Postman Exam - Important Events in the Department of Posts

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What are the revised classifications, pay structures, recruitment pathways, and specific feeder-grade eligibility requirements for the post of Higher Selection Grade-II (HSG-II) in the Railway Mail Service (RMS) Wing as per the draft 2019 Recruitment Rules?

According to the proposed Department of Posts (Higher Selection Grade-II) Recruitment Rules, 2019, the regulatory and structural framework for the HSG-II cadre within the Railway Mail Service (RMS) Wing is defined as follows:

1. Classification and Pay Matrix Level

Classification: General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.

Level in the Pay Matrix: Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400).

2. Breakdown of Recruitment Methods

The vacancies in this cadre are bifurcated and filled up through two distinct operational tracks:

Track 1: 50% by Promotion on a seniority-cum-fitness basis.

Track 2: 50% by Promotion through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE).

3. Track-Wise Feeder Grade Eligibility Criteria

The criteria establish regular service benchmarks as on the crucial date determined by the Central Government:

For Promotion via Seniority-cum-Fitness:

Officials must be holding the post of Lower Selection Grade (LSG) in the Railway Mail Service Wing (Level-5).

They must have completed a minimum of six years of regular qualifying service in that grade.

They must successfully complete a mandatory Departmental Training program of not less than two weeks' duration relating to the duties and responsibilities of HSG-II posts.

For Promotion via LDCE:

Officials must possess a minimum of six years of regular qualifying service combined across specified grades.

Eligible feeder categories include:

1. Lower Selection Grade (LSG) in the Railway Mail Service Wing (Level-5), including any regular service put in as a Sorting Assistant.

2. Sorting Assistant (Level-4).

4. Composition of the Departmental Confirmation Committee

For considering matters of confirmation, the Group 'B' Departmental Committee consists of:

1. Director of Postal Services — Chairman

2. Assistant Postmaster General — Member

3. Senior Superintendent of Railway Mail Service Offices — Member

(DG (P)  F. No. X-3/1/2019-SPN-II Dated 13th May, 2019)