Army Postal Service Enrollment Process 2024, Flow Chart of enrollment, Advantages of APS, Application Form and details.

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Army Postal Service Enrollment Process, Important Dates 2024, Flow Chart of enrollment, Advantages of APS, Application Form and details.

APS ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Important Dates

Medical Screening of volunteers at AROs/ZROs – Apr, Aug & Dec every year

Cut-Off date(s) for medical screening cycle – Apr

SerEventBy whomTo WhomCut Off dates
1.Last date of submission of ApplicationBy volunteersDivisional Heads30 Nov
2.Cutoff date for submission of recommended list of volunteer(s) of Division along with Applications &supporting documents(in one lot)By Divisional HeadsOIC APSRecords31 Dec
3.Intimation  on  medical  exam  for  eligible volunteersBy OIC APSRecordsConcerned Divisions28 Feb
4.Medical Screening at specified AROs/ZROsAROs/ZROsVolunteersApr
5.Despatch of medically fit volunteers to APS Wing for TrainingAROs/ZROsAPS WingAfter found medically fit

Cut-Off date(s) for medical screening cycle – Aug

SerEventBy whomTo WhomCut Off dates
1.Last date of submission of ApplicationBy volunteersDivisional Heads31 Mar
2.Cutoff date for submission of recommended list of volunteer(s) of Division along with Applications &supporting documents(in one lot)By Divisional HeadsOIC APSRecords30 Apr
3.Intimation  on  medical  exam  for  eligible volunteersBy OIC APSRecordsConcerned Divisions30 Jun
4.Medical Screening at specified AROs/ZROsAROs/ZROsVolunteersAug
5.Despatch of medically fit volunteers to APS Wing for TrainingAROs/ZROsAPS WingAfter found medically fit

Cut-Off date(s) for medical screening cycle – Dec

SerEventBy whomTo WhomCut Off dates
1.Last date of submission of ApplicationBy volunteersDivisional Heads31 Jul
2.Cutoff date for submission of recommended list of volunteer(s) of Division along with Applications &supporting documents(in one lot)By Divisional HeadsOIC APSRecords31 Aug
3.Intimation  on  medical  exam  for  eligible volunteersBy OIC APSRecordsConcerned Divisions31 Oct
4.Medical Screening at specified AROs/ZROsAROs/ZROsVolunteersDec
5.Despatch of medically fit volunteers to APS Wing for TrainingAROs/ZROsAPS WingAfter found medically fit

FLOW CHART OF APS ENROLLMENT

1. EMPLOYEES OF DEPARTMENT OF POSTS VOLUNTEERS FOR APS : APPLICATION STAGE

(a) DoP employees opt for volunteer to APS is required to fill up “Volunteer Application Form”. Specimen of application is enclosed as Annexure I.
(b) Volunteer(s) is required to fill up the Part I, Part II of the application form
& submit to the Divisional Head. Part III & IV to be kept blank by the volunteer(s).

2. ACTION BY DIVISIONAL HEAD (CIVIL POSTAL AUTHORITY)

(a) Divisional Head will scrutinize the application(s) of the volunteer(s) and recommend in Part – IV of the application(s).
(b) Divisional Head will prepare a Nominal Roll of recommended volunteer(s) and forward their application(s) to Officer In-charge, APS Records, PIN 900746, c/o 56 APO (tee.kamp62@nic.in) along with following documents in one lot by 31 Dec, 30 Apr, 31 Aug every year:-
(i) A certificate issued by Divisional Head as per Annexure II
(ii) CTC copy of Last month’s pay slip
(iii) CTC copy of First page of Service Book

3. ACTION BY OIC APS RECORDS–ON RECEIPT OF APPLICATION

(a) Check the correctness of Application(s), certificates & documents issued by Divisional Head as mentioned at para 2 above.
(b) If application is completed in all respects, enter the name of the volunteer(s)in Field Force List. If not, return the application to the Divisional Head with observation(s) for rectification.
(c) After processing with IHQ of MoD (Army), OIC APS Records will forward a confirmation letter to specified ZROs/AROs (ARO/ZRO wise) certifying that the volunteer(s) is eligible for enrolment in the category for which applied for, to arrange medical screening of the volunteer(s) under intimation to the concerned civil Divisional Head, concerned Command HQs, Nodal Officer and Additional Directorate General APS by 28 Feb, 30 Jun, 31 Oct every year in one lot.

4. ACTION BY DIVISIONAL HEADS & VOLUNTEERS

(a) Divisional Heads will relieve the volunteer(s) to report to concerned AROs/ZROs as intimated by APS Records on the specified date(s) for medical examination along with connected documents.

(b) Volunteers are required to report AROs/ZROs on the specified dates only. Medical examination will be held during Apr, Aug & Dec every year.

5. ACTION BY APS NODAL OFFICERS, COMMAND HQs/CBPOs/WING

(a) On receipt of confirmation letter from OIC Records as per Para 3 (c) above, Command HQs / CBPOs / Wing / APS Nodal Officer(s) will coordinate with AROs/ZROs for medical examination, inform civil Postal authority / concerned volunteer(s) for timely report for medical examination, coordinate with AROs/ZROs regarding result of medical examination & final date of despatch of the medically fit volunteer(s) to APS Wing. They will further coordinate with concerned Divisional Head to relieve medically fit volunteer(s) to report to AROs/ZROs as per specified date(s).

6. ACTION BY DIVISIONAL HEADS & VOLUNTEERS

(a) On receipt of confirmation letter of medical fitness from concerned AROs/ZROs, Divisional Head will relieve the volunteer(s) to report to concerned AROs/ZROs along with requisite documents for final despatch to APS Wing for Training.
(b) Volunteers are required to report AROs/ZROs on the specified dates only.

email id of APS Records – tee.kamp62[at]nic.in
email id of APS Wing – wgcdr.apswg[at]indiapost.gov.in

Annexure-I

APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT AS A VOLUNTEER FOR FIELD SERVICE TO ARMY POSTAL SERVICE

(View PDF for Annexure-II & Contact us)

ADVANTAGES FOR DEPARTMENT OF POSTS EMPLOYEES ON FIELD SERVICE TO ARMY POSTAL SERVICE

1. Equivalent Rank Structure in APS at the time of induction

(a) Asst Supdt, Posts/HSG – Subedar
(b) Inspector, Posts / LSG – Naib Subedar
(c) PA/SA – Warrant Officer
(d) Postman/Mail Guard – Naik
(e) Multi Tasking Staff – Sepoy

2. Age limit and medical category

The officials below 40 years of age and in the medical category of SHAPE-1 are eligible to join APS.

3. Special status of Warrant Officers in APS

Warrant Officers are treated at par with JCOs for accommodation, messing and travel entitlements purposes.

4. Pay & Allowances

(a) Option to draw Civil Pay or Army Pay, whichever is beneficial

(b) Civil Pay:-

Civil Pay + 12% of Basic Pay as Field Service Allowance (FSA) (No DA on FSA)

(c) Army Pay:-

Army Pay + Military Service Pay (MSP) (Rs.5,200/- pm + DA thereon)

(d) Assured Career Progression (ACP) Benefits of Army

Volunteers opting Army Pay option will be given ACP I, II, III at the interval of 8, 16, 24 years service in APS.

5. Leave Benefits:-

SerType of LeaveNo of days
(a)Annual Leave56 + Journey period
(b)Casual Leave30
(c)HospitalisationConsidered as on Duty
(d)Sick LeaveRecommended by Medical Officer
(e)Accumulation300 days
(f)Encashment (Max – 60 days)Over & above 300

6. Pay Benefits: –

Comparison between Civil Pay and Army Pay

Note:-
• Entry level pay of civil post and APS equivalent is given, which may vary depend on No of years of service in civil
• This comparision is as on May 2024. This may vary depend upon enhancement of allowances by Govt of India.

Civil AppointmentArmy RankCivil Pay (in DoP)Civil Pay (in APS)Army Pay
DetailsPayDetailsPayDetailsPay
    MTS(Multi Tasking Staff)    Sep/PO (Sepoy / Postal Operator)Basic Pay18000Basic Pay18000Basic Pay21700
DA (50%)9000DA (50%)9000MSP5200
HRA (10%)1800FSA (12%)2160DA (50%)13450
TPTL2700TPTL2700TPTL2700
HRA#1800HRA#2170
LRA@853LRA@853
PMHAH90PMHAH90
RUMCIG68RUMCIG68
NRA*4500NRA*4500
Total31500Total39171Total50731
    PM / MG(Post Man / Mail Guard)    Nk/PO (Naik / Postal Operator)Basic Pay21700Basic Pay21700Basic Pay25500
DA (50%)10850DA (50%)10850MSP5200
HRA (10%)2170FSA (12%)2604DA (50%)15350
TPTL2700TPTL2700TPTL2700
HRA#2170HRA#2550
LRA@853LRA@853
PMHAH90PMHAH90
RUMCIG68RUMCIG68
NRA*4500NRA*4500
Total37420Total45535Total56811
   PA / SA(Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant)    WO(Warrant Officer)Basic Pay25500Basic Pay25500Basic Pay29200
DA (50%)12750DA (50%)12750MSP5200
HRA (10%)2550FSA (12%)3060DA (50%)17200
TPTL2700TPTL2700TPTL2700
HRA#2550HRA#2920
LRA@853LRA@853
PMHAH90PMHAH90
RUMCIG68RUMCIG68
NRA*4500NRA*4500
Total43500Total52071Total62731
     LSG    Nb Sub (Naib Subedar)Basic Pay29200Basic Pay29200Basic Pay35400
DA (50%)14600DA (50%)14600MSP5200
HRA (10%)2920FSA (12%)3504DA (50%)20300
TPTL2700TPTL2700TPTL2700
HRA#2920HRA#3540
LRA@853LRA@853
PMHAH90PMHAH90
RUMCIG68RUMCIG68
NRA*4500NRA*4500
Total49420Total58435Total72651
    IP(Inspector of Posts)    Nb Sub (Naib Subedar)Basic Pay44900Basic Pay44900Basic Pay35400
DA (50%)22450DA (50%)22450MSP5200
HRA (10%)4490FSA (12%)5388DA (50%)20300
TPTL2700TPTL2700TPTL2700
HRA#4490HRA#3540
LRA@853LRA@853
PMHAH90PMHAH90
RUMCIG68RUMCIG68
NRA*4500NRA*4500
Total74540Total85439Total72651
IP may opt Civil Pay (APS), if beneficial @12% FSA on Basic PayIP may get promotion to Subedar within 2 – 3 yearsIP have option for attend SSB (Service Selection Board) and chance to promote as Lieutenant after clearing SSB.Pay level of Lieutenant is Level 10 (Basic Pay 56100/- + other Army Pay Benefits)
@ – LRA (Leave Ration Allowance, while on leave, LRA will be admissible)
# – HRA (Family personnel will get HRA, if Govt Married Accommodation is not available)
* – NRA (Normal Ration Allowance,. Only family member staying in Govt accommodation will get NRA, if not opt for Free ration. Single person will get free food & accommodation)
  • Uniform Allowance per year – Rs. 12500/-
  • Transfer Grant – 80% of Basic Pay on every Posting
  • Hardship & Risk Allowance – Depending on Area of Posting

7. Assured Career Progression (ACP) Benefits of Army

Grade / RankMTS inSep/PO inPostman inNaik/PO inPA in DoPWarrant Officer
DoPAPSDoPAPSin APS
Pay OptionCivil PayArmy PayCiv PayArmy PayCivilArmy
Existing Pay180002170021700255002550029200
Existing Pay Level133445
 Qualifying service for MACP-I10 Years8 Years10 Years8 Years10 Years8 Years
1st ACP in Army 8 yrs2400 GP L42800 GP L54200 GP L6
1st MACP in civil after 10 Yrs1900 GP L22400 GP L42800 GP L5
Appx Pay419006373750060722175854080217
Appx Hike (Army option of Pay)218372215721677
 Qualifying service for MACP-II20 Years16 Years20 Years16 Years20 Years16 Years
2nd ACP in Army on 16 yrs2800 GP L54200 GP L64600 GP L7
 2nd MACP in civil on 20 Yrs2000 GP L32800 GP L54200 GP L6
Appx Pay5550081017673409253776620102137
Appx Hike (Army option of Pay)255172519725517
 Qualifying service for MACP-III30 Years24 Years30 Years24 Years30 Years24 Years
3rd ACP in Army 24 yrs4200 GP L64600 GP L74800 GP L8
3rd MACP in civil on 30 yrs2400 GP L44200 GP L64600 GP 67
Appx Pay7230010469788460118937102220131737
Appx Hike (Army option of Pay)323973047729517
Advantage from Civil > 2 LEVEL> 1 LEVEL> 1 LEVEL

8. Benefits – Travel Concession (Train):-

TypeFrequency/ EligibilityJCOs / WONAIK / SEP
Free LTC (Duty station to Home station)Once in a year(Self + Wife + Children+ Dependents)AC 2 TIERAC 3 TIER
Free All India LTCOnce in two years (Self + Wife + Children+ Dependents)AC 2 TIERAC 3 TIER
If    posted     in   Field stationTwice in a year(Self )AC 2 TIERAC 3 TIER
50% concessionUnlimited(Self + Wife + Children+ Dependents)AC 2 TIERAC 3 TIER

9. Benefits – Army Group Insurance (AGI):-

DetailsJCOs / WOsNAIK / SEP
Monthly subscription (Compulsory)Rs.2525Rs.2525
Insurance coverRs.37.50 lakhsRs.37.50 lakhs
Advance – Computer loanYesYes
Advance – Two wheeler loanYesYes
Advance – Four wheeler loanYesYes
Part withdrawal – Higher education / Marriage of wards90% at credit90% at credit
Amount accumulated in AGI savings fund will be refunded to officials on their repatriation to department of posts.

10. Benefits – Canteen Facilities (CSD):-

DetailsJCOs / WOsNAIK / SEP
All type of consumer goods on concessional rates (less than MRP)Rs.10,500per monthRs.8,000per month
Electronic, electrical goods on concessional rates (less than MRP)Rs.75,000per yearRs.55,000per year
Liquor on concessional rates (less than MRP)7 bottles per month5 bottles per month
After  rendering  Minimum  5  years  Service  in  APS,  Canteen  Facilities  with Liquor is available, after Repatriation to Department of Posts

11. Benefits – Medical Facilities:-

  • Free Medical Facilities for Self, Wife, Children and Dependents
  • Free Medical Facilities like OPD, Medicines, Diagnosis, In Patient (Room Rent & Food), Specialist Consultant, Minor Operations & Major Operations.

12. Benefits – Education & Scholorship:-

  • Admission of children in Army Public School, KV and other Pvt School in the Military station
  • Children will get reservation for getting admission in professional colleges under State Govt.
  • Scholarships are available for children of personnel from APS Corps Regimental Fund and from Army (ESSA)
  • Admission of children in the following Professional Colleges for JCOs/WOs/OR who have completed 10 years of service in Army Postal Service
Army Institute of Technology, PuneArmy College of Medical Science, Delhi Cantt
Armed Forces Medical College, PuneArmy College of Dental Science, Secunderabad
Army Institute of Management, KolkattaArmy Institute of Management & Technology, Greater Noida
Army Institute of Fashion Design, BangaloreArmy College of Nursing, Jalandhar
Army Institute of Nursing, GuwahatiArmy Institute of Higher Education, Pathankot
Army Institute of Hotel Management And Catering Technology, BangaloreArmy Institute of Law, Mohali, Chandigarh
Army Centre of Education, PachmarhiArmy Institute of Education, Greater Noida
  • Grant to wives for enhancement of their academic qualification.
  • Grant to personnel for enhancement of their academic qualification while serving in APS

13. Foreign Posting:-

  • 05 Field Post Offices are being operated at United Nation peace keeping force, abroad – Lebanon – 01, Congo – 02, South Sudan – 01 & Israel – 01
  • 04 Field Post Offices are being operated at HQ IMTRAT (Indian Military Training Team), Bhutan.
  • Every year, APS personnel are selected for foreign assignment based on various parameters through board of officers.
  • 30 APS personnel (JCOs/WOS/NAIK/SEP) are being sent to foreign postings every year.
Foreign PostingAdditional AllowanceTenureTotal Allowance
BhutanRs. 84,138/- per month02 YearsRs.20.19 lakh
UN Mission$ 1600/- per month (Approx Rs. 1,31,808/-)06 monthsRs. 8.00 lakh

Note : This comparision is as on May 2024. This may vary depend upon enhancement of allowances by Govt of India, from time to time.

14. Benefits – Others

  • Talented sports personnel can participate in Army teams at various levels.
  • Eligible for applying to dwelling units from Army Housing Welfare Organisation (AWHO) after completing 10 years & more service in APS.
  • Officials will get choice posting in Department of Posts on repatriation.

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