Results of LDCE for MTS to PM/MG of Westbengal Circle.
The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle, Kolkata, has released the results of the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for the promotion of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) to the post of Postman/Mailguard (PM/MG) for the vacancy year 2023. The examinations were held on 30th April 2023 and the Departmental Examination for Selection Test (DEST) on 26th November 2023 and 17th March 2024.
Key Points from the Announcement:
Selection Process:
- The selection of MTS candidates has been done based on a single merit list prepared at the Circle Level. The merit list considers the total marks obtained in Paper-I and Paper-II of the examination.
- Candidates have been allocated to divisions/units as per their merit ranking and preferences, aligned with the availability of vacancies and community categories, in accordance with the PM-MG Recruitment Rules, 2018.
Announcement of Results:
- A total of 6 MTS candidates have been qualified and selected for promotion to the post of Mailguard. The detailed list of selected candidates, along with their allotted divisions/units, is provided in Annexure-I of the announcement.
Verification and Compliance:
- It is emphasized that the results are provisional and subject to verification of eligibility criteria, including caste status for SC/ST candidates, by the concerned divisions.
- Candidates with pending vigilance or disciplinary cases are ineligible for appointment, and any such cases must be reported back to the Circle Office.
Appointment and Joining Instructions:
- Selected candidates are required to submit their written acceptance or refusal to join the Mailguard cadre within three days from the publication of the results.
- The appointing authorities are instructed to complete all pre-appointment formalities as per the relevant rules and instructions.
- Candidates who do not join within seven days (excluding those on approved leave) will be deemed to have refused the promotion.
Administrative Instructions:
- The Divisional Heads are directed to issue promotion orders to successful candidates by 5th July 2024.
- Refusal letters from candidates who decline the promotion must be forwarded to the Regional Office by 11th July 2024, and subsequently to the Circle Office.
Communication and Compliance:
- All concerned divisions, units, and regional offices are instructed to ensure compliance with the directives issued in this announcement.
- The contents of this memorandum should be disseminated among all relevant stakeholders for necessary action.
This announcement marks a significant step in the career progression of MTS employees within the Indian Postal Service, facilitating their advancement to higher responsibilities as Mailguards. The adherence to merit-based selection and procedural fairness underscores the commitment to efficiency and transparency in administrative processes.
