Rules, Rights & Rites -45
Revised guidelines for the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scheme from the Department of Posts:
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Revised guidelines for the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scheme from the Department of Posts:
• The Department of Posts has revised its Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scheme to align with the new Integrated Mobile App (IMA) 2.0 and its enhanced specifications.
• These updated guidelines replace all previous instructions from September 7, 2022, and December 4, 2023.
• The scheme is only for Postmen, GDS, and outsourced staff who handle delivery work and have not already been provided a smartphone by the Directorate or IPPB.
• Only Android smartphones are permitted, as the departmental mobile app works exclusively on this operating system.
• The device must be in good working order, no more than three years old, and not "rooted" when enrolled in the scheme.
• Outsourced staff can be reimbursed if their mobile phone is used for delivery via the app in the absence of departmental staff.
• The monthly reimbursement has been increased to a total of Rs. 500. This includes Rs. 300 for smartphone usage (up from Rs. 200) and Rs. 200 for Data/Voice/SMS charges (up from Rs. 150).
• To receive the full Rs. 500 reimbursement, delivery staff must process at least 90% of all articles received through the mobile app.
• The number of articles actually delivered should not be considered for reimbursement, as this has caused confusion in the past.
• By the 3rd working day of each month, supervisors verify that the 90% article handling target has been met.
• By the 5th working day, the claim is forwarded to the sanctioning authority.
• By the 15th working day, the sanctioning authority inspects the records and ensures timely reimbursement, subject to fund availability
(DG (P) No. 20-1/2017-D (Pt 1) dated 25.6.2025)
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