FNPO Seeks One-Time Relaxation for Postal Promotional Exams Amid Staff Shortage

1. Sender Details

• Organization: Federation of National Postal Organisations (FNPO)
• Address: T-24, Atul Grove Road, New Delhi-110 001
• Contact: Mobile: 9959538622 | Email: sivajivasireddy@gmail.com | Website: fnpo.org
• Signatory: Sivaji Vasireddy, Secretary General

2. Letter Details

• Reference No.: FNPO/One Time relaxation/MTS-PM-MG exam
• Date: 25.04.2025
• Addressee: The Member (Personal), Department of Posts, Dak Bhavan, New Delhi – 110001

3. Subject

• "Request for one-time relaxation in service condition – case of MTS/PM/MG examination – regd."

4. Key Issues Raised

Eligibility Crisis in Promotional Exams

• GDS to MTS/Postman & MTS to Postman/Mail Guard (MG) exams face a shortage of eligible candidates.
• Many vacancies remain unfilled in circles like West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Delhi due to strict service conditions.
• Impact of Staff Shortage
• Unfilled vacancies may be reallocated to other sections, depriving GDS/MTS employees of promotion opportunities.
• Request for One-Time Relaxation

Proposed Relaxation Criteria:

• GDS → MTS Exam: Reduce service requirement from current standard to 2 years.
• GDS/MTS → Postman/MG Exam: Reduce service requirement to 4 years.
• Urges immediate intervention by the Directorate General (DG) to prevent loss of promotions.

Summary

FNPO highlights a critical shortage of eligible candidates for MTS/Postman/MG promotional exams due to stringent service rules. The federation requests a one-time relaxation (2 years for GDS→MTS, 4 years for GDS/MTS→Postman/MG) to fill vacancies and ensure fair promotion opportunities, particularly in WB, Maharashtra, and Delhi circles.