Postal Supervisors Association Submits Suggestions for 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)
Postal Supervisors' Association Submits Suggestions for 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)
The Bharatiya Postal, RMS, Administrative Supervisors Association (Group B), a key organization representing Postal Supervisors and Postmasters within the Department of Posts, has submitted its recommendations for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) to the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions. The association emphasizes the crucial role Postal Supervisors play in implementing government initiatives and ensuring smooth postal operations across the country.
Key Suggestions for the 8th CPC
Pay Structure & Benefits
Comprehensive review of pay structures, allowances, welfare measures, and retirement benefits, including pension and gratuity, for all Central Government employees.
Consideration for employees under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
Fair Fixation of Fitment Pay Factor
A decent and dignified living wage should be determined based on the 15th Indian Labour Conference’s recommendations and the Dr. Aykroyd formula, incorporating modern living standards.
Elimination of Work Discrimination (Saturday Work Compensation)
Employees working six days a week (postal supervisors) receive no additional compensation compared to those working five days. The association proposes:
A uniform five-day work week OR
Additional compensation through either two months' extra salary or 52 days of earned leave (EL) credit annually.
Restructuring of Pay Matrix
A significant pay hike for norm-based promotions.
Rectification of anomalies where some promotions provide minimal financial benefits (e.g., Level 6 to Level 7 promotions with only one notional increment).
Addressing Vertical and Horizontal Anomalies
Discrepancies remain post 6th and 7th CPC, such as Lower Selection Grade Supervisors (Level 5, Rs. 2800 GP) vs. Inspector Posts (Level 7, Rs. 4600 GP).
Request for parity in pay scales among similar cadres.
Five Stages of Assured Promotions Instead of MACP
MACP (Modified Assured Career Progression) scheme should be replaced with a structured five-stage promotion system for all government employees.
MACP Scheme Review
Only seniority-based promotions should count for MACP, and examination-based promotions should be excluded from MACP calculations.
Regular Cadre Restructuring
A five-yearly review of cadre restructuring to ensure fair and frequent promotions.
Urgent restructuring of Railway Mail Service (RMS) and other pending cadres.
Unified Pension Scheme Reform
Ensure a minimum benchmark corpus guaranteeing 50% of the last drawn salary as pension.
Lump-sum payment option for UPS employees with accrued GPF interest.
Training & Development
Establish a common training policy for Group A, B, and C employees.
Implement mandatory four-week residential training programs annually.
Common Promotion Policy
Standardized promotion criteria across departments with 50% seniority-based and 50% exam-based promotions to attract young talent.
Improved Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
Inclusion of one flight journey in every two All-India LTC blocks.
Enhanced Education Allowance
Children’s Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy should be extended up to the post-graduation level.
Expansion of CGHS Facility
Ensure cashless treatment under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
Higher Pay Scales for Enhanced Educational Qualification Cadres
Postal and Sorting Assistants should receive higher pay scales reflecting their upgraded educational qualifications.
A corresponding increase in pay levels for LSG, HSG II, and HSG I (NFG) cadres.
Granting Gazetted Status to Higher Supervisory Cadres
Higher Selection Grade I (HSG I) and HSG I (NFG) supervisors should be given Gazetted Officer status.
Implementation of Rs. 5400 Grade Pay for HSG I NFG Supervisors
As per rules, supervisors in HSG I NFG (Grade Pay Rs. 4800) should receive Rs. 5400 GP after four years of service, but this has not been implemented.
Defining Selection Grade Supervisors' Job Profile
Supervisors should be given financial and administrative powers to improve manpower and resource management at Post Offices.
Conclusion
The Postal Supervisors' Association has highlighted key concerns affecting thousands of postal employees across the country. Their recommendations aim to ensure fair wages, structured career progression, work-life balance, and adequate retirement benefits for government employees. The association urges the 8th CPC to address these issues comprehensively to safeguard the interests of Postal Supervisors and ensure the continued efficiency of India’s extensive postal network.
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