Friday, January 30, 2026
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Bonus Declaration for PLI & RPLI Stake Holders for the FY 2026-27
Department of Posts has approved the following Bonus rates for PLI/RPLI policies active during the fiscal year 2026-27 will be paid at the time of maturity. Terms and Conditions apply for pre-closures.
1. Postal Life Insurance (PLI)
| Policy Type | Policy Name | Bonus Rate (per ₹1,000 Sum Assured) |
| Whole Life Assurance | Suraksha | ₹76 |
| Endowment Assurance | Santosh | ₹52 |
| Convertible Whole Life | Suvidha | ₹76 (unless converted) |
| Anticipated Endowment | Sumangal | ₹48 |
| Joint Life Assurance | Yugal Suraksha | ₹52 |
| Children Policy | Bal Jeevan Bima | ₹52 |
2. Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI)
| Policy Type | Policy Name | Bonus Rate (per ₹1,000 Sum Assured) |
| Whole Life Assurance | Gram Suraksha | ₹60 |
| Endowment Assurance | Gram Santosh | ₹48 |
| Anticipated Endowment | Gram Sumangal | ₹45 |
| Children Policy | Bal Jeevan Bima | ₹48 |
Composition of Internal Grievance Committee for ST employees and constitution of a separate Internal Grievance Committee for SC employees – regarding.
Revision of norms for conversion/ upgradation of Sub-Post Office into Head Post Office and Norms for creation of Posts of Post Masters in Group A & Group B Head Post Offices-reg.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Total number of NPS Subscribers Migrated to Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) upto 30.11.2025 - RTI Reply
Cadre Restructuring of PA/SA, LSG, HSG-II and HSG-I Posts of Post Offices (POs), Railway Mail Service (RMS) and Circle/Regional Offices (CO/RO) | Directorate Letter No. Q-25/18/2025-PE-I-DOP dated 28/01/2026
Comprehensive Report of the Committee on Cadre Restructuring of PA/SA, LSG, HSG-II, and HSG-I posts in the Post Offices (POs), Railway Mail Service Offices (RMS) and Circle/Regional Offices
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Table of Benefit i/r/o EDAGIS-92 Scheme for the period from January 2026 to March 2026 for the Financial Year 2025-26
Table of Benefit i/r/o GDSGIS-10 Scheme for the period from January 2026 to March 2026 for the Financial Year 2025-26
Department of Posts signs Agreement with Stock Holding Services Limited to Promote Access to Capital Market Services
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts signs Agreement
with Stock Holding Services Limited to Promote Access to Capital Market
Services
Posted On:
27 JAN 2026 4:50PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, signed an agreement with Stock Holding Services Limited (SSL) on 27 January 2026 at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, to promote access to regulated capital market services for citizens across the country. With its extensive nationwide network of more than 1.65 lakh post offices, including a strong presence in rural and remote areas, India Post plays a significant role in extending financial services to underserved populations.
(MoU signing between the Department of Posts and Stock Holding Services Limited (SSL).
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Smt. Rajul Bhatt, DDG (FS), Smt. Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Posts), and
Shri Prabhat Kumar Dubey, MD & CEO, Stock Holding Services Limited.
This collaboration seeks to leverage the reach and trust of India Post to encourage wider participation of citizens in organized and regulated capital markets.
Under the Agreement, citizens will be enabled to access SSL’s services through digital utilities such as onboarding links and QR codes made available through official platforms and at selected post office locations. The services include opening of demat and trading accounts, mutual fund investments, participation in IPOs, and other permitted investment products.
A key focus of the partnership is financial awareness and investor education. SSL will conduct investor education and financial literacy programs, with the support of the Department of Posts, to promote informed participation in financial markets, particularly among first-time investors and citizens in rural and semi-urban areas.
Speaking on the occasion, Smt. Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Posts), said that the collaboration reflects a shared commitment towards financial inclusion and aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. She highlighted that the initiative will leverage India Post’s extensive network and recent digital transformation to enable wider and secure citizen participation in capital markets.
Shri Prabhat Kumar Dubey, MD & CEO, Stock Holding Services Limited, expressed his happiness at being associated with the Department of Posts for this initiative. He stated that SSL is committed to expanding access to transparent and regulated capital market services and enhancing investor awareness across the country.
The partnership marks another step in India Post’s ongoing transformation into a digitally enabled, citizen-centric service delivery entity and is expected to contribute significantly to investor awareness, citizen empowerment, and economic growth.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
GDS COMPASSIONATE ENGAGEMENT (CCE) PORTAL UNDER IT 2.0 – ADOPTION OF PAN-INDIA NOTIFICATION AND HALF-YEARLY CCE CYCLE: DEPARTMENT OF POSTS ORDER DATED 07.01.2026
8th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION: OFFICE ACCOMMODATION ALLOTTED - NC JCM (STAFF SIDE) DRAFTING COMMITTEE TO PREPARE MEMORANDUM
CGHS Tests Clarification 2026: Rules for Medical Reimbursement in Empaneled Hospitals | Department of Posts OM No.CA-30/14/2025-CA/PB-DOP dated 22/01/2026
Grant of Paternity Leave to casual employees who have been granted temporary status | DoPT OM No.49014/1/98-Estt.(C) dated 01/04/1998
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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