India Post Employees Official Blog

Composite Method of Recruitment, UPSC Consultation & Direct Recruitment Across Departments: What the Rules Say

Recruitment in Central Government services is governed not only by general methods like direct entry or promotion but also by nuanced provisions designed for unique structural scenarios. Among these, the…

12/04/2025

Real Life Stories USPS

Child’s Heartfelt Letter to Mom in Heaven Touches Millions After Found in Mailbox

A Letter to Heaven: The Saddest Piece of Mail That Touched Thousands of Hearts Some letters are never meant to be delivered—but they still find a way to reach us.…

12/04/2025

Leave Rules

What is Station Leave and Casual Leave

In the daily functioning of the postal department, many employees — especially Postal Assistants (PAs) — often find themselves navigating rules related to leave and movement during holidays. Among the…

12/04/2025

Recruitment Rules

Methods of Recruitment in Central Government Services

Recruitment to Central Government posts is governed by well-defined statutory rules that ensure fairness, transparency, and administrative efficiency. These rules, framed under Article 309 of the Constitution, provide for multiple…

11/04/2025

Recruitment Rules

Recruitment Rules in Central Government Services

🏛️ What are Recruitment Rules? Recruitment Rules (RRs) are statutory rules framed under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India or specific service-related statutes. They govern the…

11/04/2025

NPS Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)

Unified Pension Scheme vs NPS: Full Comparison with Charts

In a landmark regulatory shift, the Government of India has notified the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Unified Pension Scheme) Regulations, 2025, ushering in a new pension framework that…

11/04/2025

Savings Bank

Handling Lawyer Letters and RTI Requests for Deceased Post Office Account Holders

When an unmarried individual holding savings accounts in the Post Office passes away, handling the claim involves sensitive legal and procedural steps. Often, family members—especially siblings—seek account details either through…

11/04/2025

Branch Office

Cash Remittance Missing Between BO and SO: Who Is Responsible?

Responsibility in Case of Cash Discrepancy Between Branch and Sub Post Office When a Branch Post Office (BO) sends cash to the Sub Post Office (SO), and the cash is…

11/04/2025

Promotion

Sealed Cover Procedure – Updated Guidelines by DoPT (As on 30.08.2022)

Issued by: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsDepartment: Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT)Document Type: Consolidated Instructions (Updated OM)Subject: Applicability, procedure, and review mechanism related to Sealed Cover cases…

09/04/2025

Promotion

Is the Sealed Cover Procedure Used Only When a Candidate is Selected for Promotion?

Understanding Sealed Cover Procedure in Government Promotions In government service, the sealed cover procedure is a significant administrative safeguard used during Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meetings. This procedure ensures that…

09/04/2025

Composite Method of Recruitment, UPSC Consultation & Direct Recruitment Across Departments: What the Rules Say

Child’s Heartfelt Letter to Mom in Heaven Touches Millions After Found in Mailbox

What is Station Leave and Casual Leave

Methods of Recruitment in Central Government Services

Recruitment Rules in Central Government Services

Unified Pension Scheme vs NPS: Full Comparison with Charts

Handling Lawyer Letters and RTI Requests for Deceased Post Office Account Holders

Cash Remittance Missing Between BO and SO: Who Is Responsible?

Sealed Cover Procedure – Updated Guidelines by DoPT (As on 30.08.2022)

Is the Sealed Cover Procedure Used Only When a Candidate is Selected for Promotion?

Guidelines for submission of Medical Claims for Re-imbursement in India Post

Rules Regarding Entry of SAS Agents Inside Post Office Premises During Business Hours

Remuneration and Compensatory Off for Duties Performed on Holidays by Postal Assistants

How Strike Participation Affects Pension Under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)