Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Compassionate Engagement Scheme 2023

1. Consolidated Guidelines Issued
   • All previous instructions and addendums on GDS compassionate appointments consolidated in one Office Memorandum (OM) for easy reference.
2. Original Scheme Reference
   • Based on Office Letter No. 17-1/2017-GDS dated 14.06.2023, which introduced the GDS Compassionate Engagement Scheme, 2023.
3. Amended Application Forms
   • Annexure-II & Annexure-VI of the scheme updated to include dependents of departmental employees.
4. Centralized Access for Rules
   • Complete guidelines and updates available at:
     https://utilities.cept.gov.in → Circulars, Rules and Latest Orders → GDS
5. Streamlined Process
   • Aim to simplify and ensure transparent, accessible, and uniform processing of compassionate engagement cases.
6. Official Source of Information
   • Each paragraph in the OM references the number and date of relevant office orders for authenticity and traceability.

GDS Compassionate Appointments Consolidate Guidelines: Department of Posts O.M. dated 20.06.2025

OM. No.17-01/2017-GDS
भारत सरकार /Government of India
संचार मंत्रालय /Ministry of Communication
डाका विभाग /Department of Posts
(जीडीएस अनुभाग) /GDS Section

डाक भवन, संसद मार्ग,
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
नई दिल्ली / New Delhi 110001
Dated: 20th June 2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Consolidate Guidelines on Gramin Dak Sevaks (Compassionate Engagement) Scheme, 2023.

I am directed to refer to this office letter No. 17-1/2017-GDS dated 14.06.2023, vide which “Gramin Dak Sevak (Compassionate Engagement) Scheme,2023” was issued. Subsequently, several addendum/instructions on the Compassionate Appointments of Gramin Dak Sevak have been issued. It has been decided to consolidate all instructions issued till date, in this OM, for the facility of reference and guidance. The same are being made available on the Department’s website under https://utilities.cept.gov.in >> Circulars, Rules and Latest Orders>>GDS. The number and date of the relevant Office addendum have been mentioned below each para. The application form in Annexure-II & Annexure-VI has been amended for the use of the dependents of a department employee also.

2. Circles are requested to bring this to the notice of all concerned for information, guidance, and necessary action.

3. Hindi version will follow.

(Anand Singh)
Assistant Director (GD

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17-1/2017- GDS(Vol-II)

1/73597/2023

No 17-1/2017- GDS (Vol-II)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi- 110 001
Dated: 30.5.2023

To

Chief Postmaster General
Punjab Circle Sandesh Bhawan,
sector – 17/E, Chandigarh – 160017.

Sub: Consideration of other eligible dependent family member of deceased/ missing GDS for compassionate engagement when case of the one dependent is rejected on compassionate ground.

Sir,

Kindly refer to your office letter no. Rectt/4-6/GDS/2021 dated 19.4.2023 on the above cited subject.

2. In this context, attention is drawn to the para 3 of the letter No 17-01/ 2017-GDS dated 30.05.2017 (Scheme of Compassionate Engagement for GDS) as well as this office letter of even number dated 11.08.2020, whereby it was clarified that HOC is the competent authority in the matter of grant of compassionate engagement to the GDS.

3. Attention is further drawn to para 15 of the said Scheme dated 30.05.2017 which, inter-alia, provides that when a person has been engaged on compassionate grounds to a particular GDS post, the circumstances, which led to such engagement, should deem to have ceased to exist. In the instant case, the engagement of the first applicant has not taken place. As such, compassionate engagement to the other eligible dependent members may be considered subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria for the post. However, while considering the case, the compliance of provisions regarding belated request, age of the applicant etc. may be taken into consideration by the CCE/HOC.

4. Therefore, I am directed to request you to take further necessary action in the matter accordingly.

Yours faithfully,

Signed by Ravi Pahwa
Date: 30-05-2023 16:37:13
Reason: Approved
(Ravi Pahwa)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

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OM. No.17-01/2017-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi-110 001
Dated: 14.06.2023

To

All Chief Postmasters General / Postmasters General
Chief General Manager, BD Directorate / Parcel Directorate / PLS Directorate
Director, RAKNPA / CGM, CEPT/Directors of all PTCs
Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, New Delhi
All General Managers (Finance) / Directors Postal Accounts / DDAP

Subject: Gramin Dak Sevaks (Compassionate Engagement) Scheme, 2023.

I am directed to refer to this office letters No. 17-1/2017-GDS dated 30.05.2017 whereas the instructions regarding engagement of dependents of deceased Gramin Dak Sevaks on compassionate grounds (the Scheme) were issued.

2. Based on the references received, a need was felt to further review the scheme to expedite the processing of the compassionate engagement cases. With this view the scheme has been reviewed and it has been decided to introduce revised scheme for compassionate engagement of eligible dependents of deceased Gramin Dak Sevaks to be known as GDS (Compassionate engagement) Scheme, 2023.
3. The scheme will come into effect from the date of issue of this Scheme and will be applicable in all cases yet to be put up before Compassionate Committee on Engagements (CCE). The cases which have already been settled will not be reopened. A copy of the scheme is attached.
4. Circles are requested to circulate the revised Scheme to all concerned and ensure its implementation.

(Rajesh Kumar)
Director (GDS)

The Committee will meet quarterly, i.e., in April, fully, October and January to consider the cases arising during the previous quarter.

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Federation of National Postal Organizations
T-24, Atul Grove Road, New Delhi.
National Union of Gramin Dak Sevaks
T-24, Atul Grove Road, New Delhi.

Opposition Dharna in front of all Chief Post Masters General offices
on 24-03-2021

CHARTER OF DEMANDS

1) To implement the recommendation of Kamalesh Chandra Committee that GDS employees should be granted 2 annual additional increments on completion of 12, 24,36 years of service.

2) To implement one Lakh Rupees annual Health insurance scheme to GDS employees and family members.

3) To implement the recommendation of Kamalesh Chandra Committee to allow accumulation of 180 days leave and to pay cash equalent to the leave at credit at the time of discharge.

4) To permit GDS employees to engage substitutes in emergency leave. and to grant TRCA for such substitute by the Department.

5) To issue ID cards to all GDS employees as ordered vide Directorate No.17-31/2016-GDS Dtd 17.10.2018.

6) To bring to effect Order No.17-1/2017-GDS Dtd 30.05.2017 of DOP Item No. 3(d).ftem No.8(b.c), Item No. 13(b, d) regarding dependents engagement. correctly.

7) While notifying GDS vacancies, the posts is to be filled up on request transfer may be considered first and then only the other vaccancies notified.

8) Non considering rejected GDS compassionate appointment cases by many Circles even after instructions by Directorate. Consider all cases in time bound manner.

9) Severance amount should be paid minimum of Rupees 1,50,000.00 to all GDS who opted for SDBS and discharged or died.

Dear Collegues,

Kamalesh Chandra committee recommendations are brought to effect from 2018 July. Even on lapse of 32 months, the Department of Post has not come forward to settle the legitimate demands, by implementing very important recommendations.

Though several discussions were conducted with the Department by the NUGDS and the Federation, no progress is seen. Peaceful discussions did not give any fruitful result which has lead us to move with agitation programmes. It is decided to conduct one day’s opposition Dharna in front of all Circle offices all over India on 24.03.2021.

All Circles are requested to make the programme a grand success. Detailed instructions connected with the programme will be given shortly.

Your fraternally.

P.U. Muraledharan
(General Secretary)

B.Shivakumar
(Secretary General)

To All General Secretaries – FNPO
All Circle Secretaries FNPO Affiliated

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