Gramin Dak Sevaks (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020: DOP
Gramin Dak Sevaks (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 – Substitution of Rules: DOP Order dated 11.05.2022
No. 17-30/2019-GDS (Vol-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001
Dated: 11.05.2022
Office Memorandum
Subject: Department of Posts, Gramin Dak Sevaks (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 regarding.
Reference this office OM of even number dated 14.02.2020 vide which GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 were circulated.
2. In this context, it is informed that consequent upon implementation of revised GDS online engagement process, some changes in existing GDS (Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020 have taken place. The Competent —Authority has approved the following substitution in Rule No, 3-B II (iii), VI – and IX (i) of existing GDS (Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020:-
Rule 3-B II (ii) : Basic Computer Training:-
“An undertaking has to be submitted by the candidate declaring that he/she has adequate knowledge to operate Computer desktop/laptop/POS/mobile etc. to work on the Departmental softwares.”
Rule 3-B VI: Furnishing of Security:- Deleted.
Rule 3-B XI: Method of Engagement :-
(i) Exemption of fee for applying on GDS Posts:-
Transwomen added.
4. The undersigned is, therefore, directed by the Competent Authority to request you to circulate the above changes to all concerned immediately.
5. The rest instructions in this Office Memorandum of even number dated 14.02.2020 will hold good.
(D.K. Tripathi)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
Phone: 011-23096626
Email: adggds426[at]gmail.com
Source: DOP

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