The Indian Postal Khabar

In a major development, the Department of Posts has recorded a remarkable 16% revenue growth , reaching ₹15,296 crore in FY 2025–26, compared to ₹13,218 crore last year. This milestone was highlighted during the Annual Business Meet 2026–27 chaired by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia . 📊 Key Highlights: 📈 16% Revenue Growth – A historic achievement for India Post 🎯 Achieved 88% of ₹17,546 crore target 🌍 Strong performance across 23 Postal Circles 🏆 Rajasthan Circle emerged as the top performer 🚀 Fastest Growing Segments: Citizen Centric Services : +70% growth Parcels : +69% growth Mail Operations : +34% growth PLI/RPLI Insurance : +30% growth Post Office Savings Bank : +13% growth 📌 Strategic Focus Ahead: The government emphasized strengthening core areas like: 📦 Parcel & Logistics Services ✉️ Mail Operations 🌐 International Business The vision is to transform India Post into a modern, customer-centric and technology-driven o...

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi , has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners, according to reports. The Dearness Allowance revision is part of the government’s standard mechanism to offset inflation and is calculated based on the 12-month average of the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW). With this latest hike, the overall DA is expected to inch closer to the 60% mark. The increase comes after a longer-than-usual wait this year, as no DA announcement was made in February or March. Typically revised twice annually, DA adjustments are aimed at helping employees and pensioners cope with rising living costs. Explaining the trend, financial experts note that DA revisions are formula-driven and closely tied to inflation data. Over the years, DA has seen a steady rise—from around 2% in 2016 to nearly 60% now—reflecting cumulative price increases. Meanwhile, employee unions have ...

Dear Friends, Before forwarding the CEA application to the Divisional Office (DO), kindly ensure the following steps are completed in APT 2.0: ➡️ Login → Self Service ➡️ Employee Payment System ➡️ Pay → Reimbursement ➡️ Select CEA (Children Education Allowance) ➡️ Fill all required details ⚠️ If details are not updated: * Update Family Details in APT 2.0 (Self Service → Family Details) with full information * Upload supporting documents in PDF (max 500 KB) * Submit documents to the Accounts Section of concerned HO along with Form 3 through proper channel For any assistance, contact the Account Section of HO

The Government of India’s Ministry of Communications (Department of Posts) has released draft recruitment rules for three important posts in Postal Accounts Offices: 👉 Lower Division Clerk (LDC) 👉 Junior Accountant 👉 Senior Accountant 📝 Public Feedback Invited The draft rules are open for public comments for 30 days . Stakeholders can review and send their suggestions before final approval. 🔹 Key Highlights 1. Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Total Posts: Around 800 Qualification: 12th pass + typing skills Age Limit: 18–27 years Recruitment: 60% through SSC 30% departmental exam 10% promotion 2. Junior Accountant Total Posts: Around 828 Qualification: Bachelor’s degree Age Limit: 18–27 years Recruitment: 60% through SSC 30% departmental exam 10% promotion 3. Senior Accountant Total Posts: Around 3312 Recruitment only through promotion or departmental exam No direct recruitment ⚖️ Other Important Points Reservation rules for SC/ST/OBC and other categories will continue. Typing test is re...