Career Prospects of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants In Department of Posts

Career Prospects of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants In Department of Posts

1. Eligible to be promoted to MACP-1 with grade pay Rs.2800/- and MACP-II with grade pay Rs.4200/- and MACP-III with grade pay of Rs.4600/- on completion of 10, 20 and 30 years of service respectively as per Modified Assured Career Progression scheme.

2.  Eligible to appear for Postmaster Gr.1 examination on completion of 5 years of service. On passing  the above examination they will be appointed as Postmaster (Gr.1) and thereafter will be promoted to the cadre of Postmaster, Gr.II,Gr.III according to eligibility. Those who have satisfactory service record of 5 years in the cadre of Postmaster Gr.I are eligible to appear for Sr. Postmaster (Gr.B) examination and on passing the examination they will be appointed as Sr. Postmaster in Gazetted Head Post offices.  PM Gr. 1 officials can not appear for  Sr. postmaster Examination for the time being. PM Gr.III officials with 2 years service are eligible to be promoted to the post of Sr. postmaster under 25% quota . Depending upon their performance and eligibility , they can be appointed as Chief Postmaster(Gr.A) in metropolitian cities like Mumbai, Calcutta etc.

3. Eligible to be  promoted to the Supervisory cadre of  LSG (Lower Selection Grade) norm based posts with grade pay of Rs. 2800/- and thereafter to the cadre of HSG-II (Higher Selection Grade) with grade pay of Rs.4200/- and subsequently to  the cadre of  HSG-I with grade pay of Rs.4600/- respectively on completion of requisite period of satisfactory service.

4. Postal Assistants promoted to the LSG Supervisory cadre  on completing 5 years of satisfactory service will be eligible to appear for limited departmental competitive examination for selection as Superintendent Postal Service group B directly  and on passing the above examination they could be posted as Head of Postal/RMS Divisions in the cadre of Superintendent and Assistant Director in postal Administrative wings such as Regional, Circle offices and Postal Directorate New Delhi as the case may be.

5. Eligible to appear for Inspector (posts) examination on completion of 5 years of satisfactory service. On passing  the above examination they will be appointed as Inspector (Posts) in Postal/RMS Sub Divisions and thereafter will be promoted to the cadre of Asst. Superintendents in Postal Sub Divisions, Divisional/Regional /Circle offices and Postal Directorate,New Delhi and eligible to be promoted as Superintendents in Postal/RMS Divisions and Asst. Directors  Regional /Circle offices and Postal Directorate,New Delhi according to eligibility. Inspector (Posts) having  5 years of service can directly appear for Postal Service Group B Examinations. Those who have satisfactory service record in the cadre of Superintendent Postal Service Group B are eligible to be promoted in the cadre of Sr. Superintendent of Post Offices /Asst. Postmaster General (Gr. A) and Director of Postal Services etc.  based on their performance.

6. In addition to the  above Graduates working as Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants  (even though not having minimum service) can apply for Combined Graduate level examination  being conducted by Staff selection Commission every year depending upon their eligibility  and choice  can be appointed as Inspector (Posts) under Direct Quota .

7. Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants (who are graduates) working in the Department of Posts  can appear for Civil Service Examination and are eligible to be appointed as  Sr. Superintendent of post Offices directly with promotional prospects  to the cadre of Director of Postal Services, Postmaster General , Chief Postmaster General, Member Postal Service Board, and Director General /Secretary Posts based on their performance and eligibility.

8. Another advantage is relaxation of upper age limit for applying for Government recruitment examination for selection to various officer posts under staff selection commission and Union Public Service Commission. For example, though certain upper age limit has been prescribed for appearing for Combined Graduate level Examination for selection to the posts detailed below, RELAXATION IS ADMISSIBLE TO POSTAL ASSISTANTS/SORTING ASSISTANTS AS PER GOVERNMENT ORDERS, AS THEY ARE GOVERNMENT SERVANTS.

The NORMAL AGE LIMIT FOR SELECTION AS : Inspector of Income Tax , Inspector (Central Excise)/ Inspector (Preventive Officer)/ Inspector (Examiner)/ Inspector of Posts-/ Assistant Enforcement Officer /Inspector (CBN) Compiler/ Divisional Accountant/ Auditors/ UDCs /Tax Assistants/ Junior Accountant & Accountant /Sub-Inspector (CBN) :27 years

Statistical Investigator Gr.II:  Not exceeding 26 years

Assistant/Sub Inspector in CBI :27 years

AGE RELAXATION APPLICABLE

For Group “B” posts

Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service:5 years

Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC))

 who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application 8 (5 +3)years

Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST)

Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application 10 (5+5) years

For Group “C” posts

Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application : Upto40 years of age

Central Govt. Civilian Employees(OBC) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application Upto 43 years of age

Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST)who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application : Upto 45 years of age

Thanks to

Sri.  A.Sivasankaran,