“Forward ever, backward never: onwards with Breaking Through”

 31/01/2024

On 30-01-24 a delegation of FNPO headed by Secretary General met Sri Pashupati Kumar Paras, honorable Minister of Food Processing Industries, Govt. Of India and requested him for taking up the matter in connection with victimized action taken against the GDS leaders, in r/o the Nation wide strike from 12-12-23 to 15-12-23.
Honorable Minister responded positively and assured that the matter will be taken up with Communication Minister for its earliest settlement. A memorandum already submitted to Hon'ble Minister.
Sivaji Vasireddy
Secretary General, FNPO &
General Secretary, NAPE Group "C"

30/01/2024

Martyrs' Day :This day in history Gandhiji assassinated on 30/01/1948. 

This Day In History: 01/30/1948 - Ghandi Assassinated 

UPSC gave relaxation for HSG I from HSG II and LSG to HSG II is expected soon. This relaxation is given in black and white with names of the official-Click the link to view.

Transfer/Posting in PS Group B cadre- Click the link to view

 29/01/2024

Delegation of powers to the CPMG  Telangna circle-  Disposal  of the petitions terminated  GDS during December 2023 strike- SG FNPO to the Member P

 

 


 

Delegation of powers of Review to the CPMsG - reg-Disposing of the petitions of GDSs against termination under Rule 8 - Dte Order dtd 29/01/2024 


 


Retirement Notification Ms Meera Ranjan T shering (IPoS:1988) Member PLI, PSB and Chairman PLI Investment Board 

 

 



 

World Postal News

"Postal news No. 007- 2024

"Postal news No. 008- 2024

 26/01/2024

Our leaders singing National anthem  
NPS -Two rounds detailed discussion over with the staff side----  
Mail Overseer(MO) BO Questionnaire for quarterly visit 2024 in PDF- Click here

23/01/2024

Circle conference of the Orissa circle held at puri on 21/01/2024 to 23/01/2024.Click here to view

The 127th birth anniversary of Netaji.

"One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives."

 


  GDS Online Engagement Schedule I for the year 2024 in PDF- Click here to read

GDS (Gramin Dak Sevaks) Compassionate Engagement Scheme 2023 Addendum II in PDF- Click here to read.

Compliance/adhering to the timelines given in the Election planner of Election commission of India- regarding



Cashless facilities to CGHS beneficiary/pensioner in Govt empaneled hospital-Click here to read

 22/01/2024

Post Office Savings Schemes Interest Rates from 01.01.2024 to 31.03.2024.Read more

 

21/01/2024

26th Circle conference of  NUR-C & NUR- MTS & MG Odisha Circle held at Puri from 21st January to 23rd January.









 

 20/01/2024

Grant of notional increment for pensionary benefits latest order from DOP&T dated 15/01/2024Read more  

Grant of notional increment to the Central Government employees retiring from service on 30th June/31st December

 

 



 

Inter-Circle transfer in the cadre of IP/ASP

Holding of Pension Adalat.

Click the above link to view details 

19/01/2024

"Identification of projects & activities under PNOP- Click here to view

Declaration of the National Holiday (full day) on 22/01/204 -JCM Staff side  Secretary sent letter to The Cabinet Secretary.  


January 22, 2024,Mail arrangement in Tamil nadu




 

18/01/2024

The Prime Minister has officially released a series of commemorative postage stamps and a book of stamps featuring iconic illustrations of Lord Ram and depictions of the upcoming Ram Mandir ahead of its Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Click here to view

Central Govt Declares Half-Day Closure on January 22, 2024, for Ram Temple ‘Pranpratishtha’ Ceremony: Employee Sentiment and Ritual Unveiling 



 

17/01/2024

Draft Civil List (as on 01.01.2024) of IPoS Group ‘A’ for Comments-Click here to view

REVERSION TO FEEDER CADRE & DECLINATION OF PROMOTION TO INSPECTOR POSTS CADRE


 

CLARIFICATION REGARDING ADMISSIBILITY OF TRAVEL BY TEJAS TRAINS WHILE AVAILING OF LTC-Reg



 

Automation of disbursement file generation for credit of Salesforce incentive - reg. 


16/01/2024 

Enhancement in delegation of powers to HoDs in various Ministries/Departments for settling permission cases and post facto approval relating to referral system and medical reimbursement under CS(MA)Read more










 

 





14/012024

Wishing everyone a very happy festive season.

 


Calendar of examinations scheduled to be held in the year 2024 - Corrigendum

13/01/2024

PS Group Exam 2024 kept in abeyance in PDF- Click here to view.

Roll-out of PLI-SBI NACH integration.


 

SG FNPO letter on Sap related issues.

 11/01/2024

Good news to all

GDS termination notices will be withdrawn and terminated GDS also will rejoin duty. Instructions given to all circle heads.

Sivaji Vasireddy SG FNPO

Today SG FNPO met Hon'ble DG Post conveyed promotion and New year greetings.


 

 10/01/2023

PLI RPLI Head of account in respect of payment of incentive to monitoring staff such as Sub-Divisional Heads (IP), ASP (HO) & Divisional Head

 09/01/2023

Assigning additional charge in Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) - Directorate order dtd 06/01/2024 



 

Delegation of financial powers for settlement of reimbursement claims/permissions/ex-post facto approval in respect of Pensioner CGHS beneficiaries, etc.. Click this link to know details. 

 

 

On 7.1.2024 Secretary General FNPO , Nimpmakar and Dhanunjay ACS NAPEc MH circle met Sri Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Government of India and discussed GDS indefinite strike and its effects. On behalf FNPO we requested to take up the issue with MoC about vindictive action against leaders and termination notices and the Hon'ble Minister given assurance to resolve the issue very soon.

Sivaji Vasireddy SG FNPO

 06/01/2024



 

 

 05/01/2024

PS Group B Exam 2024 Last date extended in PDF- click this link to view.

Calendar of Examinations scheduled to be held in the year 2024.

 

 04/01/2023

Circle conference of Rajasthan Read more.

Night Duty Allowance in Department of Posts - clarification


50% DA , from January 2024; How It Transforms Your Allowances.

With the available Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) indices as published by the Labour Bureau, it is seen that the Dearness Allowance for the central government employees will be at least 50% 

As a central government employee, you're well aware of the significance of Dearness Allowance (DA) in your compensation structure. It's a dynamic element that adjusts to the ever-evolving cost of living. The 7th Central Pay Commission had made provisions for hiking the allowances when the DA crosses 50%. However, what happens when DA hits the critical 50% milestone? How does this milestone impact your allowances and financial benefits as a central government employee?

You can check the DA yourself with the StaffCorner DA calculator yourself. at the link below 

📈 Expected Dearness Allowance (DA) from January 2024 Calculator

Dearness Allowance (DA) Increase

It is expected that the Rate of DA will hit 50% Level from January 2024. When DA reaches 50%, certain allowances and salary components will be increased, as recommended by the 7th Pay Commission. These allowances include:

  1. House Rent Allowance
  2. Children Education Allowance
  3. Special Allowance for Child Care
  4. Hostel Subsidy
  5. TA on Transfer (Transportation of Personal Effects)
  6. Gratuity Ceiling
  7. Dress Allowance
  8. Mileage Allowance for Own Transport
  9. Daily Allowance

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

The rates of HRA have been revised to 27%, 18%, and 9% of Basic Pay in X, Y, and Z cities when DA crosses 25%. The allowances have been revised according to the 7th CPC recommendation. No separate order is needed to revise this allowance, as the government has accepted the recommendation.

House Rent Allowance

The percentage of HRA shall be increased as per the following table when DA reaches 50%:

Type of City HRA from 1.1.2016 HRA when DA reached 25% HRA when DA reaches 50%
X 24% 27% 30%
Y 16% 18% 20%
Z 8% 9% 10%

Children Education Allowance

Children Education Allowance will be increased by 25% every time DA reaches 50%.

Component Present Rate After DA Reaches 50%
Children Education Allowance Rs 2,250 /- per month Rs 2812.5/- per month

Children Education Allowance to Divyang Child

Children Education Allowance to Divyang Child will be increased by 25% every time DA reaches 50%.

Component Present Rate After DA Reaches 50%
Children Education Allowance to Divyang Child Rs 4500 /- per month Rs 5625/- per month

Hostel Subsidy

Hostel Subsidy will be increased by 25% every time DA reaches 50%.

Component Present Rate After DA Reaches 50%
Hostel Subsidy Rs 6,750 /- per month Rs 8437.5/- per month

Special Allowance for Child Care for Women with Disabilities

Special Allowance for Child Care for Women with Disabilities will be increased by 25% every time DA reaches 50%.

Component Present Rate After DA Reaches 50%
Special Allowance for Child Care Rs 3000 /- per month Rs 3750/- per month

Gratuity Ceiling

Gratuity Ceiling will be increased by 25% whenever DA rises by 50%.

Maximum Gratuity Ceiling at Present Maximum Ceiling when DA Rises by 50%
Rs 20 Lakhs Rs 25 Lakhs

Dress Allowance

The Rates of Dress Allowance categories shall be increased by 25% whenever DA rises by 50%.

S.No. Category of Employee Present Rate After DA Reaches 50%
1 Special Protection Group (SPG) Operational 27,800 34750
2 Special Protection Group (SPG) Non - operational 21,225 26531
3 Officers of Army / IAF / Navy / CAPFS / CPOs RPF / RPSF / IPS / Coast Guard 20,000 25000
4 Executive Staff of Customs, Central Excise and Narcotics Department, etc. 10,000 12500
5 Other Categories of Staff 5,000 6250
6 Nurses 1800 /- per month 2250

TA on Transfer (Transportation of Personal Effects)

The following rates will be increased by 25% when DA reaches 50%.

Level By Train / Steamer By Road
12 and above 6000 Kg by goods train / 4 wheeler wagon / 1 double container Rs. 50 / - per km
6 to 11 6000 Kg by goods train / 4 wheeler wagon / 1 single container Rs. 50 / - per km
5 3000 kg Rs. 25 / - per km
4 and below 1500 kg Rs. 15 / - per km

Mileage Allowance for Own Transport

Mode of Transport Present Rate After DA Reaches 50%
For Journeys Performed in Own Car / Taxi Rs. 24 / - per km Rs. 30 / - per km
For Journeys Performed by Auto Rickshaw, etc. Rs. 12 / - per km Rs. 15 / - per km

Daily Allowance

The following Daily Allowance rates for reimbursement of various expenses shall be increased by 25% when DA rises by 50%.

For Pay Levels 14 and above:

Entitlement
Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs. 27,500 / - per day.
Reimbursement of AC taxi charges as per actual expenditure commensurate with official engagements for travel within the city.
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 1,200 / - per day.

For Pay Levels 12 and 13:

Entitlement
Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs. 4,500 / - per day.
Reimbursement of AC taxi charges of up to 50 km per day for travel within the city.
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 1,000 / - per day.

For Pay Levels 9 to 11:

Entitlement
Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs. 2,250 / - per day.
Reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs. 2,338 / - per day for travel within the city.
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 900 / - per day.

For Pay Levels 6 to 8:

Entitlement
Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs. 2,750 per day.
Reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs. 2,225 / - per day for travel within the city.
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 2,800 / - per day.

For Pay Levels 5 and below:

Entitlement
Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs. 450 per day.
Reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs. 2,113 / - per day for travel within the city.
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 500 / - per day.

Reimbursement of Hotel Charges:

For levels 8 and below, the amount of claim (up to the ceiling) may be paid without the production of vouchers against self-certified claims only. The self-certified claim should clearly indicate the period of stay, name of dwelling, etc. Additionally, for stay in Class 'X' cities, the ceiling for all employees up to Level 8 would be Rs. 1,000 per day, but it will only be in the form of reimbursement upon the production of relevant vouchers. The ceiling for reimbursement of hotel charges will further rise by 25 per cent whenever DA increases by 50 per cent.

Reimbursement of Travelling Charges:

Similar to reimbursement of staying accommodation charges, for levels 8 and below, the claim (up to the ceiling) may be paid without the production of vouchers against self-certified claims only. The self-certified claim should indicate the period of travel, vehicle number, etc. The ceiling for levels 11 and below will further rise by 25 per cent whenever DA increases by 50 per cent. For journeys on foot, an allowance of Rs. 12/- per kilometre travelled on foot shall be payable additionally. This rate will further increase by 25 per cent whenever DA increases by 50 per cent.

Reimbursement of Food Charges:

There will be no separate reimbursement of food bills. Instead, the lump sum amount payable will be as per Table E(i) above and, depending on the length of absence from headquarters, would be regulated as per Table (v) below. Since the concept of reimbursement has been done away with, no vouchers will be required. This methodology is in line with that followed by Indian Railways at present (with suitable enhancement of rates). i.e. Lump sum amount payable. The lump sum amount will increase by 25 per cent whenever DA increases by 50 per cent.

 

 02/01/2024

" Relay Hunger Fast between 8th and 11th January 2024