Inclusion of the work performed for IPPB in calculation of TRCA

Organization: Bharatiya Gramin Dak Karmachari Sangh (Affiliated to BPEF/BMS)
Address: Central H.Q.: T-21, Atul Grove Road, New Delhi – 110 001
Reference No.: BPEF/ GDS TRCA /IPPB /2025/Corr
Date: September 8, 2025

Addressee:

Shri Pemmasani Chandrasekar ji,
Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications,
Govt. of India
Sanchar Bhawan- New Delhi – 110001

Subject:Request for inclusion of the work performed for IPPB in calculation of TRCA- Reg.
Reference:Directorate letter No. 17-02/2018-GDS dated 08-03-2019

Main Content:

The letter is a request to the Minister of State for Communications regarding the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).

Background: The letter references a previous Directorate letter (08-03-2019) which stated that work performed for India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) would not be included in TRCA calculation as it was done on an incentive basis.
Current Duties: It outlines the extensive duties of GDS staff, which include:

• Counter operations
• IPPB transactions
• Marketing of Postal & IPPB services
• Procurement of business in villages
• Sale of stamps/stationery
• Conveyance and delivery of mail
• Any other work assigned by superiors

Key Issue: GDS are working 8-9 hours daily, far exceeding the officially assessed workload of 4-5 hours. This leaves them with no time to secure additional means of livelihood.

Request: The union requests that work performed for IPPB be included in the calculation of TRCA. This change would help GDS qualify for the second level of the TRCA structure prescribed for their categories, providing better remuneration.

Appeal: The association appeals to the Hon'ble Minister to intervene and have this proposal examined for the welfare of GDS staff.

Closing:

• Author: (Dinesh Kr. Ray), General Secretary
• Sentiment: "An early action in this regard is highly solicited."