Inspector Post
Their association has demanded upgradation of entry
level pay of Inspector (Posts) from GP 4200 to GP 4600, if required through
merging the posts of Inspector (Posts) and Assistant Superintendent.
The Commission has noted that the VI CPC had placed
Inspector (Posts) at par with Inspectors of CBDT/CBEC. Subsequently the
inspectors of CBDT/CBEC were elevated to GP 4600. The Commission has further
noted that Inspector (Posts) and Inspectors of CBDT/CBEC are recruited through
the same combined graduate level examination. The Commission, therefore,
recommends that Inspector (Posts) who are presently in the GP 4200 should be
upgraded to GP 4600. With this upgradation, Inspector (Posts) shall come to lie
in an identical grade pay as that of their promotion post of Assistant
Superintendent of Posts (ASPOs). A higher grade would thus need to be extended
to ASPOs. Accordingly, the Commission recommends that the promotional post of
ASPOs be placed in the next higher GP 4800 and further, the post of
Superintendent (Posts), which is presently in the GP 4800, be moved up to GP
5400 (PB-2).
Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant
They have demanded enhancement of minimum
educational qualifications for Direct Recruits for Postal Assistants/Sorting
Assistants from Class XII to Graduation and the entry grade pay from GP 2400 to
GP 4200. Lower Selection Grade (LSG) and Higher Selection Grade (HSG) II and I,
which are promotional posts in this cadre, have accordingly been sought to be
placed in higher levels.
Analysis and Recommendations
The Commission is of the view that there is no
justification for the upgrade sought.
Postal Assistant (SBCO)
They have demanded an increase in the entry grade
pay of Postal Assistants (SBCO) from GP 2400 to GP 4200, on the grounds that
their duties are such that they cannot be equated with postal assistants in
postal circles but more pertinently with audit staff. They have also demanded
10 percent of grade pay as cash handling allowance.
Analysis and Recommendations
The Commission has noted that the stipulated entry
level qualification and recruitment process of Postal Assistants (SBCO) is
similar to that of direct recruit Postal Assistants in the Postal Assistants’
cadre and their promotional channel is also identical. The Commission is
therefore of the view that no upgradation is warranted. As regards grant of
cash handling allowance, the Commission is of the view that with the spread of
banking and internet based payments coming into vogue there is no merit in granting
an allowance for handling cash
Postmaster Cadre
There are demands that officers of this cadre
should also be permitted to appear for the Limited Departmental Competitive
Examination (LDCE) for the post of Senior Post Master along with Inspector (Post).
Analysis and Recommendations
The Commission has noted that 75 percent of the
posts of Senior Postmaster in the GP 4800 are earmarked through LDCE for
Inspector (Posts) who are in the GP 4200 whilst the balance 25 percent is
available to Post Master Grade III (GP 4600) through seniority based
promotions. The Commission notes that to ensure that professionally qualified,
trained and meritorious officials head key Post Offices, it was decided, as
recently as November, 2010 to introduce a separate cadre of Postmasters. Given
the distinct emphasis on merit the demand of the Postmasters’ cadre seems
justified. It is also further noted that besides the post of Senior Post
Master, Inspectors also have growth opportunities in their own hierarchy, going
up to the level of Senior Superintendent in the GP 5400 (PB-3). The Commission
is thus of the view that promotional prospects of the Inspectors’ cadre would
not significantly reduce if Post Masters, specifically Postmaster Gr. II (GP
4200) and Postmaster Gr.III (GP 4600) are also allowed to appear for LDCE for
the 75 percent of the Senior Post Masters’ post. Accordingly the Commission
recommends that while 25 percent of the posts of Senior Post Master may
continue to be filled up from Post Master Gr.III through seniority based
promotions, eligible officers from the Post Masters’ cadre (Postmaster Gr.II
and Postmaster Gr.III) may also be permitted to appear for LDCE along with
Inspector (Posts) for the balance 75 percent of the Senior Postmasters’ posts.
Postman
They have demanded that the grade pay of Postman
may be enhanced from GP 2000 to GP 2800.
Analysis and Recommendations
The Commission has noted that VI CPC had
consciously recommended upgradation of the Postman in Department of Posts and
the analogous post of Mail Guard in Railway Mail Service to their present
level. The Commission has noted the entry level qualifications prescribed
(Class X or ITI for MTS) as also the work content, and is of the view that
there is no justification for further raising the entry grade pay of Postman.
Post Office/RMS Accountant
There are demands for creation of a separate cadre
for the accountants of this cadre and placing them at par with organised
accounts cadres.
The Commission is, however, of the view that the
proposal is in the nature of cadre restructuring, which is not in its ambit.
RMS Mail Guard
Higher GP 2400 has been demanded for Mail Guards.
Demands have also been received for merger of the cadres of Mail Guard with
Sorting Assistants in GP 2400.
Analysis and Recommendations
The Commission has noted that mail guards are
posted in Transit Mail Offices and Transit Sections (Trains) and their duties
and responsibilities are considered arduous in nature. It is also noted that
the VI CPC had consciously established relativity between Mail Guard,
Postman and Constables of Central Police Organizations. As no modification in
the grade pay of Postman is recommended, the Mail Guard shall also be placed in
same pay level.
Despatch Rider, MMS
A demand has been made for merger of the post of
Despatch Riders with the MMS drivers, as the nature of their work is similar.
Analysis and Recommendations
The Commission is of the view that this is an
administrative matter and it is for the department to take a view.
Muti Tasking Staff (MTS)
They have demanded higher GP 2000 for MTS-domestic
posts and GP 2400 for MTS Foreign posts, stating that the two job profiles
require greater skills as compared to MTS of other departments. Higher
educational qualification for entry into MTS-foreign posts has also been
proposed.
Analysis and Recommendations
The Commission is of the view that given the
minimum entry level qualification of Class X, and the job content of
MTS-domestic posts, the existing entry GP 1800 appears to be appropriate. In so
far as MTS-foreign posts are concerned, it is noted that they have, as Packers
of Foreign Posts, been treated as skilled workers and accordingly, in the wake
of a judgement of the High Court of Delhi, they were provided GP 1900. No
upgrade is considered necessary for either MTS-domestic or MTS-foreign posts.
System Administrator/Marketing Executive
System Administrators and Marketing Executives have
demanded creation of separate cadres with higher pay scales. Presently
incumbents of these posts are drawn from the cadre of Postal Assistants/Sorting
Assistant Cadre.
The V and the VI CPC have also dealt with this
issue and have not recommended separation of cadres. The Commission also does
not see any rationale for creating separate cadres.
