Microsoft Security Essentials (Free, Good Anti virus For Post Offices )

Most of our Post Offices are connected to Internet/WAN for eMO and other e related softwares. For Those who are connected through NIC Wan they provides a good anti virus (Symmantec). But for others there is no such anti viruses. Most of our software faces attack from virus (For ex. Sality virus affects Sanchya post). For these Virus Problems Microsofts Free anti virus is a good alternative. This can be downloaded by anyone who has a valid Microsoft (genuine windows) Operating system. This anti-Virus is automatically updating it s virus definitions.

MODEL QUESTIONS FOR PS GP B, IPO & PM GRADE 1 EXAM ( Q 76 - 100) )

(POSB MANUAL VOLUME I QN 76-100)

76.       Mark the correct option

a)                 In case death of the one depositor of joint account holder , in the MIS account the account will be treated as single from the date of death of the account holder

b)                 The surviving depositor will have withdraw the excess amount over and above the maximum limit of investment by single depositor.

c)                  If this amount is not withdrawn, the excess amount will carry the normal saving bank interest

d)                 All the above                                                                                                 Ans:d

77.       Present rate of Senior citizens saving scheme account is____ payable quarterly.

            a)         10%                                                    b)         9.3%

            c)         8.5 %                                                  d)         9.5%                                       Ans:b

8 Things You Should Never Do in Office

8 Things You Should Never Do in Office

There are lot of people who and a lot of articles/books that will tell you what you must do in office. But there will be very few who tell you what not to do. 

This is where we come in. Every office has its set of dos and don’ts, but then there is also a set of general don’ts that you need to keep in mind. We are here to list these general don’ts for you and we are sure they will help you stay clear of getting embarrassed in office.

1. Peep into someone’s laptop/desktop

The most annoying person in office is the one who peeps into his colleagues laptop screen. Make sure you are not this annoying person. No matter the urge to see what other people are up to, you must save yourself the embarrassment of being labelled the office’s peeping tom.

2. Walk around like you own the place

Cadre Review Proposal submitted by Staff Side - News from AIPEU p3 CHQ

All India Postal Employees Union Group – ‘C’

All India RMS & MMS Employees Union Group ‘C’

National Association of Postal Employees Group ‘C’

National Union of RMS & MMS Employees Group ‘C’

Ref: PF/Cadre Review                                                                                           Dated – 29.05.2012

To

Dr. Salim Haque

DDG (P)

Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001

Sub: -  Cadre Review Proposal

Problem in Printing eMO (Database Corrupted)

Yesterday I got a call from one of our 

suboffices regarding the printing of e 

Money Orders. The problem is that while

 printing the eMOS an error occurs. The 

screen shot is shown. 

 The error shows

Attempt to fetch logical page in database eMO belongs to object eMO
Inward not to object eMO Offices

While checking the databases. The database is not in suspect state. While checking the Check db it shows There are some consistancy errors.. Then I tried to repair the database with query. This worked for me

HOW TO CALCULATE THE INTEREST RATES FOR GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND

HOW TO CALCULATE THE INTEREST RATES FOR GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND

             The rate of interest on GPF is generally fixed after taking into consideration the average secondary market yields on government securities. The rates of interest on General Provident Fund (GPF) is 8% for the period from 1.4.2011 to 30.11.2011 and 8.6%from 1.12.2011 to 31.3.2012, whereas the rate of interest on EPF for the financial year 2011-12 is 8.25%.whereas the rate of interest on EPF is fixed on the recommendation of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour and Employment based on the income earned on the accumulated fund during the financial year.

MARKS OBTAINED IN CBSE EXAMS CANNOT BE GIVEN UNDER RTI: HC

 

Students are having a last minute preparation for CBSE X exam at a centre in Visakhapatnam. File photo 

 

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has held that marks obtained by a student in CBSE board exam cannot be revealed under the transparency law as it would “defeat” the purpose of the new grading system.

BRAIN REWINDS, MAKES ITSELF FRESH WHEN YOU SLEEP

The Hindu A model of a brain. File photo 

 

Ever wondered why a good sleep makes you feel refreshed? It’s because during that time your brain “resets” itself to make it ready to learn and process more information when you wake up, scientists say.

Current Affairs Quiz April 2012

 1. Name the yesteryear actress who featured in the popular song ‘Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen’ from the film ‘Waqt’ who passed away recently.

Achala Sachdev passed away at a Pune hospital on April 30, 2012. Achala was 91 year old.      

2. Where in India, largest solar power plant with an installed capacity of 40 MW started producing electricity?
Pokhran in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan

3. Which department in India plans to set up 1000 ATM’s across 6 states?
Postal department

Government employees working efficiently is always a pleasant surprise

Good news is rare when it comes to the functioning of our government departments. Corruption, sloth, misuse of power, muscle-flexing , delays, unresponsiveness and red tape are the typical things that we encounter every time we deal with our bureaucratic machinery.

This is unfortunate. But more unfortunate is that even when we occasionally witness a polite, functioning and efficient segment of the machinery, it goes unnoticed and unapplauded. A few years ago, one could have said (and one did in these columns), for instance, that our post and telegraph department was one of the better functioning ones, with their ubiquitous postmen doing more honest work than most other government servants.

List of selected officers in DPC for promotion to JTS Gr. A cadre.

Postal Directorate vide Memo No.  4-5 / 2011 – SPG Dt. 25.05.12 has issued orders for promotion to JTS Gr. A cadre on regular basis. 

S/s.
01. L.K.Gangadharan, Kerala to Postal Dte.
02. R.B.Kadam, Maharashtra to Maharashtra.
03. B.Halim Khan, Chattisgarh to Chattisgarh.
04. T.Ram Babu, Andhra to Andhra.

Meeting of Cadre Restructuring Committee will be held on 29.05.2012. Our General Secretary, Com. K. V. Sridharan is attending

Meeting of Cadre Restructuring Committee will be held on 29.05.2012. Our General Secretary, Com. K. V. Sridharan is attending

Click here to view Order No. 1/4/2010-SR Dt. 21.05.2012

Source : www.aipeup3chq.com/ 

SPOs not completing 5 yrs as on 1.1.2011 are permitted to Appear for Exam. to the cadre of P.S, Group B to be held on 03.06.2012

No. 9-19/2012-SPG

GOVERNMENTOFINDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & IT

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

DAK BHAWAN, SANSAD MARG,

NEW DELHI-110 OO1

Dated : 16..05.2012

To

All Chief Postmasters General
All Postmasters General

Sub: Permission to appear in the Limited Depadmental Competitive examination for promotion to the cadre of P.S, Group B scheduled to be held on 03,06.2012.

Point of Sale error

Today i come across a error in point of Sale while day begin Point of sale. if we ignore this message and do Day begin in Point of sale. Branch office details wont be available .

The problem was with IPO data base same was restored to a earlier backup

source: satirur.blogspot.in

Fee for teaching through audio-visual tools is reimbursable

The Department of Personnel & Training has been receiving various references from ministries and departments seeking clarification whether fee charged by schools for teaching through audio-visual aids can be reimbursed.

The DOPT clarified vide O.M.No.1201 I/03/2008-Estt. ( AL) dated 2 September, 2008 and subsequent clarification No.12011/08/2010-Estt.(AL) dated 30th December, 2010 that fee paid to the school for the use of any aid or appliances by the child is reimbursable.

HOW TO HIDE THE HDD PARTITIONS?

This trick is for all those people who wants to hide tons of data into their box. So here it is, if you have very important data in your hard drive placed in some partition which you do not want anybody to see then this trick is only for you!!!

1. Just click on start>run type gpedit.msc

2. Now navigate through user configuration> administrative templates > windows components> windows explorer

3. Double click on “Hide these specified drives in My Computer” modify it accordingly.

4. Then just below you will find another option “Prevent access to drives from My Computer”, double click on this option and modify it accordingly.

700 MODEL QUESTIONS FOR PS GP B , IPO & PM GRADE I EXAM (PAPER I)

MODEL QUESTIONS FOR PS GP B , IPO & PM GRADE I EXAM ( PAPER I )

1.    Post office Guide Part I and Part II(271Qns)   Click here

2.    Postal Manual Vol V(203 Qns)  Click here

3.    Postal Manual Vol VI Part I, II, III(224 Qns)  Click here

( Thanks to mr. AB Kantharaja for this valuable preparations

 Mobile 08969822340, http://abkantharaja.blogspot.in)

MODEL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR IPO EXAM PAPER I(Vol 7)

POSTAL MANUAL VOLUME VII

(RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE)

1.         Mark correct option

            a)         DBO stands for District bag office(161(2)

            b)         The sorting assistant who is attending to regn dept of mail office is called   RSA

            c)         Daily report of MBC/Sections are received by  Sr/Superintendent of RMS

            d)         All the above are correct                                                                             Ans: d

2.         Mark correct option

            a)         For the purpose of bag account PO is a Unit Bag Office

            b)         Memo of authorized Bag balance is issued by Sr/Supdt of PO/RMS offices

            c)         Diagram of a sorting case is prepared by SRM

            d)         All the above are correct                                                                             Ans:d

MODEL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR IPO EXAM PAPER I(PO ACT)

The Indian Post Office Act, 1898 (6 of 1898) ,THE GOVERNMENT SAVING BANK ACT, 1873 & THE GOVERNMENT SAVING CERTIFICATES ACT 1959

1.         In 1866 the Post Office Act was enacted in

            a)         1^st Jun            1988                           b)         2^nd Jul 1878

            c)         1^st Jul 1898                           d)         None of these                                   Ans: c

2.         Mark correct option

a)         The expression “postage” means the duty chargeable for the transmission by post of postal articles          

b)         The expression “postage stamps” means any stamp provided by the [Central Government] for denoting postage or other fees or sums payable in respect of postal articles under this Act

c)         The expression “post office” includes every house, building, room, carriage or place used for the purposes of the Post Office.

d)         All the above                                                                                                 Ans: d

GPF Interest Rate raised again

Govt. has hiked GPF interest rate again for the F.Y. 2012-13. With effect from 1st April 2012, the rate will be 8.8%. It is applicable for General Provident Fund and 10 other similar provident funds managed by Govt. of India.
The interest rate on such funds was 8.6 per cent during December 2011-March 2012 period, while it was 8 per cent for April-November 2011. This move will benefit millions of Govt. employee.

View the Gazette Notification Dated 22nd May 2012

Courtesy : http://paycommissionupdate.blogspot.in/

USB Printing for Meghdoot Millennium

Meghdoot Millennium Applications/Software’s Support USB Printing. Most of us are not aware of this . Some of the servers available with Post offices only support usb printing. They does not have LPT1 or COM Ports.Yesterday in one of my office solved this USB printing problem with a simple tweak.

For USB Printing

To enbale USB Printing for Meghdoot Applications. First Install the printer with usb port. We can select the port by arrow keys while installing. Or we can configure the port after installation of printer in LPT.

White paper on Black Money

On Monday, the government tabled its much-awaited White Paper on black money in the Parliament.

The 97-page document tabled by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee made a strong case for setting up Lokpal and Lokayuktas. Though, there was no was mention of government's estimate of black money within and outside the country, it pitched for courts to expeditiously deal with the offence.

To ensure that this menace is curtailed in the future, it suggested tax incentives for encouraging use of debit and cards as these lead audit trails.

FIRSTS IN POSTAL HISTORY

First Indian Post Office in Antartica – Maitri (Dakshin Gangothri) (under Goa Postal Division) 

First PIN Number - PIN 110001 (Parliament Street HO) 

First Nehru Stamp issued in the year– 1964 

First Communication Minister of Independent India- Rafi Ahmed Kidwai 

Study Materials for Group B and IPO Examination

ALL INDIA SERVICES  Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the administrative civil service of the Indian government. (1947)

Indian Police Service (IPS) (1947)

Indian Forest Service (IFS) ( 1966)

There are 34 group ‘A’ Central Services and 25 group ‘B’ Central services.

MNOP Revised Script dated 22/05/2012

Release of Revised MNOP Script dtd 22/05/2012

ftp://ftp.ptcinfo.org/MNOP_Hubs_UpdationScripts_POS_SpeedNet/ 

LTC to North East - extended to 2 years

MODEL QUESTIONS FOR IPO & PM GRADE 1 EXAM ( Postal Manual Vol VI Part II Qn 51-75)

MODEL QUESTIONS FOR IPO & PM GRADE 1 EXAM

(Postal Manual Vol VI Part II Qn 51-75)

51.       When a MO paid to a wrong person and the claimant urges for payment before recovery of the amount from the wrong person

a)                 It cannot be done

b)                 Claim can be admitted on getting on indemnity bond

c)                  Payment can be made on proper sanction from the head of the division

d)                 Payment can be made on proper sanction form the head of the circle 

Ans:c(42)

52.       If the addressee of the VP article complain that he had been defrauded by the sender

a)                 The amount collected can be returned to the addressee

b)                 The amount can be kept under suspense and case referred to office of posting

c)                  The amount to be credited under UCR and case referred to Head of the Cirlce

d)                 None of these                                                                                               Ans:c(51)

SENIORITY CANNOT BE FROM DATE OF AD HOC APPOINTMENT: HC

Allahabad, May 21, 2012(PTI): The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the seniority of an employee shall be decided only from the date of regularisation of the service, and services rendered on an ad hoc basis cannot be taken into account for the purpose. 

Health Insurance Scheme for the Central Government employees waits for approval of Planning Commission

There is a proposal for introduction of a health insurance scheme for the central government employees and pensioners on pan-India basis, with special focus on pensioners living in non-CGHS areas.

The proposal is to make this scheme voluntary cum contributory for serving employees & pensioners.

However, it is proposed to be made compulsory for the new entrants in Government service.

The salient features of the proposed Health Insurance Scheme are as under;

· Optional for serving Central Government employees and pensioners including future pensioners,
· Compulsory for new recruits,
· Covers all the members of family as per CGHS norms,
· Sum insured – Rs. 5 lakh per year on a family floater basis,

POSTMASTER’S CADRE – REVISED SYLLABUS WITH GUIDE

POSTMASTER’S CADRE – REVISED SYLLABUS 

Paper I – Customer Service and Grievances

1. Compendium on Processing and disposal of Public complaints . Download 2 Knowledge about DOPG, DOARPG and RTI Cases. 3 Consumer Forum/Post Forum/ Citizen Charter . 4 Central Civil Services Classification / Control &Appeal ) Rules 5 Conduct Rules 6. Financial Hand Books

MODEL QUESTIONS FOR IPO & PM GRADE1 EXAM BASED ON (POSTAL MANUAL VOL VI PART II QN 26- 50)

(Postal Manual Vol VI Part II Qn 26- 50)

26.       If a remitter of money order wants to stop its payment to the payee

a)                 Value of MO and commission paid will be refunded to him

b)                 Value of Mo will be refunded

c)                  No refund

d)                 None of these                                                                                               Ans:b(71)

27.       Payment of a MO addressed to a place not served daily by postman will be

a)                 Made to the messenger as authorized by the payee in a letter given to the Postmaster of office of payment

b)                 Paid only to the payee

c)                  Kept in deposit for 7 days an returned for repayment to the remitter

d)                 All the above                                                                                                 Ans:a(30)

Postal Heritage Buildings of India

India Post issued a set of postage stamps to commemorate INDIPEX 2011-World Philatelic Exhibition to be held in New Delhi from 12th to 18th Feb.2011.

Lucknow GPO-Lucknow GPO is an example of relatively more contemporary engineering and architecture. Constructed with red brick and lime stone, iron was not used in its construction.A stone embedded on the main gate of the GPO dates the buildings as 1929-1932.

Educational loans with PAN Card only

Several banks have made it mandatory this year to give educational loans only to those who have permanent account number (PAN) in view of increasing non-performing assets (NPAs) in educational loans. In the event of a guardian or a co-borrower existing, he/she must produce a PAN card, a reliable source said.

Though some banks are demanding PAN only at a later stage, after disbursing the loan, some leading banks like State Bank of India (SBI) might be insisting on PAN for even processing the educational loan application forms.

The new eligibility criterion is being enforced due to difficulties faced in contacting the borrower after he/she completes his/her studies.

MODEL QUESTIONS FOR IPO & PM GRADE 1 EXAM BASED ON POSTAL MANUAL VOLUME VI PART II

POSTAL MANUAL VOLUME VI PART II

1.         Cost of single MO forms is

            a)         0.50 paise                                          b)         0.25 paise

            c)         Rs 1/-                                                  d)         Free of cost                           Ans:b

2.         The book of MO form contain

            a)         50 forms                                             b)         100 forms

            c)         25 forms                                             d)         200 forms                              Ans:a

3.         The cost of VP MO form is

            a)         0.50 paise                                          b)         0.25 paise

            c)         Rs 1/-                                                  d)         Free of cost                           Ans:b

4.         The daily MO issue journal and MO paid  list prepared in

            a)         MO-2, MO-4                                       b)         MO-4, MO14

            c)         MO 17, MO 18                                   d)         None of these                       Ans:a

STAMP OF THE PAST: INDIAN HERITAGE IN PHILATELY

Stamp of the Past: Indian Heritage in Philately

The Archaeological Survey of India has completed 150 years of its existence as the Nation’s premier organisation for archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage. As a significant component of the year-long celebrations, an exhibition titled “Stamp of the past: Indian Heritage in Philately” in collaboration with Department of Posts besides contribution from some philatelists will be mounted and inaugurated on the occasion of International Museum Day on 18th May, 2012 at Red Fort. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) observes International Museum Day to spread public awareness of the role of museums in the development of society. The original stamps, first day cover, mini sheets and other philatelic objects provided by the Department of Posts and material provided philatelists will be displayed in the exhibition.

Review of Speed Post discount structure and operational mechanism

Review of Speed Post discount structure and operational mechanism

To view the Department of Posts OM No.57-02/2010-BD&MD dated 16.05.2012 Clickhere.

Sale of New Products through Post Offices

The Central and State Governments have taken various measures from time to time to promote and popularize small savings schemes through print and electronic media by way of holding seminars, meetings and providing training to various agencies involved in mobilizing deposits under the schemes. 

Further, with a view to sustaining investor’s interest in the small savings schemes, the features of the schemes are reviewed from time to time and various improvements and amendments in the schemes are introduced. 

SUPPLY OF GOOD QUALITY UNIFORM TO THE POSTAL EMPLOYEE

SUPPLY OF GOOD QUALITY OF UNIFORM TO THE POSTAL EMPLOYEE, ETC. SUBMISSION OF SAMPLES OF CLOTH-REGARDING.

Government of India

Ministry of Communications &IT

Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg

New Delhi

No. 23-5/2007-UPE    Dated 9^th May, 2012.

To

            The Secretary General,

            National Federation of Postal Employees,

            1^st Floor North Avenue P.O.  Bldg.

            New Delhi

           

Sub: Supply of good quality of uniform to the Postal Employee, etc. Submission of   samples of cloth-Regarding.

Sir,

            Postal Joint Council of Action and JCM of Department of Posts have raised following demand in their agenda items:

Minutes of the meeting taken by Secretary (Posts)/Member, Postal Services Board with Postal Joint Council Action

Minutes of the meeting taken by Secretary (Posts)/Member, Postal Services Board with Postal Joint Council Action on 10.01.2012 and 12.01.2012 to discuss Charter of Demands served by the staff side with notice of indefinite strike from 17.01.2012 – Follow up Action regarding.

Copy of D.G. Posts No. 28.08/2011-D dated 14.05.2012.

            This has reference to Directorate Memo No. 08-15/2011-SR dated 16.01.2012 on the subject noted above vide which minutes of the meeting taken by Secretary (P)/Members, Postal Services Board with Postal Joint Council of Action were issued.

Empanelment of Annuity Service Providers (ASPs) for National Pension System (NPS)

Empanelment of Annuity Service Providers (ASPs) for National Pension System (NPS) for providing annuity services to the subscribers of National Pension System

Subscribers to the National Pension System (NPS) will now have a choice of Annuity Service Providers, from whom they can choose their annuity schemes on their exit from NPS on attainment of 60 years of age.    Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has empaneled  the following  six IRDA approved life insurance companies  for providing annuity services to the subscribers of National Pension System (NPS). 

CHILD CARE LEAVE (CCL) IN RESPECT OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES.

D.G. Posts No. 51-3/2011-SPB-II dated 10th May, 2012. (Addressed to All the Heads of Circles)

I am directed to refer to this office letter of even number dated 15.6.2011 on the subject mentioned above and to say that Unions, in the meeting with Secretary (Posts) on 10.1.2012 and 12.1.2012, pointed out that the instructions issued vide ibid letter are not being followed strictly.

It is, therefore, again requested to please ensure that the cases of grant of Child Care Leave are liberally dealt with as per the instructions of Government of India as mentioned in the letter referred to above.

Sd/-
(Raj Kumar)
Director (Staff)