DoP Guidelines: DPC for 2024 for promotion of general line posts and Account line posts as per existing RR

File No.: X-08/4/2021-SPN-II-DOP

Issuing Authority:Government of India

Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts

Personnel Division, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001

Date: 05-05-2025

Addressed To: All Chief Postmasters General (CPMsG) of Postal Circles

2. Subject

• Instructions on Filling Up of Accounts Line Posts in Postal/RMS Wing

3. Background

• References earlier directive (letter dated 11.02.2025) on consolidating Account Line posts with General Line posts at LSG/HSG levels.

4. Key Instructions

DPC Process for 2024 Vacancies:

Complete Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) processes for:

• General Line posts
• Account Line posts

Follow Recruitment Rules of respective cadres.

Consolidation of Posts:

• Initiate consolidation of Account Line posts with General Line posts only after completing DPC for 2024 vacancies.

5. Additional Notes

• Issued By: Vinayak Mishra, Director (SPN) (Staff Policy & Norms).
• Copy To: GM CEPT for uploading on the India Post website for wider dissemination.

Summary

• Priority: Complete DPC for 2024 vacancies before merging Account Line posts with General Line.
• Authority: Personnel Division, Department of Posts.
• Action Required: Compliance by all Postal Circles.

Download DOP Letter No.X-08/4/2021-SPN-II-DOP dated 05/05/2025