Clarification On LDCE PA/SA Eligibility of GDS | Order by Karnataka Circle

Clarification On LDCE PA/SA Eligibility of GDS | Order by Karnataka Circle

1. The officials working as Gramin Dak Sevaks as on 01-01-2022 appointed to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of Pay Matrix thereafter should not be allowed to appear for LDCE for promotion to PA/SA Cadre for the vacancy year 2022 under Category (B) of Notification dated 24-06-2022, if claimed as fulfilling 8 years of regular engagement as GDS on the crucial date of eligibility ie., 01-01-2022. 

2. The officials working as Gramin Dak Sevaks as on 01-01-2022 appointed to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of Pay Matrix thereafter should not be allowed to appear for Competitive Examination for recruitment to PA/SA Cadre for the vacancy year 2022, if claimed as engaged as GDS for past 5 years or more regularly and holding GDS post on the crucial date eligibility ie., 01-01-2022, under Gds quota,

3. In Competitive Examination for recruitment from GDS Cadre to PA/SA Cadre for the vacancy year 2022, the unfilled vacancies from LDCE will be filled up under UR/SC/ST Categories only.

In view of above, 

(1) No age relaxation under 'OBC' Category should be allowed. 

(2) EWS category applications should be treated under 'UR' Category only.

4. Certificate / Document in support of "Computer" knowledge is not mandatory in applications submitted for Competitive Examination for recruitment from GDS Cadre to PA/SA Cadre.

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