Indian Postal Service
Indian Postal Service (IPoS) is a group'A' civil service under the department of Post and a part of the Ministry of Communications under the Government of India. IPoS monitors and manages the postal service in India, both as traditional postal service, banking and e-commerce in 'India Post'.
| Service Overview | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IPoS |
| Formed | 1948 |
| Country |  India |
| Training Academy | Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy (RAKNPA), Ghaziabad |
| Cadre Controlling Authority | Ministry of Communications (India) |
| Legal Personality | Governmental, Civil Service |
| Cadre strength | 561 |
Recruitment
There are two modes of recruitment to IPoS group 'A'
•Direct recruitment through the annual Civil Service Examination conducted by UPSC.
•Promotion from group 'B' officer under department of Post.
Career Progression
Grade Pay Matrix Designation Pay Scale APEX 17 DG POST/SECRETARY 2,25,000/- HAG+ 16 MEMBERS/ADG 2,05,400-2,24,400/- HAG 15 SDDG/CPMG/CGM 1,82,200-2,24,100/- SAG 14 DDG/PMG/GM 1,44,200-2,18,200/- JAG 13&12 DIRECTOR/ADD.GM 1,23,100-2,15,900/- 78,800-2,09,200/- STS 11 ADG/APMG/ADPS 67,700-2,08,700/- JTS 10 SSPO/SSRM 56,100-1,77,500/-
Distinguished Officers
• Arvind Saxena
• Vikram Sood
• Tilak Devasher