Sub: Declaration of results in respect of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) and Competitive Examination for promotion/recruitment to the cadre of Postman/Mail Guard for the vacancy year 2023 (01-01-2023 to 31-12- 2023) held on 30-04-2023 and DEST-Paper-IV held on 25-06-2023.
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DEPARTMENT OF POSTS (DOP) 560001 O/o the Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Circle, Bengaluru-560 001 Memo No. R&E/1-7/2023 dated at Bengaluru 560001 the 07-07-2023
In pursuance to Directorate's letter No.A-34012/02/2023-DE dated 10-03-2022, this office notification No. R&E/1-7/2023 dated 15-03-2023 and 28-04-2023, a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to the cadre of Postman and Mail Guard from eligible MTS and Competitive Examination from eligible GDS for recruitment to the cadre of Postman/Mail Guard and MTS for the vacancy year 2023 (01-01-2023 to 31- 12-2023) was held on 30-04-2023 (Paper-I, II & III). Data Entry Skill Test (DEST - Paper-IV) to the cadre of Postman / Mail Guard for the eligible MTS & GDS candidates qualified in Paper-I & II (combined) and Paper-III of the above said examination was conducted on 25-06-2023.
2. The provisional answer keys of Paper-I, II & III (în series A,B,C & D of both papers) inviting feedback/objections if any were published by this office on 01-05-2023. Based on responses received from candidates and recommendations of the Moderation Committee, Final Answer keys adopted in respect of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III were published/displayed on 29-05-2023.
3. As per Directorate's guidelines issued vide letter No. 17-08/2018-SPN-I dated 05-04- 2022 and No. 17-08/2018-SPN-I dated 19-12-2022, following are qualifying criteria for Paper- I & II (combined), Paper-III and Paper-IV (Data Entry Skill Test) DEST for promotion / appointment to Postman/Mail Guard from eligible MTS & GDS.
Paper-1 & 2 (combined)
60
UR (GEN) SC/ST/PWD
50
Paper-III 20
17
Paper-IV[DEST] 18.75
15
4. Now, the Competent Authority is now pleased to announce the results of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination held on 30-04-2023 and DEST held on 25-06-2023 in respect of 25% quota on the basis of LDCE by promotion from MTS of the recruiting Postal & RMS Divisions and surplus results in accordance with the procedure prescribed vide Directorate letter No. 17-08/2018-SPN-I dated 15-06-2022. Details of vacancies (25% quota on the basis of LDCE by promotion from MTS) were announced vide this office notification addendum of even number dated 28-04-2023 for promotion of eligible MTS to the cadre of Postman / Mail Guard of the Recruiting Postal & RMS Divisions on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination held on 30-04-2023. The names of the candidates declared successful for promotion to the cadre of Postman and Mail Guard in respect of Recruiting Division / Unit for LDCE quota from MTS cadre is enclosed as Annexure-I. Surplus results of the LDCE by promotion amongst eligible MTS of all other Postal & RMS Divisions of the Circle to the cadre of Postman & Mail Guard cadre is enclosed as Annexure-II.
5. As per the point no. 05 of notification dated 15-03-2023, in surplus results the candidates have been selected and allotted to the Divisions/Units as per merit (category- wise UR/SC/ST) vis-Ã -vis order of preference exercised by the candidates subject to availability of vacancy in the Division / Unit on their turn of allotment.
6. In accordance with the instructions contained in Directorate's letter No. 17-08/2018- SPB-I dated 05-04-2022 and subsequent letters from Directorate, the candidates who qualified in Paper-I & Paper-II(combined), Paper-III & Paper-IV(DEST) separately have been considered
for final selection and their merit list is prepared only on the basis of total marks secured in
Paper-I & II (combined) since both Paper-III and Paper-IV are only qualifying in nature.
7. The names of the candidates have been arranged in the order of merit Division/Unit wise. The inter-se rank/merit of the candidates who have secured equal marks has been decided as per Directorate instruction / guidelines in letter No. 04-08/2019-SPN-I dated 11- 12-2020.
8. Regions are requested to verify the relevant particulars of the selected candidates at their own level. In case, it is subsequently found that any of the qualified candidate (s) was not eligible to take the examination under the extant rules or instructions on the subject for any other reasons or in case any mistake is found with regard to list of qualified candidates for any reason whatsoever, the action taken may be brought to the notice of Circle Office.
9. The information relating to vacancies, name(s) of the candidate(s), their roll number(s)
and category (ies) etc., have been shown on the basis of information furnished by the
Region/Division/Units. In case there are any mistakes in the details of vacancies,
candidate(s) etc., the same may be intimated to this office for necessary action. If
however, there is any mistake in the Name / Roll No./ Category of the candidate is
noticed the same may be corrected and intimated to this office immediately.
10. In case, if it is found subsequently that any of the promoted/selected candidate(s) was not eligible to take the examination under the existing rules/instructions on the subject or for any reasons or in case any mistake is found with regard to announcement of results of any candidate for any reason whatsoever his/her name will be deleted from the list of successful candidates, as the case may be. This result is also subject to any change in the merit list of successful candidate's due to any unforeseen reason in accordance with the existing rules and instructions on the subject or orders of Hon'ble CAT/High Court, if any."
11. The provision of reviewing of results of failed SC/ST candidates has been revisited by the Postal Service Board and decided to discontinue, as communicated vide Postal Directorate letter No. 4-13/2015-SPN-I dated 08-04-2016.
12. The Divisional/Unit Heads, before giving appointment to the selected candidates should ensure that the selected candidates fulfil all required conditions of relevant Recruitment Rules of Postman /Mail Guard.
13. The selection of the candidates is purely provisional subject to the fulfillment of required conditions of relevant Recruitment Rules & verification of genuineness of various mandatory certificates of the candidates by the concerned head of the unit. It may be ensured that no provisional candidate is given appointment without regularization of their candidature. 14. The Divisions/Regions are requested to verify the current status of the candidature of the qualified candidates before promoting the official. The official/candidate against whom vigilance or disciplinary case is pending/those undergoing punishment should not be promoted and such cases should be referred back to this office as per Directorate's letter no. X-7/6/2022-SPN-II dated 17-05-2023.
15. The appointing authorities are requested to carry out all the required pre-appointment formalities as provided in relevant rules and instructions issued from time to time on the subject.
16. Since the examination has been conducted using OMR answer sheets, the request for
re-totaling / re-valuation will not be entertained. Photo copies of answer papers will be supplied to the candidates on submission of application under RTI Act 2005. Applications other than under RTI Act, 2005 for supply of photo copies will not be entertained. a) The period of preservation of OMR answer sheet is one year from the date of declaration of Main result. Therefore applications received after one year for supply of photo copies of answer sheet will not be entertained by the department.
. b) Candidates who wish to have the copies of OMR answer sheets supplied are
required to pay a fee of Rs. 25/- per paper plus Rs. 10/- towards fee for application under RTI Act, 2005 in the post office and submit their applications to CPIO / Assistant Director (R&E), O/O Chief Postmaster General, Bengaluru-560 001 through their respective Division / Unit (through proper channel only) along with the receipt of payment of fee in original. c) Photocopies of OMR answer sheet will be supplied only to the candidates who appeared for the examination. Therefore, the candidate should invariably intimate their roll no. in the application under RTI Act.
17. The Divisional /unit Heads are requested to issue Appointment orders to the successful candidates IMMEDIATELY clearly indicating that if the official does not join within Seven (07) days it will be deemed to have been refused. Official on leave may be allowed to join even after seven days if he/she communicate in writing to accept the appointment and in that case the official will be allowed after expiry of approved leave period. Controlling officers are advised to contact such successful candidates who are on leave for obtaining their consent to join in writing. Similarly, candidates who do not wish to join may be encouraged to communicate the some in writing. The Regional/Divisional Heads are requested to obtain the declaration of those candidates who are declining the selection as Postman / Mail Guard, if any on or before 12-07-2023.
18. The candidates of reserved category i.e., SC/ST who were shown as qualified on merit and selected against UR vacancies shall be adjusted against UR vacancy in the roster. The candidates who have obtained equal marks, Divisional Heads are requested to decide their seniority at their end as per the extant rulings on the subject.
19. The Divisional / Unit heads are also requested to ensure timely issuance of appointment letters so that candidates can join their respective offices of posting at the earliest. The guidelines issued vide Directorate letter No. W-04/2/2020-SPN-I-Part(1) dated 19-10-2020
may be taken into consideration while issuing appointment orders. 20. Details of vacancies notified, filled and remained unfilled by category wise may be intimated by 14-07-2023 for taking further action of allotment of candidates of other recruiting units in the Circle. 21. The conditions prescribed in Directorate's F No.W-17/10/2023-SPN-I-DOP dated 06- 03-2023 is applicable to all these candidates declared successful for promotion through LDCE to Postman / Mail Guard Cadre.
22. Four(04) [(i,e 3 (VH) one each in BG East, BG South and Karwar divisions) & 1 OH in Belagavi Dn] vacancies are reserved for PwBD category. Since no qualified candidates are available, 4 UR vacancies are carried forward as a "backlog reserved vacancy" to the subsequent recruitment year as per Para 8.4 of DOPT OM No.36035/02/2017-Estt (Res) dated 15.01.2018. Regions /Divisions to take necessary action accordingly.
23. The results and contents of this memo may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
24. Receipt of this memo may please be acknowledged.
