Directorate Guidelines in r/o Training Provisions for Female Candidates Who Are Expecting or Have Young Children

File No.: Tr-11/2/2025-Training-DOP

Government of India

Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts (Training Division)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001

Date: 17.04.2025

Subject: Training Provisions for Female Candidates Who Are Expecting or Have Young Children

To:

1. All Heads of Circles (HoCs)
2. Directors, Postal Training Centers (PTCs)
3. Incharges, Regional Training Centers (RTCs)

Key Directives:

Policy Reiteration:

Female candidates who are:

• In advanced stages of pregnancy ("family way").
• Have very young babies (recently given birth).
• Shall not be deputed for training until their situation improves.

Reference:

• Guidelines from Training Division’s letter No. 4-3/2009-Trg dated 11.11.2013 (enclosed).

Objective:

• Ensure the well-being of candidates and their children during critical life stages.

Authority & Compliance:

(Ashutosh Narayan Rao)

Assistant Director General (CP & Training)

Enclosure:

Copy of referenced letter (A/a).

Note: Strict adherence to these guidelines is mandatory. Non-compliance may attract administrative scrutiny.

Keywords:

• Maternity training policy Department of Posts
• Female employee training exemptions
• Postal Training Division circular 2025
• Work-life balance for women in postal services