MMS CADRE REVIEW
COMMITTEE REPORT
Report of the Committee On
Cadre Restructuring in
Motor Service
20 November 2012
Table of Contents
Annexures
1. Annexure 1 – Directorate
letter No. 01/01/2011-SR, dated 20.1.2012 of Constitution of committee for
Cadre restructuring.
2. Annexure 2 - Terms of Reference,
letter No. 01/01/2011-SR, dated 26.4.2012
3. Annexure 3 – Minutes of
meetings of Cadre restructuring committee.
4. Annexure 4 – List of MMS Units
in different Circles.
5. Annexure 5 – Organisation
Structure of MMS.
6. Annexure 6- M /O Defence
Services (Revised) pay Rules.
7. Annexure 7- Recommendations of CRC of
M/O Railways
8. Annexure 8- Matching Saving
calculation in case of Artisans.
9. Annexure 9- Recommended Draft
recruitment rules of Artisans.
10. Annexure
10- Recommended Draft recruitment rules of Drivers.
11. Annexure
11- Recommended Draft recruitment rules of Store Officers.
12. Annexure
12- Recommended Draft recruitment rules of Assistant Manager.
Tables
1. Recommendations related to MTS
(Technical)
2. Comparison of Promotions of Artisan
and Driver Cadres.
3. Promotional avenues of Artisan staff
in M/O Defence.
4. Promotional avenues of Artisan staff in
M/O Railways.
5. Recommendations related to Artisan
Staff in case of Recruitment (Departmental and Direct quota) and
Promotions.
6. Charge hand existing Recruitment rules
(Departmental Quota).
7. Charge hand existing Recruitment rules
(Direct Quota).
8. Recommendations relating
to Recruitment rules of Technical Supervisors (Departmental Quota).
9. Recommendations relating
to Recruitment rules of Technical Supervisors (Direct -Quota).
10. Matching
Saving Calculation details in case of Technical Supervisor.
11. Recommendations relating
to Recruitment rules in case of Drivers(Departmental /Direct Quota)
12. Recommendations relating
to Promotions of Drivers Cadre.
13. Recommendations relating
to Recruitment rules of MMS Postal Assistants.
14. Recommendations relating
to Recruitment rules of Store Officer.
15. Recommendations relating
to Recruitment rules of Assistant Managers
Abbreviations
Central Pay Commission
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DP
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Departmental Promotion
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DR
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Direct Recruitment
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GP
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Grade Pay
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MACP
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Modified Assured
Career Progression
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MCM
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Master Craftsman.
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MMS
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Mail Motor Service.
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MTS
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Multi Tasking Staff
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PB
|
Pay Band
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Directorate letter
no. DOP.01/01/2011-SR dated 20-01-2012 constituted the Committee for Cadre
Restructuring on Mail Motor Service. The Committee co-opted the services of
Shri.L.A.Arshad Khan Manager, MMS, Hyderabad.
The Committee Report is submitted herewith
for consideration of the of Posts
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AP Circle, Hyderabad
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Shri. Giri Raj Singh
General Secretary,
AIRMS & MMS E U, Group C
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R.K.Sharma
Director (MV)
Postal Directorate
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D. Theagarajan
General Secretary,
NURMS & MMS E U, Group C
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L.Arshad Khan
Manager, MMS,
Hyderabad
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Chapter 1
Executive Summary
Mail Motor Service (MMS) was started in 1944. MMS is
an organization that manages transport services to Department of Posts. It is
entrusted with the functions like timely deployment of MMS vehicles for
transmission of mails, cash, etc. between various offices, repair/ maintenance
of MMS vehicles, procurement of stores requires replacing with worn out
accessories/spares, maintenance of Inspection Vehicles, etc. Over the years
some functions have been dropped and new ones added. Many changes have come in
the roles and responsibilities of Manager and staff working in MMS. There have
also been several changes that came about in the structuring and management of
other cadres in Department of Posts which has implications on the MMS cadres in
terms of recruitment, promotions and career growth. Further, the automobile
field scenario is changing fast in many respects. All these necessitated a
review and re-structuring of MMS cadres in order to ensure and improve
operational efficiency.
A committee (Annexure-1)comprising of following
officers was constituted by Secretary, (Posts)1:
Ms. K.
Sandhya Rani - Chair Person
Shri
R.K.Sharma - Member - Official Side
Shri
Giri Raj Singh - Member - Staff Side
Shri
D.Theagarajan - Member - Staff Side
The Committee co-opted the services of Shri.L.A.Arshad Khan
Manager, MMS, Hyderabad.
The Postal Directorate issued the following Terms of
Reference2 for the
Committee for Restructuring of cadre of MMS. The TOR is at Annexure 2
i. Review of all the Cadres of MMS
Staff (Non- Gazetted only), with an objective to give MMS a balanced structure
with comparablepromotional avenues to its staff.
ii. Review of eligibility conditions inter
alia including educational/ technical qualifications for appointment to various
cadres.
iii. Scope of implementation of fast-track
promotion to the PAs of MMS.
iv. To consider creation/ abolition of
posts in MMS in order to make the recommendations of the committee
implementable.
While keeping the above Terms of Reference in view,
the Committee members agreed on the following additional framework for the
Committee’s deliberations and conclusions:
i. Keep in view the
emerging technological changes in the automobile field and resultant
enhancement of capacities of MMS Cadres.
ii. Look at the present and
proposed cadre restructuring underway in comparable Govt. of
India Ministries including Railways
andDefence Ministries/s.
iii. Keep in view the guidelines and
framework set by the VI Central Pay Commission (CPC).
The Committee members met on several dates 3(Annexure-3)
and discussed in detail the different aspects involved in MMS cadre
restructuring. Manager MMS, Hyderabad, the Co-opted member apprised the
Committee about the current working of the MMS. The concerns /grievances
received from various Service Unions, individuals and cadres of MMS were
studied in depth.
Committee studied the present recruitment rules
(educational qualifications, experience at entry level, etc.) nature of duties,
promotional avenues, anomalies, stagnation being experienced by specific cadres
compared to similar cadres in the . Comparison in terms of duties and
responsibilities, recruitment rules and promotional avenues has been made with
reference to other related Central Government s. The cadres entering with the
same GP at entry level but having different promotional avenues thereafter were
assessed. The Committee also looked at the anomalies arising for certain cadres
due to implementation of VI CPC, with a view to recommend ways to address such
anomalies and resultant grievances.
There are five (4) technical and five (5) non technical
cadres in MMS as listed below:
Technical
cadres:
i. Multi Tasking Staff
(MTS-Cleaners, Semiskilled Artisans).
ii. Artisans
iii. Technical Supervisor
iv. Technical Postal Assistants
Non-
Technical Cadres
i. Multi tasking staff (Office peon,
Safaiwala, Waterman, Sweeper etc.)
ii. Drivers.
iii. Postal Assistants
iv. Store Officers
v. Assistant Managers
The list of MMS units in different Circles is given
at Annexure 4. The
Organizational Structure of MMS is at Annexure 5
Currently MMS is responsible for the following main
functions:
i. Conveyance of mail bags between Post
offices and Railway stations, Air sorting offices, Sea Ports etc.
ii. Clearance of letter boxes
iii. Conveyance of Cash.
iv. Delivery of heavy parcels in some
places.]
v. Purchase, repair and maintenance of
vehicles for the above purpose.
vi. Operation of vehicles for Logistic
services.
vii. Bulk mail pickup and delivery for
Bulk Mail Centres.
viii. Operation of vehicles for Speed Post /
EPP services.
ix. Direct delivery and Pickup bulk mail
from bulk mail customers.
x. Operating long distance Schedules in
place of Railway sections.
xi. Cargo Schedules.
xii. Mobile Post Offices
xiii. Repairs/Maintenance of Staff
cars/Inspection vehicles
Qualified Automobile Engineers designated as Sr. Managers
Mail Motor Services are the in-charge of the units at Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi
and Chennai. Qualified Automobile Engineers designated as Managers Mail Motor
Services are in-charge of the units of service at Ahmedabad, Bangalore,
Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Madurai,
Coimbatore, Chandigarh and Bhopal. The remaining units are under the control of
Sr. Superintendents/Superintendants of Post Offices who exercise the same
powers as that of Managers with reference to matters related to the Mail Motor
Service.
There are five (5) different sections in MMS namely
Administration Section, Accounts Section, Traffic Section, Store Section and
Workshop. Sr. Manager/ Manager head the MMS Units, and owe the responsibility
for the smooth, efficient functioning of all the Sections. All the Sections
in-charges in turn report to the Manager in connection with all the matters
related to their respective Sections.
Administration Section: Office Supervisor/Head clerk is in-charge of this section.
Office Assistants, Office Peon (MTS) work in this section dealing with
administrative matters. All the staff matters, including recruitment, leave
granting, transfers, deputation, disciplinary, promotion, legal, and
administrative matter is dealt by this section. Monthly regular statements on
various subjects, important events, correspondence with CO relating to Parliament
questions and other statements, disposal of leave applications of staff of MMS
and disposal of RTI applications is dealt by this section.
Accounts Section: Accounts
officer/Asst Accounts officer/Sr.Accountant is in-charge of this section. This
section deals with the matters related to Maintenance of Service books, Monthly
accounts returns, Scrutinizing Medical bills and advances for sanctioning,
preparation of Pension papers for onward submission to Director of Accounts,
Pay bills preparation, and Processing Vehicle maintenance and repair bills etc.
Assistant Accounts officer, Office Assistants and Multi tasking staff are
working in this Section headed by Accounts officer.
Traffic Section: Deputy
Managers are in-charge of this section in four Metro units, including Delhi,
Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. In other units Assistant Managers are in-charge of
this section. They are responsible for smooth running of Traffic operations.
All the traffic operations of MMS Units across the country are computerized and
Schedules are being released and closed online. Assistant Managers, Postal
Assistants, Drivers, Dispatch riders and Multitasking staff are working in this
section. The main functions of this section are ensuring timely running of
defined regular Schedules, maintaining log sheets, preparation of OTA
bills and submitting the same to accounts section for further processing,
dealing with accidents cases, maintaining records related to drivers’
license and frequency of preventive maintenance, arrangement of drivers
in schedules, etc.
Store Section:
Store officer/Store Keeper is in-charge of Store section. Store keeper, Postal
Assistants and Multi Tasking Staff assist in handling all matters related to
procurement of Spare parts, Tyres /Tubes as per the procedure laid down
in the Revised Account Procedure (RAP) and floating tenders for procurement and
disposals etc, Updating the records like Purchase diary, Issue Register and
Stock Register etc. Preparation of bills related to procurement of spares, repairs,
Engine oils/lubricants etc for vehicles maintenance. This section is also
responsible for disposal of unserviceable stores/condemned vehicles by floating
tenders.
Work Shop Section: Technical
Supervisor/Charge-Hand is the in-charge of this Section in MMS Units. He is
responsible for all technical matters related to maintenance of vehicles.
Charge hand, Artisans (Mechanics, painters, upholsters, tyremen, tinsmith etc)
along with Multitasking staff assist Technical Supervisor in maintaining and
repairing the vehicles.
The present Multi Tasking Staff (Technical), (Group- C)
prior to VI Central Pay Commission (CPC) were designated as Cleaners (Group-D).
There were two categories namely Cleaners and Semi- Skilled tradesmen. The Pre
–Revised Scale of Pay of feeder Cadre Cleaner was 2550-55-2660-60-3200 (S1) and
that of Semi-Skilled tradesmen was Rs. 2650-65-3300-70-4000 (S3) in addition to
general Sweeper, Orderly, Chowkidar, Office Peon, etc.
In VI CPC the two unskilled/Cleaner and Semi-Skilled
categories were brought under one Scale i.e. (Pre-Revised Rs.
2750-70-3800-75-4400 S4) Rs. 5200-20200 with G.P 1800/- along with general
Group-D officials in MMS. Both these unskilled/ Cleaner and Semi-Skilled
categories benefitted in VI CPC as they were elevated from S1 and S3 level Pay
Scales to S4 level Pay Scale. Both these two categories were designated as MTS
in VI CPC along with General Group D officials like Orderly, Chowkidar, Office
Peon, etc. With this, the Recruitment Rules have become unsuitable for these
two Cadres as they become the feeder Cadre to highly skilled Artisans Grade.
Further, VI CPC in Para no.3.83 recommended the following.
“In all future recruitments in the Central Government would
only be in the posts belonging to Group-C or higher categories carrying minimum
qualifications as Matriculation or ITI.”
1. Duties and responsibilities
The following duties are entrusted to the Cleaners (Group-
D) now designated as MTS working in MMS Vide Directorate Letter
no.50-10/72-PE-I Dt.02-02-1973
i. Cleaning, Washing, Servicing and
Greasing of all the Vehicles
ii. To check up the water level in the
radiator, Engine oil, Gear Oil, Differential Oil, Brake Fluid in Master
Cylinder and to top-up.
iii. To inflate Tyres, remove the Tyres
from the Vehicle, dismantle the tyre from the rim, attend the puncture,
reassemble and them fix into the Vehicle.
iv. To assist Artisans to
carry out minor repairs of first line in nature in the workshop/depot and
while attending the break down on the route and also to any other work that is
to be assigned by the in-charge of the work shop.
v. To check the Petrol/Diesel tank of the
Vehicles, issue fuel to the Vehicle and operate the Petrol/Diesel.
At present recruitment to this cadre is being done as per
the instructions issued vide Directorate letter no 45-2/2011-SPB-I Dated at New
Delhi the 27.1.2011.
2. Issues and Grievances
The Committee carefully examined the representations
submitted by the various Associations, Unions and individuals. The following
suggestions/issues related to this cadre have been put before the Committee:
i. All India RMS & MMS Employees
Union Group C, affiliated with NFPE and National Union of RMS &
MMS Employees Group C, affiliated with FNPO
a. Enhance the educational qualifications
at the entry level.
b. The promotional avenue for Cleaners/
MTS may be arrived at based on the Railways and Defence
Services Model
c. Staff side members also suggested
giving equal opportunity to Casual labourers /Temporary Status
Casual labourers (TSCL) and outsiders at the feeder level
recruitment.
ii. Others
a. Up gradation of Pay Scale to Rs
3200-85-4900(S6) from Rs.2650-65-3300-70-4000 (S3)
b. GP of Semi-Skilled should be fixed as
Rs.2000/- and there after regular promotions in the subsequent GPs
should be given at an interval of 5, 5 and 6 years respectively.
c. Feeder cadre MTS should be granted
PB-3 with GP Rs.1900/- and educational qualifications should be enhanced
to 10th or ITI.
d. Those who are in Semi skilled cadre
should be placed in PB-3 with GP Rs.2000/-.
e. While filling up the posts
of Artisans, a certain percentage should be prescribed for
MTS
Staff side Committee members stated that the MTS
(Technical) category of staff undertake risky and arduous nature of work,
involving working in polluted and unhygienic environment beside performing very
hard physical labour. Due to this nature of duties, staff side members demanded
good future promotional prospects to this cadre, besides financial up gradation
under MACP. Staff side members suggested enhancing educational qualifications
of this category as per VI CPC besides imparting good promotional avenues and
future to this Category.
3. Discussion
The Committee discussed the issues relating to the MTS
(Technical) cadre in detail by keeping in view the proposals received by
different Associations, viability, nature of duties, recommendations of VI CPC,
responsibilities and anomalies. The Committee unanimously agreed to enhance the
existing Educational Qualifications as per the recommendations of CPC stated
above and also keeping in view the changing scenario of up-gradation of
technology in automobile field. Due to introduction of electronic control
system in automotive engines it has become mandatory to check the performance
and diagnose the engine with electronic gadgets. To do this technically
qualified and knowledgeable technicians are required in this field, to perform
the desired tasks. Hence, the Committee is of the view to enhance the present
qualifications to 10th Standard + ITI.
The Committee examined and agreed unanimously to enhance
the present educational qualifications of MTS. The Committee is of the
view that with up-gradation of Technology, intake in this feeder cadre should
be technically qualified people, having sound technical background. These MTS
(Technical) personnel can be provided promotional avenues in the cadres of
Driver, Artisan and Postal Assistant. Hence, the Committee adopted a method, to
open these promotional avenues to the MTS (Technical) cadres. If 50% MTS
(Technical) is given opportunity in promotion each, in Driver and Artisan cadre
at entry level they will have good promotional avenues and attractive career
growth.
It is reported that in Railways and Defence Departments,
the Semi-Skilled tradesmen promotion to higher GP is allowed. Staff side
requested that similar model may be adopted in Department of Posts for the MTS
(Technical) cadres. This would entail an increase of GP at the entry
level. As this would affect the VI CPC GP hierarchy of Artisans &
Drivers, the Committee did not agree for this suggestion.
Keeping in view the guidelines / frame work of VI CPC and
the GP of relevant cadres, the Committee is of the view that some of the
suggestions received from other individuals and un-recognized Associations are
not viable.
4. Recommendations
Keeping the above discussion in view, the Committee
recommends the following amendments in recruitment and promotions of MTS
(Technical) cadre:
CATEGORY
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EXISTING RULES
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RECOMMENDED RULES
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Education
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Middle School Pass
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1O + ITI PASS
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Age
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18 - 25 Years for DR
50 Years for GDS & TSCL
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21 - 30 Years for DR
40 Years for GDS & TSCL
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Scale of pay & GP (Rs.)
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Rs.5200-20200 & Rs.1800
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Rs.5200-20200 & Rs.1800
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Quota under DP & DR
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As per the Gazette of India
extraordinary Part-II Section-3 Sub section (i) dated 01-12-2010 and
Directorate letter no 45-2/011 SPB-I dated 27th Jan 2011.
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100% Under DR
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Mode of recruitment
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By Selection
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By Selection
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It is highlighted by the Service Associations that
Artisan cadre is badly neglected and not having adequate promotional avenues on
par with the drivers, though both are joining in the same Pay Band and GP at
the entry level. This anomaly in the cadre should be removed by amending the
policy of promotion to Artisans on par with driver cadre in Mail Motor Service.
This will reduce unrest amongst the Artisan personnel and improve their working
efficiency besides maintaining the balance in the organization structure.
At present there are many tradesman categories in the cadre
of Artisans. The categories are Mechanic, Tyre-man, Electrician, Blacksmith,
Tinsmith, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Upholster, Turner and Wireman etc. The
post of Skilled Artisan is in basic Group-C category in PB-1 with GP of
Rs.1900/-.
The Artisans were last categorized vide Directorate order
No. 17-4/88-PE-I/PE-II (Pt.I) dated 29-06-1992 following IV CPC
recommendations as 70% of total Artisans posts are earmarked
for Skilled Artisans, 20% as Highly Skilled Artisans Grade II and 10% as
Highly Skilled Artisans Grade I. Ministry of Finance Vide GSR No. 552 (E)
Dtd.28th July 2009 has prescribed further re-categorization of
Highly Skilled Artisans in the ratio 50:50 and accordingly the revised
re-categorization of Highly Skilled Artisans Grade II and Grade I will be
reckoned as 15% of total existing posts respectively. The recruitment rule for
highly Skilled Artisans for Grade-II and Grade-I have not been framed till now.
The VI CPC recommended creation of new grade of Master
Craftsman as an incentive to the highly Skilled Artisans to remain in their own
line and to enable Government to retain the highly skilled staff in many
critical trades for which there was considerable demand outside.
There are 39 Charge-Hand posts in the MMS units, across the
country. Charge-Hands play a very vital role in diagnosing the defects in
vehicles before carrying out repairs and to keep the vehicles roadworthy and
operate day to day MMS schedules. They are experts in all kinds of
repairs/maintenance of vehicles. While in Metro cities MMS Units, in addition
to having many posts of Charge Hands, there is also a Technical Supervisor.
However, in medium sized MMS units like Hyderabad, Bangalore, Nagpur and
Ahmedabad, the Charge-Hand is also in-charge of work shop activities and plays
an important role in giving feedback, controlling workshop staff &
reporting directly Managers/Sr. Managers relating to all technical matters. Due
to meagre strength of Charge-Hands in the Department, only a few senior
Artisans were getting promotion to this cadre, that too for a short period
before attaining superannuation. After implementation of VI CPC Charge Hand
posts pay has become identical with highly Skilled Artisan Grade-I post.
As per existing recruitment rules 33 1/3% Charge-Hand Posts
are filled up by Seniority cum fitness from amongst the skilled trade-man
having minimum five years service in the grade as on 1st July
of the recruiting year in the unit concerned. Remaining 66 2/3% of Posts are
filled by selection from skilled Artisans of the unit concerned possessing the
requisite qualifications, failing which by Direct Recruitment.
1. Duties and responsibilities of
Artisans
The Artisans undertake the following duties and
responsibilities:
i. Diagnose the defects and
attend to all type of repairs / maintenance of vehicles,
ii. Attend to major assemblies,
overhauling, replace worn-out spare parts, check the vehicles before departure
on schedule operations,
iii. Substitute the vehicle in case of
breakdown/accident, inspection of old spare parts, remove them from vehicles
and replaced with new,
iv. Carry out testing of major
assemblies of vehicle like engine, gear box, suspension, overhauling of
vehicle and
v. Servicing/repair/ maintenance of all
electrical assemblies like self starter, alternator, electrical wiring faults
etc.
vi. Welding work of vehicles requires body
repair.
vii. Engine timing work, dent remove,
re-painting of vehicles.
viii. Adjust engine valve clearance, clutch
pedal free play etc. to obtain maximum mileage/ performance from vehicle.
ix. Clutch defects of vehicle by removing,
repairing, dismantling, and re-assembling major parts of vehicle.
x. Carry out brake-test of vehicles after
suspension system repair work.
xi. Obtain annual fitness certificate from
RTA after following prescribed procedure as per MV act 1988.
xii. Attend any other work assigned to him
in the interest of service.
The Charge-Hand is a promotional post for Artisans.
He is in charge of workshop or specific Section in the Workshop
2. Issues/Grievances
i. All India RMS & MMS Employees
Union Group C, affiliated with NFPE and National Union of RMS & MMS
Employees Group C, affiliated with FNPO
a. Enhance the educational
qualifications at the entry level.
b. The promotional avenue
for Artisans may be arrived at based on the Railways
and Defence Model.
c. In MMS, Department of
Posts, there are no well defined and regulated promotional avenues.
Therefore many Artisans retire without getting any promotion in their
career. Hence the Service Unions sought to extend promotional prospects to
all the Artisan of MMS.
d. The existing Charge-Hand post
nomenclature may be changed to Master Craftsman (MCM).
ii. Others:
a. Enhancing Educational
Qualifications of the Skilled Artisans in MMS.
b. Grant of equal pay to the
Skilled Artisans on par with Doordarshan, Railways
and Defence Departments.
c. Promotion should be given immediately
after attaining the minimum qualifying service as per DOP&T Order. Grant
of 35%-30%-20%-15% percentage promotion scheme apart from MACP with revised
recruitment rules. Promotions should be considered on par with other s
like BARC, Navy, and Railways etc
d. Grant of Risk allowance
to Artisans on par with Defence and Railways. Grant of Split
duty allowance to Artisans. Financial up gradation should be
given after completion of 10 years service irrespective completed no of
service in the present cadre/Grade
e. Mechanics should not be treated
on par with other Artisans as Mechanic job is different
from other Artisans and involves higher responsibilities. Hence
Mechanic should get higher pay along with heavy vehicle allowance.
f. Grant of GP Rs.2400/- on par with
Computer Operators as Artisans have to utilize electronic gadgets in
maintenance of Vehicles.
g. Non-granting of financial up gradation
under MACP to the skilled Artisans. Non Granting of financial
up-gradation under MACP-II(Rs.5000-150-8000) to the
Skilled Artisans. Removal of anomaly in granting GP in case of
Skilled Artisan under MACP by enhancingthe pay scale at entry level from Rs.
3050-4590 (pre- revised) to Rs.3200-4900/-
h. Change of nomenclature
of Artisans as Technicians like Defence and
Railways Departments.
i. Up-grade the GP
of Artisans in PB-3 at the entry level on par
with Mail Guards and Postmen.
j. Artisans and Charge-Hand may be
allowed entry in the cadre of Technical Supervisor, introducing examination
on the lines of PSS Group-B.
k. Grant of GP to Charge-Hand
on par with Railways and Defence Departments (Rs.4600/-).
3. Discussion
The Committee carefully examined the
suggestions/representations received from various Associations, Unions and
individuals. Suggestions that are administratively and operationally viable
were accepted and recommended upon by the Committee. Those suggestions beyond
the scope of the Committee were not considered.
The Staff side members compared the promotional avenues of
the Artisans with Driver category and they discussed anomalies in detail.
Though Drivers and Artisans are joining the same PB and GP at the entry level,
Drivers enjoy greater promotional opportunities over the same span of time compared
Artisans, though the qualifications of Artisans entering in the feeder cadre
are higher. The desirable qualification for entry in the Driver Cadre is only 8th standard
pass. But in case of Artisans the essential qualifications for entry into the
Cadre is 10th with ITI in the respective trade.
Promotional
avenues of Circle Cadre Driver/Artisans: The
Committee developed a comparative table for the Artisan and Drivers cadre in
terms of entry level conditions and promotional avenues thereafter. The
same is indicated at Table below
Cadre
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Feeder cadre
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1st Promotion
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2nd Promotion
|
3rd Promotion
|
1.DRIVER
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Ordinary Grade
30% of Posts in the Circle
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Grade-II: 9 yrs of regular service in Ordinary
Grade. 30% of Posts in the Circle earmarked.
|
Grade –I:6 Years regular
Service in Grade-II or a combined service of 15 years in Grade II and in
Ordinary Grade put together.
35% of Posts in the
Circle earmarked.
|
Special Grade Driver: 3 Years Service regular
service in Grade-I.
5% of Posts in the
Circleearmarked.
|
PB-I in G.P RS.1900/-
|
PB-I in GP Rs.2400/-.
|
PB-I with GP 2800/-
|
PB-II with GP RS.4200/-.
|
|
2.ARTISAN
|
Skilled Artisan.70% of Posts of Artisans in the Circle.
PB-I with GP-1900/-
|
Highly Skilled Artisan Grade-II. 15% of total posts
of Artisans in the Circle. PB-I with GP-2400/-
|
Highly Skilled Artisan Grade-I. 15% of total posts of
Artisans in the Circle. PB-I with GP-2800/-
|
-----NIL----
|
Though Drivers and Artisans are entering in feeder cadres
in same PB with same GP, due to imbalance in promotional avenues,
Artisans are retiring in the PB-1 with GP of Rs. 2800/- where as
Drivers are retiring in PB-2 with GP of Rs.4200/- at the end of their
respective careers. Staff side members in the Committee stressed the need to
balance the structure so that both these cadres should earn same promotional
avenues.
The staff side members of the Committee further compared
the promotions in the Defence and Railways. In Defence Ministry the
restructuring of cadre of Artisan staff has been done in modification of Para
3.8.27 of VI CPC. The Defence Ministry made an amendment and restructured the
cadre of Artisan staff under Defence Services (Revised pay) Rules, 2008, vide
SRO 11 dated 28.08.2009. Based on this, Order no.11 (5) 2009D (Civ-I) dated
June, 2010 was issued, enclosed at Annexure
No.6. According to this Order the following is the structure of
Promotion in Defence made effective from 01.01.2006.
SL NO
|
CATEGORY
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PAYBAND & GP
|
1
|
Skilled
|
PB-1 WITH GP Rs. 1900.
|
2.
|
Highly skilled Grade - II
|
PB-1 WITH GP Rs.2400.
|
3.
|
Highly skilled Grade - I
|
PB-1 WITH GP Rs.2800.
|
4.
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Master craftsman
|
PB-2 WITH GP Rs.4200.
|
45% of the posts may grant the pay scale of Skilled Worker
(GP of Rs.1900 in PB-1).
25% of the remaining 55% may grant the pay Scale of MCM (GP
of Rs.4200 in PB-2), and the remaining posts may be divided in a ratio of 50:50
and re-designated as Highly Skilled Worker Grade-II (GP of Rs.2400 in PB-I) and
Highly Skilled Worked Grade-I (GP of Rs.2800 in PB-I).
Cadre Restructuring Committee (CRC) of Railways in case of
Artisan Staff recommended the following. The same have been sent to Railway
Board for approval. The copy of the note sent to the Railway Board is enclosed
at Annexure 7.
PAY STRUCTURE
|
% AFTER MERGER OF GRADE
|
PROPOSED %
|
4200 in PB-2
|
08
|
16
|
2800 in PB-1
|
41
|
44
|
2400 in PB-1
|
26
|
20
|
1900 in PB-1
|
25
|
20
|
These two models of Defence and Railways were studied in
depth and suitably adapted for restructuring the cadre of Artisans in DOP.
At present there are 474 posts of Skilled Artisans in Mail
Motor Service Units of Posts. Out of which 30% (127) are highly Skilled Gr-II
and Gr-I. Remaining 70% (297) Posts are Skilled Artisan Posts.
Skilled Artisans in the feeder Cadre are recruited 100%
from the Cleaners failing which, by DR. No upper age limit and educational
qualifications has been prescribed for Departmental candidates. They should
have 4 years of service in the Cadre of MV Cleaner. They are required to
qualify in the written test equivalent to Middle School Examination.
Whereas for Direct Recruits as per amendment vide DG
P&T letter no.65-6/79/NCG dated “A certificate in the respective trade from
any Technical Institution recognized by the Govt. OR VIII Std pass with
experience of one year in the respective trade “is needed. The age limit for
direct recruits is 18-30 years as on 1st July of the recruiting
year.
Due to fast growing technological changes in the automobile
Industry, adoption of electronic control system, electronic sensors, diagnosis
of electronic instruments, gadgets and maintenance of electro mechanical
engines etc., the Skilled Artisans are expected to have sound technical
knowledge and qualifications. Therefore, the Committee is of the view that, the
educational qualifications for recruitment of Skilled Artisans should be
enhanced. It is informed by Staff side members in the Department of Defence and
Railways Artisans got better promotional prospects for similar kind of work.
Staff side members apprised the Committee that in MMS the Artisans Cadre works
in unhygienic and polluted atmosphere and is neglected Cadre with poor
promotional avenues. This is resulting in frustration and unhappiness among the
Artisans Cadre.
Keeping in view the promotional prospects of similar Cadres
in other Central Govt. Departments as discussed above, the Committee is of the
view that promotional avenues for Artisan Cadre need to be enhanced by making
suitable amendments to the existing recruitment rules. It should also be
ensured that this is done on par with Driver Cadre.
The Charge-Hand is a promotional post for Artisans.
The VI CPC in Para 7.6.8 recommended the merger of Highly Skilled Artisans
Grade I with that of Charge-Hand and placed both the Cadres at in the same GP.
At present the Charge-Hand are placed in PB-1 of Rs. 5200-20200/- with GP of
Rs. 2800/-. Charge Hands are experts in their related field and they play
important role to ensure timely repairs of vehicle. Staff side members apprised
that Charge-Hands in the medium sized units are doing the job of Technical
Supervisors and are taking the entire responsibility. However, they are not
given the suitable PB and GP. The Department of Posts did not agree for
enhancement of GP for Charge-Hands. This has created the anomaly.
To set right the injustice meted out to Charge-Hand Cadre,
remove the anomaly and to maintain the hierarchy with balanced structure in the
Cadre, Staff Side members suggested that all Charge-Hand posts can be
surrendered in lieu of creation of some Technical Supervisor posts based on
number of Vehicles.
Further, the VI CPC recommended creation of new grade of Master
Craftsman as an incentive to the Highly Skilled Artisans to remain in their own
line and to enable Government to retain experienced and skilled staff in many
critical trades. It is pointed out by Staff side representatives that Master
Craftsman designation is available in Railways, in the PB-2 with GP Rs.4200/-.
Staff side members insisted to follow the same in MMS and change the
designation of Charge-Hands to that of Master Craftsman.
The Committee considered the representations submitted by
Unions and Associations and examined the grievances/issues relating to Artisan
cadre. The Committee is of the view that suggestions relating to changing of
designation of Charge-Hand to Master Craftsman could be considered on par with
Ministry of Railways.
To set right the injustice meted out to this Cadre, remove
the anomaly and to maintain the hierarchy with balanced structure in the Cadre,
Staff Side members suggested that some of the posts can be surrendered in lieu
of creation of some Technical Supervisor Posts based on number of Vehicles.
The suggestions received from others (individuals and
un-recognized Associations) listed at serial 3.1.2.2 (ii) c, d, e, f, are not
considered as they are beyond the scope of the Committee. Further 3.1.2.2 (ii)
g, h, i, j, k suggestions are considered and rejected in view of their non
viability.
4. Recommendations relating to Artisan
Cadre
The
following are the recommendations of the Committee in case of Recruitment to
Artisan Cadre:
Category
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Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
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Education
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Qualify the test Equal to Middle School Standard.
|
10 + ITI in respective trade
|
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Age
|
No age limit
|
No age limit for DP candidates
|
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Scale of Pay & GP (Rs.)
|
Rs.5200-20200 (PB-I) & Rs.1900
|
Rs.5200-20200 (PB-I) & Rs.1900
|
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DepartmentalQuota
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100% recruitment under DP failing which by DR.
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50% for DP Quota.
|
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Experience
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4 years experience as Cleaner or 1 Year as
Semi-Skilled.
|
Minimum 3 Years experience as MTS (Technical)
|
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For Mechanics additionalrequirement
|
Possession of Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Licence
|
Possession of Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Licence
|
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Artisans : Direct Recruitment
|
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Category
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
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Education
|
A Certificate in the
respective Trade from any Technical institution, recognized by the Govt. or 8th Std.
|
10 + ITI Pass recognized by Govt.
|
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Age
|
18-30 Years as on 1STJuly of the Recruiting
year.
|
21-30 Years as on the Recruiting year.
|
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Scale of Pay &GP(RS)
|
Rs.5200-20200(PB-I) & Rs.1900/-
|
Rs.5200-20200(PB-I) & Rs.1900/-
|
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Experience
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One year experience in the
respective trade in a reputed organization if does not possess ITI.
|
Min. 3 years experience in the
respective trade in a reputed organization.
|
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For Mechanic Trade additional requirement.
|
Possession of Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) License
|
Possession of Heavy Motor
Vehicle (HMV) Licence
|
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Recommended Promotional avenues in the Artisans Cadre
|
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Sl.No.
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Category
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ExistingPB & GP
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Recommended PB & GP
|
Percentage
|
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Existing
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Proposed
|
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1
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Skilled Artisan Grade-III
|
PB-1 with GPRs1900/-
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PB-1 with GP Rs 1900/-
|
70%
|
30%
|
2.
|
Skilled Artisan Grade-II
|
PB-1 with GP Rs.2400/-
|
PB-1 with GP RS.2400/-
|
15%
|
30%
|
3.
|
Skilled Artisan Grade-I
|
PB-1 with GP Rs.2800/-
|
PB-1 with GP Rs.2800/-
|
15%
|
25%
|
4.
|
Master Craftsman
|
PB-2 with GP Rs.4200/-
|
PB-2 with GP Rs.4200/-
|
--
|
15%
|
Note: - Detailed calculation for creation of
additional posts of Artisans (for matching savings) as per revised percentage
recommended above is at Annexure No.8
Eligibility
Criteria for Promotions
i. Skilled Artisan Grade – III
should have completed minimum 9 years of regular Service in the Ordinary
grade to get the eligibility for Skilled Artisan Grade-II.
ii. Skilled Artisan Grade-II should have
completed minimum 6 years of regular Service in the Grade II or a combined
service of 15 years in Grade II and ordinary grade put together to get the
eligibility for Skilled Artisan Grade-I.
iii. Skilled Artisan Grade-I should have
completed minimum 3 years of regular Service to get the eligibility for Master
Craftsman or 20 years regular service in ordinary grade.
iv. Promotions for Grade-III, II and
I will be on the basis of prescribed test and for Master Craftsman on the basis
of Seniority cum fitness.
Artisans may be allowed to appear for PA/SA examination
subject to fulfilment of eligible criteria as per Recruitment rule
The Committee also recommends amendment to the existing
Recruitment rules for Artisans in line with the above recommendations.
Category
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
Pass in Middle School
|
The Charge-Hand Post is
proposed to be upgraded to Master Craftsman post with matching savings
|
Age
|
No age limit
|
|
Departmentalquota (DP)
|
100% under DP*
|
|
PB & GP (Rs)
|
PB1 Rs.5200-20200 & GP
Rs.2800/-
|
|
Experience
|
One year experience in the
Grade.
|
|
*33.33% by seniority cum fitness amongst Skilled Tradesmen
who have put in not less than five years service in the grade on the 1st of
July of the year of recruitment in the unit concerned. 66.67 % by selection
from skilled Tradesmen of the unit concerned who possess the requisite
qualification failing which by direct recruitment. If no suitable candidate is
available then recruitment should be made directly.
Category
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
Pass in matriculation or an equivalent examination.
|
The Chargehand Post is proposed
to be upgraded to Master Craftsman post with matching savings
|
Age
|
18 - 30 Years as on 1st July of the
Recruiting year.
|
|
DR Quota
|
If no suitable candidate available then only recruitment
should be made under DR Quota.
|
|
PB & GP (Rs)
|
PB1 Rs.5200-20200 & GP
Rs.2800/-
|
|
Experience
|
One year experience in the grade
|
|
The Committee recommends surrender of 39 Charge-Hand posts
in lieu of creating some Technical Supervisor posts in the MMS Units. The basis
for creation of the Technical Supervisor post is one Technical Supervisor for
every 15-30 Vehicles in the Unit in accordance with the Directorate letter no
50-10/82-PE.I dtd 19-08-1985. The creation of Technical Supervisor Posts is
further subject to matching savings through surrendered Charge Hand posts.
In view of the recommendations of Committee on promotional
avenues in the cadre of Artisans the additional expenditure involved to revise
existing percentage proposed by the Committee works out to Rs.48,14,220/-. This
is neutralized by surrendering Seventy Six (76) of the 474 Artisans posts and
managing the Work-shops with the remaining 398 posts. Alternately the scope of
matching savings through surrendering of other Cadres may be examined at
appropriate time.
Thirteen (13) Technical Supervisor posts available in MMS
units and they are in-charge of Workshops. Technical Supervisors are to have
minimum 2 Years experience with Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Automobile
Engineering from recognized Institutions. They join in PB-2 Rs.9300-34800/-
with GP of Rs.4200/-. They have responsibility for ensuring total preventive
maintenance and repairs of the vehicles. There are no promotional avenues to
this cadre except MACP.
1. Duties/ Responsibilities
The duties assigned to the Technical supervisor vide dte.
letter No. 50-9/78-PE-I dt. 28 Oct. 1979 are furnished below:
Technical Supervisor will be overall in charge of the
Workshop/ major overhauling section and other ancillary shops/ maintenance
section as the case may be and second in command on technical side to the
Managers/Sr. Managers. His specific duties are:
i. He will be responsible for proper
maintenance and repair of the vehicles and other components.
ii. Wherever the Technical Supervisor
holds independent charge of a small unit, they are not only responsible for
maintenance and repair of vehicles and other components
iii. They are also responsible for proper
running of the mail/cash schedules, drawl and issue of fuel and stores,
maintenance of all records prescribed in the Accounting procedure and
submitting of accounts and due returns to the Manager/ Sr. Manager, Head of the
Circle as the case may be.
iv. Identify the defects in the vehicles/
components, if need by taking road test of vehicle and issue suitable
instructions to the Charge-Hands /Artisans.
v. Judicially allot the work to
the Artisans through Charge-Hand or directly and get the
maintenance / repairs carried out effectively and expeditiously with a
view to keep the number of off-road vehicles within the prescribed limit.
vi. Running day to day schedules smoothly
without any dislocation to the conveyance of mails/ cash /personnel.
vii. Sanctioning authority for
grant of casual leave and recommending authority for Earned leave for the
technical staff including Charge-Hands and Cleaners.
viii. Maintain the Memoranda of Service
and write the confidential reports of all the technical staff including
Charge-Hands and Cleaners working under him and get them countersigned by
Manager/Sr. Manager.
ix. Enforce discipline in
the Workshop and other ancillary shops.
x. Assist the Sr. Manager in all the
developmental programme and carry out any other duties entrusted to him by
Manager/Sr. Manager in the interest of service.
2. Issues/Grievances
Staff side members have pointed that all the Workshops
in MMS do not have technically qualified officer as in-charge. They have
suggested that all the MMS units should have one Technical Supervisors and
Recruitment rules may be got changed according to the requirements.
All India RMS & MMS Employees Union Group C, affiliated
with NFPE and National Union of RMS & MMS Employees Group C, affiliated
with FNPO
i. The promotional avenues for Technical
Supervisor may be ensured by changing recruitment rules.
ii. The nomenclature of Technical
Supervisors may be changed to Foreman.
iii. Staff side members suggested
recruiting 50% under DR Quota and 50% under DP Quota. Since they are
technically qualified personnel, they may be considered for at least three
(3) promotions in their entire service.
3. Discussion
Technical Supervisor is Circle Cadre post, like all other
Supervisory cadres. They are recruited under DR and DP quota earmarked as per
recruitment rules. There are no promotional avenues in this cadre.
As per VI CPC there should be at least three promotions for
any cadre in the entire career.
In view of the above mentioned multifarious duties and
responsibilities assigned to the Technical Supervisor, the Committee is of the
view that better promotional avenues should be provided for the Technical
Supervisor cadre.
The Committee therefore recommends the following:
Category
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
Matriculation Pass
|
10 + ITI.
|
Age
|
No age limit for Departmental candidates
|
No age limit for Departmental candidates.
|
PB & GP(Rs)
|
Rs.9300-34800 & GP Rs.4200/-
|
Rs.9300-34800 & GP Rs.4600/-
|
Departmental Quota
|
33% DP Quota
|
50% DP Quota.
|
Experience
|
5 years al service.
|
At least 5 years experience in HSA-I
or 7 years of experience in HSA–II or 2 Years of experience in Master
Craftsman.
|
Mode of recruitment
|
Selection
|
Selection
|
Table No.9 Technical Supervisor: Direct Recruitment
Quota
|
||
Category
|
Existing Recruitment Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
A Degree or Diploma in
Mechanical, Automobile Engineering from any recognized institution or Passed
Matriculation with practical experience of at least 5 years.
|
A Degree or Diploma in
Mechanical, Automobile Engineering from any recognized institution.
|
Age
|
22-30 Years
|
21-30 years
|
Scale of pay & GP(Rs)
|
Rs.9300-34800 & GP Rs.4200/-
|
Rs 9300-34800 & Rs.4600/-
|
DR quota
|
67%
|
50%
|
Experience
|
At least 2 years
experience in an automobile firm or repute or Govt. workshop
|
At least 2 years
experience in an automobile firm or repute or Govt. workshop
|
Mode of recruitment
|
By selection.
|
By selection.
|
4. Recommendations of the Committee in
case of promotions:
Technical Supervisor may be granted one promotion in
PB-2 with GP Rs.4800/- after completion of 6 years service and in PB-2 with GP
RS.5400/- after completion of four (4) years of service.
The detailed calculation for up gradation of posts of
Technical Supervisor as per committee recommendation is appended below:
Category
|
Existing no. of posts
|
Total Existing Expenditure @ GP. 4200/-
|
Total No. of Posts proposed
|
Total Expenditure @ GP. 4600/- X 18
|
Additional expenditure for
upgradation of proposed 18posts
|
Matching saving after surrender of 76 posts
|
Technical supervisor
|
13
|
54600
|
18
|
82800
|
28200
|
29000
|
Technical Postal Assistants in MMS were recruited to
maintain the Franking Machines, Stamp Cancellation machines and adding listing
machines in Post Offices and also Postal Machine Organizations. These posts now
lost the importance as Postal machine organizations are scrapped and hardly any
machines left for maintenance in the Department. The Postal Machine
Organizations are no more functionally active in view of computerisation of
Post Offices. The Mechanized Franking machines are also replaced with Electronic
Franking Machines and Remotely Managed Franking Machines in Post Offices.
Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) take care of the maintenance needs of the
Franking Machines.
At present Technical Postal Assistants’ services are being
used in Traffic operation in Mail Motor Services. In some Circles they are used
as System Administrators after appropriate re-training.
The Committee is of the view that these posts be merged
with PA Cadre.
Committee recommends merging the posts of Technical
Postal Assistants with Office Assistance Cadre of MMS.
Non Technical Cadres include Chowkidars, Jamedars,
Water Woman, Office Peon, Sweepers and Duftarie, etc. MTS (Non Technical) are
recruited as per Directorate Notification vide no.45-/2011-SPB-1 dated the 27th January,
2011.
1. Duties and responsibilities
i. Maintenance
of Diary/Dispatch/Movement Registers including entry in computer and
physical maintenance of records.
ii. Submission of periodical statements of
routine nature like absentee statement etc.
iii. Preparation and submission of
indents with the approval of Supervisor.
iv. Photocopying and sending of fax
messages.
v. Delivery of Dak within and outside
building.
vi. Watch and Ward/Care Taker
duties, opening and closing of rooms, general cleanliness and upkeep of
section/unit/office including dusting of furniture, cleaning of building,
rooms, fixtures; upkeep of parks, lawns, potted plants etc.
vii. Other non-clerical work in the
section/unit.
viii. Driving of vehicles, if in possession
of valid driving license.
ix. Sale of Postage stamps/stationery,
Assistance in booking of Registered/ Parcel and Speed Post Articles, Receipt
and Dispatch of Mails including preparation of Mail/Registered/
Parcel lists, preparation of delivery lists for registered
articles/money orders.
x. Scanning of Speed Post
bags/Articles and uploading on the speed net or any other software dealing with
the processing of speed post articles or similar other activity.
xi. Assistance in sorting of mails,
exchange of mail, letter box clearance etc.
xii. Handling customer enquiries.
2. Issues/Grievances
All India RMS & MMS Employees Union Group C, affiliated
with NFPE and National Union of RMS & MMS Employees Group C, affiliated
with FNPO
i. The issues/grievances of the
cadre are being studied by the Cadre Restructuring Committee appointed
by the under the Chairmanship of DDG (P). We may await the
recommendation of the Committee.
ii. The periodicity of MACP may be reduced
to eight years.
iii. MTS (Non Technical) may
be allowed to appear for the recruitment of PA, Driver and Artisan
posts under DP quota.
3. Discussion
The existing MACP is applicable to the MTS (Non Technical)
cadres. As per the existing MACP rules, the periodicity is for 10 years.
Any reduction of periodicity for MTS (Non Technical) cadres will have
implications for other cadres. However, it is a fact that there are no
promotional opportunities for promotion to MTS (Non Technical) cadre resulting
in frustration and unhappiness among the cadre. Hence this committee is of the
view that better promotional avenues should be made available for MTS (Non
Technical) cadre.
The Department has already constituted a Cadre
Restructuring Committee for Group C and MTS under the Chairmanship of DDG (P).
Hence this Committee did not examine the issues at length.
MTS non technical may be allowed to appear for the
recruitment of PA, Driver and Artisan posts under DP quota. All the above
issues and grievances raised by the staff side may be forwarded by MV Section
of Postal Directorate to the CRC for further examination.
Twenty six (26) Dispatch Riders posts are available across
the country (20 posts in MMS Delhi and 6 Posts in MMS Nagpur).
1. Duties and responsibilities
All duties assigned to Drivers, are also performed by
Dispatch Riders. They are expected to properly take out or receive mails/postal
articles from street or office letter boxes and arrange for their despatch to
the post office or mail office or mail business centre. The Dispatch Riders
utilize three wheelers/ motor cycle or other suitable LMVs for this purpose.
To take over keys for opening/closing of LBs in the LB
beats from Traffic Section, MMS before departing on schedule and return
them to the same section after despatch of LB clearances.
Any other duty assigned by Manager MMS or superior
authority.
2. Issues and grievances:
The All India RMS & MMS Employees Union Group C,
affiliated with NFPE and National Union of RMS & MMS Employees Group C,
affiliated with FNPO requested for merger of Dispatch Rider Cadre with the cadre
of MMS Drivers.
3. Discussion
The duties of Dispatch riders are similar to the drivers of
4-wheeler except that they also drive three wheeler vehicles. Since most of the
three wheeler vehicles have been replaced with four wheels, they have been
entrusted the duties to drive the four wheeler vehicles for conveyance of mail.
4. Recommendations
The Committee recommends merger of Dispatch Riders
cadre with the Driver cadre. There is no additional expenditure involved in
such merger.
One
thousand, five hundred and seventy three (1573) operative MMS Driver posts are
available across the country.
Drivers are backbone of MMS organization and they
constitute about 50% of total staff of MMS. Their duties are hazardous and
tough compared to staff car drivers since apart from driving the vehicles; they
have to receive and deliver the mail bags to Post offices, to the customer/
Public.
1. Duties and Responsibilities:
They have entrusted following duties:
i. Taking the log sheet under signature
duly filling up name of driver, vehicle number,
and kilometre reading, and departure time, name of schedule, date
etc. and signing the register.
ii. Checking the allotted vehicle before
leaving on schedule on the following aspects:
a. Check the water level in
radiator, air pressure in tyres and engine oil level, oil and water leakages if
any and cleanliness.
b. Check and ensure about the
availability of spare wheel, jack, and essential tools, doors and door locks in
working condition etc.
c. Check diesel/petrol position in
the tank. Ensure topping up of fuel, if necessary.
d. Defects/deficiencies in the vehicles
noticed/experienced if any with regards to the above or other aspects should be
reported to workshop immediately and got rectified before leaving
garage/premises.
iii. Obtaining of actual arrival/departure
time and signature of mail exchange clerk of the concerned PO/RMS/Transit
office/Stage on the log sheet on every stage with the help of mail peon/mail
guard/mail clerk provided with the schedule. Also obtaining the remarks
for delay/detention etc. at any stage.
iv. Following the prescribed path as per
schedule and showing the log sheet to inspecting officers if desired/asked for.
v. During the schedule period, attending
of immediate nature of breakdown or work such as filling of water in radiator,
change of puncture tyre etc.
vi. On completion of schedules, park the
vehicle on the platform for its tank dip reading and filling of diesel /petrol
required and parking the vehicle on prescribed place.
vii. During the schedule run if any break
down occurs, as far as possible take the vehicle to the nearest Post office/RMS/Police
Station or any place where the vehicle can be kept safely. After that intimate
details of breakdown and place to MMS traffic control room so that mechanical
staff can be deputed to attend the breakdown. Note down the place of breakdown
in the log sheet. Also note down the time, nature, name of the person who
attended breakdown and time of getting the same or another vehicle for
operating remainingpart of schedule. It is very specifically mentioned here
that the driver will not leave the vehicle in unsafe condition. Otherwise, for
the entire losses he will be held responsible.
viii. Signing the petrol/diesel issue
register.
ix. Noting of defects of vehicle in the
defect register which were observed by the driver during the run of the
vehicles.
x. Returning of log sheet duly signed and
filled in all the columns and signing the gate register.
xi. Performing of any duty other than
usual turn duty. Also OT duty of ordered in the interest of service.
xii. On the way if any accident occurs, it
should be immediately intimated and a report to the nearest Police station
should be lodged with details. After that full details of the accident with
reason should be intimated to the traffic control room/Assistant
Manager for further action.
2. Issues/Grievances
The following issues/ grievance and suggestions were received
by the Committee by various Unions/ Associations and individuals. In their
representations they referred to the degree of risk involved in driving the
vehicles, continuous driving and handling the vehicle for over eight hours,
hard nature of duties and importance of job. Only 5% of posts are earmarked for
Special grade drivers in the PB-2 with GP 4200. Staff side members emphasised
the need to improve the percentage of posts earmarked for different grades in
the cadre.
i. All India RMS & MMS Employees
Union Group C, affiliated with NFPE and National Union of RMS & MMS
Employees Group C, affiliated with FNPO
a. Enhance the education qualifications
for recruitment of Drivers.
b. Enhance and rationalize the existing
promotional avenues to address the grievance about stagnation in lower cadre.
c. MMS Drivers should be treated as
unique cadre exclusive to DOP and not brought under common cadre of drivers to
include Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha Drivers, other Central Government s and staff
car drivers.
d. Special allowance may be granted for
MMS Drivers performing specific duties including Logistic Post, Speed Post
(where driver takes care of mail exchange - loading &
unloading) and EPP. Split Duty allowance may be granted.
e. Drivers may be granted
Rs.2400/- GP at entry level. Otherwise MMS drivers should
be treated on par with Postmen and Mail Guards
f. To fill all the vacant posts of
Drivers.
ii. Suggestions from Others :
a. Increase the educational Qualifications
of the Postal MMS Drivers.
b. Relax norms for Granting Split duty
allowance to drivers.
c. Grant of increments to the Drivers
performing Mail exchange duty.
d. All the vacant posts should be filled
up to avoid OTA and accidents and revision of OTA
e. Grant of equal pay to the MMS Drivers
on par with Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Drivers.
f. The Driver should be brought under
Technical Cadre.
g. Grant of Risk allowance,
Washing allowance, Valuable handling allowance, steering
allowance, Breakdown allowance, special pay or six increments for
driving Bus or Lorry to Drivers.
h. Regularization of past service
rendered as casual labour.
i. Up gradation of Pay Scale of Driver in
PB-II from GP. Rs.1900/- to Rs.2400/-. Grant of Pay to the Postal Drivers
on par with Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Drivers
j. Promotions should be given without
changing the present avenues. Drivers should be given 25%-40%-25%-10%
Grade III, II, I and Special Grade Promotions
k. Creation of Supervisory Posts in
Driver cadre equal to Technical Supervisor available in Artisan Cadre.
3. Discussion:
The Committee examined the above issues and grievances
relating to the Driver cadre. All genuine issues which are within the scope of
the Committee were considered.
A cursory view of the duties of Drivers of MMS shows that
their duties and responsibilities are tough and hard compared to Staff car
drivers. Drivers also undertake additional duties other than driving of
vehicles assigned to them, like mail exchange, long distance driving on
Logistic Post routes, etc. However, Drivers are not being granted any special
allowance or incentive for this.
Further, there is merit in the argument that MMS
Drivers should not be brought under common cadre considering the fact that in
other s the nature of work of the Driver is entirely different from that of MMS
Drivers. MMS Driver drives on an average 100 kilometres per day carrying heavy
load of mails in busy traffic throughout his working hours. The Staff Car
Drivers of other Central Govt. s drive the vehicles only for two to three hours
or so, whereas the MMS Drivers have to drive vehicles seven and half hours per
day. In major cities and towns, Drivers have to complete their schedule duty by
driving at least 10 to 11 hours due to various reasons like traffic congestion,
detention etc. With the introduction of Logistic service, Drivers are required
to undertake long distance driving.
The Scale of Pay of MMS Drivers was on par with the LDC of
other Central Government s up to IV Pay Commission. In V Pay Commission, it was
equated with the Scale of Pay of Postman/Mail Guard. This has lead to a strong
grievance among the Drivers cadre. Further, VI CPC has compounded the grievance
by placing the Drivers in the lower GP than that of the GP of Postman/Mail
Guard. This has resulted in some of the Drivers approaching the Central
Administrative Tribunal and the High Court.
The existing promotional avenues for MMS Drivers
provides for a ratio of 30: 30: 35: 5 for Grade III, II, I and Special Grade.
Earmarking of only 5% of posts for Special Grade is resulting in a large
majority of Drivers retiring without attaining eligibility of higher GP i.e.
Rs.4200/- in PB-II. There is a need to address the grievance among the Drivers
cadre emerging out of this by rationalizing and changing the existing ratios
for promotion of different Grades within the Cadres. The Committee sees scope for
improving the existing percentage of Promotions in different Grades in order to
keep parity in promotions with Artisans and also to maintain a balanced
promotional policy between these two Cadres.
The enhancement of GP of the Drivers on par with PA/PM/ MG
and the revision of rates of OTA does not come under the purview of the
Committee. Hence they were not examined.
Currently, the Drivers are eligible for split duty and
travelling allowance. No other special allowances are being granted to
them. The request made by other individual and unrecognized Associations
for grant of Risk allowance, Washing allowance, Valuable handling allowance,
steering allowance, Breakdown allowance, special pay or six increments for
driving Bus or Lorry to Drivers, are beyond the scope of the Committee. Hence
the merit of these suggestions was not examined by the Committee. For the same reason
the suggestions listed at serial 3.2.3.2 (ii). f, j, k, l and m were not
examined by the Committee.
The Committee is of the view that the educational
qualifications of the Drivers need to be enhanced besides providing better
promotional avenues in the cadre based on the promotional avenues in other
Central Govt. Departments and also of feeder cadres in the Department.
4. Recommendations:
After a thorough examination of various issues and
grievances, the Committee makes the following recommendations relating to
recruitment, promotion and allowances.
i. Specific recommendations relating to
recruitment for and DR quota etc. are noted in
the Table below –
Category
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
VIII Std pass desirable
|
10th class Pass as per MV Act.
|
Age
|
No age limit
|
50 Years
|
DP Quota
|
50%
|
50%
|
Experience
|
3 Years experience for Group D
|
Min 3 Years experience as MTS
|
Driving license
|
Should possess light and Heavy Motor Vehicle license.
|
Should possess Heavy Motor Vehicle driving license.
|
Mode of selection
|
By Selection
|
By Selection.
|
Drivers: Direct Recruitment
|
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Category
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
VIII Std Pass desirable
|
10th Pass mandatory.
|
Age
|
21-28 Years as on 1st July of Recruiting
year
|
21-30 Years as on 1st July of Recruiting
year
|
DR Quota
|
50%
|
50%
|
Experience
|
At least 4 Years in driving
light and heavy vehicles provided they should have at least one year
experience of driving heavy vehicle and must possess valid driving license to
that effect.
|
At least 4 Years in driving
light and heavy vehicles provided they should have at least one year
experience of driving heavy vehicle and must possess valid driving license to
that effect
|
Mode of Recruitment
|
By selection
|
By selection.
|
ii. MMS Drivers may be allowed to appear
for PAs examination subject to fulfilment of eligible criteria as per
Recruitment rule.
iii. Regarding enhancing and rationalizing
promotional avenues the Committee’s recommendations are indicated in
the Table below
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Category
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Existing PB & GP (Rs.)
|
Recommended PB & GP
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Percentage
|
|
Existing
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Proposed
|
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1.
|
Driver Grade-III
|
PB-1 with GPRs.1900/-
|
PB-1 with GP Rs.1900/-
|
30%
|
30%
|
2.
|
Driver Grade-II
|
PB-1 with GPRs.2400/-
|
PB-1 with GP Rs.2400/-
|
30%
|
30%
|
3.
|
Driver Grade-I
|
PB-1 with GPRs.2800/-
|
PB-1 with GP Rs.2800
|
35%
|
25%
|
4.
|
Special Grade
|
PB-2 with GPRs.4200/-
|
PB-2 with GP Rs.4200/-
|
5%
|
15%
|
The ratio for promotion may be changed to 30:30:25:15 for
Grade III, II, I and Special Grade. The financial burden that may arise out of
this rationalization may be offset by enhancing the working hours of the
Drivers from the current 7 hours and 30 minutes to 8 hours.
The existing eligibility conditions as listed below may be
continued for providing inter-grade promotions in the Drivers’ cadre.
- Driver
in Grade-III should have completed 9 years of regular service in Ordinary
Grade to get the eligibility for Grade-II.
- Driver
in Grade-II should have completed 6 years of regular service in Grade-II
or a combined service of 15 years in Grade II or Ordinary Grade put
together to get the eligibility for Grade-I.
- Driver
in Grade-I should have completed 3 years of Service in Grade-I to get the
eligibility for Special Grade.
The method of Promotion to Grade-II and Grade-I will be by
promotion on Non-Selection (Seniority -cum-fitness) basis and will be further
subject to passing of a Trade Test of appropriate Standard and to Special Grade
will be on the basis of Seniority-cum- fitness.
iv. Considering the hard nature of their
duties the Committee recommends granting of special monetary
incentive to MMS Drivers performing duties relating
to Logistic Post and EPP on similar lines as in Speed Post
(where driver takes care of mail exchange - loading & unloading).
v. The drivers of Mail Motor Service are
operative one entrusted with the tough, hard duties as compared to Staff
car drivers; they need more attention particularly at the stage of their
superannuation retirement. There are total 1573 operative
drivers’ posts. It is proposed to create 1% of total posts of operative
drivers i.e. total 16 no additional post of “Traffic controller “in
all MMS units having fleet of more than 20 vehicles in PB-2 with GP of Rs.
4200/- + special allowance of Rs.1000/month. The method of Promotion to
the post of ‘Traffic controller’ will be by promotion on
(Seniority-cum-fitness basis amongst available Special Grade driver.)
Two hundred and fifty (250) PAs posts approximately are
available in MMS across the country. Revised procedure, Scheme and syllabus for
filling up of the Post of Postal Assistants in MMS is circulated vide
Directorate letter no. 60-9/2009-SPB-I Dated 8th May 2012.
Recruitment is done as per the procedure explained in the above said circular.
1. Duties & Responsibilities
i. Administrative duties: All the
administration related files are scrutinized in this section and will be
submitted to the Manager for approval and sanctions on priority basis. All the
disciplinary, promotion, legal, recruitment cases and roster maintenance is
being dealt in this section. Monthly regular statements on various subjects,
important events, correspondence with CO relating to Parliament questions and
other statements, disposal of leave applications of staff of MMS and
disposal of RTI applications is being dealt with this section.
ii. Maintenance of Service books, Monthly
accounts return, Scrutinizing Medical bills for sanctioning and
advances, preparation of Pension papers for onward submission to
Director of Accounts, Pay bills preparation, and Processing Vehicle
maintenance and repair bills etc.
iii. All matters related to procurement of
Spare parts, Tyres /Tubes as per the procedure laid down in the Revised Account
Procedure (RAP) and floating tenders for procurement and disposals etc,
updating the records like Purchase diary, Issue Register and Stock Register
etc.
iv. Preparation of bills related to
procurement of spares, repairs, Engine oils/lubricants etc for vehicles
maintenance.
v. Responsible for disposal
of unserviceable stores/condemned vehicles by floating tenders.
vi. Processing of bills relating to
work-shop, maintenance of work-shop etc.
2. Issues & grievances
i. All India RMS & MMS Employees Union
Group C, affiliated with NFPE and National Union of RMS & MMS Employees
Group C, affiliated with FNPO
a. The MMS PAs should be allowed to
appear for all recruitment examinations which are eligible in PA cadre in Post
Offices.
b. The periodicity of MACP may be reduced
to eight years.
c. HSG-I and HSG-II posts may be created
for enhancing promotional avenues
ii. Others - Under fast track
promotion they may be given time bound promotions. After attaining 8 years
Service they may be upgraded to GP Rs.2800/- in PB-1. After attaining 15 years
of Service they may be upgraded to GP Rs.4200/- in PB-2. After attaining 18
years of Service they may be upgraded to GP Rs.4600/-.
3. Discussions
Currently the PAs of MMS are covered by MACP Scheme
under which only financial up-gradations are given. There are no promotional
avenues to this cadre except appearing for Assistant Manager Exam. Only a
limited number of Assistant Manager Posts are available in MMS Units across the
country, for the PAs to aspire for and get promoted to. As they are entering in
the feeder cadre along with Postal Assistants in PO’S, SBCO, CO/RO, RLO, RMS
and Foreign Post Organization with same procedure syllabus and Scheme, they may
be treated on par with others and for all promotions in different cadres they
may be made eligible to participate in the competitive examinations and vice
versa. This will open promotional avenues to them.
The suggestion for giving fast track promotion and
upgrading to GP Rs.2800/- in PB-1, after attaining 8 years of
Service, to GP Rs.4200/- in PB-2, after attaining 15 years of Service and
to GP Rs.4600/- after attaining 18 years of service, to PAs was discussed at
length by the Committee. There are no existing recruitment rules for fast track
promotions for PAs in the Department.
While
retaining the present prescribed recruitment rules Prescribed by Directorate of
this Cadre, the committee recommends the following promotional Avenue to this
Cadre.
4. Recommendations
i. The Committee recommends forwarding
the request for giving fast track promotion and upgrading to higher GP for MMS
PAs to the Cadre Restructuring Committee of Directorate by the MV
Section. The issue of creation of HSG-I and HSG-II posts
may also be forwarded to the CRC.
ii. The Committee strongly recommends that
the MMS PAs should be allowed to appear for eligible for IPO and PSS Group B.
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Category
|
Existing PB & GP
|
Recommended PB & GP
|
Recommend No. of years
service required.
|
1.
|
Postal Asst.(MMS)
|
PB-1 with GP.Rs.2400/-
|
PB-1 with GP. Rs.2400/-
|
--
|
2.
|
Postal Asst(MMS)
|
NIL
|
PB-1 with GP.Rs.2800/-
|
8 years service as PA in GP
Rs.2400
|
3.
|
Postal Asst.(MMS)
|
NIL
|
PB-2 with GP.Rs.4200/-
|
7 years service as PA in
GP Rs.2800
|
Four (4) posts of Store Officer are available in MMS units,
in the metro cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. Inspector
and Head Clerk/Postal Assistant having three years experience in dealing with
procurement of spare parts of various types of vehicles, stocking, issue and
disposal are eligible for recruitment as Store Officers. Store Officer post is
a tenure post for three years and is responsible for accounting of store
related records.
Technical Supervisor of MMS is also included as feeder
cadre for filling up the post of Store officer vide Directorate Letter
amendment No. 6-1/87-SPN dtd. 10-12-1987. After VI CPC, the GP for the Store
Officer’s and Technical Supervisor’s posts has become identical. Hence, the
Technical Supervisor is not eligible for promotion to the post of Store
Officer. However, the eligibility of PA as a feeder cadre continues.
1. Duties/ Responsibilities
The
duties assigned to the store officer are:
i. He shall be overall in-charge
of the Store.
ii. He will see that all the spares
required for day to day functioning of the workshop are available in the store.
iii. He will see that the proper procedure
as per laid down instructions in the Accounting procedure are scrupulously
followed by the officials working in the store.
iv. He will see that the minimum stock of
all the required spares is maintained within the prescribed financial limits.
v. He will see that the proper procedures
of procurement are followed.
vi. He will see that the maximum / minimum
limits required based on the past experience are laid down by the
Technical Supervisor orSenior Manager from time to time.
vii. He will get certified that
unserviceability of the spares from the TS/Sr. manager on day to day basis.
viii. He will properly stock and dispose of
the unserviceable items.
ix. He will try to get the work without
spares repaired/ reconditioned/ retrieved from the workshop as the case
may be.
x. He will maintain the proper accounting
of the unserviceable repaired/ reconditioned/ retrieved and assemblies.
xi. He will get the assistance/advice from
the TS/Sr. Manager from time to time as and when required.
xii. He will be responsible for maintaining
the proper records for the plant, machinery and equipments etc.
xiii. He will be responsible for proper
procurement, accounting of oil and lubricants and disposal of waste
oil/lubricants.
2. Issues/Grievances
No specific issues or grievances were raised about this
cadre by the All India RMS & MMS Employees Union Group C, affiliated with
NFPE and National Union of RMS & MMS Employees Group C, affiliated with
FNPO, as the Store Officer is a tenure based post. There were no suggestions
received from other unrecognized Service Unions and Associations.
3. Discussions:
Currently the recruitment rules do not define the
educational qualifications and age conditions for Store Officer Post.
After the VI CPC, the GP of Inspector (MM) and Head Clerk
have become identical to that of Store Officer, i.e. Rs.4200/-. IMM post is
merged with Assistant Manger vide Directorate letter no.1-11/2005-PCC dated
05/05/2005 and placed in PB-2 with GP 4200/-. Hence the Store Officer post is
no longer attractive to IMM or Head Clerk.
4. Recommendations:
In view of the discussion above, the Committee recommends
that:
i. The feeder cadre to the Store Officer
should be limited to Postal Assistants having GP of
Rs.2800/- on selection basis with six years
experience in store keeping in MMS.
ii. Modifications to the recruitment
of Store Officer are recommended as given in Table below:
Criteria
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
Not Available
|
10+2 or equivalent.
|
Age
|
Not Available
|
45 years.
|
Scale ofPay & GP(Rs)
|
Rs.9300-34800/- (PB-2) With GP
Rs.4200/-
|
Rs.9300-34800/-(PB-2) With GP
Rs.4200/-
|
Quota under DP & DR
|
100% DP.
|
100% Under DP
|
Mode of recruitment
|
By Seniority cum fitness from
Inspectors/Head Clerk of MMS having not less than 3 years in the Grade.
|
Permanent employees of MMS in
the Pay Band `5200-20200 GP `2800 having rendered six years regular service
in the grade as on 1st July on the year in which recruitment
is made. Preference will be given to those officials who have
experience for atleast five years in Store keeping, in identifying the
automobile spares for various types, makes and knowledge of procedure for
procurement of spare partsthrough DGS&D on Rate Contract and locally
after observing formal procedure.
By promotion, transfer on
deputation(period on deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately
preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization / of
Central Govt. shall ordinarily not exceed three years).
|
As per existing Recruitment Rules the Assistant Managers
are recruited with a ratio of 33.33% under DR quota and 66.67% under DP Quota.
The feeder cadre of Inspector of MMS and Assistant Manager are merged vide
directorate letter no.1-11/2005-PCC dated 05/05/2005 and placed in PB-2 with GP
4600/-. In this cadre, there is limited scope for only one promotion to the
cadre of Deputy Manager with GP of Rs.4800/-. Only four (4) posts of Deputy
Managers are available in the four metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and
Kolkata. They are eligible for MACP.
They are recruited after qualifying in competitive
examination.
1. Duties/ Responsibilities
The
duties assigned to the Assistant Managers are furnished below:
i. He will function as Depot In charge (Workshop
and Traffic section)
ii. He should see
correct preparation of schedules and should ensure that the schedules
prescribed are maintained.
iii. He will be responsible for the
drafting of drivers to various vehicles and duty shifts and also ensuring their
rotation periodical so as to equate their duty condition in toto.
iv. He should ensure punctuality
attendance of staff in the traffic section and see that drivers and dispatch
riders are dressed with proper uniform. For this purpose he should
carry out kit inspection.
v. He should check day to day working of
schedules to find out cause of delay to minimize the misconnection of mails see
that drivers do not deviate from their prescribed schedule trip and route.
vi. He should maintain liaison with RTA
and ensure timely revision of fitness certificate of all MMS mail vans.
vii. He will conduct enquiries into loss
fraud, accident of vehicle and should ensure that enquiries of all such cases
are promptly disposed off and finalize without delay.
viii. He should ensure that all cases
emanating from circle office or referred to circle office by the traffic
section or received from other units are properly dealt with and disposed of
under his signature. The cases in which decision of Sr.Manager or
cases need to be brought to the notice of the Sr. Manager will continue to
be submitted to the Sr. manager.
ix. He will check the time bill and other
records and see that check is exercised over the examination of all such
records by all concerned. He should take action against all drivers for excess
mileage covered than the prescribed schedule mileage for missing trips or
excess time taken against prescribed schedule.
x. He will draw a service schedule of all
the vehicles with assistance of Technical supervisor.
xi. He will grant casual leave to the
staff attached to the traffic section.
xii. He should see that all statements are
prepared by traffic section properly and suggest ways and means to bring
improvement.
xiii. He will ensure timely procurement of
P.O.L. from IOC and to achieve this he should see that indents are correctly
prepared and submitted regularly by traffic section.
xiv. He will responsible for security
arrangements for the entire office and particularly petrol pump, vehicles, fire
fighting equipments etc.
xv. He will responsible for maintaining of
discipline in the traffic office, premises are kept neat and clean condition.
xvi. Any other duty assigned by the Sr.
Manager from time to time in the interest of service.
2. Issues/Grievances
i. All India RMS & MMS Employees
Union Group C, affiliated with NFPE and National Union of RMS & MMS
Employees Group C, affiliated with FNPO
a. The Committee may discuss the
memorandum submitted by the Asst. Manager of Mumbai MMS as it is reasonable.
ii. Association of Assistant Managers
a. Fixation of pay as per the 1.89
formula with reference to fitment table (S-13) notified by the
Department of expenditure.
b. Enhancement of pay of Deputy Manager
from Rs.4800 to Rs.5400/-.
c. Comparison of Grant of GPs of two
different cadres i.e. Postal Assistants and Assistant Managers.
d. Creation of Post of Manager from Asst
Manager Cadre as Promotional post.
e. Conferring the status on par with
Asst. Supdt of Post Offices/RMS etc.
f. Training programme for Dy. Manager MMS
and Asst. Manager MMS for efficiency.
g. Provision of Laptop to MMS Officers.
h. Constitution of DPC for the post of
Dy. Manager MMS
i. Recruitment of vacant Asst. Managers
post.
j. If compared similar cadre in
postal side Inspectors promotional avenues to the cadre of Asst. Manager is
bleak. In the entire career Asst. Managers can get GP of Rs.4800 only
where as postal Inspectors can go upto a GP of Rs.6600/- in
PB-III.
k. Assistant Managers may be allowed to
write PSS Group-’B’ examination like IPO and ASPO’S.
3. Discussions
Staff side members compared this cadre with similar cadre
of Inspectors of Post and Inspector of RMS. Whereas for Inspectors in Postal
side enjoy good promotional avenues and can become IPS officers with all the
resultant eligibilities. Representations also received from this cadre to
consider their grievances and they have compared their promotional avenues with
similar cadre in postal side.
The Assistant Manager, MMS is second level supervisory
cadre and exercise important duties i.e. control over operation of schedules,
investigation of the cases related with staff of MMS, dealing with court cases
CAT cases, High Court cases etc. However, they are a de-motivated cadre due to
several reasons, including, poor career prospects, bleak promotional compared
to similar Cadre of ASPOs of Postal and RMS
4. Recommendations
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE IN CASE OF RECRUITMENT:
CADRE: ASSISTANT MANAGER UNDER DEPARTMENTAL QUOTA.
CRITERIA
|
EXISTING RULES
|
RECOMMENDED RULES
|
Education
|
Not applicable
|
10+2 or equivalent.
|
Age
|
Not applicable
|
45 years.
|
Scale of pay & GP
(RS)
|
Rs.9300-34800/-(PB-2) With
GP.4600/-
|
Rs.9300-34800/-(PB-2) With
GP.4600/-
|
Quota under DP & DR
|
100% DP
|
100% Under DP.
|
Mode of recruitment
|
By Seniority cum fitness from
Inspectors/Head Clerk of MMS having not less than 3 years in the Grade.
|
By Selection/ Competitive
examination equivalent to Inspector of Post Offices.
|
Keeping the above discussion in view the Committee makes
the following recommendations:
i. Assistant Manager may be granted
promotion in PB-2 with GP Rs.4800/-after completion of 9 years
service. As per Para 7.6.14 of VI CPC Recommendations Assistant
Manager drawing GP Rs.4800/- in PB-2 on completion of 4 years of
Service should be placed in the same pay band with GP Rs.5400/-. The
committee recommends the same (Para 7.6.14) in this case.
CATEGORY
|
EXISTING RULES
|
RECOMMENDED RULES
|
Education
|
Middle School Pass
|
1O + ITI PASS
|
Age
|
18 - 25 Years for DR
50 Years for GDS & TSCL
|
21 - 30 Years for DR
40 Years for GDS & TSCL
|
Scale of pay & GP (Rs.)
|
Rs.5200-20200 & Rs.1800
|
Rs.5200-20200 & Rs.1800
|
Quota under DP & DR
|
As per the Gazette of India
extraordinary Part-II Section-3 Sub section (i) dated 01-12-2010 and
Directorate letter no 45-2/011 SPB-I dated 27th Jan 2011.
|
100% Under DR
|
Mode of recruitment
|
By Selection
|
By Selection
|
The
following are the recommendations of the Committee in case of Recruitment
to Artisan Cadre:
Category
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
|||
Education
|
Qualify the test Equal to Middle School Standard.
|
10 + ITI in respective trade
|
|||
Age
|
No age limit
|
No age limit for DP candidates
|
|||
Scale of Pay & GP (Rs.)
|
Rs.5200-20200 (PB-I) & Rs.1900
|
Rs.5200-20200 (PB-I) & Rs.1900
|
|||
DepartmentalQuota
|
100% recruitment under DP failing which by DR.
|
50% for DP Quota.
|
|||
Experience
|
4 years experience as Cleaner or 1 Year as Semi-Skilled.
|
Minimum 3 Years experience as MTS (Technical)
|
|||
For Mechanics additional requirement
|
Possession of Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Licence
|
Possession of Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Licence
|
|||
Artisans : Direct Recruitment
|
|||||
Category
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
|||
Education
|
A Certificate in the
respective Trade from any Technical institution, recognized by the Govt. or 8th Std.
|
10 + ITI Pass recognized by Govt.
|
|||
Age
|
18-30 Years as on 1STJuly of the Recruiting
year.
|
21-30 Years as on the Recruiting year.
|
|||
Scale of Pay &GP(RS)
|
Rs.5200-20200(PB-I) & Rs.1900/-
|
Rs.5200-20200(PB-I) & Rs.1900/-
|
|||
Experience
|
One year experience in the
respective trade in a reputed organization if does not possess ITI.
|
Min. 3 years experience in the
respective trade in a reputed organization.
|
|||
For Mechanic Trade additional requirement.
|
Possession of Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) License
|
Possession of Heavy Motor
Vehicle (HMV) Licence
|
|||
Recommended Promotional avenues in the Artisans Cadre
|
|||||
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|
Category
|
Existing PB & GP
|
Recommended PB & GP
|
Percentage
|
|
Existing
|
Proposed
|
||||
1
|
Skilled Artisan Grade-III
|
PB-1 with GP Rs1900/-
|
PB-1 with GP Rs 1900/-
|
70%
|
30%
|
2.
|
Skilled Artisan Grade-II
|
PB-1 with GP Rs.2400/-
|
PB-1 with GP RS.2400/-
|
15%
|
30%
|
3.
|
Skilled Artisan Grade-I
|
PB-1 with GP Rs.2800/-
|
PB-1 with GP Rs.2800/-
|
15%
|
25%
|
4.
|
Master Craftsman
|
PB-2 with GP Rs.4200/-
|
PB-2 with GP Rs.4200/-
|
--
|
15%
|
Eligibility
Criteria for Promotions
i. Skilled Artisan Grade – III
should have completed minimum 9 years of regular Service in the Ordinary
grade to get the eligibility for Skilled Artisan Grade-II.
ii. Skilled Artisan Grade-II should have
completed minimum 6 years of regular Service in the Grade II or a combined
service of 15 years in Grade II and ordinary grade put together to get the
eligibility for Skilled Artisan Grade-I.
iii. Skilled Artisan Grade-I should have
completed minimum 3 years of regular Service to get the eligibility for Master
Craftsman or 20 years regular service in ordinary grade.
iv. Promotions for Grade-III, II and
I will be on the basis of prescribed test and for Master Craftsman on the basis
of Seniority cum fitness.
Artisans may be allowed to appear for PA/SA examination
subject to fulfilment of eligible criteria as per Recruitment rule
The Committee also recommends amendment to the existing
Recruitment rules for Artisans in line with the above recommendations.
Category
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
Pass in Middle School
|
The Charge-Hand Post is
proposed to be upgraded to Master Craftsman post with matching savings
|
Age
|
No age limit
|
|
Departmentalquota (DP)
|
100% under DP*
|
|
PB & GP (Rs)
|
PB1 Rs.5200-20200 & GP
Rs.2800/-
|
|
Experience
|
One year experience in the
Grade.
|
|
*33.33% by seniority cum fitness amongst Skilled Tradesmen
who have put in not less than five years service in the grade on the 1st of
July of the year of recruitment in the unit concerned. 66.67 % by selection
from skilled Tradesmen of the unit concerned who possess the requisite
qualification failing which by direct recruitment. If no suitable candidate is
available then recruitment should be made directly.
Category
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
Pass in matriculation or an equivalent examination.
|
The Charge hand Post is
proposed to be upgraded to Master Craftsman post with matching savings
|
Age
|
18 - 30 Years as on 1st July of the
Recruiting year.
|
|
DR Quota
|
If no suitable candidate available then only recruitment
should be made under DR Quota.
|
|
PB & GP (Rs)
|
PB1 Rs.5200-20200 & GP
Rs.2800/-
|
|
Experience
|
One year experience in the grade
|
|
The Committee recommends surrender of 39 Charge-Hand posts
in lieu of creating some Technical Supervisor posts in the MMS Units. The basis
for creation of the Technical Supervisor post is one Technical Supervisor for
every 15-30 Vehicles in the Unit in accordance with the Directorate letter no
50-10/82-PE.I dtd 19-08-1985. The creation of Technical Supervisor Posts is
further subject to matching savings through surrendered Charge Hand posts.
In view of the recommendations of Committee on promotional
avenues in the cadre of Artisans the additional expenditure involved to revise
existing percentage proposed by the Committee works out to Rs.48,14,220/-. This
is neutralized by surrendering Seventy Six (76) of the 474 Artisans posts and
managing the Work-shops with the remaining 398 posts. Alternately the scope of
matching savings through surrendering of other Cadres may be examined at
appropriate time.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE IN CASE OF RECRUITMENT
CATEGORY
|
EXISTING RULES
|
RECOMMENDED RULES
|
Education
|
Matriculation Pass.
|
10+ITI.
|
Age
|
No age limit for Departmental
candidates.
|
No age limit for Departmental
candidates.
|
Scale of pay &
GP (RS)
|
Rs.9300-34800(PB-II) &4200.
|
Rs.9300-34800(PB-II) &4600.
|
Quota
|
33%
|
33% DP Quota.
|
Experience
|
5 years al service.
|
At least 5 years experience in
HSA-I or 7 years of experience in HSA–II or 20 Years of experience in HAS
Grade III for Master Craftsman.
|
Mode ofRecruitment
|
By Selection
|
By Selection
|
Technical Supervisor: DIRECT QUOTA.
CATEGORY
|
EXISTING RECRUITMENT RULES
|
RECOMMENDE RULES
|
Education
|
A Degree or Diploma in
Mechanical, Automobile Engineering from any recognized institution or Passed
Matriculation with practical experience of at least 5 years.
|
A Degree or Diploma in
Mechanical, Automobile Engineering from any recognized institution.
|
Age
|
22-30 Years
|
21-30 years
|
Scale of pay
& GP(RS)
|
9300-34800 &4200
|
9300-34800 &4600
|
DR quota
|
100%
|
67%
|
Experience
|
At least 2 years
experience in an automobile firm or repute or Govt. workshop
|
At least 2 years
experience in an automobile firm or repute or Govt. workshop
|
Mode ofRecruitment
|
By Selection.
|
By Selection.
|
RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE IN CASE OF PROMOTIONS:
Technical Supervisor may be granted one promotion in PB-2
with GP. 4800/-after completion of 6 years service and in PB-2 with GP
RS.5400/- after completion of 4 years regular of service.
Category
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
Matriculation Pass
|
10 + ITI.
|
Age
|
No age limit for Departmental candidates
|
No age limit for Departmental candidates.
|
PB & GP(Rs)
|
Rs.9300-34800 & GP Rs.4200/-
|
Rs.9300-34800 & GP Rs.4600/-
|
Departmental Quota
|
33% DP Quota
|
50% DP Quota.
|
Experience
|
5 years al service.
|
At least 5 yearsexperience in
HSA-I or 7 years of experience in HSA–II or 2 Years of experience in Master
Craftsman.
|
Mode of recruitment
|
Selection
|
Selection
|
Technical Supervisor: Direct Recruitment Quota
|
||
Category
|
Existing Recruitment Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
A Degree or Diploma in
Mechanical, Automobile Engineering from any recognized institution or Passed
Matriculation with practical experience of at least 5 years.
|
A Degree or Diploma in
Mechanical, Automobile Engineering from any recognized institution.
|
Age
|
22-30 Years
|
21-30 years
|
Scale of pay & GP(Rs)
|
Rs.9300-34800 & GP Rs.4200/-
|
Rs 9300-34800 & Rs.4600/-
|
DR quota
|
67%
|
50%
|
Experience
|
At least 2 years
experience in an automobile firm or repute or Govt. workshop
|
At least 2 years
experience in anautomobile firm or repute or Govt. workshop
|
Mode of recruitment
|
By selection.
|
By selection.
|
1. Recommendations of the Committee in
case of promotions:
Technical Supervisor may be granted one promotion in
PB-2 with GP Rs.4800/- after completion of 6 years service and in PB-2 with GP
RS.5400/- after completion of four (4) years of service.
The detailed calculation for up gradation of posts of
Technical Supervisor as per committee recommendation is appended below:
Category
|
Existing no. of posts
|
Total Existing Expenditure @ GP. 4200/-
|
Total No. of Posts proposed
|
Total Expenditure @ GP. 4600/- X 18
|
Additional expenditure for up
gradation of proposed 18posts
|
Matching saving after surrender of 76 posts
|
Technical supervisor
|
13
|
54600
|
18
|
82800
|
28200
|
29000
|
5. Technical Postal Assistants (TPA) :
Committee recommends merging TPA posts in PA Cadre of MMS.
MTS non technical may be allowed to appear for the
recruitment of PA, Driver and Artisan posts under DP quota. All the above
issues and grievances raised by the staff side may be forwarded by MV Section
of Postal Directorate to the CRC for further examination.
The Committee recommends merger of Dispatch Riders cadre
with the Driver cadre. There is no additional expenditure involved in such
merger.
After a thorough examination of various issues and
grievances, the Committee makes the following recommendations relating to
recruitment, promotion and allowances.
vi. Specific recommendations relating to
recruitment for and DR quota etc. are noted in the
Table below –
Category
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
VIII Std pass desirable
|
10th class Pass as per MV Act.
|
Age
|
No age limit
|
50 Years
|
DP Quota
|
50%
|
50%
|
Experience
|
3 Years experience for Group D
|
Min 3 Years experience as MTS
|
Driving license
|
Should possess light and Heavy Motor Vehicle license.
|
Should possess Heavy Motor Vehicle driving license.
|
Mode of selection
|
By Selection
|
By Selection.
|
Drivers: Direct Recruitment
|
||
Category
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
VIII Std Pass desirable
|
10th Pass mandatory.
|
Age
|
21-28 Years as on 1st July of Recruiting
year
|
21-30 Years as on 1st July of Recruiting
year
|
DR Quota
|
50%
|
50%
|
Experience
|
At least 4 Years in driving
light and heavy vehicles provided they should have at least one year
experience of driving heavy vehicle and must possess valid driving license to
that effect.
|
At least 4 Years in driving
light and heavy vehicles provided they should have at least one year
experience of driving heavy vehicle and must possess valid driving license to
that effect
|
Mode ofRecruitment
|
By selection
|
By selection.
|
vii. MMS Drivers may be allowed to appear
for PAs examination subject to fulfilment of eligible criteria as per
Recruitment rule.
viii. Regarding enhancing and rationalizing
promotional avenues the Committee’s recommendations are indicated in
the Table below
Sl.No.
|
Category
|
Existing PB & GP (Rs.)
|
Recommended PB & GP
|
Percentage
|
|
Existing
|
Proposed
|
||||
1.
|
Driver Grade-III
|
PB-1 with GPRs.1900/-
|
PB-1 with GP Rs.1900/-
|
30%
|
30%
|
2.
|
Driver Grade-II
|
PB-1 with GPRs.2400/-
|
PB-1 with GP Rs.2400/-
|
30%
|
30%
|
3.
|
Driver Grade-I
|
PB-1 with GPRs.2800/-
|
PB-1 with GP Rs.2800
|
35%
|
25%
|
4.
|
Special Grade
|
PB-2 with GPRs.4200/-
|
PB-2 with GP Rs.4200/-
|
5%
|
15%
|
The ratio for promotion may be changed to 30:30:25:15 for
Grade III, II, I and Special Grade. The financial burden that may arise out of
this rationalization may be offset by enhancing the working hours of the
Drivers from the current 7 hours and 30 minutes to 8 hours.
The existing eligibility conditions as listed below may be
continued for providing inter-grade promotions in the Drivers’ cadre.
- Driver
in Grade-III should have completed 9 years of regular service in Ordinary
Grade to get the eligibility for Grade-II.
- Driver
in Grade-II should have completed 6 years of regular service in Grade-II
or a combined service of 15 years in Grade II or Ordinary Grade put
together to get the eligibility for Grade-I.
- Driver
in Grade-I should have completed 3 years of Service in Grade-I to get the
eligibility for Special Grade.
The method of Promotion to Grade-II and Grade-I will be by
promotion on Non-Selection (Seniority -cum-fitness) basis and will be further
subject to passing of a Trade Test of appropriate Standard and to Special Grade
will be on the basis of Seniority-cum- fitness.
ix. Considering the hard nature of their
duties the Committee recommends granting of special monetary incentive
to MMS Drivers performing duties relating to Logistic
Post and EPP on similar lines as in Speed Post (where driver takes
care of mail exchange - loading & unloading).
x. The drivers of Mail Motor Service
are operative one entrusted with the tough, hard duties as compared to
Staff car drivers; they need more attention particularly at the stage of their
superannuation retirement. There are total 1573 operative
drivers’ posts. It is proposed to create 1% of total posts of operative
drivers i.e. total 16 no additional post of “Traffic controller “in all
MMS units having fleet of more than 20 vehicles in PB-2 with GP of
Rs. 4200/- + special allowance of Rs.1000/month. The method of
Promotion to the post of ‘Traffic controller’ will be by promotion on
(Seniority-cum-fitness basis amongst available Special Grade driver.)
i. The Committee recommends forwarding
the request for giving fast track promotion and upgrading to higher GP for MMS
PAs to the Cadre Restructuring Committee of Directorate by the MV
Section. The issue of creation of HSG-I and HSG-II posts
may also beforwarded to the CRC.
ii. The Committee strongly recommends that
the MMS PAs should be allowed to appear for eligible for IPO and PSS Group B.
Sl.No.
|
Category
|
Existing PB & GP
|
Recommended PB & GP
|
Recommend No. of years
service required.
|
1.
|
Postal Asst.(MMS)
|
PB-1 with GP.Rs.2400/-
|
PB-1 with GP. Rs.2400/-
|
--
|
2.
|
Postal Asst(MMS)
|
NIL
|
PB-1 with GP.Rs.2800/-
|
8 years service as PA in GP
Rs.2400
|
3.
|
Postal Asst.(MMS)
|
NIL
|
PB-2 with GP.Rs.4200/-
|
7 years service as PA in GP
Rs.2800
|
Keeping the above discussion in view the Committee
makes the following recommendations:
i. Assistant Manager may be granted
promotion in PB-2 with GP Rs.4800/-after completion of 9 years
service. As per Para 7.6.14 of VI CPC Recommendations Assistant
Manager drawing GP Rs.4800/- in PB-2 on completion of 4 years
of Service should be placedin the same pay band with GP Rs.5400/-. The
committee recommends the same (Para 7.6.14) in this case.
Recommendations of the Committee in case of Recruitment:
Assistant Manager under Departmental quota.
Existing rules
|
Recommended rules
|
|
Education
|
Not applicable
|
10+2 or equivalent.
|
Age
|
Not applicable
|
45 years.
|
Scale of pay & GP
(RS)
|
Rs.9300-34800/-(PB-2) With
GP.4600/-
|
Rs.9300-34800/-(PB-2) With
GP.4600/-
|
Quota under DP & DR
|
100% DP
|
100% Under DP.
|
Mode of recruitment
|
By Seniority cum fitness from
Inspectors/Head Clerk of MMS having not less than 3 years in the Grade.
|
By Selection/ Competitive
examination equivalent to Inspector of Post Offices.
|
Assistant Manager may be granted one promotion in PB-2 with
GP. 4800/-after completion of 9 years service. As per Para 7.6.14 of VI CPC
Recommendations Assistant Manager drawing GP 4800/- in PB-2 on completion of 4
years of Service should be placed in the same pay band with GP RS.5400/-. The
committee recommends the same (Para 7.6.14) in this case.
i. The feeder cadre to the Store Officer
should be limited to Postal Assistants having GP of
Rs.2800/- on selection basis with six years
experience in store keeping in MMS.
ii. Modifications to the recruitment of
Store Officer are recommended as given in Table below:
Criteria
|
Existing Rules
|
Recommended Rules
|
Education
|
Not Available
|
10+2 or equivalent.
|
Age
|
Not Available
|
45 years.
|
Scale ofPay & GP(Rs)
|
Rs.9300-34800/- (PB-2) With GP Rs.4200/-
|
Rs.9300-34800/-(PB-2) With GP Rs.4200/-
|
Quota under DP & DR
|
100% DP.
|
100% Under DP
|
Mode of recruitment
|
By Seniority cum fitness from
Inspectors/Head Clerk of MMS having not less than 3 years in the Grade.
|
Permanent employees of MMS in
the Pay Band `5200-20200 GP `2800 having rendered six years regular service
in the grade as on 1st July on the year in which recruitment
is made. Preference will be given to those officials who have
experience for at least five years in Store keeping, in identifying the
automobile spares for various types, makes and knowledge of procedure for
procurement of spare partsthrough DGS&D on Rate Contract and locally
after observing formal procedure.
By promotion, transfer on
deputation(period on deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately
preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization / of
Central Govt. shall ordinarily not exceed three years).
|
Draft
recruitment rules of Artisans, Drivers, Store Officer , Assistant Manager are
also enclosed as Annexure-9,10,11,12 respectively.
The Committee suggested that the structures of
promotions to all cadres should be made effective from 01.01.2006 as in the
case of Ministries/Departments of Railways and Defence.
Public mail is contributing about 40% revenue for the
Department. To sustain its position as the largest postal network in the world
touching lives of every citizen in the country, it is necessary to strengthen
MMS for future growth of mail and logistics to provide mail, parcel, logistics
post with speed and reliability.
Mail movement in the many cities of the country suffers
heavily due to poor connectivity and unreliable out source transport system.
There are serious constraints in terms of transport in the many regions.
Because of transport bottleneck, mail transmission (collection and delivery)
has always concern; speed, punctuality, and reliability are solely dependent on
the means of transport.
The mail volumes in the Department are stagnating or going
down; efforts are on to take a multi pronged action to revive mail business.
One of the main activities in this regard is ensuring reliability in the
mail services. The major weakness in this regards is the unreliable transport
system, which suffers from the fact that the transmission vehicles (Buses,
Train and passenger aircraft) move according to the convenience of passengers
and not to the requirement of expeditious transmission of mails.
To provide basic facilities i.e. collection and delivery of
mails within easy reach (1.5 Kms.) of all people and business, it is necessary
to increase growth in traffic of mail volume and logistics. The major source of
revenue in the coming years are expected from parcels and logistics posts. To
achieve future growth of mail and logistic, it is necessary for the Department
to develop its own transport network, apart from out sourcing where it is
financially viable. It is therefore necessary to strengthen the Departmental
MMS units by cadre re-structuring of staff of MMS.
1 Directorate
letter no. 01/01/2011-SR dated 20-01-2012 on constituting the Committee for
Cadre Restructuring of MMS
2 Terms of
Reference to the Cadre Restructuring Committee, letter no. 01/01/2012 – SR,
dated 26.4. 2012
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