Prime Minister of India on 26.05.2014, it has been decided that the Government offices located in the North Block, South Block and Hutments would be closed early at 13:00 hrs. on 26th May, 2014 (Monday)

2. Hindi version will follow.

sd/-

(Ashok Kumar)
Deputy Secretary (JCA)

source : DOPT

[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/12_15_2014_JCA-2.pdf]

India Post e-Mail server is down-Migration in progress

  India Post e-Mail server is down due to migration is in progress, e-mail services will start working on May 26,2014.

Url to access Mail will be changed – New mail url is – “https://webmail.indiapost.gov.in/owa from the current https://mail.gov.in”.

Please contact “doptcs.wave1support@tcs.com “ / 011- 66076729; 011-66076730” for any issue/detail.”

Employees prefer higher take home salary over other benefits: TimesJobs Survey

According to the latest compensation and benefit survey by online portal TimesJobs.com, rising inflation and increasing cost of living has led employees to re-evaluate priorities on how they are compensated for their work. The survey indicates that most employees, across generations, prefer a higher 'in-hand' pay out compared to other components of the salary, TimesJobs said in a statement. 

According to the survey, 87% employees prefer a customised compensation structure, and organisations should take that into account while designing benefits. 

'In-hand' salary matters more to the junior level employees than the ones at the mid and senior levels. Kishore Sambasivam, director-total rewards, SAP, attributes this trend to the fact that employees at junior levels are typically single and seek ownership. They do not want money locked up in a PF or superannuation benefit. Employees at this level want to plan their investment strategies which may have a higher risk and return profile. 

"Effective management starts by understanding who you are managing. This boils down to knowing the expectation the workers have from the organisation. As indicated by our survey, the future of compensation will be a customised compensation and benefit package to suit the needs of the employee," Vivek Madhukar, COO, TimesJobs.com said in a statement. 

According to the survey, almost 90% of the employees prefer a customised compensation package. Their priority of what is more important to them depends on the stage of their career and their age. 

While salary remains core to all age groups, the baby boomer generation prefers post-retirement benefits (24%) such as PF and gratuity, there is a marked distintion for other perks in the Generation X segment with 29% wanting club memberships, car, and company housing. The youngest Gen Y generation is eager to have it all with an equal balance of about 20% for each benefit - be it medical, post retirement or other perks. But, by and large, salary remains the core consideration for all levels coming in lowest at a considerable 41% for Gen Y and a high of 57% for the boomer generation. 

According to Sambasivam, employees prefer flexibility in their compensation structure. This is dependent on the changing demographic profile, priorities, preferences, risk orientation, individuality and 'live-in-the-present' mindset. Traditionally, companies focused on long-term orientation such as Provident Fund (PF), superannuation, company provided accommodation, Leave Travel Allowance (LTA), and loans. Now, employees prefer more cash-in hand as it gives them the flexibility to spend as per their aspirations and lifestyle. 

"Companies need to be cognizant of the same and modify their compensation structure and philosophies in line with the changing expectations of the workforce", added Sambasivam. 

"A healthy compensation and benefit structure should have a balance between financial and non financial components and should be aligned with the strategic priorities of the organisation," said Raghavendra K, vice president and head, human resource development, Infosys BPO.

Source : The Economic Times

7th Central Pay Commission invited Shri. D Theagarajan, Secretary General, FNPO for interaction on postal employees related issues on 29th May 2014 at 12 noon.
Details of the interaction will be posted in our website on 29th evening.

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan hints at bank licence for India Post

          

The RBI governor, who is known for his  candid 

comments, suggested that the ‘Post Bank’ could

 be given a limited banking licence that will be 

able to raise deposits and offer payment and

remittance services.

NEW DELHI: Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan has backed the postal department's demand to set up a bank, even as the finance ministry has tried to block the move.

At the annual day lecture of the Competition Commission of India on Tuesday evening, the RBI governor, who is known for his candid comments, suggested that the 'Post Bank' could be given a limited banking licence that will be able to raise deposits and offer payment and remittance services. There will, however, be restrictions on investments and the entire amount would be have to be parked in government securities.

"...the proposed Post Bank could start as a payment bank, making use of post office outlets to raise deposits and make payments," Rajan said.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/

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List of Allowances & Advances increased by 25% due to DA touched to 100% with effect from 1.1.2014.

List of Allowances & Advances increased by 25% due to DA touched to 100% with effect from 1.1.2014. 

List of all allowances and advances enhanced by 25% from the existing level from 1st January 2014 in order to enter the Dearness allowance into 100%. Already in January 2011, followed the 6th CPC recommendations, all the allowances and advances had been enhanced by 25% due to Dearness allowance crossed 50% mark. This is second time to get the allowances at revised rates. 

The complete list of allowances and advances to eligible for Central Government employees including Railway employees are compiled by NFIR and the same we reproduced for your ready reference as under..

No.	Name of the  Allowances	6th CPC Revised Rates from 1.9.2008	25% Increased from 1.1.2011 (DA Crossed 50%)	25% Increased from 1.1.2014 (DA Crossed 100%)
1.	Children Education Allowance	Rs.1000	Rs.1250	Rs.1500
2.	Hostel Subsidy Allowance	Rs.3000	Rs.3750	Rs.4500
3.	Child Care Allowance (for disabled)	Rs.1000	Rs.1250	Rs.1500
4.	Washing Allowance	Rs.60	Rs.75	Rs.90
5.	Travelling Allowance	Rs.210 340 400 460 520	Rs.263 425 500 575 650	Rs.316 510 600 690 780
6.	National Holiday Allowance	Rs.170 212 280	Rs.213 265 350	Rs.256 318 420
7.	Breakdown Allowance	Rs.80 120 160 200	Rs.100 150 200 250	Rs.120 180 240 300
8.	Special Allowance for Engg.Gateman	Rs.300	Rs.375	Rs.450
9.	Conveyance Allowance	Rs.370 480 640 750 850 1120 1680 2070 2430 3000	Rs.463 600 800 938 1063 1400 2100 2525 3038 3750	Rs.556 720 960 1126 1276 1680 2520 2980 3646 4500
10.	Cycle Maintenance Allowance	Rs.60	Rs.75	Rs.90
11.	Night Patrolling Allowance	Rs.6	Rs.8	Rs. 12
12.	Road Mileage Allowance	Rs.8 16	Rs.10 20	Rs.12 24
13.	Tribal Area Allowance (Composite HCA)	Rs.240	Rs.300	Rs.360
14.	Hill Area Allowance	Rs.480 600	Rs.600 750	Rs.720 900
15.	Bad Climate Allowance	Rs.400 240	Rs.500 300	Rs.600 360
16.	Nursing Uniform Allowance	Rs.6,000	Rs.7,500	Rs.9,000
17.	Nursing Allowance	Rs.3,200	Rs.4,000	Rs.4,800
18.	Washing Allowance(Nursing Staff)	Rs.300	Rs.375	Rs.450
19.	Hospital Care Allowance	Rs.1,400	Rs.1,750	Rs.2,100
20.	Patient Care Allowance	Rs.1,390	Rs.1,738	Rs.2,086
21.	Project Allowance Construction Survey	Rs.1,500 1000	Rs.1,875 1250	Rs2,250 1500
22.	Compensatory Allowance Construction	Rs.1500 1000	Rs.1875 1250	Rs2250 1500
23.	Composite Transfer Grant CTG	Rs.18 9 4.60	Rs.22.50 11.25 5.75	Rs. 27.00 13.50 6.90
24.	Uniform, Kit Maintenance, W.Allowance	Rs.14000 300 60	Rs.17500 375 75	Rs.21000 450 90
25.	PG Allowance & Annual Allowance	Rs.1000 600	Rs.1250 750	Rs.1500 900
26.	Health & Malaria Inspectors(Additional duty)	Rs.400	Rs.500	Rs.600
27.	Commercial Staff in charge of flag stations	Rs.80	Rs.100	Rs.120
28.	Teachers Library i.ATP-Primary School ii.Middle School iii.High/Hr.Sec.School	Rs.200 300 400	Rs.250 375 500	Rs.300 450 600
29.	Announcers ECRCs/Comml.clerks/TCs	Rs.120	Rs.150	Rs.180
30.	Train Supdt./TS	Rs.600	Rs.750	Rs.900
31.	Steward (Dy.TS) (Rajdhani Exp.)	Rs.240	Rs.300	Rs.360
32.	CTIs/TTEs Flying Squad	Rs.200	Rs.250	Rs.300
33.	Cook/Cook mate	Rs.80	Rs.100	Rs.120
34.	Senior Scale JA Gr.SA Grade (Hindi Officers)	Rs.400 600 1200	Rs.500 750 1500	Rs.600 900 1800

No.	Name of the  Advances	6th CPC Revised Rates from 1.9.2008	25% Increased from 1.1.2011 (DA Crossed 50%)	25% Increased from 1.1.2014 (DA Crossed 100%)
1.	Natural Calamity Advance	Rs.5,000	Rs.6,250	Rs.7,500
2.	Festival Advance	Rs.3,000	Rs.3,750	Rs.4,500
3.	Warm Clothing Advance	Rs.3,000	Rs.3,750	Rs.4,500
4.	Bicycle Advance	Rs.3,000	Rs.3,750	Rs.4,500
5.	Food Advance	Rs.3,000	Rs.3,750	Rs.4,500