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OROP Revised Table No. 11, 26, 48, 59 and 94: DESW O.M 13.10.2025

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OROP Revised Table No. 11, 26, 48, 59 and 94: DESW O.M 13.10.2025

No.1(2)/2023/D(Pen/Pol)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
D(Pension/Policy)

Sena Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated, the 13 October, 2025

To

The Chief of the Defence Staff
The Chief of the Army Staff
The Chief of the Naval Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff

Subject: Revision of pension of Defence Forces Pensioners/Family Pensioners under One Rank One Pension (OROP) w.e.f. 01.07.2024-reg.

Sir,

The undersigned is directed to refer to the Ministryโ€™s letter No 1(2)/2023/D(Pen/Pol) dated 04.09.2024 appending 121 pension tables indicating rates of pension/family pension under OROP Scheme for revision of pension of Defence Forces Pensioners/Family Pensioners w.e.f. 01.07.2024.

2. During scrutiny of tables, it has been noticed that due to some typographical mistakes and formatting issues following inadvertent errors have occurred.

(i) Table No 11: In column 4, rates of pension shown for Qualifying Service 0.5 years to 32 years are basically rates for Qualifying Service 1.5 years to 33 years. Due to this, rates at Qualifying Service 32.5 years and 33 years & above appear as โ€œoโ€ (zero).

(ii) Table No 26: OROP rates of pension for Qualifying Service 33 years & above for the rank of Lt. Col has not been printed.

(iii) Table No. 48 and 94: In these tables OROP rates beyond maximum terms of engagement have been mentioned for the ranks of Sepoy, Hony Naik, Naik/Naik(TS), Hony Havildar, Havildar, Hony Naib Subedar, Artificer-III-II (Navy only), Naib Subedar & Subedar and equivalent.

(iv) Table No. 59: In the table OROP rates beyond maximum terms of engagement have been mentioned for the ranks of Sepoy, Hony Naik, Naik/Naik(TS), Hony Havildar, Havildar, Hony Naib Subedar, Naib Subedar and Subedar.

3. The errors mentioned above have now been rectified and revised Table No. 11, 26, 48, 59 and 94 are enclosed herewith.

4. Any arrears/ recovery of over payment of pension would have to be adjusted by the concerned PDAs as per the extant rules/procedure.

5. All the terms and conditions which are not affected by this order shall remain unchanged.

6. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Division of this Ministry vide their MoD ID No 10(01)/2019/Fin/Pen dated 11.09.2025.

7. Hindi version will follow.

Enclosure: As above.

Yours sincerely

(Gopal Singh)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tele: 23012973
e-mail id โ€“ us-pen-pol[at]desw.gov.in

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UFBU Announces Nationwide Agitation Programme Demanding 5-Day Banking Week

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UFBU Announces Nationwide Agitation Programme Demanding 5-Day Banking Week

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), representing major bank unions including AIBEA, AIBOC, NCBE, AIBOA, BEFI, INBEF, INBOC, NOBW and NOBO, has unveiled a detailed nationwide agitation programme demanding the implementation of a 5-day banking week. The programme, which begins in December 2025, includes a series of coordinated actions culminating in an All-India Bank Strike in the third week of January 2026.

Timeline of Agitation Activities

1. Submission of Letters to Authorities

UFBU will initiate the campaign by formally informing key regulatory and administrative bodies:

  • 1st December 2025: Letter to IBA (Indian Banksโ€™ Association)
  • 3rd December 2025: Letter to CLC (Chief Labour Commissioner)
  • 5th December 2025: Letter to DFS (Department of Financial Services)
  • 8th December 2025: Letter to all Managing Directors of banks

These communications highlight the unionsโ€™ concerns and officially place their demands before the authorities.

2. Mass Memorandums by Bank Employees

To demonstrate collective support from employees across the country:

  • 9th December 2025: All members from every branch will submit a Mass Memorandum to IBA
  • 12th December 2025: Members will submit a Mass Memorandum to the Finance Minister (FM)

3. Visible Protest Actions

UFBU has scheduled multiple on-ground and online protest activities:

  • 16th December 2025: Badge-wearing by all employees
  • 23rd December 2025: Demonstrations in all State Capitals
  • 30th December 2025: Demonstrations in all centres, towns and district headquarters

These actions aim to show unity among employees while attracting public and administrative attention.

4. Digital and Public Outreach

  • 4th January 2026: A dedicated Twitter campaign will be launched to amplify awareness among the public and stakeholders.
  • 13th January 2026: Press Meet / Press Release to communicate the latest developments and reinforce the demand.

5. Dharna and Strike Call

  • 5th January 2026: Dharna in all State Capitals, during which the official date of the strike will be announced.
  • Third Week of January 2026: All-India Strike

This strike represents the culmination of weeks of organized protests, aiming to press the government and regulatory bodies to accept the long-pending demand.

Core Demand: 5-Day Banking Week

UFBU has reiterated its primary demandโ€”Implementation of a 5-day banking week, aligning Indian banking practices with global standards. According to the unions, reduced working days will:

  • Improve employee well-being
  • Enhance productivity
  • Help modernize banking operations
  • Ensure better work-life balance

The unions emphasize that with digitization, customer services can continue uninterrupted even with a 5-day week.

Pension Revision is included in 8th CPC recommendations, No Proposal for DA Merger – Rajya Sabha

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Pension Revision is included in 8th CPC recommendations, No Proposal for DA Merger – Rajya Sabha

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 252
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025/11 AGRAHAYANA, 1947 (SAKA)

CONSTITUTION OF EIGHTH PAY COMMISSION

252 SHRI JAVED ALI KHAN:
SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state;

(a) whether Government has issued notification for constitution of Eight Central Pay Commission (CPC) recently, the details thereof along with Terms of References (TOR);

(b) whether Government would merge the existing DA/DR with basic pay as an immediate relief measure for Central Government employees/pensioners, if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor; and

(c) whether revision of pension of Central Government employees is not proposed under eight CPC, the reason therefor?

Also read: 8th Central Pay Commission: No proposal regarding merger of the existing Dearness Allowance with the Basic Pay: Lok Sabha QA

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) Yes, the Government has notified Resolution dated 03.11.2025 for constitution of Central Pay Commission (CPC) along-with Terms of Reference (ToR). A copy o Resolution is enclosed at Annexure-I.

(b) No proposal regarding merger of the existing Dearness Allowance with the Basic Pay i under consideration with the Government at present.

(c) The Eighth CPC will make its recommendations on the various issues viz. Pay Allowances, Pension, etc. of the Central Government employees.

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Enhancement of Investment Choice Options under NPS & UPS for Central Government Subscribers: PFRDA

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Enhancement of Investment Choice Options under NPS & UPS for Central Government Subscribers: PFRDA

PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

CIRCULAR

Circular No.: PFRDA/2025/21/Reg-PF/03

01st December 2025

To:

All NPS Stakeholders

Subject: Enhancement of Investment Choice Options under NPS & UPS for Central Government Subscribers

1. Pursuant to the Gazette Notification No. FX-4/2/2025-PR dated 13.11.2025 issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services, PFRDA hereby notifies the expansion of the existing Investment Choice Options under the NPS and UPS for Central Government (CG) employees. Two additional Auto Investment Choice options have been introduced, thereby increasing the total number of available choices to six.

2. The following investment choices are currently available to CG subscribers:

Existing Investment Choice under NPS and UPSDescription
Default SchemeContributions are invested as per the predefined asset allocation pattern managed by three Pension Funds. The asset allocation pattern under Default Scheme is attached at Annexure I for ready reference.
Active Choice (100% G- Sec)Investment solely in Government Securities.
Auto Choice โ€“ Life Cycle 25 โ€“ Low (SE/55Y)The Subscriberโ€™s contribution is invested with the equity exposure of 25% until they reach 35 years and the equity allocation tapers subsequently till it reaches 5% at the age of 55 years which continues till exit
Auto Choice โ€“ Life Cycle 50- Moderate (10E/55Y)The Subscriberโ€™s contribution is invested with the equity exposure of 50% until they reach 35 years and the equity allocation tapers subsequently till it reaches 10% at the age of 55 years which continues till exit

3. At present, approximately 4% of CG subscribers have opted for an investment choice other than the Default Scheme.

4. In accordance with the above gazette notification, the following two additional Auto Choice options are introduced:

Additional Investment Choice Options under NPS and UPSDescription
Auto Choice โ€“ Life Cycle 75 โ€“ High (15E/55Y)The Subscriberโ€™s contribution is invested with the equity exposure of 75% until they reach 35 years and the equity allocation tapers subsequently till it reaches 15% at the age of 55 years which continues till exit
Auto choice โ€“ Life Cycle โ€“ Aggressive (35E/55Y)The Subscriberโ€™s contribution is invested with the equity exposure of 50% until they reach 45 years and the equity allocation tapers subsequently till it reaches 35% at the age of 55 years which continues till exit.

5. Subscribers opting for any alternative investment choices other than the Default Scheme shall be required to:

  • Exercise one of the five non-default investment options as mentioned above, and
  • Select one Pension Fund from among the ten Pension Funds currently registered with PFRDA.

6. Subscribers are advised to exercise their investment choice judiciously, based on a review of the performance of schemes and Pension Funds. Updated scheme-wise and PF-wise performance information is available on the NPS Trust website (www.npstrust.org.in), and subscribers are encouraged to make informed decisions.

7. PFRDA has undertaken a comprehensive review of the existing nomenclature of Auto Choice / Life Cycle (LC) Funds to ensure consistency with asset allocation patterns and age-based tapering structures. The circular issued on โ€œRationalization of Nomenclature of Auto Choice / Life Cycle Funds under the NPSโ€ dated 17th October 2025 vide reference PFRDA/2025/16/Reg-PF/02 post such comprehensive review is attached at Annexure II for ready reference.

8. The enhanced investment choice options are already made available to CG subscribers by the Central Record keeping Agencies (CRAs).

9. This circular is issued in exercise of the powers conferred upon the Authority under Section 14(2)(b) read with Section 23 of the PFRDA Act, 2013, and Regulation 14(1) of the PFRDA (Pension Fund) Regulations, 2015.

Yours faithfully,

Digitally Sd/-
Chief General Manager

Encl.: A/a

Annexure I

Asset Allocation under Default Scheme

CategoryInvestment PatternNPS / UPS Schemes
IGovernment Securities and Related InvestmentsUp to 65%
IIDebt Instruments and Related InvestmentsUp to 45%
IIIEquities and Related Investments (From 1st April 2025 limit increase to 25%)Up to 25%
IVShort Term Debt Instruments (Money Market)Up to 10%
VAsset Backed, Trust Structured and Misc. Investments โ€“ Asset class AUp to 5%
Total150%

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8th Central Pay Commission: No proposal regarding merger of the existing Dearness Allowance with the Basic Pay: Lok Sabha QA

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8th Central Pay Commission: No proposal regarding merger of the existing Dearness Allowance with the Basic Pay: Lok Sabha QA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 212

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025/AGRAHAYANA 10, 1947 (SAKA)

โ€œCONSTITUTION OF 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSIONโ€

  1. SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state

a) whether the Government has issued notification for constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission recently;

b) if so, the details thereof;

c) whether the Government proposes to merge the existing DA/DR with basic pay as an immediate relief measure for Central Government employees/pensioners who are facing unprecedented inflation during the last 30 years since DA/DR given to these employees is not in consonance with the real time retail inflation;

d) if so, the details thereof; and

e) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (b) Yes sir, Government has notified Resolution dated 03,11.2025 for constitution of the Eighth Central Pay Commission. A copy of the Notification is enclosed at Annexure-1.

(c) to (e) No proposal regarding merger of the existing Dearness Allowance with the Basic Pay is under consideration with the Government at present. In order to adjust the cost of living and to protect Basic Pay/Pension from erosion in real value on account of inflation, the rates of DA/DR are revised periodically every 6 months on the basis of All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) released by Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment.

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ECI Revises Schedule for Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls by extending the dates by one week

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ECI Revises Schedule for Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls by extending the dates by one week

The Election Commission of India has announced a revised Schedule by extending the relevant dates by one week for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in 12 States/UTs with reference to 01.01.2026 as the qualifying date.

The revised schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision is as follows:

Sr NoActivitiesSchedule
1Enumeration PeriodBy 11.12.2025(Thursday)
2Rationalization/Re-arrangement        of     Polling StationsBy 11.12.2025 (Thursday)
3Updation of Control Table and Preparation of draft roll12.12.2025 (Friday)to 15.12.2025 (Monday)
4Publication of draft electoral rollOn 16.12.2025 (Tuesday)
5Period for filing claims & objections16.12.2025 (Tuesday)to 15.01.2026 (Thursday)
 6Notice Phase (Issuance, hearing & verification); decision on Enumeration Forms and disposal of claims and objections to be done concurrently by the EROs 16.12.2025 (Tuesday) to07.02.2026 (Saturday)
 7Checking of health parameters of electoral rolls and obtaining Commissionโ€™s permission for final publication. By 10.02.2026 (Tuesday)
8Final Publication of Electoral RollOn 14.02.2026 (Saturday)

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Enhancement of rates of stipend for Act Apprentices as per Apprenticeship: RBE No. 116/2025

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Enhancement of rates of stipend for Act Apprentices as per Apprenticeship: RBE No. 116/2025

RBE No. 116/2025

เคญเคพเคฐเคค เคธเคฐเค•เคพเคฐ / GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
เคฐเฅ‡เคฒ เคฎเค‚เคคเฅเคฐเคพเคฒเคฏ / MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(เคฐเฅ‡เคฒเคตเฅ‡ เคฌเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคก/RAILWAY BOARD)

2025/E(Trg.)/41/27

New Delhi, Dated: As signed

The General Managers(P),
All Zonal Railways/PUs

Sub:- Gazette Notification No. G.S.R.610(E) dated 03.09.2025 published on 11.09.2025 regarding enhancement of rates of stipend for Act Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 and amendments in the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.

Please refer to Boardโ€™s letter Nos. E(MPP)/2007/6/3 dated 23.08.2007 (RBE No. 109/2007), dated 09.03.2011(RBE No. 31/2011), E(MPP)/2013/6/7 dated 15.01.2014 (RBE No. 8/2014), E(MPP)/2015/6/2 dated 09.03.2015 (RBE No. 16/2015) and E(MPP)/2018/6/1 dated 21.11.2019 (RBE No. 202/2019).

It has been decided that the Trade Apprentices engaged on the Indian Railways under the Apprentices Act. 1961 should be paid stipend with effect from 11.09.2025 at the revised rates as notified in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurโ€™s Notification No. G.S.R.610(E) dated 03.09.2025 published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) Section 37 of the Apprentices Act,1961 (52 of 1961), the Gazette of India on 11th September, 2025 (copy of the notification is enclosed). The revised stipend rates are effective from the date of publication of the aforesaid Gazette Notification. The expenditure should be met from within the existing budget allotment.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Please acknowledge receipt.

D.A.:As Above

Digitally Sd/-11-11-2025
(Neelam Sharma)
Dy.Director-II, Estt. (Training)
Railway Board.
Ph No. 011-23047105

File No.: MSDE-1/3/2024-AT
(Computer No.69444)
Government of India
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
Shastri Bhawan. New Delhi

Dated: 11th September, 2025

To

1) All Regional CentralApprenticeship Advisors (RDSDEs/ BoATS/ BopT)
2) All State Apprenticeship Advisors
3) All Joint Apprenticeship Advisors

Subject: Gazette Notification on Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2025-Regarding

Sir/Madam,

Please find enclosed a copy of the Gazette Notification (No. G.S.R.61O(E), dated 3rd September 2025) issued by this Ministry regarding amendments to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. The Rules comes in force effective from the date of publication of the Gazette notification ie. 11-09-2025.

2) It is requested to take note of the provisions contained in the notification and ensure necessary action and compliance within your jurisdiction.

This issues with the approval of the competent Authority.

Yours faithfully,

Encl: As stated above

(N. Ramesh Babu)
Director

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Providing Pension Payment Slip to all Central Civil Pensioners/Family Pensioners on monthly basis: CPAO

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Providing Pension Payment Slip to all Central Civil Pensioners/Family Pensioners on monthly basis: CPAO

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE.
NEW DELHI-110066
PHONE : 26174596, 26174456, 26174438
TOLL FREE NO. : 1800117788

No.CPAO/ Co-ord/B-CDN/Misc.(03)/2025-26/116-181

Dated: 25th November , 2025

Office-Memorandum

Subject: Providing Pension Payment Slip to all Central Civil Pensioners/Family Pensioners on monthly basis-reg.

Reference is invited to this office OM No. CPAO/Co-ord/B-CDN/Misc. (03)/2023-24/877-902 dated 28.02.2024 (copy enclosed) on the subject cited above and to state that grievances are being still received in this office from Pensioners/Family Pensioners about the non-receipt of Pension Payment Slip.

All CPPCs of Authorised Banks are once again instructed to invariably provide the pension payment slip to all central civil pensioners and family pensioners after credit of pension/family pension through various available modes including email. If email is not available, the same may be obtained from the pensioner so that the pension slip can be sent through e-mail also.

This issue with the approval of Chief Controller (Pensions).

Encl: as stated above

Sd/-
(Stuti Ghildiyal)
Controller of Accounts

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AICPIN for Oct 2025: Expected DA from Jan 2026

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AICPIN for Oct 2025: Expected DA from Jan 2026

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

Shram Bureau Bhawan, Block No. 2,
Institutional Area, Sector 38 (West),
Chandigarh โ€“ 160036

F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI

Dated: 28.11.2025

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) โ€“ October, 2025

1.Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index for the month of October, 2025 is being released in this press release.

2. The All-India CPI-IW for October, 2025 increased by 0.4 point and stood at 147.7 (one hundred forty-Seven point seven)

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3. Year-on-year inflation for the month of October, 2025 stood at 2.21% as compared to 4.41% in October, 2024.

4. All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for September, 2025 and October, 2025:

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Revision of ‘Schedule of Engaging Authority, Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority’ for all categories of GDS

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Revision of ‘Schedule of Engaging Authority, Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority’ for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks

เคธ/No. 17-31/2016-GDS (Pt)
เคญเคพเคฐเคค เคธเคฐเค•เคพเคฐ/Government of India
เคธเค‚เคšเคพเคฐ เคฎเค‚เคคเฅเคฐเคพเคฒเคฏ/Ministry of Communications
เคกเคพเค• เคตเคฟเคญเคพเค—/Department of Posts
(เคœเฅ€เคกเฅ€เคเคธ เค…เคจเฅเคญเคพเค—/GDS Section)

เคกเคพเค• เคญเคตเคจ, เคธเค‚เคธเคฆ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค—,
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
เคจเคˆ เคฆเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเฅ€/New Delhi – 110 001
เคฆเคฟเคจเคพเค‚เค•/Date: 26-11-2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of ‘Schedule of Engaging Authority, Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority’ for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) under Rule 31 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 – reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Directorate O.M. no. 17-31/2016-GDS dated 28.07.2020 and Rule 31 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 whereby the ‘Schedule of Engaging Authority, Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority (SEDA)’ for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) was issued/revised.

2. Now it has been decided to further revise the ‘Schedule of Engaging Authority, Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority in respect of all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS as contained in Rule 31 of the GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 with immediate effect.

3. The disciplinary proceedings already initiated will continue in the usual manner, however, penalty, if any, will be awarded by the Disciplinary Authority as per the Revised SEDA. The appeal against the punishment already inflicted till date will continue to be decided by the Appellate Authorities as per pre-revised SEDA.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

(เค—เฅเคฐเคตเคฟเค‚เคฆเคฐ เคธเคฟเค‚เคน / Gurvinder Singh)
เคธเคนเคพเคฏเค• เคฎเคนเคพเคจเคฟเคฆเฅ‡เคถเค• / Assistant Director General (GDS)
เคˆเคฎเฅ‡เคฒ/Email : [email protected]

To All Chief Postmasters General/ Postmasters General

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