Request for Inclusion of HSG and Postmaster Cadres in Postal Service Group B Cadre Review

Request to include HSG cadre for the cadre review of Postal Service Group B Cadre- reg

This is a representation letter dated 24 July 2026 from the BPRASA (Group B) Association to the Director General (Posts), New Delhi, regarding the cadre review of the Postal Service Group B Cadre.

Key points:

• Reference: The letter responds to Directorate Letter No. Y-23/2/2026-PE-II dated 09.07.2026, which pertains to the cadre review of Postal Service Group B Cadre.
• Core request: The Association requests that HSG (Higher Selection Grade) cadre and Postmaster Cadre be included in the said cadre review.

Justifications provided:

• HSG-II officials are Non-Gazetted Group B, similar to Inspector of Posts, yet Inspector cadre is included while HSG-II is excluded – which is unjustified.
• HSG-I officials draw the same Grade Pay as Inspector of Posts but are excluded from the review.
• HSG-I (NFG) officials draw the same Grade Pay as ASPOs (Assistant Superintendents of Posts) but are excluded.
• HSG-I and HSG-I (NFG) are the highest operative-side cadres, serve as DDOs (Drawing and Disbursing Officers), handle major financial responsibilities (payroll, Income Tax, GST), and are heads of major units – making their inclusion essential for holistic business growth and administrative justice.
• Purpose: To ensure parity, fairness, and due recognition for HSG officials, while also addressing operational realities and avoiding discrimination.

The letter ends with an appeal for a balanced and favourable decision from the Directorate.