Madras High Court
C.V.M.P.Ezhilarasan vs Union Of India on 30 July, 2019
Bench: S.Manikumar, Subramonium Prasad
W.P.No.21738/2019
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated: 30/7/2019
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.MANIKUMAR
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
Writ Petition No.21738 of 2019
and
W.M.P.Nos.20964 and 20965 of 2019
C.V.M.P.Ezhilarasan ... Petitioner
Vs
1. Union of India
rep. By its Secretary
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan
Sansad Marg
New Delhi 110 001.
2. The Assistant Director General
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan
Sansad Marg
New Delhi 110 001.
3. The Postal Service Board
rep. By its Chairperson
Postal Directorate
Dak Bhawan
Sansad Marg
New Delhi 110 001.
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4. The Chief Post Master General
Tamil Nadu Circle
Anna Salai
Chennai. ... Respondents
Prayer Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for
the issuance of a writ of certiorarified mandamus to call for the records of the
second respondent pertaining to Circular, dated 11/7/2019, in respect of the
Examinations for the appointment to the posts of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) –
Postman, Mail Guard, Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant and quash the same
in so far as it does not permit the candidates to write the examinations in
Tamil and other local languages and consequently, direct the respondents to
permit the candidates to write the said examinations in the Regional/Local
languages as contemplated in the Circular, dated 10/5/2019 of the second
respondent.
For petitioner ... Mr.R.Neelakandan
For respondents ... Mr.G.Karthikeyan
Additional Solicitor General of India
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.Manikumar,J) On 23/7/2019, we passed the following order:-
“After considering the submissions of Mr.P.Wilson, learned Senior Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.G.Karthikeyan, learned Assistant Solicitor General of India, on 18.07.2019, at paragraph Nos.9 and 10, we ordered as hereunder.2/30
http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 "9. From the above, it could be prima facie deduced that, if the respondents had cancelled the examinations conducted for the posts in Annextures a, b and c, stated supra, there should be some valid reason. It give rise to an inference that the department may revive the system, envisaged in the communication dated 10.5.2019. However, Mr.G.Karthikeyan, learned Assistant Solicitor General of India seeks time to get instructions.
10. We are aware that as per the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Dr.Duryodhan Sahu vs. Jitendra Kumar Mishra reported in 1998 (7) SCC 273, Public Interest Litigation, is not maintainable before the Tribunal. But the question raised in this writ petition deals with the decision of the respondents in not prescribing question papers, in local languages, where Hindi/English is not spoken. Taking note of the inconvenience, which is likely to be caused, advantageous position of those candidates, who take up the examination from the States, where Hindi/English is spoken, as local language, instant writ petition filed as a Public Interest Litigation, requires to be entertained."
2. On this day, when the writ petition came up for further hearing, Assistant Director, (Recruitment), O/o.Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai, has filed a reply as hereunder.
(i) the competitive examination limited to Gramin Dak Sewaks (GDS) for the post of Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant for unfilled vacancies upto 31.12.2018 was proposed to be held on 14.7.2019 and the Model Notification has been issued by Postal Directorate vide letter NO. F.No. A - 34012 / 02 / 2019 DE dated 31.5.2019 (ANNEXURE A), wherein, the examination will be conducted as per the revised pattern and syllabus circulated by Postal Directorate vide letter No. 17/08/2019 - SPN - I dated 10.5.2019. As per the above Model Notification. Notification for the above examination has been issued by all Circles and by this Circle on 04.06.2019 and the same is enclosed as ANNEXURE B.
(ii) Further modification in the syllabus and pattern has been issued vide Postal Directorate Letter No. 17-08/7101 8 dated 11.7.2019. Postal Directorate vide letter No. A-34012/02/2019 DF dated 19.7.2019 which is enclosed as ANNEXURE C, has informed that due to some Administrative Reasons the Model Notification for the above cited Competitive Examination issued on 31.5.2019 was cancelled and further decided to cancel the above cited competitive examination conducted by the Circles on 14.7.2019. Since the Model Notification has been cancelled, the syllabus and pattern of examination which is part of the Model Notification has no impact.
(iii) The competitive examination from GDS to PA cadre is the internal examination which has been conducted among the GDS staff already working in the Department. The previous examinations for the above promotion is also conducted in Hindi and English only. The Model of question paper conducted 3/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 for vacancies for the year 2013 and 2014 is enclosed as ANNEXURE - D.
(iv) In the examination cited in para (ii). which has been conducted on 14.7.2019, the second paper was held in English and local language as prescribed in letter dated 10.5.2019. The copy of question papers is enclosed as ANNEXURE- E.
(v) The Postal Directorate, New Delhi vide letter No. A-34012 /05/2019 - DE letter dated 18.7.2019 ( Copy enclosed as Annexure -F ) has informed that due to some administrative reasons, the competent authority has decided to cancel the following examinations along with the notifications till further orders.
(a) Common examination ( LDCE for promotion to Postal Assistants of other wings i.,e . MMS. Foreign Post, RLO and CO / RO and LDCE for promotion to PA / SA Examination from Postman / Mail Guard & MTS, Scheduled to be held on 11.08.2019
(b) LDCE for the post of Postman / Mail Guard , Scheduled to be held on 25.08.2019.
(vi) Revision of syllabus and pattern of examination to be conducted by Department of Posts for various examinations is to be considered by the Competent Authority.
3. In support of the contentions, a typed set of papers has also been filed.
4. Mr.S.Gopalacrishnan, Assistant Director, (Recruitment), Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai, present in Court submitted that impugned proceedings No.17-08/2018-SPB-I dated 11.07.2019 of the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, addressed to (1) All Chief Postmasters General / Postmasters General, (2) Chief General Manager, BD Directorate / Parcel Directorate / PLI Directorate, (3) Director, RAKNPA/GM, CEPT/Directors of all PTCs, (4) Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, New Delhi and (5) Managers (Finance) / Directors Postal Accounts / DDAP, has been withdrawn.
5. Statement of Mr.S.Gopalacrishnan, Assistant Director, (Recruitment), Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai, is endorsed by Mr.G.Karthikeyan, learned Assistant Solicitor General of India.
6. By inviting the attention of this Court to the proceedings in F.No.A- 34012/02/2019-DE dated 31.05.2019 of the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, Mr.G.Karthikeyan, learned Assistant Solicitor General of India, submitted that the proceedings in No.17-08/2018- SPB-I dated 10.05.2019 of the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India, prescribing Paper-I for examinations to various posts in Annexure A & B in Department of Posts, has also been withdrawn.
7. However, perusal of the letter dated 31.05.2019 does not indicate that letter dated 10.05.2019, has been withdrawn.
8. Proceedings dated 10.05.2019, 31.05.2019 and 11.07.2019 are extracted hereunder.
No. 17-08/2018-SPB-I 4/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001.
Dated- 10th May, 2019 To,
1. All Chief Postmasters General / Postmasters General
2. Chief General Manager, BD Directorate / Parcel Directorate / PLI Directorate
3. Director, RAKNPA / GM, CEPT / Directors of all PTCs
4. Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, New Delhi
5. Managers (Finance) / Directors Postal Accounts / DDAP Subject: Revision of Syllabus and Pattern of Examinations conducted by Department of Posts for appointment to the posts of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Postman, Mail Guard, Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant - regarding Sir/ Madam, I am directed to refer to letter No.60-10/2011 SPB-I dated 10.03.2011 and letter No.45-14/2012-SPB-I dated 17.01.2014 on the pattern and syllabus of examination (s) conducted for filling up of the vacnies of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Postman, Mail guard, Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant. The Competent Authority has approved to revise the pattern and syllabus of the examinations as under:-
(a) Annexure-A: Competitive Examination limited to Gramin Dak Sewak (GDS) for appointment as Multi Tasking Staff.
(b) Annexure-B: Competitive Examination limited to MTS and GDS for appointment as Postman and Mail Guard.
(c) Annexure-C: Competitive Examination limited to Postman / Mail Guard / MTS/GDS for appointment as Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant.
(d) Annexure-D: Competitive Examination for Director Recruitment from Open Market for the post of MTS/Postman/Mail Guard/Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant.
2. All the examinations will be held without the aid of books.
3. The Syllabus of examination includes a component to test the knowledge of local language of a candidate. The list of local languages, Postal Circle wise is at Annexure E.
4. Revised pattern, syllabus and local language mentioned herein shall come into force from the date of issue of this communication and will be applicable to all examinations, thereafter.
5. It is requested that the revised syllabus and pattern may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
5/30http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 Annexure-A Pattern and Syllabus of Competitive Examination limited to Gramin Dak Sewak (GDS) for Appointment as Multi Tasking Staff *************** Sl.No Description Paper-I Paper-II .
1 Competitive or Competitive Qualifying
Qualifying
2 Type of Questions Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
Questions Questions and
Subjective
3 Number of Questions As per syllabus As per syllabus
4 Maximum Marks 100 in 2 Parts 50
5 Duration 60 Minutes 60 Minutes
6 Language of Question Bilingual i.e. Hindi and English (as well
Paper as in Local Language, as published under
the provisions of Recruitment Rules, where Hindi is not a local language) 7 Language of Answer Not applicable as As per question Paper Multiple choice paper Questions 8 Minimum Qualifying (a) For SC/ST - 33% in each Paper Mark (Subject to (b) For OBC - 37% in each Paper reservation policy of (c) For Others - 40% in each Paper Government) II. Criteria for Selection: -
(a) Examination for Paper I and Paper II will be conducted in continuity in one sitting.
(b) Only such candidates who qualify in each Paper, viz. Paper I and Paper-11 separately, shall be considered for final selection and their merit shall be drawn in order of marks secured in Paper! Since Paper-11 is only qualifying, marks secured in Pnperll shall not be added to marks secured in Paper-I to decide merit.
(c) After arranging the candidates in order of merit as at (b) above, number of cancndafes to be declared successful shall be equal to the number of vacancy in each category.
(d) In the event of any vacancy notified for recruitment remains unfilled only due to non-joining of selected candidate, the next candidate in the merit list shall be considered for appointment. However, appointment of such candidate shall be only on the ground of declining offer of appointment and no wait list or approved panel shall be maintained.6/30
http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 III. Syllabus Paper-I (60 Minutes) Part-A Post Office Guide Part I 23 questions Maximum a) Organization of the Department marks - 60 b) Type of Post Offices [30 questions c) Business Hours of 2 marks d) Payment of postage, stamps and each] stationery
e) General rules as to packing, sealing and posting, manner of affixing postage stamps
f) Methods of address
g) Post boxes and Post bags
h)Duties of letter Box peon
i) Official Postal articles
j) Prohibited postal articles
k) Products and Services: Mails, Banking & Remittances, Insurance, Stamps and Business (Reference: India Post Website) Postal Manual Volume V 7 questions
a) Definitions Part-B General Awareness / Knowledge 10 questions Maximum Topics to be covered (1 to 3 questions marks - 40 from each topic) [20 questions a) Indian Geography of 2 marks b) Civics each] c) General Knowledge
d) Indian culture & freedom struggle
e) Ethics and morale study Basic Arithmetic 10 questions Topic to be covered (1 to 2 questions from each topic)
a) BODMAS (brackets, orders, division, multiplication, addition, subtraction)
b) percentage
c) profit and loss
d) simple interest
e) Average
f) Time and work
g) Time and distance
h) Unitary method 7/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 Paper-II (60 Minutes) Maximum Translation of words from English to local 15 questions marks - 50 language (Multiple choice question) of 1 mark each Translation of words from local language 15 questions to English (Multiple Choice question) of 1 mark each Letter writing in local language in 40 to 50 10 marks words (1 question to be attempted out of 3 options) Paragraph / short essay in local language 10 marks of 40 to 50 words (1 question to be attempted out of 3 options) Annexure - B Pattern and Syllabus for Appointment as Postman and Mail Guard through Competitive Examination limited to MTS and GDS *************** I Pattern of Examination:
Sl.No Description Paper-I Paper-II Paper-III .
1 Competitive or Competitive Qualifying Qualifying
Qualifying
2 Type of Questions Multiple Multiple Choice On
Choice Questions and computer
Questions Subjective
3 Number of Questions As per As per syllabus
syllabus
4 Maximum Marks 150 in 2 Parts 50 25
5 Duration 90 Minutes 60 Minutes 15 minutes
6 Language of Question Bilingual i.e. Hindi and English
Paper (as well as in Local Language,
as published under the
provisions of Recruitment
Rules, where Hindi is not a
local language)
7 Language of Answer Not applicable As per question paper
Paper as Multiple
choice
Questions
8 Minimum Qualifying (a) For SC/ST - 33% in each Paper
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Sl.No Description Paper-I Paper-II Paper-III
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Mark (Subject to (b) For OBC - 37% in each Paper
reservation policy of (c) For Others - 40% in each Paper Government) II. Criteria for Selection
a) Examination for Paper I and Paper II will be conducted in continuity in one sitting. Thereafter, Paper III, i.e. Data Entry Skill Test (DEST), will be conducted separately on the same day.
b) Only such candidates wtio qualify in each Paper, viz. Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III, shall be considered for Final selection and their merit shall be drawn in order of marks secured in Paper-I. Since Paper-II and Paper-III are only qualifying, marks secured in Paper-II and Paper-III shall not be added to marks secured in Paper-I to decide merit.
c) After arranging the candidates in order of merit as at (b) above, number of candidates to be declared successful shall be equal to the number of vacancy in each category.
(d) In the event, of any vacancy notified for recruitment remains unfilled only due to non-joining of selected candidate, the next candidate in the merit list shall be considered for appointment. However, appointment of such candidate shall be only on the ground of refusal of promotion / declining offer of appointment and no wait list or approved panel shall be maintained.
III. Syllabus
Paper-I (90 Minutes)
Part- A Post Office Guide Part I 30 questions
Maximum a) Organization of the Department
marks - 100 b) Type of Post Offices
[50 questions c) Business Hours
of 2 marks) d) Payment of postage, stamps and
stationery
e) General rules as to packing, sealing and 9/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 Paper-I (90 Minutes) posting, manner of affixing postage stamps
f) Methods of address
g) Post boxes and Post bags
h) Delivery of mails
i) Refusal of article
j) Payment of eMoney Order
k) Redirection
l) Instruction regarding address change
m) Articles addressed to deceased person
n) Liability to detention to certain mails
o) Facilities provided by Postmen in rural areas
p) Products and Services: Mails, Banking & Remittances, Insurance, Stamps and Business (Reference: India Post Website) Official Postal Articles
q) Prohibited articles Postal Manual Volume V 10 questions
a) Definitions - Head, Sub and Branch Office, Mail Bag, face and Facing, Beat, Champ Correspondence, Late letters and too late letters, Mis-sent and Mis-directed articles Postal Manual Volume VI - Part III 5 questions
a) Head Postman
b) Knowledge of Postal Business
c) Supply of forms to be carried out
d) Sale of stamps
e) Postman's Book
f) Address to be noted on Postal Articles
g) Damages articles to be noticed
h) Receipts for articles issued for delivery
i) Book of receipts for intimation and notices delivery
j) Instruction for delivery
k) Realization of postage before delivery
l) Receipts of addresses for registered
m) Delivery to illiterate addressees, Pardanashin women
n) Delivery of insured articles addressed to minors
o) Payment of e-Money Orders
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q) Payment of e-MO and delivery of registered letters to lunatics
r) Duties of Village Postman Postal Manual Vol.VII 5 questions
1. Stamps and Seals
2. Portfolio and its contents
3. Stationery
4. Preparation of daily report
5. Mail Abstract
6. Exchange of Mails
7. Cage TB
8. Disposal of Mails addressed to a section or a mail office
9. Closing of transit bags
10. Duties and responsibilities of Mail Guard / Agent
11. Final duties before quitting Van or office
12. 'A' order and 'B' Order Part- B General Awareness / Knowledge 10 questions Maximum Topics to be covered (1 to 3 questions marks - 50 from each topic) [25 questions a) Indian Geography of 2 marks b) Civics each) c) General Knowledge
d) Indian culture & freedom struggle
e) Ethics and morale study Basic Arithmetic 10 questions Topic to be covered (1 to 2 questions from each topic)
a) BODMAS (brackets, orders, division, multiplication, addition, subtraction)
b) percentage
c) profit and loss
d) simple interest
e) Average
f) Time and work
g) Time and distance
h) Unitary method 11/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 Paper-II (60 Minutes) Maximum Translation of words from English to local 15 questions marks - 50 language (Multiple choice question) of 1 mark each Translation of words from local language 15 questions to English (Multiple Choice question) of 1 mark each Letter writing in local language in 40 to 50 10 marks words (1 question to be attempted out of 3 options) Paragraph / short essay in local language 10 marks of 40 to 50 words (1 question to be attempted out of 3 options) Paper-III (15 Minutes) Maximum Skill test of data entry for 15 minutes on 25 marks marks - 25 computer on the same day. [Data Entry [Data entry of 1000 key depressions (+5%)] Skill Test (DEST)] Annexure-C Pattern and Syllabus of Competitive Examination limited to Postman/Mail Guard / MTs / GDS for Appointment as Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant *************** I Pattern of Examination:
Sl.No Description Paper-I Paper-II Paper-III .
1 Competitive or Competitive Qualifying Qualifying
Qualifying
2 Type of Questions Multiple Multiple Choice On
Choice Questions and computer
Questions Subjective
3 Number of Questions As per As per syllabus
syllabus
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Sl.No Description Paper-I Paper-II Paper-III
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4 Maximum Marks 100 in 2 Parts 50 25
5 Duration 120 Minutes 45 Minutes 15 minutes
6 Language of Question Bilingual i.e. Hindi and English
Paper (as well as in Local Language,
as published under the
provisions of Recruitment
Rules, where Hindi is not a
local language)
7 Language of Answer Not applicable As per question paper
Paper as Multiple
choice
Questions
8 Minimum Qualifying (a) For SC/ST - 33% in each Paper
Mark (Subject to (b) For OBC - 37% in each Paper
reservation policy of (c) For Others - 40% in each Paper Government) II. Criteria for Selection:
a) Examination for Paper I and Paper II will be conducted in continuity in one sitting. Thereafter, Paper III, i.e. Data Entry Skill Test (DEST), will be conducted separately on the same day.
b) Only such candidates wtio qualify in each Paper, viz. Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III, shall be considered for Final selection and their merit shall be drawn in order of marks secured in Paper-I. Since Paper-II and Paper-III are only qualifying, marks secured in Paper-II and Paper-III shall not be added to marks secured in Paper-I to decide merit.
c) After arranging the candidates in order of merit as at (b) above, number of candidates to be declared successful shall be equal to the number of vacancy in each category.
(d) In the event, of any vacancy notified for recruitment remains unfilled only due to non-joining of selected candidate, the next candidate in the merit list shall be considered for appointment. However, appointment of such candidate shall be only on the ground of refusal of promotion / declining offer of appointment and no wait list or approved panel shall be maintained.
III. Syllabus for Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination:
13/30http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 Paper-I (120 Minutes) Part-A Post Office Guide Part I (except 10 questions Maximum Telegraphic Money Order) marks - 50 Post Office Guide Part II (except British 10 questions [50 questions and Irish Postal Order) of 1 mark each] Basic terminologies related to IT 10 questions Modernisation project of Department of Posts Products and Services: Mails, banking & 10 questions remittances, insurance, stamps and business (Reference: Indian Post Website)
a) Postal Manual Volume VI- Part I 5 questions
b) Postal Manual Volume VI - Part III (Chapter I and II)
c) Updated SB Orders issued by Directorate till 31st December of the preceding year in which exam is being conducted
a) Postal Manual Volume VII 5 questions
b) Foreign Post Manual Part-B General Awareness / Knowledge 10 questions Maximum Topics to be covered (1 to 3 questions marks - 50 from each topic) [50 questions a) Indian Geography of 1 mark b) Civics each] c) General Knowledge
d) Indian culture & freedom struggle
e) Ethics and morale study Basic Arithmetic 20 questions Topic to be covered (1 to 2 questions from each topic)
a) BODMAS (brackets, orders, division, multiplication, addition, subtraction)
b) percentage
c) profit and loss
d) simple interest
e) Average
f) Time and work
g) Time and distance
h) Unitary method Reasoning and Analytical Ability (Non 20 questions Verbal / Pictorial) 14/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 Paper-II (45 Minutes) Maximum Translation from English to local language 15 questions marks - 50 (Multiple choice question) (10 English of 1 mark words closest meanings in local language each to be identified) Translation from local language to English 15 questions Multiple Choice questions (10 local of 1 mark language words closest meaning in English each words to be identified.
Letter writing in local language (1 to be 10 marks attempted out of 3 options) Paragraph / short essay in local language 10 marks of 80 to 100 words (1 to be attempted out of 3 options) Annexure D Pattern and Syllabus for Direct Recruitment from Open Market *************** I Pattern of Examination:
Sl.No Description Paper-I Paper-II Paper-III .
1 Competitive or Competitive Qualifying Qualifying
Qualifying
2 Type of Questions Multiple Subjective On
Choice computer
Questions
3 Number of Questions As per As per syllabus
syllabus
4 Maximum Marks 100 60 45
5 Duration 90 Minutes 45 Minutes 15 minutes
6 Language of Question Bilingual i.e. Hindi and English
Paper (as well as in Local Language,
as published under the
provisions of Recruitment
Rules, where Hindi is not a
local language)
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Sl.No Description Paper-I Paper-II Paper-III
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7 Language of Answer Not applicable As per question paper
Paper as Multiple
choice
Questions
8 Minimum Qualifying (a) For SC/ST - 33% in each Paper
Mark (Subject to (b) For OBC - 37% in each Paper
reservation policy of (c) For Others - 40% in each Paper Government) II. Criteria for Selection
a) Examination for Paper I will be conducted for all candidates.
b) Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of performance in Paper I for appearing in Paper II and Paper III. Depending upon the number of vacancies, number of candidates to be shortlisted will be between 3 to 5 times the number of vacancies.
c) Only such candidates who qualify in Paper I, Paper II and Paper III separately shall be considered for final selection and their merit shall be drawn in order of marks secured in Paper-I only since Paper II and Paper III are only qualifying in nature.
d) The final number of selected candidates shall be equal to the number of vacancy in each category.
e) In the event of any vacancy notified for recruitment remains unfilled only due to non-joining of selected candidate, the next candidate in the merit list in the same category shall be considered for appointment. However, appointment of such candidate shall be only on the ground of declining offer of appointment and no wait list or approved panel shall be maintained.
III. Syllabus 16/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 PAPER-I (90 Minutes) (Maximum marks-100) A. General Awareness / Knowledge 30 questions Topics to be covered (4 to 8 questions from each topic)
a) Indian Geography
b) Civics
c) General Knowledge
d) Indian culture & freedom struggle
e) Ethics and morale study B. Basic Arithmetic 40 questions Topic to be covered (4 to 8 questions from each topic)
a) BODMAS (brackets, orders, division, multiplication, addition, subtraction)
b) percentage
c) profit and loss
d) simple interest
e) Average
f) Time and work
g) Time and distance
h) Unitary method C. Reasoning and Analytical Ability 30 questions (both verbal and non verbal types) (Non verbal / pictorial reasoning and analytical ability testing is preferred as question paper has to be bilingual PAPER-II (45 Minutes) (Maximum marks - 60) Translation from English to local Translation from English to local language language Translation from local language to Translation from local language to English English Letter writing in local language (1 to Letter writing in local language (1 to be attempted out of 3 options) be attempted out of 3 options) Paragraph / short essay in local Paragraph / short essay in local language of 80 to 100 words (1 to be language of 80 to 100 words (1 to be attempted out of 3 options) attempted out of 3 options) PAPER-III (20 Minutes) (Maximum marks - 40) Skill test of data entry for 20 minutes on computer on the 40 marks same day. [Data entry of 2000 key depressions (+-5%) 17/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 Annexure - E Local Language of State / Union Territory for appointment to the posts of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Postman, Mail Guard, Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant ******* S.No Name of Postal Geographical area of Local language of . Circle State / UT covered Postal Divisions under the Postal falling under Circle State / UT 1 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh and Telegu Yanam district of Puducherry 2 Assam Assam (excluding Assamese Three Districts of Barak Valley and Bodoland Territorial Council Areas) Three Districts of Bengali Barak Valley Bodoland Territorial Bodo Council Areas 3 Bihar Bihar Hindi 4 Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh Hindi 5 Delhi Delhi Hindi 6 Gujarat Gujarat Gujarati Dadra and Nagar Haveli Daman and Diu 7 Haryana Haryana Hindi 8 Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Hindi 9 Jammu and Jammu and Kashmir Urdu Kashmir 10 Jharkhand Jharkhand Hindi 11 Karnataka Karnataka Kannada 12 Kerala Kerala, Lakshadweep Malayalam and Mahe district of Puducherry 13 Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Hindi 18/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 S.No Name of Postal Geographical area of Local language of . Circle State / UT covered Postal Divisions under the Postal falling under Circle State / UT 14 Maharashtra Maharashtra Marathi Goa Konkani 15 North-East Arunachal Pradesh Hindi / English Manipur Manipuri Meghalaya Hindi / English Mizoram Mizo Nagaland Hindi / English Tripura Bengali 16 Orissa Odisha Odia 17 Punjab Punjab Punjabi Chandigarh Hindi / English 18 Rajasthan Rajasthan Hindi 19 Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Tamil Puducherry (excluding Tamil Mahe and Yanam district) 20 Telegana Telangana Telugu 21 Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Hindi 22 Uttarakhand Uttarakhand Hindi 23 West Bengal West Bengal Bengali Sikkim Nepali Andaman and Nicobar Hindi / English Islands F. No. A-34012/02/2019-DE Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (DE Section) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110 001 Dated: 31st May, 2019 19/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 To, All Heads of Circles Subject: Competitive Examination limited to GDSs for the post of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants for unfilled vacancies upto 31.12.2018-regarding. Madam/ Sir, I am directed to forward herewith a copy of “Model Notification” for issuance of the same before 04.06.2019 by incorporating the relevant entries at Circle level Enabling smooth conduct of the afore said examination.
2. Other instructions regarding setting of question papers and necessary guidelines will he issued separately.
3. This may also be brought to the notice of all concerned.
4. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Yours faithfully, Sd/-
(M.L.Dhar) Assistant Director General (DE) Encl: As referred to.
MODEL NOTIFICATION F. No...............................
Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts Office of Chief Postmaster General ...................... Circle ............................. (Address) Sub: Conducting of Limited Competitive Examination from Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) for recruitment to the cadre of Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants for the vacancy years 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 & 2018 (01.04.2018 to 31.12.18).
The Limited Competitive Examination will be held on 14th of July, 2019 (Sunday) for recruitment of Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants from Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) for infilled vacancies of LDCE for promotion from Postman / Mail Guard and MTS to the cadre of Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants for the vacancy years 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 & 2018 to 31.12.18). Accordingly, applications are invited from the willing and eligible 3DSs in the format 20/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 enclosed (Annexure-I). The schedule of activities of the examination is furnished hereunder:
S.No. Activity Proposed Date (Schedule) 1 Date of notification 04.06.2019 2 Last date for receipt of Application form at 17.06.2019 Divisional Office/Controlling Unit from eligible candidates 3 Receipt of duly filled in Application forms 20.06.2019 at the Regional Office to be sent by Divisional Office/Controlling Unit duly verified.
4 Receipt of duly filled in Application forms 26.06.2019 at the Circle Office (Nodal Officer) to be sent by RO duly verified.
5 Issue of Admit Card by CO/RO/DO to 05.07.2019 eligible candidates 6 Date of Examination (date & time ) 14lh July, 2019 * *Exam will commence exactly at 10:00 AM in all the Circles.
2. Vacancies: Number of vacancies available under Recruiting Division / Unit - wise, year wise is furnished in Annexure-ll.
3. Eligibility Criteria: - As per the Recruitment Rules notified in GSR 411 (E) dated 21.05.2015, the following conditions are to be fulfilled:
(i) Educational Qualification: 10 + 2 standard or 12th class pass from a recognized University / Board.
(ii) Age: Should be within 30 years of age (relaxable for different categories as notified by the Government of India from time to time)
(iii) Service eligibility: Must have put in a minimum service of five years as on the Is* day of April of the year to which the vacancy(ies) pertain to.
4. Pattern & Syllabus of Examination:The examination will be conducted as per the revised pattern and syllabus circulated by Directorate vide letter No. 17-08/2018-SPB-I dated 21/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 under Annexure -C. Details of Pattern and Syllabus are furnished in Annexure-III.
Note:
(i) The medium for ‘Skill test of data entry’ will be ENGLISH only.
(ii) Skill test of data entry will be held on computer for 15 minutes only.
(iii) Evaluation of Skill test of data entry will be done as per instructions given in Annexure-IV
5. Centres of Examination: The examination will be conducted at all Circle Headquarters/Region only. The candidates will have to appear from the respective centres of their Circle only and under no circumstances, they be permitted to appear from other Circle Centres.
6. This notification may be given wide publicity amongst all GDSs working in Divisions/Units.
This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(Signature with Designation of the issuing officer of the Circle) Enclosures: - Annexures-1, II, III & IV. Copy to:-
Annexure-I APPLICATION FORM FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FROM GRAMIN Affix recent passport sized DAK SEWAKS TO POSTAL ASSISTANTS/SORTING ASSISTANTS FOR photograph duly UNFILLED VACANCIES UPTO 31.12.2018. i.e. 2015-16. 2016-17. attested by 2017-18 & 2018 (01.04.2018-31.12.2018). Division Head / Unit Head Note: All Particulars shall be filled up in BLOCK letter.
SI.No Particulars Detail(s)
1 NAME OF THE CANDIDATE
MALE/FEMALE
2
CATEGORY (BPM/ABPM/DAK-SEVAK)
3
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4 DATE OF BIRTH
(Attach self-attested Matriculation certificate/marks sheet) 5 COMMUNITY (UR/SC/ST) EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION (Attach self -attested 6 copies of Marks sheet)
7 OFFICE WHERE PRESENTALY ATTACHED 8 DATE FROM WHICH CONTINUING IN GDS ENGAGEMENT 9 LENGTH OF ENGAGEMENT RENDERED AS GDS AS ON 01.04.2015 - / / Ist APRIL OF CONCERNED VACANCY YEAR (DD/MM/YY) 01.04.2016- / / 01.04.2017- / / 01.04.2018 - / / 10 WHETHER ANY PENALTY PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED (YES/NO) If yes, details thereof.
DECLARATION:
I hereby declare that the particulars furnished in the application form are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and will be supported by the original documents as and when required. I fully understand that in case of False/Incorrect information found at any stage, my candidature/appointment will be summarily rejected/terminated appropriate action would be taken against me.
DATE
PLACE Signature of Candidate
I certify that I have verified the particulars of candidate from service record and found correct.
DATE
PLACE Signature of Candidate
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Annexure-II
Tentative number of unfilled vacancies, year - wise for Competitve Examination from GDSs to the cadre of PAs/SAs for the vacancy year upto 31.12.2018 S.No. Name of 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018 (01.04.2018 Division/Unit to 31.12.2018) UR SC ST UR SC ST UR SC ST UR SC ST No. 17-08/2018-SPB-I Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001.
Dated- 11th July, 2019 To,
1. All Chief Postmasters General / Postmasters General
2. Chief General Manager, BD Directorate / Parcel Directorate / PLI Directorate
3. Director, RAKNPA / GM, CEPT / Directors of all PTCs
4. Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, New Delhi
5. Managers (Finance) / Directors Postal Accounts / DDAP Subject: Revision of Syllabus and Pattern of Examinations conducted by Department of Posts for appointment to the posts of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Postman, Mail Guard, Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant - regarding Sir/ Madam, I am directed to refer to this office’s letter of even number dated 10.05.2019, read with modifications thereof on the above mentioned subject and to say that the Competent Authority has approved further modifications in Part- I, Sr. No. 6 of Annexure- A, Annexure-B, Annexure-C and Annexure-D of the letter dated 10.05.2019 as specified below:-
Existing Provision for Paper I Revised Provision for Paper I 24/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 Bilingual, i.e. Hindi and English Bilingual i.e. Hindi and English (as well as in Local Language, as published under the provisions of Recruitment Rules, where Hindi is not a local language Existing Provision for Paper II Revised Provision for Paper II Bilingual, i.e. Hindi and English (as well as in Local Language, as published under the provisions of English to Local Language (as defined in Recruitment Rules, where Hindi is Annexure E of letter of even number not a local language) dated 10.05.2019) and vice versa
2. The provisions of Paper II in respect of North East Circle will be governed by this office letter of even number dated 28.06.2019.
3. Letter of even number dated 10.05.2019 stands modified to the extent stated above. This will be retrospectively effective from 10.5.2019.
Yours faithfully Sd/-
(Muthuraman C) Assistant Director General (SPN)
9. In the short reply filed by the Assistant Director, (Recruitment), O/o.Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai, at paragraph No.6, it is stated that due to administrative reasons, the competent authority has decided to cancel the following examinations along with the notification till further orders.
(i) Common examination (LDCE for promotion to Postal Assistants of other wings i.e. MMS, Foreign Post, RLO and CO/RO and LDCE for promotion to PA/SA Examination from Postman / Main Guard & MTS, Scheduled to be held on 11.08.2019.
(ii). LDCE for the post of Postman / Mail Guard, Scheduled to be held on 25.08.2019.
10. It is further stated that revision of syllabus and pattern of examination to be conducted by Department of Posts for various examinations will be considered by the competent authority.
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11. Short reply filed by the Assistant Director, (Recruitment), O/o.Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai, is not very specific about the recruitment to be made for the post in Annexure-D, by direct recruitment.
12. Respondents are directed to explain as to the administrative reasons, which compelled them to cancel the examinations stated supra and also furnish an answer to paragraph No.9 of our order dated 18.07.2019. Respondents are further directed to produce the proceedings withdrawing the notifications dated 11.07.2019 as well as 10.05.2019.
13. Post on 05.08.2019.”
2. Though the matter was directed to be listed on 5/8/2019, yesterday, Mr.G.Karthikeyan, learned Assistant Solicitor General of India submitted that the examination pattern for Paper – I, as published, vide, Letter, dated 10/5/2019, is revived. Accordingly, we recorded the same and directed the Registry to post the writ petition, on 30/7/2019, in the motion list. Thus, it is listed today.
3. Letter, dated 23rd July 2019, of the Assistant Director General (SPN) Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts, New Delhi, addressed to (1). All the Chief Post Masters General/Postmasters General; (2). Chief General Manager, BD Directorate/Parcel Directorate/PLI Directorate; (3). Director, 26/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 RAKNPA/GM,CEPT/Directors of all PTCs; (4). Additional Director General, Army Postal Service, New Delhi and (5). General Managers (Finance)/Directors Postal Accounts/DDAP, reads thus:-
No.17-08/2018-SPB-I Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi 110 001.
Dated: 23rd July, 2019 To
1. All the Chief Post Masters General/Postmasters General;
2. Chief General Manager, BD Directorate/Parcel Directorate/PLI Directorate;
3. Director, RAKNPA/GM,CEPT/Directors of all PTCs;
4. Additional Director General, Army Postal Service, New Delhi
5. General Managers (Finance)/Directors Postal Accounts/DDAP, Subject: Revision of Syllabus and Pattern of Examinations conducted by Department of Posts for appointment to the posts of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Postman, Mail Guard, Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant – regarding Sir/Madam, I am directed to refer to letter of even no. dated 11/7/2019 on the above mentioned subject. It has not been decided that the examination for Paper – I will now be conducted as under:-
Paper – I English, Hindi and respective local language, where Hindi is not a local language, as published vide letter of even number dated 10/5/2019.
Yours faithfully (Muthuraman.C) Assistant Director General (SPN)
4. In the instant writ petition, petitioner has sought, to quash 27/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 Circular, dated 11/7/2019, in respect of examination, for appointment to the posts of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Postman, Mail Guard, Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant. Petitioner has also sought for a further direction to the respondents, to permit the petitioner, to write the said examinations, in the original/local languages, as contemplated, under Circular, dated 10/5/2019, of the Assistant Director General, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi, second respondent.
5. Earlier in our order, dated 23/7/2019, we recorded the submission of Mr.G.Karthikeyan, learned Assistant Solicitor General of India, that Notification, dated 11/7/2019 has been withdrawn. Today, vide, Notification, dated 23/7/2019, respondents have specifically stated that examination of Paper – I would be conducted as hereunder:-
Paper – I English, Hindi and respective local language, where Hindi is not a local language, as published vide letter of even number dated 10/5/2019.
6. In the light of withdrawal of the Notification, dated 11/7/2019 28/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 and the Notification, dated 23/7/2019, stating that in Paper – I Hindi is not a local language, examination would be conducted, vide, letter, dated 10/5/2019, no further orders are required to be passed in this writ petition. Accordingly, writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.
(S.M.K.,J) (S.P.,J) th 30 July 2019 mvs.
Index: Yes Internet: yes Note: Issue order copy on 31/7/2019 29/30 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.21738/2019 S.MANIKUMAR,J AND SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD,J mvs.
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