The Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts in India has issued a letter to all Heads of Circles regarding a proposal for the merger of Sorting Assistant and PA (CO/RO) with PA (PO).
The letter states that the merger of PA (SBCO) and PA (FPO) with PA (PO) has already been approved and provides the detailed modalities for the merger. Now, the draft modalities for the merger of Sorting Assistant and PA (CO/RO) with PA (PO) have been prepared, and the Ministry is seeking views, comments, and suggestions from all stakeholders.
The Heads of Circles are requested to furnish their responses by June 30, 2023. If no response is received within the given period, it will be assumed that there are no views, comments, or suggestions on the issue.
Regarding proposal for merger of Sorting Assistant and PA (CO/RO) with PA (PO)
No. Q-25/11/2022-PE-I-DOP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(PE-I Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 20th June, 2023
To,
All Heads of Circles.
Subject: Regarding proposal for merger of Sorting Assistant and PA (CO/RO) with PA (PO)
Sir/Madam,
As you are aware that the proposal for merger of different cadres of Postal Assistant/Soring Assistant is under examination in this Directorate and orders for merger of PA (SBCO) and PA (FPO) with PA (PO) were issued vide this office letter of even number dated 16.11.2022 along with the detailed modalities for the merger.
- Now draft modalities for merger of Sorting Assistant and PA (CO/RO) with PA (PO) have been prepared in consultation with the Personnel Division with a view to have views/comments/suggestions of all stakeholders on the issue. Therefore. it is requested to furnish your views/comments/suggestions, in the following proforma, on the modalities enclosed as Annexure – A & B:
Merger of Sorting Assistant with PA (PO)
| 1. Views/comments/suggestions of the Circle with regard to merger of Sorting Assistant with PA (PO) | |
| 2. Whether the Circle favours the merger of SA with PA (PO) | Yes/No. |
Merger of PA (CO/RO) with PA (PO)
| 1. Views/ comments/ suggestions of the Circle with regard to merger of PA (CO/RO) with PA (PO) | |
| 2. Whether the Circle favours the merger of PA (CO/RO) with PA (PO) | Yes/No. |
- The views/comments/suggestions may be furnished by 30.06.2023 and must have the specific approval of the HoC. If no response is received within this period, it shall be presumed that there are no views/comments/suggestions to offer on the issue.
Yours faithfully,
(R. N. Bharti)
Director (Estt.)
Tele: 011- 2304 4867
Email: adgestt1@indiapost.gov.in