G.I., Dept. of Posts, O.M. No. 17-31/2016-GDS (Pt.), dated 26-11-2025 — Revision of 'Schedule of Engaging Authority, Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority' for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) under Rule 31 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020

Extension of facilities of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) and dependent family members

Revision of allowances of E.D. Agents

11. Provisions of Rule 10 shall not apply

Clarifications on Revision of Allowances of Postal ED Agents

In a case where the parents are depending upon their unmarried son for their survival without any other source, the awarding marks under weightage system should be realistic and washing off the hands without any consideration of the plight of his/her parents when the employee died is unrealistic. A realistic approach is needed for compassionate appointment under such a situation. Deletion of parents from the dependent list of deceased employee is very unrealistic and such a lis