Limited Departmental Competitive Examination to the cadre of Postmen/Mail Guard will be held on 06-01-2013

Circle Office has issued notification for conducting the Limited Departmental competitive examination to the cadre of Postman/ Mail Guard. As per the schedule, the date of examination is 06.01.2013.

The Limited Departmental Competitive Examination to the cadre of Postman/Mail Guard will be held on Sunday, the 6^thJanuary 2013 as per the following schedule.   

  

Activity	Schedule date
Last date for receipt of Applications by Divisional Office	07-12-2012
Issue of Admit cards	21-12-2012
Date of Examination	06-01-2013
Timing of Examination	10.00 A.M to 11.30 AM
Date of declaration of results	11-01-2013

02.      The examination will be common for Gramin Dak Sevaks and Departmental officials. The examination is conducted for filling up the vacancies of Postmen /Mail Guard for the year 2011.    Vacancy position approved for the year 2011 is furnished in the Annexure attached to this Notification.  The examination will be held at all the three Regional Head Quarters

03.      Syllabus & Qualifying standards for the examination:

Candidates shall be subjected to an Aptitude Test of the level of 10^th class/matriculation covering the following subjects /topics.

Total marks	100
Part A	25 marks – 25 questions on General Knowledge, Reasoning and Analytical Ability – Multiple Choice Questions
Part B	25 marks – 25 questions of Mathematics-Multiple choice Questions
Part C (Two        segments)           (i)	25 Marks – English language-Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions
(ii)	25 Marks – Regional language – Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions.
Duration of EXAM	90 Minutes
Qualifying Marks	Parts A and B – Minimum 10 marks for OC, 8 marks for SC/ST and 9 marks for OBC* candidates in each part
	Part C (Two Segments) – Minimum 10 marks for OC, 8 marks for SC/ST and 9 marks for OBC*  candidates in each segment
	40% marks for OC, 33 marks for SC/ST and 37 marks for OBC* candidates in aggregate.
*Not applicable for filling up posts by Limited Departmental Competitive Examination as there is no reservation for OBC employees while filling up posts by promotion.

04.        Pattern of Examination:

The post of Postman and Mail Guard will be filled by:

(1)        Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion from amongst  Multi Tasking Staff

(2)        Direct Recruitment from amongst Gramin Dak Sevaks

(3)        Direct Recruitment from open market.

05.        Method of Recruitment:

A.   POSTMAN

(1)  25% on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) by promotion from amongst Multi Tasking Staff of the Recruiting Division with three years regular service in the grade including service put in, if any, against an erstwhile Group ‘D’ post on regular basis as on 1^st January of the year to which the vacancy (ies) belong failing which, from amongst Multi Tasking Staff of the neighbouring Division/Unit on the basis of the said Examination, failing which by direct recruitment from ‘open market’.

(2)  50% by direct recruitment on the basis of Competitive Examination limited to Gramin Dak Sevaks* of the Recruiting Division who have worked for at least five years in that capacity as on the 1^st day of January of the year to which the vacancy (ies) belong, failing which from amongst Gramin Dak Sevaks of the neighbouring Division/Unit on the basis of the said Examination, failing which by direct recruitment from ‘open market’.

·         “Gramin Dak Sevaks are holders of civil posts but they are outside the regular Civil Service due to which their appointment will be by direct recruitment.”

B.   MAIL GUARD

(i)   25% on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination by promotion from amongst Multi Tasking Staff of the recruiting Division with three years regular service in the grade including service put in, if any, against an erstwhile Group ‘D’ post on regular basis as on the 1^st January of the year to which the vacancy (ies) belong failing which by direct recruitment.

(ii)  25% by direct recruitment on the basis of Competitive Examination limited to Gramin Dak Sevaks of the recruiting Division who have worked for at least five years in that capacity as on 1^st January of the year to which the vacancy (ies) belong failing which by direct recruitment of Gramin  Dak Sevaks who have worked for at least five years in the Railway Mail Service/ Postal Division in the Region.

(iii) 25% by direct recruitment from open market with matriculation as minimum educational qualification.

·         “Gramin Dak Sevaks are holders of civil posts but they are outside the regular Civil Service due to which their appointment will be by direct recruitment.”

  

06.        Eligibility:

(i)   There is no age limit for Multi Tasking Staff by promotion based on the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination.

(ii)  The age limit for Gramin Dak Sevaks shall be 50 years as on the 1^st day of January 2011.  (Relaxation for those belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe up to five years and for those belonging to Other Backward Castes up to three years)

(iii) Regular service for Multi Tasking Staff shall be three years as on the 1^st day of January 2011. 

(iv) Gramin Dak Sevaks should have worked for at least five years in that capacity as on the 1^st day of January 2011. 

07.        EXAMINATION FEE

An examination fee of Rs.5/- will be paid by the candidates belonging to Multi Tasking Staff/ Gramin Dak Sevaks categories.   The   amount    should be   credited    to   PO Accounts and the receipt granted therefore should be enclosed with the application form.  Women candidates may be exempted from payment of examination fee as envisaged in DG Posts letter No. 37-40/2009-SPB.I dated 09-12-2009, a copy of which was circulated under this office letter No. Rectt/26-1/RLG/IV dated 04-01-2010.

08.      EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

No educational qualification is prescribed for direct recruitment limited to Gramin Dak Sevaks.  Educational qualification is not prescribed for Multi Tasking Staff also.

09.      LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION:

The last date for receipt of application by the Divisional Head is 07-12-2012

10.     GDS applying against reserved vacancies should attach copy of the community/caste certificate.  In the case of OBC candidates creamy layer certificate should be attached.

11.     The application should be submitted in the prescribed proforma attached herewith.

12.     GDS, who are on deputation to APS can also apply for the examination under direct recruitment quota.  The eligibility criteria applied to GDS in the civil side will also apply to GDS on deputation to APS as well.  

13.        As per the instructions contained in Directorate letter No. Misc/2/95/DE dated 7/7/97 candidates taking the departmental examination conducted by the Dept. of posts on or after 1/8/97, shall submit their application to the prescribed authority along with two copies of their identical passport size photographs.  The Divisional Supdts may please ensure that this condition is satisfied while calling for applications and scrutiny of the same.

14.        The Divisional Superintendents may issue hall permit on 21-12-2012 after affixing the Photographs of the candidates on it.

15.        The candidature of the applicants may be decided by the Divisional Supdts.  As regards provisional admission the instructions issued from time to time may be followed.

16.        The contents of this Notification should be brought to the notice of all concerned including those who are on leave immediately.  Branch offices should be advised duly invoiced in BO slips.

17.                  Receipt of this letter may be acknowledged by next post.

                                                                           (S.SRIRANGAN)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (RECTT)

Copy to:

1.    The officer-in-Charge P&T Administration Cell, Kamptee for information and further necessary action.  

2.  Postmaster General, Central Region, Kochi/Postmaster General, Northern Region, Calicut for favour of further necessary action please.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (RECTT)

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO

 THE LIMITED DEPARTMENTAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

TO THE CADRE OF POSTMAN/MAILGUARD SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON 06-01-2013

1	Name of the applicant
2	Category (SC/ST/OBC /UR). Photocopies of the caste certificates should be attached
3 (a)	Date of birth (in Christian Era)
3 (b)	Age as on 01-01-2011
4	Present designation and name of office where working.
5  (a)	Date from which continuously working as MTS/GDS
(b)	Date from which permanent
(c)	Total  Service as on 01-01-2011
6	Name of Examination Centre  (Trivandrum/Ernakulam/Calicut)
7	Local language in which the applicant desires to take Paper ‘A’, ‘B’ and Paper ‘C (ii)’.   (specify the paper and language)
8	Are You physically handicapped? If so photocopy of the certificate should be attached.
10	Receipt Number and date of remittance of exam fee of Rs.5/- with the name of PO. (Original cash receipt should be attached)
11	Whether two identical copies of recent passport size photographs signed and duly attested by the controlling authorities are enclosed.

            I ……………………………………………… hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

            Enclosures attached:

                        1.

                        2.        

                       

Place:

Date:

                                                                                                     Signature of the applicant

(To be entered by the appointing authority)

            Certified that the particulars furnished by the applicant in the application have been verified and found correct / corrected wherever necessary with reference to the relevant documents.  The candidature of the applicant isRECOMMENDED / NOT RECOMMENDED. 

Place:

Date:

Signature with Name and Designation

          of the Appointing Authority

The candidate is ADMITTED / NOT ADMITTED (If not admitted record reason)

Place:

Date:

                                                                                   

                                                                                            Signature of the Divisional Superintendent

ANNEXURE

Postman / Mail Guard Examination scheduled to be held on 06-01-2013

VACANCY POSITION IN THE CADRE OF POSTMAN/MAIL GUARD  FOR THE YEAR 2011

A.POSTMAN

Sl No	Division	Promotion Quota					Direct Recruitment Quota
		SC	ST	PH	UR	TL	SC	ST	PH	OBC	UR	TL
1	Trivandrum    (South)	01	01	00	02	04	01+ 01 (backlog	00	00	02	04	07+ 01
2	Trivandrum    (North)	00	00	00+ 01 (OH) 02 (HH) (backlog)	03	03+  03	00	00	00+ 01 (VH) (backlog)	00	04	04+ 01
3	Kollam	02	00	01(OH)	03	06	03	00	00	01	06	10
4	Pathanamthitta	00	00	00	02	02	00	00	01(OH)	01	02	04
5	Tiruvalla	01	00	00	01	02	01	00	00	01	03	05
6	Mavelikara	01	00	00+ 01 (OH) (backlog)	01	02+ 01	00	00	00	01	01	02
7	Alappuzha	00	00	00	02	02	00	00	01(HH)+ 01(HH) (backlog)	01	02	04+ 01
8	Chanaganassery	00	00	00	02	02	02	00	00	00	02	04
9	Kottayam	00	01	00+ 01 (VH) (backlog)	03	04+ 01	00	00	00	02	04	06
10	Idukki	00	00	00	02	02	00	00	00	01	02	03
11	Ernakulam	00	01	01(HH)+ 01(HH) (backlog)	05	07+ 01	00	00	00	04	05	09
12	Lakshadweep	00	00	00	00	00	00	00	00	00	01	01
13	Aluva	01	00	00	04	05	00	01	00	01	04	06
14	Irinjalakuda	00	00	00	03	03	00	00	00	02	03	05
15	Thrissur	00	01	00+ 01(OH) 01(HH) (backlog)	04	05+ 02	01	00		01	03	05
16	Palakkad	00	00	00	02	02	00	00	00	01	02	03
17	Ottapalam	00	00	00	00	00	00	00	00	00	01	01
18	Manjeri	01	00	00	01	02	00	00	00	01	01	02
19	Tirur	00	00	00	02	02	00	00	00+ 02(HH) (backlog)	01	01	02+ 02
20	Calicut	00	00	00	02	02	00	00	00	01	02	03
21	Vadakara	00	00	00	01	01	00	00	00	00	02	02
22	Thalassery	01	00	00	02	03	01	00	00	01	03	05
23	Kannur	00	00	00	04	04	00	00	00	01	02	03
24	Kasaragod	00	00	00	01	01	00	00	01(VH)	00	01	02
	TOTAL	8	4	02+ 08 (backlog)	52	66+ 08 (backlog)	9+ 01 (backlog)	1	03+ 04 (backlog)	24	61	98+ 05 (backlog)

B.MAIL GUARD

Sl No	Division	Promotion Quota	Direct Recruitment Quota
		25% by Exam from amongst MTS	25% by Exam limited to GDS
1	RMS ‘TV’	00	00
2	RMS ‘EK’	00	01(UR)
3	RMS ‘CT’	00+ 01 (ST) (Backlog)	00