Caretaker Recruitment Rules 2025 - Dept of Posts | 7th CPC Updates

AD-91/31/2017-Admin

Government of India

Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts

Administration Section

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg

New Delhi-110001

Dated:11.12.2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Amendment of Recruitment Rules (RR) of Caretaker in Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhawan - Furnishing of Comments on Draft RR regarding

The undersigned is directed to refer to the above-mentioned subject and to enclose a copy of Draft RR for the post of Caretaker in Postal Directorate, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi.

In terms of DoP&T's O.M. No. AB-14017/61/2008-Estt.(RR) dated 13.10.2015, all stakeholders are hereby requested to submit their comments, if any, to the undersigned regarding the proposed revision in the Recruitment Rules for the post of Caretaker in Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Dak Bhawan within 30 days from the issuance of this O.M.

Encl.: As above.

Assistant Director General (Admn.)

Summary:

The  draft Recruitment Rules (RR) for the post of Caretaker in the Department of Posts, intended to replace the 1992 rules. Key points include:

• Notification & Commencement: The rules are titled Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts (Caretaker), Recruitment Rules, 2025 and will take effect upon publication in the Gazette.
• Post Details:
  • 1 post (subject to workload variation).
  • Classification: Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.
  • Pay Level: Level-4 (7th CPC) – ₹25,500 to ₹81,100.
• Method of Recruitment:
  • Deputation only (no direct recruitment/promotion).
  • Eligibility: Officials in Level-4 with 3 years of service or Level-2 with 5 years of service.
  • Preference for candidates with a Diploma in Sanitation or relevant experience in building upkeep.
• Key Revisions from Old Rules:
  • Pay scale updated to 7th CPC Level-4.
  • Eligibility changed from specific posts (LDC/UDC) to Pay Levels, allowing officials with MACP to qualify.
  • Removal of restriction to Ministry of Communications to widen the candidate pool.
  • Reason: Limited eligible candidates due to redesignation of posts (JSA/SSA) and reduced sanctioned strength.
• Other Provisions:
  • Disqualification clauses for bigamy (with possible exemption).
  • Power to relax rules and safeguard reservations for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen.
• Contact for Comments:
  • Prince Garg, ADG (Admin.), Tel: 23096027.

The draft aims to modernize eligibility criteria, align with 7th CPC, and expand recruitment sources for the Caretaker position.

Download Draft RR for Care taker in DOP