19/08/2024
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14/08/2024
Reservation in promotion to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) regarding.
Clarification on Dress allowance.
08/08/2024
Let us celebrate! Remember the sacrifices of K.R ever.
Let us celebrate! Remember the sacrifices of K.R ever.
Our beloved trade Union Father, founder Shri K.R. 112nd Birthday on 8TH August 2024 (Born on 08.08.1912). Let us celebrate! Remember the sacrifices of him, who toiled for the working class till the end of his life.
Let us unitedly remember and Salute the great man, Shri .K.R, glorifying his outstanding contribution to the Indian Postal Trade Union movement.
Let us follow the footsteps of our beloved Leader Shri K.R unitedly with pride. Work for the Development the FNPO!
K.R is our Pride!
FNPO Zindabad!
K.R. AMAR RAHE! AMAR RAHE!
N.K.Tyagai
03/08/2024
PRACTICE TOOL FOR PA/SA DEST EXAMINATION
Procedure to download and unzip the application
- Download the RAR file from the above link
- Unzip this RAR file using Winrar or 7-Zip tools
- This will extract folders and file
- Go through the SOP and proceed to practice DEST exam
Off-line application developed by CEPT for Conducting Data Entry Skill
Test [DEST] – User Manual
Pattern of the Test:
As per Directorate letter no. F.No.17-08/2018-SPN-I dated 09.09.2021.
Purpose:
LDCE for recruitment to the cadre of PA/SA from Postman/MG/MTS/GDS (or) Postman/Mail Guard
from MTS/GDS .Data Entry Skill Test [DEST] for those candidates who qualified in both Paper I and
Paper II.
Key Features:
1. It is an off-line application for conducting Data Entry Skill Test [DEST] to the candidates qualified in LDCE for PA/SA (or) LDCE for Postman/Mail Guard.
2. Application has to be installed in all the Desktops/Systems where candidates have to attend the Test. As it is a client based application, Internet connectivity to the desktop/system is not mandatory. Printer has to be connected [Standalone /Network printer] for taking print out of the Evaluated answer sheet].
3. Duration of the Test is 15 Minutes. Test to be attended in “ENGLISH” only.
4. Data Entry of 800 Key depressions (+-5%) have to done for PA/SA exam and Data Entry of 600 Key depressions (+-5%) has to be done for Postman/Mail Guard.
5. Maximum Marks for the Test– 25 Marks. All the letters of the paragraph are case sensitive. Candidate has to enter Capital and Small letters as per paragraph given.
6. Minimum Qualifying Marks for the Test w.r.t. community of the Candidate:
a) General -60% [15 Marks],
b) OBC/EWS-60% [15 Marks],
c) SC/ST-50% [12.5 Marks],
d) PWD-50% [12.5 Marks] (if not exempted for skill test)
7. No login credentials required. Candidate has to Run the application and enter basic details of Roll Number, Name and Community correctly in the columns provided. Candidate has to read all the instructions given and click on Check Box to enable the “Start Test” Button.
8. Once “Start Test” button is clicked, timer will run for 15 minutes showing the time left to the candidates.
9. After “Start Test”, display screen will show two windows one for the given paragraph and the other for the candidate to type the paragraph.
10. Top window will display the first sentence of the master paragraph with “Next” button.
Candidate has to type the sentence and click on
11. “Next” button to display the second sentence. Then second sentence will display with “Next” button and candidate has to type the sentence and click on “Next” button.
12. Full Stop/Dot is taken as a separator for each sentence. Therefore, candidate has to put the full stop/dot at the end of each sentence as per “master paragraph” to enable the “Next” button.
13. The above process will continue till the end of the master paragraph with last sentence displaying the “Review” button. After doing the data entry of the last sentence candidate has to click on “Review” button to display the entire paragraph. Candidate can do corrections to the paragraph entered comparing with the master paragraph with in the time limit of 15 minutes.
14. After completion of 15 minutes time, Timer comes to Zero and application will perform “Auto Submit” to SAVE the data. Print option will be provided to take print out of the evaluated Answer sheet.
15. Evaluation of answer sheet of the candidate w.r.t. “Master Paragraph” configured will be done by the application and store in PDF format with Roll Number as file name in the application folder.
16. Evaluated Answer sheet will display the basic details entered by the candidate i.e.; Candidate Name, Roll Number, Community, Test Date/Time, Marks Obtained (Out of Max:25) and Percentage. Paragraph entered by the candidate as it is will also be displayed in the Evaluated Answer Sheet.
17. Signature of the candidate and the Supervisor has to
be obtained on the evaluated answer sheet. No candidate can be permitted to leave the
examination hall without signature being taken on the evaluated answer sheet.
18. Soft copy of Pdf files of the Evaluated answer sheets of the candidates are to be preserved by the circle concerned for further reference.
Pre-requisites for conducting the Test:
i) Computer Systems [Desktops/Laptops] to be made ready for attending the test by the candidate.
ii) Printer to be connected [Standalone /Network printer] for taking print out of the Evaluated answer sheet].
iii) Application to be installed in all the Systems in which the test to be conducted. Shortcut menu of the application can be placed on the desktop for ease of the candidate.
Logic Build for Evaluation:
1. System first counts the total number of words of the “Master Paragraph” configured. Master paragraph will be of 800/600 Key impressions [+-5%]
2. Maximum marks of 25 will be divided by the total number of words and marks to be awarded for each correct/matched word will be calculated.
3. Checking of each word entered by the candidate from the beginning of the paragraph will be made through system for correctness/matching word. If matching word is found within the first 5 words of the master paragraph, the word will be considered as correct word for awarding the marks.
4. Next word entered by the candidate will be checked for another 5 words of the master paragraph excluding the matched word for correctness/matching word. If matching word is found, the word will be considered as correct for awarding the marks.
5. The process will go on till the last word entered by the candidate.
6. Mistakes due to extra space, tab and enter keys will be ignored and no deduction in marks to the candidate for this evaluation.
7. No deductions in the marks for the unmatched/extra words entered by the candidate in the process. Marks will be awarded only for the correct/matched words entered by the candidate w.r.t master paragraph.
8. At the end, system will count the total matched words and display the marks, percentage secured by the candidate for maximum marks of 25.
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01/08/2024
Circle level committee for GST to streamline.
REFERENCE DIRECTORY FOR POST OFFICES (FOR ANSWERING PUBLIC ENQUIRERS & RESOLVING PUBLIC GRIEVANCES)
31/07/2024
Reviewed the training infrastructure of India Post
The Department of Posts has 1 National Training Center, 6 Postal
Training Centers, 5 Regional Training Centers and 480 Workplace Training Centers. Under Mission Karmayogi, the Department has performed excellently well
by training all 4 lakh employees. Recently the Department has completed
nearly 6.5 lakh training programs. Asked them to conduct a skill census, build a training culture and
explore ways to generate revenue through these training centers. Also,
they should transform these employees from Karamchari to Karamyogi.
Instruction for confirming of power of relax the spells of child care leave.
30/07/2024
Recognition of service unions extended up to next Membership verification results
From this notification you can know the rules to be followed by empaneled hospitals of all cities. This is a notification issued by the Additional Director of Pune.
Filling up of vacancies of MTS/Postman/Mail Guard for 2024 vacancy year
29/07/2024
Suggestions for Enhancing Preventive Vigilance in Postal Services: SG FNPO
Periodic Review of Central Government Employees for strengthening of administration under Fundamental Rule (FR) 56(j)I(l) and rule 48 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 [now, revised as Rule 42 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021].
Appointment of Ms. Sunita Singh, Deputy Director, Department of posts as Director.
Tax Benefits in Budget 2024-25
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24/07/2024
LSG, HSG-II & HSG-I Promotion Issues: Request to conduct supplementary DPC
Conduct of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to the cadre of inspector Posts (56.66%) Departmental quota for the vacancy year 2024 (01.01.2024 to 31.12.2024), scheduled to be held on 21 & 22nd September,2024.
23/07/2024
Central Budget 2024
22/07/2024
Reservation in promotion to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) regarding.
21/07/2024
Framing of Regulations under The Post Office Act 2023 (Po Act 2023)
DOP IT Project 2.0 | India Post IT Modernization Project 2.0 Governance Framework | Details of Post Office IT Modernization Project 2.0 | 2022
11/07/2024
NPS review Meeting with NCJCM leaders with Chairman NPS Review Committee/Finance Secretary
SG FNPO letter to Hon'ble Minister for Communications about implementation of various court judgements like RTP, Notional Increment for retired employees and LDCE case of MACP (PA/SA promotees) to similarly placed employees... Which will arrest loss to Govt exchequer and staff tooo also saves manpower from unproductive works
10/07/2024
Revision
of Syllabus and Pattern of examinations conducted by Department of
Posts for appointment to the posts of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS).
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GOVT MAY OFFER GUARANTEE UNDER NPS AMID CONCERNS
Ministry of Communications
Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia reviews 100-Day Action Plan of Department of Posts
5,000 Dak Chaupals: Bringing services to rural doorsteps
Onboarding 3,000 new exporters: Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra Scheme
Revolutionizing service delivery: Standardized geo-coded addressing system
Posted On:
09 JUL 2024 7:02PM by PIB Delhi
In a review meeting held today, Minister of Communications & Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, discussed the 100-day action plan of Department of Posts. Under his dynamic leadership and guidance, the Department of Posts aims at transforming service delivery and enhancing efficiency through key initiatives to benefit the nation and its citizens.
Dak Chaupal: Bringing services to rural doorsteps
In a landmark initiative, the Department of Posts will be organizing 5,000 Dak Chaupals across the country in the 100 days. This initiative aims to bring essential government and citizen-centric services directly to rural areas, improving accessibility and convenience. Dak Chaupals will serve as vital links between rural residents and government functions, reducing barriers such as distance and accessibility.
Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra (DNK): Boosting rural exports
Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra Scheme is set to bolster rural exports by supporting small-scale exporters. This initiative provides essential services including documentation assistance, market information, bar-coded label printing, and paperless customs clearance. Aligned with the 'One District—One Product’ initiative, this scheme will promote local products, contributing to economic growth and rural development. The Department aims to onboard 3000 new exporters onto the Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra Portal in 100 days.
Standardized Geo-Coded Addressing System: Revolutionizing service delivery
The Department of Posts is advancing an initiative to establish a standardized, geo-coded addressing system in India, ensuring simplified addressing solutions for citizen-centric delivery of public and private services. This grid-based system will serve as a robust pillar of Geospatial Governance, leading to enhancements in public service delivery, faster emergency response, and a significant boost to logistics efficiency.
As part of the 100-day action plan, the Department has initiated Proof of Concept (PoC) trials across India, covering 10 villages and a city. An MoU has been signed on July 5, 2024, with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (an autonomous body under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India) to establish a knowledge support partnership. Another MoU is in progress with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to establish a technical support partnership.
These partnerships aim to leverage advanced technologies and expertise to provide precise mapping and addressing solutions, ultimately revolutionizing service delivery across the country.
Empowering citizens through strategic initiatives
Through initiatives like Dak Chaupals, the DNK Scheme, and the standardized geo-coded addressing system, the Department of Posts aims to significantly improve the quality of life for citizens while fostering inclusive growth and development across the country. These efforts underscore the Department's proactive approach and dedication to meeting the evolving needs of a diverse and rapidly advancing society.
Under the guidance of Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, the Department of Posts is set to achieve remarkable milestones in the first 100 days. By enhancing accessibility and efficiency, the Department of Posts is poised to catalyze socio-economic progress and improve the quality of life for millions across the country.
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09/07/2024
Creation of new postal division Rajnandgaon under Chhattisgarh Circle
SG FNPO letter to Member P about Non holding of timely DPC for NFG from HSG ISG FNPO letter about HSG-I promotion after relaxation of service
Creation of new Subdivision @ Kargil under J&K circle
Creation new Sirsa-ii subdivision in Haryana Circle under Hissar Division
List of Holidays in 2025
05/07/2024
Gramin Dak Sevaks (Grant of Financial Upgradation) Scheme, 2024 - Adherence to the time-schedule -reg.
On SG FNPO, Dy CS NAPEc AP DS NUPE P IV Guntur Division 29.6.2024 felicitated & Submitted memorandums to Dr Pemmasani Chandrasekhar garu Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development
01/07/2024
In the past decades, communication was mostly dependent on the postal services as most people used to write letters to each other. Postal workers have played an important role in society for several decades, and National Postal Worker Day is observed every year on July 1 to celebrate their service. The day is also dedicated to honouring and acknowledging the hardships of people working in the postal service department. Even in the harshest working conditions, these unsung heroes walk or travel miles a day to ensure that the letters and packages reach their intended destinations on time, connecting people and communities in the process.
Let’s delve into the significance and history of the day that highlights the importance of National Postal Worker Day:
National Postal Worker Day 2024: Date
National Postal Worker Day is celebrated annually on July 1. This day is observed to acknowledge the efforts of everyone, from the clerks to the drivers who carry the letters to faraway places to the delivery partners, in the postal service.
National Postal Worker Day 2024: History
National Postal Worker Day traces its roots back to 1997 when a Seattle-area postal carrier began to honour fellow employees. Since then, July 1 has been designated to annually celebrate and show appreciation for postal workers who work in postal services. In the United States, almost 490,000 postal workers walk an average of 4–8 miles to deliver letters and packages. No matter how the weather or condition is, they work tirelessly and deliver mail.
National Postal Worker Day 2024: Significance
Regardless of the areas of service, cities, or towns, postal workers tirelessly and diligently work for seamless communication and trusted delivery.
From picking up the mail and packages to delivering them to the right addresses on time, postal workers keep an eye on all the details and brave gruelling schedules, various weather conditions, and challenging circumstances to deliver mail and packages to homes and businesses.
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