Daily wages for GDS working as Gr-D/Postman.

The GDS staff who are working as Gr-D and Postman in the short vacancies in Post Offices, are entitled to receive their salary as per PB-1 with grade pay Rs.1800/- and Rs.2000/- respectively with effect from 01-01-2006.they are not entitled for HRA and Transport Allowance as admissible to department staff.

Designation of Gr-D changed in Department of Posts.

The designation of Gr-D is changed to Multi Skilled Employee in the Department of Posts and their Grade pay changed to Rs1800/- w.efrom 01-01-2006 for those who have qualified matriculation. Non-matriculation candidates be trained befroe 30-04-2009 and they will be also placed in the Grade Pay of Rs 1800/- from 1-1-2006

GDS DA order issued by Dept. of Posts.

Department of Posts, India issued orders for payment of additional instalment of DA to GDS staff raised by 10% from 104 to 114% w.efrom 01-01-2009.

Dearness Allowance for GDS employees

Consequent on grant of 6% DA increase for the Central Govt. employees, the Dearness Allowance for GDS employees may be increased by 10% w.e .from 01-01-2009.(Presently the GDS are getting 104% DA. This will be increased to 114% with effect from 01-01-2009) Orders are expected shortly.

Status of TBOP and BCR

Earlier the Hon'ble High Court, Chennai had pronounced that TBOP and BCR are equal to LSG and HSG-II respectively. The Dept. of Posts had filed SLP at Hon'ble Supreme Court against the order of High Court.

NOW it is learnt that the Hon'ble Supreme Court has rejected the SLP file by the Department.

After the implementation of the verdict of Hon'ble Court the TBOP/BCR officials may regain their status as LSG/HSG-II as they enjoyed previously.