Official Notice: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) effective from 01.07.2026 onwards
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has promulgated an important administrative communication under reference number No. PP-14/1/2021-PAP dated 04 November 2026 regarding “Payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) effective from 01.07.2026 onwards”.
This official circular has been released on the official CEPT India Post employee portal for guidance, compliance, and strict adherence by all Heads of Postal Circles, Regional Postmasters General, Senior Superintendents of Post Offices (SSPOs), Drawing & Disbursing Officers (DDOs), and operating staff across all postal divisions.
Key Highlights & Provisions of the Order
Implementation Guidelines for Post Offices
All concerned branch postmasters, sub-postmasters, divisional offices, and administrative sections must take note of the instructions laid down in this communication:
- Circular Preservation: Ensure that a copy of this order is filed in the Divisional Guard File and Sectional Circular Register for routine audits.
- Dissemination: In-charge officers should circulate these instructions to all concerned branch and sub-offices under their administrative jurisdiction.
- Timely Action: Wherever claims, rosters, seniority, or rule amendments are involved, prescribed deadlines must be rigorously respected.
Payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) effective from 01.07.2026 onwards
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Department of Posts Order No. PP-14/1/2021-PAP about?
This circular formally notifies Payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) effective from 01.07.2026 onwards, issued by the Establishment & PAP Section, Department of Posts on 04 November 2026 for postal employees and circles across India.
Who is affected by this CEPT circular?
This order directly concerns Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmasters (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmasters (ABPM), alongside administrative officers, Postmasters, and DDOs across postal circles.
Where can I download the authentic signed copy of this circular?
The official, legally valid signed copy is hosted on the CEPT India Post portal at https://utilities.cept.gov.in/dop/pdfbind.ashx?id=15679. You can access it directly via the download link on this page.
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