Central government employees must wait another week for update on 7th Pay Commission

Central government employees will have to wait for yet another week to receive any update on the revised allowance structure as recommended by the 7th Central Pay Commission. The Empowered Committee of Secretaries (E-CoS) is expected to convene next week to ponder on the recommendations before being presented before the Union Cabinet for their nod.

The 7th pay commission had proposed a total of 196 allowances; a Committee of Allowances was formed under the Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa to screen them. On April 24 this year, the Committee submitted its report to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, recommending that 52 allowances suggested by the pay commission be entirely scraped and 36 of them be incorporated with other allowances instead of dealing with them separately.

The recommendations made by the Lavasa-led review committee regarding allowance structure were to be tabled before the E-CoS after consideration by Department of Expenditure. Following which committee of secretaries will table the proposal for implementing the recommendations made by the 7th pay commission, complete with the suggestions from Committee of Allowances, will be presented before the Cabinet for approval.

Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha will preside over the E-CoS meet, as per reports. Officials from Home Affairs, Finance, Health and Family Welfare, Railways, Personnel and Training and Post will also take part in the meeting.

Central government employees have been waiting since for an update on the allowances suggested by the 7th pay commission. It was rumored earlier this week that some union ministers might meet some senior officials to seek updates on the recommendations, inciting expectations in the Centre staff and pensioners.

 

Status Report as on 17.5.2017 of Results to be declared by the Commission

Source : http://ssc.nic.in/SSC_WEBSITE_LATEST/notice/notice_pdf/Statusreport_17052017.pdf

SBI New ATM, Cash Transactions Service Charges. All You Need To Know

SBI clarified on new charges on ATM and cash transactions to be effective from June 1.

India’s largest lender State Bank of India, revised service charges on various cash transactions for its customers, effective from June 1. Announced in a circular on the SBI website on Thursday morning, the revisions initially created confusion among customers over news that all cash withdrawals through ATM will now be charged at Rs. 25 per transaction. The bank later clarified that the Rs. 25 charge will be levied only on withdrawing money from an ATM through SBI’s mobile wallet app “State Bank Buddy.”

 

 

In an emailed statement to NDTV Profit, an SBI spokesperson clarified that a limit of four ATM withdrawals per month only applied to the Basic Savings Banks deposit account. All normal Saving Bank accounts will continue to get 8 free ATM transactions (5 SBI ATMs + 3 other bank ATMs) in metros & 10 free transactions in non-metros (5 SBI ATM + 5 Other Bank ATMs) free, the clarification added. Apart from ATM charges, SBI also revised service charges on various cash transactions for its customers. Here are some of the other key changes. Online Transfers: Online fund transfer through IMPS will now be charged Rs. 5 plus service tax for amounts of up to Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 15 plus service tax for above Rs. 1 lakh and up to Rs. 2 lakh and Rs. 25 plus service tax for above Rs. 2 lakh and up to Rs. 5 lakh.Exchange of Soiled Notes: Going forward SBI said it will charge 2 rupees for every soiled note on exchange of more than 20 notes or if the total value of exchanged notes is above Rs. 5,000 plus service tax. Cheque Books: From June 1, a customers with a Basic Savings Bank Deposit will have to pay Rs. 30 plus service tax for a 10 leaf cheque book, Rs. 75 with service tax for 25 leaf cheque book and Rs. 150 plus service tax for a 50 leaf cheque book. Charges on ATM Cards: SBI said that issue of new debit cards will be charged from June 1 and only Rupay classic card will be issued for free. Cash Withdrawals: Customers with a Basic Savings Bank Deposit will get four free withdrawals (including ATM) in a month, after which withdrawals will be charged at Rs. 50 plus service tax at an SBI branch and at Rs. 20 plus service tax at other bank ATMS. //source:cbcinews.com//

 

Department of Post, Gujarat Circle Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) Result Out (14-05-2017)

Department of Post, Gujarat Circle has published Result for the post of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) Result Out (14-05-2017), Check below for more details.

Post: Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)

Result: Click Here

Exam was held on 14-05-2017

HOLDING REGULAR MEETINGS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF RECOGNIZED STAFF ASSOCIATIONS

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7th CPC REVISED CIVILIAN PAY MATRIX: GAZETTE NOTIFICATION - RESOLUTION DATED 16.05.2017 (Click the link below to view)

http://www.finmin.nic.in/7cpc/Gazettee%20Notification%20-%20Resolution%2016.05.2017.pdf

Paytm to become Payments Bank: How it will affect the current Paytm Wallet users and their money in the account

At present, Airtel and India Post are the only players that have started Payments Bank operations. Meanwhile, Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank is expected to launch services in the first half of this year.

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Mumbai, May 17: After months of delay, India’s leading e-wallet giant Paytm is now all set to begin with its payments bank operations from May 23. Paytm has received the final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for its payments bank entity today. At present, Airtel and India Post are the only players that have started Payments Bank operations. Meanwhile, Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank is expected to launch services in the first half of this year. “We are delighted to let you know that we have received the final licence for Paytm Payments Bank from RBI and are in the process of launching on 23 May, 2017”, the Paytm blogpost read. The company also announced that Vice President Renu Satti will takeover as the new CEO of Paytm Payments Bank, replacing earlier CEO Shinjini Kumar. 

Paytm has over 218 million mobile wallet users. After May 23, the Paytm wallet will move to PPBL. It has been reported that the company will transfer its wallet business to the newly incorporated entity named PPBL under the payments bank licence awarded to a resident Indian, Vijay Shekhar Sharma. Sharma is the founder of One97 Communications that owns Paytm. Sharma will hold the majority share in Paytm Payments Bank, with the rest being held by Alibaba-backed One97 Communications. However, the Chinese entity will not have a direct shareholding in the payments bank, PTI reported.

Payments banks can accept deposits from individuals and small businesses up to Rs. 1 lakh per account. In 2015, the RBI had awarded in-principle approval to Sharma to set up a payments bank along with 10 others, PTI reported. In a bid to deepen financial inclusion, the Apex Bank RBI began an era of differentiated banking by allowing SFBs (small finance banks) and PBs (payments banks) to start services. It has been reported that a total of 21 entities were given in-principle nod last year, including 11 for payments banks. Later, three entities-Techs Mahindra, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company and a consortium of Dilip Shanghvi, IDFC Bank and Telenor Financial Services backed out of the payments bank licensing.

Here’s all you need to know about the Paytm Payments Bank:

What is the transformation all about?

The Paytm wallet will be made Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) after May 23. Your wallet will keep working as it is.

What is changing in Paytm wallet?

The wallet business will get transferred to the new company PPBL but will keep functioning as it is. As of now, only Airtel and India Post have started Payments Bank operations. Meanwhile, Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank is expected to launch services in the first half of this year.

What is the aim of transferring Paytm wallet to Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL)?

The main aim of Paytm Payments Bank will be to cater to the requirements of the un-served and under-served communities of India, and bring them to the mainstream economy. We are looking forward to making Paytm Payments Bank available to all our users very soosoon.

I have to pay anything?

The transfer of wallet into the new entity PPBL will happen automatically. An individual need not do anything or worry about their money in the wallet.

What will happen to the money in Paytm wallets?

This means Paytm will transfer its wallet business to the newly incorporated entity named as the wallet business will become part of the new company.

Do I have to open a new account after this change?

No, you can continue with your wallet. It will keep working as it is. If you wish to open a new account with the new payments bank of the company, you are free to do so.

How do I open a new account in Paytm Payments Bank Ltd?

Paytm will give you an option to open a separate account. An individual can earn interest on the money if you choose to open a payments bank account.

How is Paytm Payments Bank different from other banks?

The Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) works in a different manner than usual banks as there is a limit on the money you can keep in your account. A customer cannot keep more than Rs 1 lakh in the Paytm payments bank. Payments banks can accept deposits from individuals and small businesses up to Rs. 1 lakh per account. The PPBL cannot lend or give advance to customers. It can only issue cheque books and debit cards but not credit cards.

I don’t want to opt for Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL), what do I do?

In case consumers do not wish for PPBL, they have to inform Paytm, which will, in turn, transfer the wallet balance to the consumer’s bank account once such details are shared. Such communication will have to be made before May 23.

My Paytm wallet is inactive since last 6 months? Where will my money go?

In case the wallet has been inactive with no activity in the last six months, the transfer to PPBL will only happen once the consumer gives specific consent.

Post demonetisation, Paytm emerged as one of the main gainers as a huge number of people move towards digital currency. Wallet companies like Paytm and Mobikwik have registered an increase in user base as well as the number of transactions. The newly launched facility aims to provide quick and basic banking services to the people. In case consumers do not wish for that, they have to inform Paytm, which will, in turn, transfer the wallet balance to the consumer’s bank account once such details are shared. Such communication will have to be made before May 23.

Amid WannaCry chaos, banks limit functions to a minimum

Indian banks ordered a ban on staff using internet in office except for essential banking services, while the leader, State Bank of India, has installed new software and ordered branches to follow instructions to prevent Wannacry malware from crippling operations. 

Bankers were barred from accessing various websites, including Gmail and Yahoo. Those in non-sensitive departments were also told not to visit social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. The use of internet was permitted only for clearing operations and necessary businesses. 

"This is to be taken most seriously. Please ensure these are percolated to the last mile up to every employee having access to the network, including staff working in offices/departments/TCs/call centres, etc," Union Bank of India chairman Arun Tiwary said in a message to departmental heads. 

The Indian Banks' Association warned its members to take precaution in a way that would protect the individual banks as well as the system from the attack, which is threatening to stall businesses. "We have advised banks to take utmost precaution in light of the reports of a global cyber attack. 

This advisory is just precautionary in nature and we are confident that banks are well equipped to deal with any challenges that come," said an IBA official. He cannot be named because he is not allowed to speak to media. 

Banks, in general, use dedicated computers to access internet so that their core banking solutions remain immune to outside threats, but these dedicated machines are now being used with restrictions, senior officials of three state-run banks said. 

"We are being extremely vigilant because of this new threat. Though we have found nothing extraordinary in our systems so far, our IT teams are on high alert because of this heightened threat," said the chief operating officer at a private sector bank. 

The malware spreads by exploiting vulnerable systems running on Windows operating system. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued advisory for prevention of this threat. "So far, there is nothing damaging coming out of India, but there is considerable risk for the large databases of KYC and Aadhaar, which banks will have to be careful about," said Ashvin Parekh, an independent banking consultant. 

In October last year, a malwarerelated security breach had forced SBI to block six-lakh debit cards as a precaution after it was alerted by card network companies such as Mastercard and Visa. 

"Digital transactions in financial services have grown at a rapid pace in India, but investment in security is not commensurate with the risk the transactions pose," said Piyush Singh, managing director, financial services - Asia Pacific, Accenture. 

"Banks in India will not only have to look at investment in technology infrastructure, but also operations management and contagion of risks posed by technology." 

Source :The Economic Times

SSC CGL 2017 Overview

·         Organization’s Name: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

·         Examination’s Name:  Combined Graduate Level Examination(CGLE)

·         The Application form will be available from: 16th MayF 2017

·         Mode of Apply: Online Mode and Offline Mode

·         Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)

SSC CGL 2017 Notification

•  SSC CGL 2017 Application Process has started from 16th May 2017.  Official notice has released now, candidates may apply for the same. 
•  Age of the candidates will now be calculated as on 1^st August instead of 1^stJanuary of the examination year.

SSC CGL 2017 Notification- Download PDF- Click here

SSC CGL 2017 Exam Dates (Revised)

SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination	1st August to 20th August 2017 (CBE)
SSC CGL Tier 2 Examination	10th November to 11th November 2017
SSC CGL Tier 3 Examination	21st January 2018

Important Dates- Revised 

Application form will be available from	16th May 2017
Last date to apply	16th June 2017
Admit card will be available for SSC CGL Tier-1	July 2017
SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam	1st Aug to 20th Aug 2017
Result declaration for Tier-1	September  2017
Admit card will be available for SSC CGL Tier-2	September 2017
SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam	10th to 11th Nov 2017
Result declaration for CGL Tier-2	December 2017
SSC CGL Tier-3 Exam	21st January 2018
Interview/Skill Test/Computer Skill Test	February 2018

SSC CGL 2017 Application form

The application forms can be obtained from the official website http://ssconline2.gov.in or http://sscregistration.nic.in. The application forms have to be submitted only through online mode. The applicants are required to fill all the details as asked in the application form. They are advised to keep the print out of duly filled application form for future reference.

SSC CGL 2017 Online Application Procedure-

Eligibility Criteria

·         Education: Candidate must have done Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.

·         Age Limit – Candidate’s age must be between 18 to 27 years old to be eligible for this examination.

Age Relaxation

S.No	Category	Age Relaxation
1	OBC	3 yrs
2	ST/SC	5 yrs
3	Gen +PH	10 yrs
4	OBC+ PH	13 yrs
5	SC/ST+PH	15 yrs
6	Ex-Servicemen (Gen)	3 yrs
7	Ex-Servicemen (OBC)	6 yrs
8	Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	8 yrs

SSC CGL 2017 Eligibility Criteria

Exam Scheme of SSC CGLE (Tier I)

The Commission has decided to reduce the number of questions from 200 to 100 in CGLE Tier-I which would continue to carry 200 marks. The duration of Tier-I examination would be for a period of 75 minutes.

Mode of Exam	Scheme of Exam	Marks	Time
CBT (Computer Based)	A.    General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 Questions B.    General Awareness: 25 Questions C.     Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Questions D.    English Comprehension: 25 Questions	50 50 50 50	60 Minutes for VH and candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy: 80 Minutes
		Total=200

SSC CGL 2017 Syllabus and Updated Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier I Exam Pattern

·         The examination will be MCQ type and will be conducted through online mode.

·         The question paper will be divided into 4 sections- General intelligence & reasoning, General Awareness/GK, Quantitative aptitude & English comprehension.

·         There will be total 100 questions for 200 marks & the duration of the examination will be 75 minutes.

·         There will be a penalty of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

SSC CGL Tier II Exam Pattern

·         Examination will be MCQ type and will be conducted through online mode.

·         Question paper will be divided into 4 sections- Quantitative ability (Paper I), English language & Comprehension (Paper II), Statistics (Paper III) & General studies (Paper IV Finance & Economics).

·         The paper I & II are compulsory for all the posts & paper II is only for the post of Statistical Investigator Gr. II & Compiler & Paper IV will only be for the post of Assistant Audit Officer.

·         There will be total 200 marks & the duration of the examination will be 2 hours.

·         There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in paper II.

SSC CGL Tier III Exam Pattern

·         The examination will be of descriptive type & will be conducted only through offline mode.

·         The applicants have to write essay/précis/letter/application etc.

·         The examination will be of total 100 marks & the duration will be of 60 minutes. The duration of the examination will be 80 minutes for VH & Cerebral Palsy applicants.

SSC CGL 2017 Selection Procedure

SSC CGL Selection procedure contains the four stages. All the candidates need to success in all the stages and will be selected on the basis their performance in all the Tiers. CGL Examination will be conducted in four tiers as given

·         Tier -I:  Written Examination (Multiple Choice- Computer Based Test)

·         Tier -II:  Written Examination (Multiple Choice- Computer Based Test)

·         Tier -III:  Descriptive Test (Pen and Paper Mode)

·         Tier -IV:  Data Entry Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test(wherever applicable)/ Document Verification

7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-13 enhanced from 2.57 to 2.67

The Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure issued today an important Resolution regarding the Pay Matrix Table for Central Government Employees.

The Index of Rationalisation (IOR) of Level-13 of Civil Pay Matrix shall also be enhanced from 2.57 to 2.67.

Model calculation for a Pre-2006 HSG-II Pensioner retired in 30.06.2004:

1) Basic pay on date of retirement on 30.06.2004: 7850/-

2) Notional pay fixed on 1.1.2006: 7850 x 1.86 = 14610/-

3) Adding appropriate GP: 14610 + 4200 = 18810/-

4) Notional pay fixed on 1.1.2016: 18810 x 2.57 = 48341.70

5) Notional pay as per Pay Matrix of 7th CPC at Level 6: 49000/-

6) Revised pension from 1.1.2016: 24500/-

7) Basic Pension originally fixed under Option 2 from 1.1.2016: 22581/-

8) Difference in Pension (between column 6 - 7): 1919/-

9) Arrears due from 1.1.2016 to 30.04.2017 for 16 months:

1919 x 16 = 30704/- + DR due from 1.7.2016 (228/-) and 1.1.2017 (462/-) = 690/-;

So total arrears = 30704 + 690 = 31304/-.

 

 23^rd MAY 2017

MASS DHARNA IN FRONT OF FINANCE MINISTER’S OFFICE, NEW DELHI

EMPLOYEES & PENSIONERS COME IN LARGE NUMBERS

AND MAKE IT A GRAND SUCCESS

HONOUR THE ASSURANCE GIVEN BY GROUP OF MINISTERS ON 30.06.2016

·        Increase minimum pay and fitment formula.

·        Revise allowances including HRA with effect from 01.01.2016.

·        Grant option-I pension parity recommended by 7^th CPC.

·        Revise pension and grant dearness relief to autonomous body pensioners

·        Implement positive recommendations of Kamlesh Chandra Committee on Gramin Dak Sevaks. Grant Civil Servant Status.

·        Regularise all Casual, Part-Time, Contingent and Contract Workers and grant equal pay for equal work.

·        Remove stringent conditions imposed for grant of MACP etc.

All affiliated organisations and COCs are once again requested to mobilise large number of employee and pensioners as per quota fixed in the last circular and make the programme a grand success.

(M. Krishnan)

Secretary General

Confederation

Mob& WhatsApp – 09447068125

Email: mkrishnan6854@gmail.com

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT OF CURRENT CHARGE OF DIRECTOR GENERAL POSTAL SERVICES (Click the link below to view)

 http://utilities.cept.gov.in/dop/pdfbind.ashx?id=237

 

 

 

National Federation of Postal Employees

1^st Floor North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi-110 001

Phone: 011.23092771                                         e-mail: nfpehq@gmail.com

       Mob: 9868819295/9810853981            website: http://www.nfpe.blogspot.com

No. PF- 03(b)/2017                                                                              Dated – 15.05.2017

To,

            Shri. A.N. Nanda,

            Secretary,

            Department of Posts

            Dak Bhawan,

            New Delhi – 110001

Sub:-  Declaration of result of regular membership verification-regarding

Sir,

            It is to bring to your kind notice that the membership verification for regular employees of all Cadres of Department of Post was conducted since April-2015 and the whole process as per CCS (RSA) Rules-1993 was completed upto November, 2015. But it is a matter of great concern that after a lapse of one and half year of completion of entire process, the result is not being declared.

            It is therefore, requested to kindly look into the matter and cause suitable instructions to declare the result of regular Membership verification.

            An early action is highly solicited.

With regards

                                                                                                              Yours Sincerely,

                                                                                                               (R.N. Parashar)

                                                                                                            Secretary General,

                                                                ********************                              

  National Federation of Postal Employees

1^st Floor North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi-110 001

Phone: 011.23092771                                         e-mail: nfpehq@gmail.com

       Mob: 9868819295/9810853981            website: http://www.nfpe.blogspot.com

No. PF- 49-GDS /2017                                                                          Dated – 15.05.2017

To,

            Shri. A.N. Nanda,

            Secretary,

            Department of Posts

            Dak Bhawan,

            New Delhi – 110001

Sub: - Membership verification of GDS employees.

Sir,

            It is to bring to your kind notice that the process of verification of GDS membership was started from March-2016 as the term of last verification was going to expire in April-2016.

            But it is a matter of great concern that after a lapse of more than one year period the schedule for verification has not been issued yet.

            It is therefore, requested to kindly look into the matter and cause suitable instructions to complete the process of GDS membership verification as early as possible..

            An early action is highly solicited.

With regards

                                                                                                              Yours Sincerely,

                                                                                                               (R.N. Parashar)

                                                                                                            Secretary General,

 

NFPE WRITES TO THE SECRETARY (POST)

               

  National Federation of Postal Employees

1^st Floor North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi-110 001

Phone: 011.23092771                                         e-mail: nfpehq@gmail.com

       Mob: 9868819295/9810853981            website: http://www.nfpe.blogspot.com

N0.PF-Cadre Restructuring/2017                                               Dated – 15.05.2017

To,

            Shri. A.N. Nanda,

            Secretary,

            Department of Posts

            Dak Bhawan,

            New Delhi – 110001

Sub:-  Issues arising out of implementation of Cadre Restructuring orders of Postal Group ‘C’ employees – Request immediate intervention and negotiated settlement.

Ref:     Memo No. 25-04/2012-PE-I (Pt.) dated 27.05.2016 of Department of Posts regarding Cadre Restructuring of Postal Group ‘C’ .and this Federation Memo No. PJCA/Cadre Restructuring/2017              Dated – 17.03.2017

Sir,

            A copy of letter of even  number dated 17.03.2017 addressed to Shri B.V. Sudhakar, the then Secretary (Posts) regarding settlement of the issues arisen  out of implementation of Cadre Restructuring  orders of Postal Group-C employees is  again submitted for your  kind  and sympathetic consideration . As the Group-C staff is facing so many problems after implementation of Cadre restructuring, so we have given some suggestion to settle the problems. But it is a matter of a great concern that after a lapse of one month period, no action appears to have been taken by the Postal Administration. We have also requested to keep the orders in abeyance temporarily till settlement of issues arisen out of implementation of Cadre Restructuring and the then Secretary has assured us but no order has been issued yet.

            It is therefore, requested to kindly cause suitable instructions to settle the problems as mentioned in the letter enclosed and keep the order in abeyance till then.

            An early action is highly solicited.

With regards

                                                                                                              Yours Sincerely,

DA: As above                                                                    

                                                                                                               (R.N. Parashar)

                                                                                                            Secretary General,

                                                                                                                NFPE G/S P-II