Thursday, January 22, 2026
Table of Benefit in respect of EDAGIS-1992 & GDSGIS-2010 Schemes for the 3rd quarter of Financial Year 2025-26 (w.e.f. 01 October 2025 to 31st December 2025)
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Applicability of Para 15(2) of CCS (Fixation of pay of Reemployed Pensioners) Orders, 1986 to ex-servicemen re-employed as Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants.
Monday, January 19, 2026
Ministry of Communications- India Post Invites Young Minds to Participate in UPU International Letter Writing Competition 2026
Ministry of Communications
India Post Invites Young Minds to Participate in UPU International Letter Writing Competition 2026
Posted On: 15 JAN 2026 5:33PM by PIB Delhi
India Post is set to conduct the UPU International Letter Writing Competition for Young People in an annual global initiative of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to promote creativity, critical thinking, and the art of letter writing amongst school students.
The theme for 2026 is: “Write a letter to a friend about why human connection matters in a digital world.”
The competition is organized across India through all Postal Circles, in coordination with schools and educational institutions. India Post promotes participation, collects entries, evaluates them at Circle and National levels, and awards prizes—generally on World Post Day (9 October). The best national entry will represent India at the international level, where UPU will award medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze), certificates, and other prizes. The Gold Medalist might also receive a visit to UPU Headquarters, Bern, Switzerland, or an alternative prize.
Eligibility and Guidelines
Age Group: 9 to 15 years
Form: Handwritten letter
Language: English or any language listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India
Participants: Students of recognized schools/institutions
Schools are requested to organize the competition internally and send the selected entries to their respective Postal Circles by 20 March 2026. Circles will evaluate entries and forward the best three to the Directorate by 31 March 2026.
PRIZES
Circle Level:
First Prize: ₹25,000 and Certificate
Second Prize: ₹10,000 and Certificate
Third Prize: ₹5,000 and Certificate
National Level:
First Prize: ₹50,000 and Certificate
Second Prize: ₹25,000 and Certificate
Third Prize: ₹10,000 and Certificate
Mandatory Entry Details
Each entry must include the following on the first page, in English and Hindi:
Passport size photograph of the candidate
Candidate’s name
Date of Birth
Gender
Father’s/Guardian’s name
Name and full address of the School/Institution
Full postal address
Students, parents, and schools may contact their Chief Postmaster General/Postmaster General/Director Postal Services/Nodal Officer for further details. Additional information is available on the website of Department of Posts: www.indiapost.gov.in MI/ARJ (Release ID: 2214949)
PARIPOORNA MEDICLAIM AYUSH BIMA FOR CGHS BENEFICIARIES – OPTIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN COMPLEMENTS EXISTING CGHS FACILITIES
COMPOSITE SALARY ACCOUNT PACKAGE FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN ASSOCIATION WITH PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS – UNIFIED SALARY ACCOUNT FRAMEWORK PROVIDES A ONE-STOP FINANCIAL SOLUTION: MINISTRY OF FINANCE
Revised Seniority List in the grade of Assistant Engineer (Civil) in the Department of Posts as on 01.09.2020
Central Government Employees Salary Account Package : Features, Benefits & Bank Details || DO Letter MoF Secretary dated 16/01/2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Upgradation ol Bilaspur postal Division from Class- (croup B) to Class-l (Group A) Division and simultaneous down gradation of Durg' postal Division from Class-l (Group-A) Division to class-ll (Group-B) Division in Chhattisgarh
Department of Financial Services launches Composite Salary Account Package for Central Government Employees in association with Public Sector Banks
Unified salary account framework provides a one-stop financial solution with integrated banking and insurance benefits for Central Government employees
Posted On: 14 JAN 2026 7:28PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, has taken a significant step towards enhancing the financial well-being and social security of Central Government employees by advising Public Sector Banks to introduce a composite ‘Salary Account Package for Central Government
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The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, has taken a significant step towards enhancing the financial well-being and social security of Central Government employees by advising Public Sector Banks to introduce a composite ‘Salary Account Package for Central Government
The Salary Account Package has been formally launched today, by Sh. M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. The launch event was attended by Chairman SBI, MD & CEOs of all Nationalized Banks, CEO, NPCI through VC and all senior officers of DFS. This initiative is aligned with the Government’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and the national commitment towards Insurance for All by 2047. It seeks to provide Central Government employees with a comprehensive suite of banking and insurance benefits under a single, seamless account structure. The packages have been carefully designed in consultations with banks to ensure maximum coverage, uniformity and convenience for employees across all cadres [Group A, B and C].
The product has three core segments – Banking, Insurance and Cards – making it a one-stop financial solution for employees. The key features of the Composite Salary Account Package are:
Banking Facilities
Zero-balance salary account with enhanced facilitates
Free remittances i.e. RTGS/ NEFT/ UPI along with cheque facilities
Concessional interest rate on loan for housing, education, vehicle and personal requirements.
Concession in loan processing charges
Waivers on locker rental
Family banking benefits
Enhanced Insurance Coverage
Personal Accident Insurance up to Rs. 1.50 crore
Air Accident Insurance up to Rs. 2 crores
Permanent Total & Partial Disability Cover up to Rs. 1.50 crore
Term Life Insurance – In-built term life insurance protection of up to Rs. 20 lakh, with additional top-up facility to enhance the insurance coverage at an affordable premium.
Health Insurance – Comprehensive health insurance cover for self and family with a base plan and additional top-up facility to enhance the insurance coverage at an affordable premium.
Digital & Card Features
Enhanced benefits on debit and credit cards
Airport lounge access, reward programs and cashback offer
Unlimited transactions & Nil maintenance charges
Complete details of the Composite Salary Account Package are available on the DFS website https://financialservices.gov.in
This initiative ensures that Central Government employees, who form the backbone of public administration, gain access to modern banking services and comprehensive financial protection through a single window solution. By integrating insurance, medical cover and enhanced banking facilities into one composite Salary Account Package, the scheme provides employees with ease of access, financial security and peace of mind.
This reform reflects the Government’s continued commitment to employee’s welfare and financial security, while also strengthening the employee–bank relationship.
DFS has advised Public Sector Banks to widely publicize these products through their official websites, organize special awareness camps in Government Departments, proactively reach out to Central Government employees with detailed product information and facilitate the migration of existing salary accounts to this new package with employees’ consent.
All Central Government employees are encouraged to avail the benefits of this comprehensive scheme through their salary accounts with the Public Sector Banks.
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