Department of Posts Issues Draft Proposal for Revised Schedule of Engaging, Disciplinary & Appellate Authorities for GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts (GDS Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001
File No.: 17-31/2016-GDS(Pt.)
Date: 16.04.2025
Notification
Subject: Revision of the Schedule of Engaging Authority, Disciplinary Authority, and Appellate Authority for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) – reg.
The Department of Posts is currently reviewing the existing structure related to the Engaging Authority, Disciplinary Authority, and Appellate Authority for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).
In view of major procedural reforms in the GDS engagement system and evolving administrative needs, a revised schedule is proposed as follows:
Proposed Schedule of Authorities
| Office Where Working | Engaging Authority | Disciplinary Authority | Appellate Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divisions/Units/Independent Units e.g., Postal, RMS, MMS, Foreign Post, PSD, Sorting Office, Mail Office etc., headed by officers below JAG level (PS Group B and below up to STS level) |
Head of Division/Unit/Independent Unit | Head of Division/Unit/Independent Unit | PMG (if no DPS post at RO) / DPS Concerned / DPS Region |
| For Minor Penalties in above units | Same as above | Sr. Postmaster / Dy. Chief Postmaster / Supdt (Sorting) or equivalent Sub-Divisional Head / Equivalent in RMS/Other Offices |
Head of Division/Unit/Independent Unit |
| Divisions/Units/Independent Units headed by JAG level and above | Dy. Director (equivalent to JTS/STS) / Assistant Director or officers equivalent to PS Group B | Dy. Director (equivalent to JTS/STS) / Assistant Director or officers equivalent to PS Group B | Head of Division/Unit/Independent Unit |
| For Minor Penalties in above units | Same as above | Sr. Postmaster / Dy. Chief Postmaster / Supdt (Sorting) or equivalent Sub-Divisional Head / Equivalent in RMS/Other Offices |
Head of Division/Unit/Independent Unit |
Action Requested:
All Chief Postmasters General are requested to furnish their comments or suggestions on the above proposal by 29.04.2025.
If no response is received from a Circle within the stipulated date, it will be assumed that the Circle has no objections to the proposed structure and agrees to the changes.
Issued by:
GDS Section
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi