Pre-implementation activities towards preparedness of Branch Post Office for Rural ICT implementation:

I.        The BO should have table to place the Handheld Device and for charging the device.

           II.        The electrical power connection is required to charge the Solar UPS wherever power is available. In the locations where electrical power is not available, the UPS will be charged from Solar Panel.

           III.        The locations where electrical power connection is there, it should have proper earthing and with one or two plug points along with on/off switch.

           IV.        The above site preparation is to be done before the roll out starts for the particular Division.

           V.        The data on BO such as the name of the BPM, contact details, address of the BO with land marks etc. may be updated and kept ready.

           VI.        The availability of the network connectivity (Vodafone/ BSNL / Airtel etc.)at the BO location may also accessed and the best signal available in the BO may be identified and kept in order to facilitate the Vendor with details to drive best out of the project. If the network signal is not available, we have to identify as Off-line BO.

           VII.        Similarly identification of the BOs where the solar UPS is not required due to installation problems of the solar panel or good power availability for more than 6 hours daily, has to be also done.  

The complete information in respect of all BOs is to be uploaded to the specific webpage domain name (to be circulated shortly) on the India Post website by 30-12-2014.

Source : Department of Posts (RB Division) Letter No.01-07/2014-RB dated 27-11-2014. 

Direct Recruitment of Postman/Mail Guard Examination, 2014

Tamilnadu Postal Circle invites online applications from eligible candidates of Indian nationals, to fill up the posts of Postman/Mail Guard in Postal/Railway Mail Service (RMS) Divisions. The vacancies are as follows:-  Postman - 797 vacancies Mail Guard - 9 vacancies The candidates are requested to access the website www.dopchennai.in for detailed information on Notification, Vacancy position in Postal/RMS Divisions, eligibility conditions, Instructions to candidates, mode of payment of fee etc.  The registration of on-line application will commence by 00:00 hours on 15/11/2014 and close by 23:59 hours on 07/12/2014. click here to download the notification click here to download the vacancy position click here to access www.dopchennai.in

Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) re-launched on 18/11/2014

Salient Features of re-launched Kisan Vikas Patra :

1.Amount Invested doubles in 100 months ( 8years 4 months)

2.Available in denominations of Rs 1,000, 5000, 10,000 and Rs 50,000.

3.Minimum deposit Rs 1000/- and no maximum limit.

4.Certificate can be purchased by an adult for himself or on behalf of a minor or by two adults.

5.KVP can be purchased from any Departmental Post office. This facility will also be extended shortly to the designated branches of commercial Banks.

6.Facility of nomination is available.

7.Certificate can be transferred from one person to another and from one post office to another.

8.Certificate can be encashed after 2 1/2 years from the date of issue.

Table Showing Premature closure of KVP  ( for Den. Rs. 1000 )

Period	Amount Payable
2 and half years but less than 3 years	1201
3  years but less than 3 and half years	1246
3 and half years but less than 4 years	1293
4  years but less than 4 and half years	1341
4 and half years but less than 5 years	1391
5  years but less than 5 and half years	1443
5 and half years but less than 6 years	1497
6  years but less than 6 and half years	1553
6 and half years but less than 7 years	1611
7  years but less than 7 and half years	1671
7 and half years but less than 8 years	1733
8  years but before maturity of the Certificate	1798
On maturity of Certificate  8 Years 4 month  = 100 months	2000