No.

17-31/2016-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Establishment Division

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi - 110001.

Dated: 25th June, 2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Implementation ofrecommendations of One-man committee on

wages and allowances of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs)

One-man committee headed by Sri Kamlesh Chandra, Retired Member,

Postal Services Board was set up by the Government of India vide Ministry of
Communications, Department of Posts' Resolution No. 17-13/2013-GDS dated
19.11.2015 for examining the conditions of service and emoluments and other
facilities available to the Gramin Dak Sevaks(GDS). The committee had submitted
its report to the Government on 24.Lt.2016. The Government has carefully
considered the recommendations of the One-man Committee regarding revision of
TRCA and allowances and is pleased to order the following.

2. Introduction of new Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA)

The entire GDSs posts shall be brought under two categories viz. Branch
Postmasters (BPMs) and other than Branch Postmasters. GDSs other than BPN4s
and working in Branch Post offices shall be designated as Assistant Branch
Postmaster (ABPMs) and GDSs working in departmental offices shall be designated
as Dak Sevaks. There shall be two slabs of working hours Viz. Four (4) and Five
(5) hours and two levels of TRCA slabs each for BPMs and other than BPMs, For
this purpose, the worklng hours of GDSS with 3 hours, 3 7z hours and 3 hours 45
minutes shall be revised to 4 hours and those with 41/z hours workload shall be
revised as Five (5) hours, with effect from t.7.2078.

The revised TRCA slabs / levels applicable to these two categories will be as
shown in Table 1:
Table - 1
Revised minimum TRCA of two types of categories of GDSS as per
working hours / levels
SN Category Minimum TRCA for Minimum TRCA for
4 Hours / Level 1 5 Hours / Level 7
1 BPM <t2,ooo/- { 14, s00/-
2 ABPM/Dak Seva ks 110,000/- <t2,ooo/-

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2.L Clubbing (Merging) of old TRCA SLABS

The existing 11 TRCA slabs shall be merged into three TRCA Slabs with two
levels each for BPMS and other than BPMS as shown in Table 2. Effectively, there
shall be only 3 TRCA Slabs as one TRCA Slab will be common for both the
categories.

Table - 2
Clubbing of existing TRCA slabs
New
New
Present Desig nation&
SN TRCA New TRCA Slabs
TRCA slabs working hours
Level
(wef 1.7.2018)
MC/MP/MM (3 hrs)
1
<2,295-45-3,695
MC/MP/MM (3 hrs 45
2
minutes) <2,A7 O-50-4,37 O Assistant BPM /
Dak Sevaks Level-1 {10,000 - <24,470
|4D/SV (3 hrs)
(4 hrs)
12,665-50-4,165
4 MD/SV (3 hrs 45 minutes)
?3,330-60-5,130
5 MC/MP/MM( 5 hrs)
?3,635-65-5,585
Assistant BPM /
112,000 - {29,380
I
Dak Sevak Level -2
6 MD/SV (5 hrs)
(5 hrs)
<4,220-7 5-6,470
7 BPM(3 hrs)
<2,745-50-4,245
BPM
8 BPM(3 hrs 30 minutes)
Level -1 < 12,000 - {29,380
{3,200-50-5,000
(4 hrs)
9 BPM(4 h rs)
<3,660-70-5.760
10 BPM(4 hrs 30 minutes)
BP I..4
?4,115-75-6,365
BPM(5 hrs)
Level - 2 {14,500-?35,480
11 (5 hrs)
<4,575-85-7,t25

Acronyms: MC - Mail Carrier, MP - Mail Packer, MD - Mail Deliverer, MM-Mailman,

SV - Stamp Vender,

2.2 Fixation Formula

The GDSs shall be brought to the respective levels in the new TRCA matrix
wef 1.7.2018. For fixation of TRCA of the Gramin Dak Sevaks in the new TRCA
slabs, the existing Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) for the GDS in the 11
TRCA slabs in the pre-revised structure as given in Table-2 above, as on
01.07.2018, shall be multiplied by a factor of 2.57. The amount may be rounded

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off to the nearest rupee. The figure so arrived at is to be located in the Level
corresponding to GDS's TRCA in the new TRCA Slab as given in Table-3.

2.3 If a cell identical with the figure so arrived at is available in the appropriate
Level, that cell shall be the revised TRCA; otherwise the next higher cell in that
Level shall be the revised TRCA of the GDS. However, in order to guide
ad ministration/DDOs in fixing the revised TRCA of GDS in the new TRCA matrix
correctly, illustrations in this regard are annexed at Annexure-[I.

2.4 In respect of GDS whose annual increase of TRCA is due on 1st July, 2018,
his/her TRCA consequent on annual increase in the pre-revised TRCA be effected
first and then his/her TRCA be fixed in the new revised TRCA Matrix as in Table-3.

TABLE - 3
TRCA Matrix
TRCA Slab-1 TRCA Slab -2 TRCA Slab -3
Assistant Branch (a) Assistant Branch Postmastor Branch Postmaster
Postmaster/Dak Sevak / Dak Sevak LEVEL.2
LEVEL-I LEVEL.2 't450035480
10000.2/1470 &
(b) Branch Postmaster
LEVEL.l
.t2000-29380

Stage TRCA Stage TRCA Stage TRCA

1 10000 1 12000 1 14500

2 10300 2 12360 2 t4940
3 10 610 3 r27 40 3 15390
4 109 30 4 1313 0 4 15850
5 11260 5 13 530 16340
6 11600 6 13940 6 16840
7 11950 7 14360 7 17350
B 123 10 8 148 00 8 17880
I 12 680 9 i5250 9 18420
10 13 070 10 15 710 10 18980
11 13470 11 16190 11 19550
t2 13880 12 16 680 I l2 20740
13 14300 13 17 790 13 20150
t4 74730 t4 177 to 74 21380
15 15180 15 18250 15 22030
16 15640 16 18800 16 22700
77 161 10 t7 19370 77 23390
1B 16 600 18 19960 18 24lOO
19 17 100 19 20 560 19 24830
?n t7 620 20 21 180 20 25580
27 18150 2l 21,420 2! 26350
22 18700 )) 22440 22 2? t50
19270 23 2 3160 23 27970
24 198 50 24 2 3860 24 28810
25 20450 25 24 580 25 I
29680
26 2to70 26 25320 26 30580
27 277 t0 21 26080 27 31500
28 22370 2A 26A70 28 32450
29 23050 29 27640 29 33430
30 237 50 30 28 520 30 34440
31 24470 31 293 80 31 35480

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2.5 If a GDS happens to be on leave on 01.07.2018, the revised TRCA will be
effective from the date of rejoining of duty. In case of GDSs on put off duty as on
01.07.2018, they shall continue to draw ex gratia payment based on existing TRCA
and fixation of his TRCA shall be subject to the final order on the pending
disciplinary proceedings

3. Annual Increase.

The annual increase of TRCA is 3olo. After fixation of TRCA in the appropriate
stage in the TRCA Matrix /slab as specified in Para 2.2 above, the next annual
increase will be effected after completion of 12 months of continuous engagement
from that date subject to para 3.2 below. Subsequent increase in TRCA scale
shall be at the immediate next stage in the respective levels of new TRCA
matrix at Table 3.

3.1 In respect of the GDSs engaged on or after 01.07.2018, the initial fixation
will be done on first stage of Level 1 of the respective category.
3.2 There shall be two dates of annual increase in TRCA namely, 1st July and 1't
January of every year; provided that a GDS shall be entitled to only one
annual increase in TRCA on either one of these two dates depending on the
date of engagement.

4. Other Allowances:

Other allowances namely, OfFice Maintenance allowance, Fixed Stationery

Charges, Cycle Maintenance Allowance, Combined Duty Allowance, Risk and
Hardship Allowance have been revised as detalled in Annexure-I.

5. Dearness Allowance

The existing practice to grant the Dearness Allowance will continue, as per
the Seventh CPC recommendations, as a separate component, and also as revised
from time to time, whenever it is revised for Central Government Servants.

6. Productivity Linked Bonus

Present calculation of Ex-gratia bonus by applying the calculation ceiling of
t7,000 as basic TRCA + DA shall continue until further orders.

7, Date of Effect

The revised TRCA as per the matrix at Table-3 for all GDSs shall be
applicable w.e.f. 01.07.2018. The revised rate of other allowances at Annexure-I
shall also take effect from 01.07.2018.

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8. Payment for the Period from O1.O1.2016 to 30.6.2018.

The arrear payable to GDS will take Into consideration the following two
figures:
(i) Due for the period from 1.1.2016 to 30.6.2018 calculated on the
basis of TRCA already drawn multiplied by a factot of 2.57
(ii) TRCA Including DA drawn for the above period from 1.1.2016 to
30.6.2018.
(iii) The difference between (i) and (ii) will be the amount payable to
GDSs on account of arrears.
Illustrations in this regard are given at Annexure-Ill.

9. The payment due to GDSs, according to instructions at Para-8 above may

be initiated immediately so as to ensure disbursal latest by 15th July, 2018.
Likewise, the process of fixation of TRCA in the new TRCA matrix as at para 2.2
may be completed before 25th July 2018. With regard to the payment for the
period from 1.1.2016 to 30.6.2018, an undertaking in the prescribed format
(Annexure-IV) should be obtained from each Gramin Dak Sevak and kept on
record before disbursement of the arrears.

10. The Circle Postal Accounts Office shall carry out cent percent verification of
fixation of TRCA consequent on revision. The entire process of verification should
be completed by 31.12.2018.

11. This OM issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance ( Department of

Expenditure) vide their ID Note Number 7/3U20O6-E.lII (A) dated 02.O4.2078.

(Smriti Sharan)
Deputy Director General ( Establishment)

Copy to:

1. PS to MoSC(I/C)
2. Sr. PPS to Secretary (P)/DG Postal Services
3. PPS to all Members. Postal Services/ Addl. DG (Coordination)
4" All Chief Postmasters General
5. All Postmasters General
6. JS&FA, Postal Directorate
-,
All DDSG, Postal Directorate
8. Director, RAKN PA, Ghaziabad
9. DG P&T, Civil Lines, New Delhi - 110054
10. All recognized postal Un ions/Federations
11. SO Guard File - 20 spare copies
V \x,l-1.
(s. V. naolxlt\tv-
Director ( Estt, )

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 Annexure-I
Existino and Revised Allowances

Item Existin Allowances Revised Allowances

Allowances
Office maintenance { '1
00/- pm Composite Allowance (in lieu of OMA) is revised as follows
allowance (OMA) (For BPMs only)
(For BPNIs only) BPMS providing GDS Post Office accommodation which meets
the prescribed standards - <500^ per monlh
BPMs having BOs at non-standard/rent free accommodation -
<250/- r monlh
Fixed Stationary {251 pm for BPMS {25l- ABPlilS and Dak Sevaks. FSC subsumed in composite
C ha rqe t'101 pm for other than BPMS allowance for BPlvts.
Boat Allowance {501 pm <1 151 per month
Cash Conveyance {50^ pm There will be no fixed cash conveyance allowancs.
Allowance lnstead, payment wjll be at following rates:
(a) Payment of {30/- per occasion plus actual @nveyance
charges for cash conveyance of an amounl less than <1
Lakh subject to maximum of charges incurred for
transport by public bus and;
(b) 450/- per occasion plus aclual conveyance charges for
an amount more than <1 Lakh subject to maximum of
charqes incurred for transport by public bus.
Cycle Maintenance t90l pm <1801 pm
Allowance
Combined Duty 1. GDS Branch Postmasters
Allowance performing delivery or
conveyance duties or both
BPM for delivery OR Mail conveyance work - 145/- per day
subject to maximum of <1170r per month
will be paid <500 P.M. for
each item of work separately. BPM for delivery PLUS mail conveyance - t90/- per day
2. lf the Branch Postmaster subject to maximum of t2340/- per month
is performing delivery at the ABPM for BPI\4 work - <75l- per day subject to a maximum of
BO village only, it will be {'1950/- per month.
restricted to {250 P.M
3. BPM exchanging Mails at ABPM/Dak Sevak Ior additional work of another ABPM/Dak
Bus stand or at Railway Sevak- t45/- per day subject to a maximum of {1 1701
Stations will be compensated at Theso rates will be for comblnation of duties of tr o or
the rate of {250 P.M. mo16 posts borne on lhe establlshment of the office.

Risk and Hardship Nit Risk and Hardship allowance @ of {5001 per month to the
Allowance GDS working in areas which are identified for this allowance.
(as identilled by Governmenl of lndia, as per 7h CPC
recommendations)

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 Annexure II
Illustration for fixataon of TRCA in new slab in respect of Gramin Dak Sevak
ioined before 1.7.2018

Illustration 1
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on
L.7 .2078 L.7 .20L8
MClMPlMM with work <2,295-45-3,645 <to,ooo- 24,470
load of 3 hours
Sl. No.
1 Assuming the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ?2,880
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 <7 ,402
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to {10,000
the amount arrived at Sl No.2 above, if not, next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.2
i.e. Stage-1 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)
4. TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-2 of Level-1 of TRCA < 10,300
Matrix) x

Illustration 2
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on
.2078
L.7 L.7 .20t8
MC/MPlMM with work <2,87O-5O-4,37O <LO,OOO- 24,470
load of 3 hours 45
minutes
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of cDS as on L.7.2018 <2,920
2. TRCA enhanced by fitment faclor of 2.57 <7 ,504
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to {10,000
the amount arrived at Sl No.2 above, if not, next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.2
i.e. Stage-1 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)
4 TRCA on L.7.2Ot9 (Stage-2 of Level-1 of TRCA { 10,3 00
Matrix)*

Illustration 3
Category of cDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on
1.7.20L8 t.7 .20t8
nclmPlmM with work <2,87(J-5(J-4,370 <l(J,OOO-24,47O
load of 3 hours 45
minutes
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on l,7.ZOLA {3,920
2. TRCA enhanced by fitment fadot of 2.57 <to,o74
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to <10,300
the amount arrived at Sl No.2 above, if not, next
I
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.2
i.e. Stage-2 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)
4. TRCA on 1.7.2079 (Stage-3 of Level-1 of TRCA t10,610
Matrix)t

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 Illustration 4
I
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on
t.7 .2014 7.7 .2018
MClMP/MM with work t3,635-55-5,585 ?12,OOO-29,380
load of 3 hours 45
minutes and upto 5
hou rs
Sl. No
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 7.7.2078 <3,830
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factot of 2.57 {9,843
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to r12,000
the amount arrived at Sl No.2 above, if not, next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.2
i.e. Stage-1 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix)
4. TRCA on 7.7.2079 (Staqe-2 of Level-2 of TRCA 112,360
Matrix)t

Illustration 5
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on
t.7.20L8 7 .7 .20L8
MClMP/MM with work t3,535-65-5,585 <12,O0O-29,38O
load of 3 hours 45
minutes and upto 5
hours
Sl. No
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7,2018 <4,740
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 { 12,182
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to ? 12,360
the amount arrived at Sl No.2 above, if not. next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.2
i.e. Stage-2 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix)
4. TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-3 of Level-2 of TRCA L2,740
Matrix)*

Illustration 5
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on
1.7.2018 (Rs) 1.7.2018 (Rs)
MD/SV work load of 3 <2,555-50-4,165 r1o,000- 24,470
hours
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.20L8 <2,815
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 <7 ,235
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to t10,000
the amount arrived at Sl No.2 above, if not, next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.2
i.e. Stage-1 of Level-1 of TRCA l4atrix)
4. TRCA on 1.7.2079 (Stage-2 of Level-1 of TRCA ? 10,300
Matrix)*

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 Illustration 7
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on
1.7.2018 t.7.2078
MD/SV work load of 3 t3,330-60-5,13O <lo,ooo- 24,470
hours 45 mts
Sl. No.
1 Assuming the basic TRCA of GDS as on 7.7.2018 <4,290
2. TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 {11,025
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to {11,260
the amount arrived at Sl No.2 above, if not, next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.2
i.e. Stage-s of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)
lq. TRCA on L.7.20Lg (Sta9e-6 of Level-l of TRCA ?11,600
Matrix)*

Illustration 8
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on
t.7 .20L8 L.7 .20t8
MD/SV work load of <4,220-75-5,47O t12,O0O-29,380
more than 3 hours 45
mts&uptoShrs
I Sl. No.
1 Assuming the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.20L8 <4 670
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factot of 2,57 112,002
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to ?12.360
the amount arrived at Sl No.2 above, if not, next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.2
i.e. Staqe-2 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix)
4 TRCA on L.7.2019 (Stage-3 of Level-2 of TRCA <72,740
Matrix)*

Illustration 9
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on
L.7 .2018 L.7 .20L8
BPl.l with work load of 3 <2,745-50-4,245 t12,OOO-29,380
hours
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 <2 845
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 <7 ,3t2
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to < 12,000
the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.2
i.e. Stage-1 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)
4 TRCA on 1.7.2079 (Stage-2 of Level-1 of TRCA t 12,360
Matrix) *

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Illustration 1O

Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on

t.7.2018 1.7.2018
BPM with work load of <3,200-60-5,000 t12,OOO-29,380
3 hours & 30 mts
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7,2018 <3,200
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 <8,224
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to {12,000
the amount arrived at Sl No.2 above, if not, next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.2
i.e. Staqe-1 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)
4 TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-2 of Level-l of TRCA {12,360
Matrix)*

Illustration 11
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on
1,7.201a 7.7.2078
BPM with work load of t3,560-70-5,750 t12,OOO-29,38O
4 hours
Sl. No,
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on L.7.201a {2,845
2. TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 <7 ,3t2
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to <12,000
the amount arrived at Sl No.z above, if not, next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.2
i.e. Staqe-1 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)
4 TRCA on L7.2O79 (Stage-2 of Level-1 of TRCA { 12,360
Matrix)*

Illustration 12
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on
1.7.2018 (Rs) 1.7.2018 (Rs)
BPM with work load of t4,115-75-6,365 r14,5OO-35,480
4hours & 30 mts
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 7.7.2078 <4,115
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 {10,576
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to 414,500
the amount arrived at Sl No.2 above, if not, next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No,2
i.e. Stage-1 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix)
4. TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-2 of Level-2 of TRCA 7t4,940
Matrix)x

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 Illustration 13
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on
t.7.20t8 t.7 .2018
BPM wlth work load of <4,575-85-7,125 r14,500-35,480
5 hours
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1..7.2078 <4,9 1 5
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 <72,632
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to <14,500
the amount arrived at Sl No.2 above, if not, next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.2
i.e. Staqe-1 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix)
4 TRCA on 1.7.2079 (Stage-2 of Level-2 of TRCA <14,940
I
Matrix) *

Illustration 14
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on
1.7.20t8 7.7 .2018
BPM with work load of 5 t4,575-85-7,L25 <14,500-35,48O
hours
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on L.7.2OlA { 5,8 50
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 415,03 5
I
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to {15,390
the amount arrived at Sl No.2 above. if not, next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.2
i.e. Stage-3 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix)
4. TRCA on 1.7.2079 (Stage-4 of Level-2 of TRCA { 15,860
Matrix)*

GDS BPM drawing TRCA of a483O from 1.7.2017 in the TRCA slab of 4575-
85-7 L25 with annual increase of t 85 on July

Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on Revised TRCA as on

1.7.20t8 1.7 .20L8
I BPM with work load of 5 <4,575-85-7,L25 t14,5OO-35,480
hours
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 7.7.2017 ?4830
2 Annual increase of {85/- on 1.7.2018 {4915
TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 on<4915 <12632
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to ? 14500
the amount arrived at Sl No.3 above, if not, next
stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.3
i.e. Staqe-1 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix)
4 TRCA on L.7.2019 (Stage-2 of Level-2 of TRCA <t4,940
Matrix)*
xAssuming after completion of 12 months of continuous engagement from
1.7.2018

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 Annexure-III

Illustrations on the oavment for the period 1.1.2016 to 30.6.2018

lllustration -l GDS BPM with a work load of 5 hours in TRCA slab ?4575-85-7125 with basic TRCA of
{4575 as on 01.01.2016 (date of annual increase- 1n ian)

Total
Basic No of Total Basic TRCA Total amount
Period TRCA DA% months Drawn raised by 2.57 due Dlfference paya ble
1.1.16 4575 125 6 617 63 117 58 7 0547 8784
L.7.L6 457 5 132 6 63684 117 58 7 0547 6863
t.1,.17 4660 136 6 65986 L7976 7L857 5872
L.7.77 4660 139 6 66424 L7976 71857 s033
1.1.18 4745 L42 6 68897 1219 5 73768 4277 30821

lllustration -ll GDS BPM with a work load of 5 hours in TRCA slab {4575-85-7125 with basic TRCA of
{5850 as on 01.01.2016 (date of annual increase- l't Jan)

1.1.16 5850 725 6 78975 15035 90207 1-1232

7.7.L6 5850 t32 6 8L432 15035 90207 8775
L,L.I7 5935 136 6 84040 152 53 91518 7 478
t.7.r7 s935 139 6 8s108 1s2 53 91518 6410
1.1.18 6020 142 6 87 4tO 75477 92828 5418 39313

lllustration -lll GDS MC with a work load of 3 hours in TRCA slab {2295-45-3695 with basic TRCA of
{2430 as on 01.01.2016 (date of annual increase -1't March)

1.1.16 2430 \25 3 16403 6245 18735 233 3

1.3.16 247 5 725 3 t6706 5351 19082 2376
r.7.16 2475 732 6 34452 63 61 38165 3713
t.r.17 2475 136 3 77523 63 61 19082 1559
t.3.17 2520 136 3 77842 647 6 L9429 1588
L.7 .77 2520 139 5 36737 647 6 388s8 2722
1.1.18 2520 L42 3 18295 647 6 19429 tt34
1.3.18 2565 742 3 t8622 6592 19776 1754 16578

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UNDERTAKING

I Gramin Dak Sevak (ABPM/BPM) hereby

undertake that any excess payment that may be found to have been received by
me as a result of incorrect fixation of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) or
any excess payment detected in the light of discrepancies noticed subsequently
will be refunded by me to the Government either by adjustment against future
payments due to me or otherwise.

Sig natu re

Name (In Block Letters)

Designation
Office

Place

Date

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Instructions on fixation of TRCA in new TRCA matrix and pavment of

ETIEAIIi

The responsibility of fixation of TRCA in the new TRCA matrix with effect
from 1.7.2018 rests with the Divisional Superintendent of Post Offices
/RMS units for all GDS working under their jurisdiction. In respect of GDSs
working in independent units like Gazetted HOs in charge of Senior Postmaster/
Chief Postmaster, the fixation will be done by the Senior / Chief PM.

2. The respective authorities shall fix the TRCA of all the GDSs under their
jurisdiction with reference to their existing work load, Basic TRCA drawn as on
1.7.2018 and send the names of GDSS with a statement of fixation of TRCA in the
new TRCA matrix as on 1.7.2018 as per the given instructions. Obtaining
undertaking from the GDS as per proforma in Annexure IV is pre requisite for
payment of arrears. The undertaking obtained from the GDSs should be kept in a
separate guard file in the Divisional office which should be preserved permanently.

3. Any excess payment made on account of arrears or wrong fixation of TRCA

in the new TRCA matrix will be the responsibility of the Drawing Disbursing
Officer. The officials at fault shall be made accountable, in case of any court cases
on over payment of arrears / wrong fixation of TRCA.

4. The work relating to merging of different TRCA slabs with work load
less than 4 hours, and those having workload of 41/z hours should be
completed and establishment orders to the effect should be issued before
3O June 2018. The revlsed TRCA slabs as per Table 1 of this OM shall take effect
from 1.7,2018. In case of more than one ABPM is working in a Branch office/ Dak
Sevaks in departmental office, those ABPMs/ Dak Sevaks should be assigned
designation as ABPM I/ABPM II/ABPM III/Dak Sevak I/Dak Sevak II etc.

5. The Divisional Superintendent shall constitute a special cell, if required, for

the purpose. Similarly, the DDOs shall draw the payment from 1.1.2016 to
30.6.2018 by preparing due drawn statement and after adjusting the TRCA
including DA already paid, and arrange payment. The calculation of arrears
according to instructions at Para-6 may be initiated immediately so as to ensure
payment latest by 15th July, 2018. Likewise, the process of fixation of TRCA in the
new TRCA matrix as at para 2.2 may be completed before 25th July 2018. With
regard to the payment of arrears, an undertaking in the prescribed format
(Annexure-Iv) should be obtained from each Gramin Dak Sevak and kept on
record before disbursement of the arrears.

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6. The Divisional Superintendent will arrange to communicate the names of
Branch Postmasters and Assistant Branch Postmasters who attend to the combined
duty as per the revised rates in Annexure I, which is reproduced below:

BPM for delivery OR Mail conveyance work - 145/- per day subject to maximum of {1170/-
per month

BPM for delivery PLUS mail conveyance - {90/- per day subject to maximum of 12340/-
per month

ABPM for BPM work - <75/- pet day subject to a maximum of <1950/- per month.

ABPM/Dak Sevak for additional work of another ABPM/Dak Sevak- 145/- per day subject to
a maximum of <ll7o/-

The above rates will be for combination of duties of two or more posts
borne on the establishment of the concerned Post office.

7. The Regional Director of Postal Services/ Postmaster General shall carry out
verification of 10% fixation of TRCA cases while inspectlng the Divisional Office.

8. The Circle Postal Accounts Office shall carry out cent percent veriflcation of
fixation oF TRCA, consequent on revision, by 31.12.2018. Discrepancies, if any, be
got settled on the spot. Excess arrears due to wrong fixation shall be listed and
reported to Regional Director of Postal services/ Postmaster General/Chief
Postmaster General concerned.

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