Implementation of approved recommendation of GDS Committee on rationalisation of categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks
No.17-31/2016-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 22.07.2019
Office Memorandum
Subject : Implementation of approved recommendation of GDS Committee on rationalisation of categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks.
The undersigned is directed to refer to para 3.31 approved recommendations of GDS Committee report and Rule 3 (d) of Gramin Dak Sevak (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2011.
2. After taking into consideration the approved recommendation of GDS Committee on rationalisation of categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks, the Competent Authority has approved the following substitution in Rule 3 (d) of Gramin Dak Sevak (Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2011:-
“Gramin Dak Sevak” means :-
(i) a Branch Postmaster
(ii) an Assistant Branch Postmaster
(iii) a Dak Sevak
Note- 1
Gramin Dak Sevaks other than Branch Postmasters (BPMs) and working in Branch Posts Offices are designated and called as -Assistant Branch Postmasters (ABPMs)”.
Note- 2
Gramin Dak Sevaks other than Branch Postmasters (BPMs) and working in Departmental Post Offices/RMS Offices / other offices are designated and called as “Dak Sevak”.
3. The above instructions will come into effect from 01.07.2018 with reference to Directorate O.M. of even number dated 25th June, 2018.
4. Hindi version will follow.
(SB Vyavahare)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
