Clearance of probation period of officials who were recruited as per PAs / SAs Recruitment Rules 2002 - Regarding

Directorate vide memo No. 60-3/2013-SPB-I dated 8/7/2013 has clarified that ás per revised Recruitment Rules for the post of Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant notified on 3rd November 2011, the period of probation is the same i.e. two years but the provision of Examination for confirmation has been discontinued and clearance of probation period is to be decided by the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC). It is also clarified that who have not yet cleared the confirmation test may not be subjected to confirmation examination but may be assessed for clearing their probation after taking into consideration their performance during the induction training, the special report /ACRs and any other relevant input. If they are not found up to the mark, their probation period may be extended as per the Government's  instructions. In such cases, PAs/SAs shall be considered for clearance of probation period from a prospective date and not with retrospective effect.

Courtesy : http://postalinspectors.blogspot.in/

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Details / Pattern of Postal / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) Phase 2 Exam 2013(Computer / Typing Test)

Details / Pattern of Postal / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) Phase 2 Exam 2013(Computer / Typing Test)

Friends...now as Postal Department started publishing the List of Shortlisted candidates for Paper-II based on the performance in Paper-I(Aptitude Test), its time now to understand the details of Paper-II (Computer Typing/Data Entry Test) & Practice it.

Results of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, North East, Odisha, West Bengal and Kerala Postal Circles already stands published in the official website.

Results of Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Panjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Bihar, Haryana, Himanchal Pradesh and Rajasthan Circles are expected soon.

Here is the list of number of candidates shortlisted from each Circle based on the results declared so far.

Name of Circle	No. of Shortlisted Candidates for Paper-II
Andhra Pradesh	2115
Gujarat	983
Karnataka	612
Maharashtra	1947
Tamil Nadu	1783
Assam	2114
Chhattisgarh	330
Jharkhand	640
Madhya Pradesh	1097
North East	153
Odisha	749
West Bengal	2023
Kerala	1000

Pattern of Paper-II(Computer/ Typing Test):

The Typing Test shall be for a duration of 30 minutes (15 minutes each for Typewriting and data entry) consisting of one passage of 450 words in English or 375 words in Hindi to be typed with a minimum speed of 30/25 words per minute respectively & Data entry of some figures and letters each carrying equal marks on Computers.

The typing test and test of data entry operations will be conducted on Computer key board but not on type writer.

Note: The final merit shall be prepared on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained by the Applicants in the Aptitude Test (Paper I) only subject to their qualifying in Computer/Typing test ( Paper II). ie, there will be no marks for Typing/Data entry test. You have to just qualify the minimum criteria in Paper-2 and final merit list shall be prepared on the basis of marks of Paper-I only.

In our next post we will be providing you the Typing Software and Data Entry Software for practice. 

If you have any queries comment below!!!!!

Information Compiled by: http://currentaffairs4examz.blogspot.in/

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Direct Recruitment PA/SA Examination - LATEST UPDATE ( as on 23-JUL-2013)

Direct Recruitment PA/SA Examination - LATEST UPDATE

UPDATE as on 23-JUL-2013

I . The List of shortlisted candidates for the Computer Typing / Data Entry (PAPER II) for Kerala Postal Circles is added in the given link below.

II . PAPER II for Andhra Pradesh, Gujrat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala Postal Circles is scheduled on 10th and 11th August 2013.The Admit cards for the same have been dispatched. If not received by 31 July 2013 then it can be downloaded from this website from August 01, 2013

 SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES FOR PAPER II 

Source : http://www.eonlineapply.com/dop/

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Special IT Return Receipt Counters for Salaried Tax Payers With Income Upto Rs. 5 Lakh

The CBDT has, vide notification dated 1-05-2013, made E-filing of Return compulsory for Assessment Year 2013-14 for persons having total assessable income exceeding Five lakh rupees.  

            The CBDT vide its earlier notifications had exempted salaried employees having total income upto Rs. 5 lakhsincluding income from other sources upto Rs. 10,000/- from the requirement of filing return of income for assessment year 2011-12 and 2012-13 respectively. The exemption was available only for the assessment year 2011-12 and 2012-13. The exemption was giving considering ‘paper filing of returns’ and their ‘processing through manual entry’ on system.  

            However, this year the facility for online filing of returns has been made user-friendly with the advantage of pre-filled return forms. These E-filed forms also get electronically processed at the central processing centre in a speedy manner. Hence, the exemption provided during the last two years is not being extended for assessment year 2013-14. Taxpayers are encouraged to file their returns electronically. E-filing is an easy, fast and secure method of filing of income tax return. Moreover, Digital signature is not mandatory for these taxpayers and they can transmit the data in the return electronically by downloading ITRs, or by online filing and thereafter submit the verification of the return in From ITR-V acknowledgement after signature to Central Processing Centre. The processing for E-filed returns is faster.  

            From 25^th July to 31^st July 2013 (Except 27^th and 28^th July being holidays), Special Return Receipt Counters (FOR SALARIED TAX PAYERS) will operate at Pratayakshar Bhawan, Civic Centre, Minto Road, New Delhi this year. (Instead ofPragati Maidan and Mayur Bhavan as were done in the past). 

            The special counters have been set up jurisdiction wise as follows:  

·         For CIT-XIV Charge (Govt. Salary) at ‘B’ Block, Ground Floor in Civil Centre,  

·         For CIV-XV Charge (PSUs/Schools/Colleges/Bank Salary) at ‘C’ Block, Ground Floor in Civic Centre,  

·         For CIT-XVI Charge (Private Salary) at ‘C’ Block, Ground Floor in Civil Centre, 

·         In addition special counters separately will function at ‘B’ and ‘C’ Block in Civic Centre for Senior Citizens and Differently abled persons.  

            As Returns of Income above Rs. 5 lakhs have to be e-filed online mandatorily, the same will not be received at any of these special counters. Only paper return of income upto 5 lakhs can be filed at these counters. Other facilities like Helpdesk, Tax Return Preparers (TRPs), UTI/NSDL counters, Bank, tax payment facility, PAN facilitation counter etc. Will be also available at Civic Centre, New Delhi during the same period.  

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DSM/RS/ka

Source : PIB (Release ID :97342)

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Dopt Orders : Appointment of direct recruit Assistants, Central Secretariat Service based on Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE), 2012 - regarding

No.7/7/2013-CS.I(A)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

Khan Market, New Delhi - 110 003

Dated the 22nd July, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Appointment of direct recruit Assistants, Central Secretariat Service based on Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE), 2012 - regarding.

The undersigned is directed to nominate the successful candidates recommended by Staff Selection Commission based on the CGLE, 2012 to the various participating Ministries/Departments (Cadre Units) of Central Secretariat Service as detailed in Annexure-.

2. The procedure for joining and imparting training (Foundation Course) to direct recruit Assistants of CSS shall be as per the revised design detailed in this Department OM. No. 7/8/2008-CS.I(A) dated 16.10.2012.

3. The Cadre Units shall be responsible for completing the pre and post appointment formalities viz, police verification, medical examination etc. in respect of nominated DR Assistants. Those candidates who are already in Government service, their present employers may be requested to furnish copies of Verification/Medical Report. The Cadre Units shall also be issuing offers of appointments to the DR Assistants after completing pre appointment formalities, delineating in clear terms, inter alia, the mandatory nature of Foundation Course and its direct linkage to their probation period and their subsequent confirmation.

4. The Cadre Units will immediately inform the CS.I Division about the nominated candidates who join the allocated Cadre Units. On their appointment the Cadre Units should immediately enter their complete data in the web based Cadre Management System. The appointed Assistants will be nominated by CS.I Division in batches to the Foundation Course programme at ISTM for a period of 12 weeks. Once CS.I Division nominates DR Assistants for the training, they shall stand relieved from the concerned Cadre Units. No formal relieving order would be required to be issued by the concerned Cadre Units. It is once again reiterated that the Cadre Units shall indicate in unambiguous terms in the offer of appointment that successful completion of training is mandatory for completing the probation by the DR Assistants and their confirmation.

5. In terms of this Departments O.M. No.16/11/93-CS.I dated 26.11.1993 if offer of appointment is issued after completion of pre-appointment formalities, the time period allowed to joìn the post should in no case exceed three months. This condition should also be incorporated in the offer of appointment. After receiving verification and medical reports, the Cadre Units may issue the offer of appointment immediately to the candidates. Cadre Units may also pursue the matter with the concerned District Authorities to expedite the matter so as to ensure that the candidates are appointed at the earliest.

6. The original certificates with references to date of birth and educational qualification etc. shall be verified before appointments are made by the Cadre authorities. Copies of certificates submitted by candidates claiming to belong to the SC/ST/OBC etc. may also be verified by the Cadre Units concerned.

7. In case of any doubt or suspicion as regards the eligibility or otherwise inrespect of any of the recommended / appointed candidates, concerned administrative Ministry / Department may correspond with the Staff Selection Commission giving therein complete details for getting such case(s) enquired through appropriate Government Agency.

sd/-

(Parminder Singh)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: www.persmin.gov.in

[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/ADR_2012.pdf]

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Government allots Rs 1,300crore to Post Bank

NEW DELHI: The expenditure department has decided to sanction Rs 1,300 crore to the proposed Post Bank of India to meet its capital requirements even as the department of financial services (DFS) - the wing in the finance ministry that deals with state-run banks and their poliiies – chose to stay away from the issue.

The proposal's backing by the expenditure finance commission and its subsequent green light by finance minister P Chidambaram is seen as the official go-ahead by the finance ministry, ignoring the DFS's stance. The DFS position is seen as the first instance of the agency not backing the Post Bank's plan, which officers in the department have privately mocked at.

"They think they can use the postal deposit model for their banking foray. Nothing in their plan seems to be clear. Banking isn't easy," said an officer, who did not wish to be identified. In fact, a strong Post Bank is seen to be the biggest challenge to existing public sector banks, including State Bank of India, which controls 70% of the banking business in the country. SBI, the largest lender, has a little less than 15,000 branches, while there are over 1.5 lakh post offices across the country.

Although Post Bank does not intend to open a bank branch in each post office, the plan is to use postmen to meet the financial inclusion goal. Secretary (posts) P Gopinath refused to speak to TOI despite several attempts.

According to the plan, Post Bank will have 50 branches in the first year, which will be increased to 150 by the fifth year. The branches will be located in select Head Post Offices in Tier-1-4 centres and select Sub-Post Offices in Tier-5-6 centres.

To meet RBI norms, the postal department proposes to set up a new entity - Post Bank of India - that will have an independent board and separate operations. Apart from independent directors, the board will have representatives from the finance ministry and the postal department. Separate recruitment has been planned to have specialist bankers.

While converting the entire postal network would have meant a capital requirement of over Rs 60,000 crore, by setting up a special entity, the fund requirement has been reduced. This, officers said, will also help create a more focused strategy.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ dated 22/07/2013

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