BENEFITS IN ARMY POSTAL SERVICE - APS in DOP
ADVANTAGES FOR DEPARTMENT OF POSTS EMPLOYEES ON FIELD SERVICE TO ARMY POSTAL SERVICE
1. Equivalent Rank Structure in APS at the time of induction
| (a) | Asst Supdt, Posts/HSG | - | Subedar |
| (b) | Inspector, Posts / LSG | - | Naib Subedar |
| (c) | PA/SA | - | Warrant Officer |
| (d) | Postman/Mail Guard | - | Naik |
| (e) | Multi Tasking Staff | - | Sepoy |
2. Age limit and medical category
The officials below 40 years of age and in the medical category of SHAPE-1 are eligible to join APS.3. Special status of Warrant Officers in APS
Warrant Officers are treated at par with JCOs for accommodation, messing and travel entitlements purposes.4. Pay & Allowances
(a) Option to draw Civil Pay or Army Pay, whichever is beneficial(b) Civil Pay:-
Civil Pay + 12% of Basic Pay as Field Service Allowance (FSA) (No DA on FSA)
(c) Army Pay:-Army Pay + Military Service Pay (MSP) (Rs.5,200/- pm + DA thereon)
(d) Assured Career Progression (ACP) Benefits of Army
Volunteers opting Army Pay option will be given ACP I, II, III at the interval of 8, 16, 24 years service in APS.
5. Leave Benefits:-
| Ser | Type of Leave | No of days |
| (a) | Annual Leave | 56 + Journey period |
| (b) | Casual Leave | 30 |
| (c) | Hospitalisation | Considered as on Duty |
| (d) | Sick Leave | Recommended by Medical Officer |
| (e) | Accumulation | 300 days |
| (f) | Encashment (Max - 60 days) | Over & above 300 |
6. Pay Benefits: - Comparison between Civil Pay and Army Pay Note:-
- Entry level pay of civil post and APS equivalent is given, which may vary depend on No of years of service in civil
- This comparison is as on May 2024. This may vary depend upon enhancement of allowances by Govt of India.
Civil and APS Rank and Pay Comparison for MTS, Postman and Mail Guard
| Civil Appointment | Army Rank | Civil Pay (in DoP) | Civil Pay (in APS) | Army Pay | |||
| Details | Pay | Details | Pay | Details | Pay | ||
| MTS (Multi Tasking Staff) | Sep/PO (Sepoy / Postal Operator) | Basic Pay | 18000 | Basic Pay | 18000 | Basic Pay | 21700 |
| DA (50%) | 9000 | DA (50%) | 9000 | MSP | 5200 | ||
| HRA (10%) | 1800 | FSA (12%) | 2160 | DA (50%) | 13450 | ||
| TPTL | 2700 | TPTL | 2700 | TPTL | 2700 | ||
| HRA# | 1800 | HRA# | 2170 | ||||
| LRA@ | 853 | LRA@ | 853 | ||||
| PMHAH | 90 | PMHAH | 90 | ||||
| RUMCIG | 68 | RUMCIG | 68 | ||||
| NRA* | 4500 | NRA* | 4500 | ||||
| Total | 31500 | Total | 39171 | Total | 50731 | ||
| PM / MG (Post Man / Mail Guard) | Nk/PO (Naik / Postal Operator) | Basic Pay | 21700 | Basic Pay | 21700 | Basic Pay | 25500 |
| DA (50%) | 10850 | DA (50%) | 10850 | MSP | 5200 | ||
| HRA (10%) | 2170 | FSA (12%) | 2604 | DA (50%) | 15350 | ||
| TPTL | 2700 | TPTL | 2700 | TPTL | 2700 | ||
| HRA# | 2170 | HRA# | 2550 | ||||
| LRA@ | 853 | LRA@ | 853 | ||||
| PMHAH | 90 | PMHAH | 90 | ||||
| RUMCIG | 68 | RUMCIG | 68 | ||||
| NRA* | 4500 | NRA* | 4500 | ||||
| Total | 37420 | Total | 45535 | Total | 56811 | ||
@ - LRA (Leave Ration Allowance, while on leave, LRA will be admissible)
# - HRA (Family personnel will get HRA, if Govt Married Accommodation is not available)
* - NRA (Normal Ration Allowance,. Only family member staying in Govt accommodation will get NRA, if not opt for Free ration. Single person will get free food & accommodation)
Civil and APS Rank and Pay Comparison for PA/SA & LSG
| Civil Appointment | Army Rank | Civil Pay (in DoP) | Civil Pay (in APS) | Army Pay | |||
| Details | Pay | Details | Pay | Details | Pay | ||
| PA / SA (Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant) |
WO (Warrant Officer) |
Basic Pay | 25500 | Basic Pay | 25500 | Basic Pay | 29200 |
| DA (50%) | 12750 | DA (50%) | 12750 | MSP | 5200 | ||
| HRA (10%) | 2550 | FSA (12%) | 3060 | DA (50%) | 17200 | ||
| TPTL | 2700 | TPTL | 2700 | TPTL | 2700 | ||
| HRA# | 2550 | HRA# | 2920 | ||||
| LRA@ | 853 | LRA@ | 853 | ||||
| PMHAH | 90 | PMHAH | 90 | ||||
| RUMCIG | 68 | RUMCIG | 68 | ||||
| NRA* | 4500 | NRA* | 4500 | ||||
| Total | 43500 | Total | 52071 | Total | 62731 | ||
| Civil Appointment | Army Rank | Civil Pay (in DoP) | Civil Pay (in APS) | Army Pay | |||
| Details | Pay | Details | Pay | Details | Pay | ||
| LSG | Nb Sub (Naib Subedar) |
Basic Pay | 29200 | Basic Pay | 29200 | Basic Pay | 35400 |
| DA (50%) | 14600 | DA (50%) | 14600 | MSP | 5200 | ||
| HRA (10%) | 2920 | FSA (12%) | 3504 | DA (50%) | 20300 | ||
| TPTL | 2700 | TPTL | 2700 | TPTL | 2700 | ||
| HRA# | 2920 | HRA# | 3540 | ||||
| LRA@ | 853 | LRA@ | 853 | ||||
| PMHAH | 90 | PMHAH | 90 | ||||
| RUMCIG | 68 | RUMCIG | 68 | ||||
| NRA* | 4500 | NRA* | 4500 | ||||
| Total | 49420 | Total | 58435 | Total | 72651 | ||
@ - LRA (Leave Ration Allowance, while on leave, LRA will be admissible)
# - HRA (Family personnel will get HRA, if Govt Married Accommodation is not available)
* - NRA (Normal Ration Allowance,. Only family member staying in Govt accommodation will get NRA, if not opt for Free ration. Single person will get free food & accommodation)
- Uniform Allowance per year – Rs. 12500/-
- Transfer Grant - 80% of Basic Pay on every Posting
- Hardship & Risk Allowance – Depending on Area of Posting
Click below link to know Medical Screening Cycle for APS from DOP employees
7. Assured Career Progression (ACP) Benefits of Army
8. Benefits – Travel Concession (Train):-
9. Benefits – Army Group Insurance (AGI):-
10. Benefits – Canteen Facilities (CSD):-
11. Benefits – Medical Facilities:-
Free Medical Facilities for Self, Wife, Children and Dependents
Free Medical Facilities like OPD, Medicines, Diagnosis, In Patient (Room Rent & Food), Specialist Consultant, Minor Operations & Major Operations.
12. Benefits – Education & Scholorship:-
- Admission of children in Army Public School, KV and other Pvt School in the Military station
- Children will get reservation for getting admission in professional colleges under State Govt.
- Scholarships are available for children of personnel from APS Corps Regimental Fund and from Army (ESSA)
- Admission of children in the following Professional Colleges for JCOs/WOs/OR who have completed 10 years of service in Army Postal Service.
- Grant to wives for enhancement of their academic qualification.
- Grant to personnel for enhancement of their academic qualification while serving in APS.
13. Foreign Posting:-
- 05 Field Post Offices are being operated at United Nation peace keeping force, abroad – Lebanon - 01, Congo – 02, South Sudan – 01 & Israel - 01
- 04 Field Post Offices are being operated at HQ IMTRAT (Indian Military Training Team), Bhutan.
- Every year, APS personnel are selected for foreign assignment based on various parameters through board of officers.
- 30 APS personnel (JCOs/WOS/NAIK/SEP) are being sent to foreign postings every year.
Note : This comparision is as on May 2024. This may vary depend upon enhancement of allowances by Govt of India, from time to time.
14. Benefits – Others
- Talented sports personnel can participate in Army teams at various levels.
- Eligible for applying to dwelling units from Army Housing Welfare Organisation (AWHO) after completing 10 years & more service in APS.
- Officials will get choice posting in Department of Posts on repatriation.
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