CEFA for GDS: Allowance Rules & Eligibility and Clarification - DOP OM No.17-31/2016 (CEFA)-GDS dated 11/08/2025

17-31/2016-GDS(ChildrenEducationFacilitationAllowance) dated 11/08/2025

No. 17-31/2016 (CEFA)-GDS

Government of India

Ministry of Communication

Department of Posts

(GDS Section)

Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi – 110001.

Dated:11-08-2025

To

The Chief Postmaster General,

Jammu & Kashmir Circle,

Srinagar- 180012.

Subject-Clarification regarding the admissibility of Children Education Facilitation Allowance (CEFA) to GDS prior to their promotion to the Departmental cadre.

Sir/Madam,

This has reference to your office letter No. SPB/13-1/366/2024 dated 18.07.2025 on the above-mentioned subject.

The matter has been examined. It is to inform that Children Education Facilitation Allowance (CEFA) is admissible at the rate of Rs. 6000/- per annum (fixed) per child as per this office OM dated 18.09.2019. As the official worked as GDS for the period from April to November before his appointment as MTS, he is entitled to a grant of the allowance (CEFA) proportionately for the said period. Circle is directed to take action accordingly.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

Yours faithfully

(Anand Singh)

Assistant Director (GDS)

Tel. No. 011-23096629

Email : adggds426@gmail.com

Copy to:

The Chief Postmasters General of all circles, for information on dealing with such cases.

DOP OM No. 17-31/2016 (CEFA)-GDS dated 11/08/2025