Clarification about crucial date of OBC/EWS certificate for the purpose of GDS engagement

No. 17-08/2017-GDS 

Government of India 

Ministry of Communications 

Department of Posts (GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi-110001 Dated: 09.10.2024

To

All Chief Postmasters General

Subject: Crucial date of OBC/EWS certificate for the purpose of GDS engagement-reg.

Sir/Madam,

This office is in receipt of references from Circles and representations from the candidates seeking clarification with regard crucial date of OBC/EWS certificate for the purpose of GDS Engagement in Schedule.

2. The matter has been examined. The Circles are requested to refer to the orders of DoPT/DoP mentioned para 6 of the Notification dated 12.07.2024, DoPT OM dated 25.07.2003 (copy enclosed) in the matter of crucial date in respect of OBC Certificate and clarification of Staff Selection Commission dated 09.08.2024 (copy enclosed) in respect of EWS Certificate to decide the matter in individual cases. For the sake of clarity it is informed that in respect of OBC, the candidate should not fall in the creamy layer as on the closing date of the of application irrespective of its date of issue. In respect of EWS, the certificate of relevant financial year is to be accepted if it is valid as on the last date of submission of online application, irrespective of its date of issue. In both the cases, the candidate should, however, be in possession of the valid certificate at the time of verification of documents even if it is issued after the closing date of receipt of applications.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

Yours Sincerely,

Signed by Ravi Pahwa

Date: 09-10-2024 20:38:15 (Ravi Pahwa)

Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC/PAP)

Tel. No. 011-23096629

Email: adggds426@gmail.com

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CPMG, Uttarakhand Circle w.r.t their office letter no. Rectt/5-9/2024 dated 25.09.2024 for information. 

Download Directorate Clarification vide Letter No. 17-08/2017-GDS dated 09/10/2024