No. 37 – 15 / 2008 –SPB.I 28th July 2009
To
All Chief Post Masters General
Subject: - Optimization of direct recruitment to civilian posts
I am directed to refer to respective Circle's communications on the above subject and this Department's endorsement of even number dated 14.07.2009 regarding revival and filling up of 2712 and 2478 vacancies in various Groups of posts in this Department by direct recruitment pertaining to the years 2006 and 2007 respectively, under Annual Direct Recruitment Plan in accordance with the instructions contained in Department of Personnel & Training OM No. 2/8/2001-PIC dated 16.5.2001 and to say that keeping in view the requirements of the Circles, computerization/modernization already done/being done, quantum of work load, existing manpower, etc. in the various Circles and above all to ensure smooth Postal operations, the competent authority in the Department of Posts has allocated the number of vacancies to the various Circles to be filled up by direct recruitment in various cadres as per the enclosed statements. You are requested to reallocate the vacancies allotted to the Circle to the various recruiting Divisions/units in the Circle. The vacancies so cleared for filling up in the Civil Wing have been communicated to Chief Engineer (Civil) separately, who in turn will allocate the vacancies to the various Divisions/Circles.
2. Under no circumstances the Circles shall fill up the remaining direct recruitment vacancies pertaining to the years 2007 and 2007 falling under the purview of Optimization Scheme. Further instruction in this regard may be awaited.
3. Since the allocation of vacancies to the various Circles have been done keeping in view the overall requirements of the Circles, it is requested that Head of the Circle should personally ensure that no deviation is made in the matter and only such posts are filled up by direct recruitment which have been allocated to the Circles. While filling up the vacancies the instructions contained in the Department of Personnel & Training's OM No.2/8/2001 – PIC dated 16.5.2001, DoP&T OM No. 14014/3/2005-Est (D) dated 14th June, 2006 circulated vide Department of Posts letter No. 24-162/2006-SPB.I dated 4.8.2006 and other instructions issued by the said Department, Ministry of Finance, etc. from time to time relating to recruitment should be strictly followed.
4. The Circles may recall that as intimated vide this Departments letter No.60-9/2009-SPB.IIdt. 08.05.2009 at present we are in the process of revising the existing pattern of examination for filling up of the posts of Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant by direct recruitment. The same is likely to be finalized shortly. Therefore you are requested to take necessary action to fill up the vacancies of PA/SA after receipt of further communication in this regard from this Directorate. The Circles may however initiate recruitment process immediately to fill up the remaining direct recruitment vacancies allocated to them. For the said purpose the Heads of the Circle should draw up an action plan under intimation to the Department and closely monitor the same so that the posts are filled up at the earliest. The Department may be kept informed about the progress so made by the Circles from time to time.
5. The receipt of this communication may be acknowledged.
