Changes in AML/CFT Reporting Requirements for Post Offices
announcing the revision of Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti Money Laundering (AML), and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) norms for the Post Office Savings Bank (POSB)
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Revised Fee Structure for Aadhaar Assistance and Collection
Regarding the rates for Aadhaar assistance received from UIDAI and the fee collected from residents have been revised for Post Offices
Rs. 2000 Banknotes No Longer Accepted for Exchange
The Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts, Government of India, has issued SB Order No. 11/2023, stating that the RBI has decided to withdraw the Rs. 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation as part of its “Clean Note Policy.”
Guidelines for Candidates with Pending Disciplinary/Criminal Proceedings
Regarding the promotion of government servants through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) when disciplinary or criminal proceedings are pending against them.
Review of periodicity of Induction training imparted to PAs/SAs
The Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts in the Government of India has conducted a review of the periodicity of induction training provided to PA and SA
Cooking Allowance for Departmental Canteen Staff(8th CPC)
The Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts, has issued a circular (PP-05/1/2023-PAP-DOP) regarding the provision of cooking allowance to non-statutory departmental canteen employees working in Central Government Offices
Preponement of Financial Upgradation and MACP-I
The letter addresses the revision of the date of joining and preponement of financial upgradation and MACP-I (Modified Assured Career Progression – I) for PAs (Postal Assistants) in the Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Hyderabad.
Guidelines for Retaining Government Staff Quarters
The Government of India’s Department of Posts has issued guidelines for the retention of staff quarters after transfer, retirement, or death
Training Module on Social Media for India Post Staff
The Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts in India has developed a specialized training module on social media for all departmental employees, including Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)
Full Food Bill Payment during Training Programs – DOP
The Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts in India has issued a clarification regarding the reimbursement of food bills for officials/officers attending residential government-sponsored training programmes
Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes w.e.f. 01.04.2023
gazette notifications issued by Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance in connection with the revision of interest rates for first quarter of Financial Year 2023-2024