India Post HSG Cadre Issues & 8th Pay Commission Recommendations
8th CPC: A.I.A.S.C Submission for HSG Cadres – Key Demands, Issues & Recommendations
The All India Association of Supervisor Cadre (Gr. B) has submitted a detailed memorandum to the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) highlighting long-standing issues and demands of HSG-II, HSG-I and HSG-I (NFG) cadres in the Department of Posts.
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This representation reflects the ground realities faced by supervisory staff and seeks urgent reforms in pay structure, career progression, and working conditions.
📌 Background & Importance
As mentioned in the memorandum (Page 1), HSG cadres play a crucial role in postal operations:
- Heads of Offices
- Drawing & Disbursing Officers (DDOs)
- Financial custodians
- Revenue generators
Despite their critical responsibilities, they continue to face:
- Career stagnation
- Inadequate pay structure
- Limited promotional avenues
- Lack of recognition
- Poor retirement benefits
⚠️ Major Issues Highlighted
1. Career Stagnation
- No clear promotional pathway beyond HSG-I
- Senior Postmaster not recognized as hierarchical promotion
2. Pay & Allowance Issues
- No parity with Inspector/ASP cadres
- No corresponding pay upgrades
- Absence of:
- Supervisory allowance
- Risk allowance
- Performance incentives
3. Infrastructure & Facilities
- Lack of staff support
- Poor transport and working facilities
4. Retirement Concerns
- Lower pension due to stagnation
- Issues with NPS
- Demand for Old Pension Scheme benefits
📊 Key Highlights of Memorandum
According to Page 2 of the document:
A. Pay Structure Concerns
- Historical pay disparity
- No revision post 4th CPC for some cadres
B. Roles & Responsibilities
- Increased workload after IT 2.0
- Expanded administrative and financial authority
C. Career Progression Issues
- No LDCE pathway to Group ‘B’
- Structural imbalance in cadre management
🚨 Core Issue Requiring Immediate Attention
The memorandum clearly states:
“HSG-I cadre has become a terminal stage with no assured promotional pathway, leading to stagnation and frustration.”
This is identified as the most critical issue affecting morale and efficiency.
📢 Major Recommendations Submitted
1. Structural Reforms
- Recognize Senior Postmaster as hierarchical promotion
- Introduce LDCE pathway to Group ‘B’
- Implement time-bound promotions
2. Financial Improvements
- Improve pay structure
- Introduce performance incentives
- Strengthen retirement benefits
3. Cadre Management
- Restructure supervisory cadre
- Increase proportional posts
- Improve working conditions
🛡️ Requests to Department of Posts
The association has requested (Page 2–3):
- Support recommendations before 8th CPC
- Forward departmental views favorably
- Address long-pending grievances
- Ensure justice to supervisory cadres
⏳ Importance of Timely Action
The memorandum emphasizes that timely intervention will:
- Restore morale of supervisory staff
- Improve efficiency and service delivery
- Strengthen institutional framework
📌 Final Appeal
The association has made a final request to:
- Consider the memorandum seriously
- Extend full support to HSG cadres
- Take corrective measures for long-standing issues
💡 Conclusion
The submission to the 8th CPC highlights deep-rooted structural and financial challenges faced by HSG cadres. Addressing these issues is crucial not only for employee welfare but also for improving the overall efficiency of the Department of Posts.