Mock Test on GDS Conduct Rules and SDBS [Exam 53]

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Taking part in Politics and Elections by GDS is detailed in which Rule of GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Under SDBS, a Gramin Dak Sevak, if he/she so wishes can withdraw at any point of time after attaining the age of _____ years?

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Which among the following penalty imposed on a GDS shall be a disqualification for future engagement?

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Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) under SDBS Scheme is allotted to GDS by?

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Gramin Dak Sevaks other than Branch Postmasters(BPMs) and working in Departmental Post offices, RMS Offices and other offices are designated and called?

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The finance of the GDS Circle Welfare Fund shall comprise of which one of the following:

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Evidence before committee or any other Authority by a Gramin Dak Sevak is mentioned in which Rule of GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Under Premature exit in SDBS, _____% of the accumulations shall be required to be invested to purchase a Life Annuity from the authorized Life Insurance Company?

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The GDS will not engage in any activity with any outside agency which would be detrimental to the business or interest of the post office/lPPB?

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Which among the following is NOT correct with regard to put off duty of a Gramin Dak Sevak?

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How many recognized major penalties are there under GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Work performed by BPM/ABPM for which among the following is will not be included in calculation of TRCA?

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Who among the following is the revisionary authority in respect of a GDS? i. Regional PMG, for those Gramin Dak Sevaks who work in region headed by PMG ii. in the rest of the cases by the Head of the Circle (Chief Postmaster General) iii. Any other authority immediately superior to the authority passing the orders

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Procedure for imposing major penalty is specified in which Rule of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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As per SDBS scheme, which bank shall function as the TRUSTEE BANK, which will provide banking services to the SDBS Scheme?

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While imposing the penalty of Compulsory Discharge from engagement on a GDS, he/she shall be eligible for which among the following? i. SDBS ii. GDS Gratuity proportionate to engagement period rendered

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Under Rule 9 of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 as a matter of minor penalty, a Sevak shall be debarred from appearing in recruitment examination for the post of MTS/Postman/PA/SA for a period not exceeding how many years?

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"Members of the family, in relation to a GDS includes (i) wife (ii) child or step child of such Sevak (iii) widow and dependent Daughter-in law (iv) son in law

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An order of put off made by IP/ASP who is not the Engaging Authority, shall cease to be effective on the expiry of ____ days from the date of such order unless earlier confirmed or cancelled by the Engaging Authority or the Authority to which the Engaging Authority is subordinate?

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Government under the definition of GDS ( Conduct and Engagement ) Rules 2020 means?

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How many minor penalties have been prescribed for GDS under Rule 9 of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Engaging Authority under GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 includes? (i) Chief Postmaster General (ii) Postmaster General (iii) Authority empowered to engage GDS (iv) Assistant Postmaster General

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As per the Service Discharge Benefit Scheme, If a GDS resigned from service before normal exit, what is the percentage of accumulations the outgoing GDS would be required to invest to purchase a life annuity from any authorized life insurance company.

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Which among the following is not correct with regard to Emergency Leave of GDS?

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What is the minimum TRCA fixed for a ABPM/Dak Sevak under the category 4 Hours/level 1?

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Grievance of subscribers under SDBS shall be redressed within ____ days of its receipt?

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Female GDS is eligible for maternity leave with effect from?

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Who among the following has the right to impose penalty on a Sevak after discharge from service?

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GDS who resigns from service needs to invest ____ % of the accumulations to purchase an Annuity from the Authorised Life Insurance Company?

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Which among the following is/are correct with regard to emergency leave of GDS?

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In the event of death of Gramin Dak Sevaks while in service, the nominee(s)/legal heir(s) will have which among the following option under SDBS? i. to receive the entire accumulations in the late GDS’s PRA till the day of death as lump sum ii. receive to continue to be enrolled under the scheme, if they so desire

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Gramin Dak Sevaks shall be entitled for 'Emergency' Ieave for a maximum of ____ days in a calendar year?

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Which Rule of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 discuss about Leave of GDS?

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Who sanctions stationery allowance for GDSs?

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Gramin Dak Sevak under the definition of GDS ( Conduct and Engagement ) Rules 2020 means?

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GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 came into force on?

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Which among the following is correct with regard to selection of GDS. (i) Knowledge of Cycling is a pre-requisite condition for all GDS posts (ii) in case of having knowledge of riding a scooter or motor cycle, that may be considered as knowledge of cycling (iii) candidate has to submit a declaration to this effect

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GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 contains how many Rules?

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Penalties in respect of GDS is mentioned in which Rule of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Put Off Duty of a GDS is mentioned under which Rule of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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What is the period of limitation of appeal by a Gramin Dak Sevak?

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A Sevak shall be entitled to an amount of compensation as ex-gratia payment equal to ______% of his/her Time Related Continuity Allowance together with admissible Dearness Allowance per month for the period of put off duty?

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Provision for Appeal by a Gramin Dak Sevak is mentioned in which Rule of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Under which Rule, the President may, at any time, either on his own motion or otherwise, review an order passed under GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Maximum ceiling on Severance Amount to GDS shall be?

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A GDS BPM can do the following transactions on DARPAN device

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Normally, there is no need for conduct of an inquiry for imposing minor penalty to GDS. However in case of a request by the delinquent GDS for inquiry under minor penalty proceedings, who is the authority competent to decide on the same?

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Appointment of Adhoc Disciplinary/Engaging Authority in the case of a GDS as per Rule5 of GDS(C&E) Rules, 2020 is vested with?

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A GDS shall not be required to perform duty beyond a maximum period of ____ hours in a day?

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The record of proceedings as specified under Rule 10-C of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 shall not include?

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SDBS is mandatory for all GDS engaged on or after?

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The engagement of a Sevak who has not already rendered more than ____years continuous engagement from the date of his/her engagement shall be liable to be terminated at any time by a notice in writing?

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Under SDBS, at the time of discharge of his/her services from the Department on attaining the age of normal discharge, the outgoing Gramin Dak sevak would be required to Invest a minimum of _____% of accumulations to purchase a life annuity from any authorized Life Insurance Company?

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Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS) was introduced with effect from?

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GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 is applicable to which among the following categories of employees working in Department of Posts?

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Candidates applying for GDS posts shall furnish Basic Computer Training Course Certificate of at least ____ days duration, in case computer has not been studied as a subject till 10th or 12th?

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Gramin Dak Sevaks, who are enrolled under the Scheme, and subsequently permanently absorbed/ appointed in the Department against a regular Departmental post, shall be?

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No Gramin Dak Sevak shall indulge in any act of sexual harassment of any woman at any workplace as per which Rule of GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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A Gramin Dak Sevak can be placed under Put Off Duty under which among the following circumstances? i. Where a disciplinary proceeding against him/her is contemplated or is pending ii. Where a case against him/her in respect of any criminal offence is under investigation, inquiry or trial

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Maternity Leave for Female GDS is contained in which Rule of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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A female Gramin Dak Sevak GDS with less than two surviving children may be granted maternity leave by an authority competent to grant leave for a period of maximum?

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Which Rule of GDS(C&E) Rules, 2020 states that No Sevak shall, except with the previous sanction of the Government, have recourse to any Court or to the Press for the vindication of any official act which has been the subject matter of adverse criticism or an attack of defamatory character?

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Provision for "Review" is provided under which Rule of GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Which among the following are true with regard to GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020? (i) A Sevak shall have to give an undertaking that he has other sources of income besides the allowances paid (ii) GDS shall be outside the Civil Service of the Union (iii) GDS shall not undertake any other job for income (iv) GDS is eligible for bonus in par with regular employees

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Which platform is used by SDBS for the purpose of registration, record keeping, funds management etc.?

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What is the maximum age up to which a person can continue as Gramin Dak Sevak?

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As per Rule 21 of GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020 Every Sevak shall at all times?

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When a GDS stays beyond two days emergency leave at a time, how the said leave period is regulated?

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What is the maximum days granted to female Gramin Dak Sevaks during the entire service of that female GDS in case of miscarriage including abortion?

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Unauthorized communication of information by GDS is mentioned in which Rule of GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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As per which Rule of GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020, no Sevak shall resort to or abet any form of strike, coercion or physical duress in connection with any matter pertaining to his/her conditions of engagement or the engagement of any other Sevak?

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No contribution/subscription shall be made in Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS) in respect of GDS during which among the following period? i. during Put Off Duty ii. during unauthorized absence

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Promptness and Courtesy of GDS is mentioned in which rule of GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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The Severance Amount to GDS shall be paid at the rate of Rs._______ for every completed year of service from 01.01.2016?

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Which Rule of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 discuss about the engaging authority?

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Review petition under Rule 20 of GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020 may be preferred within?

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Procedure for imposing Minor penalty is specified in which Rule of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Which among the following is the designed CRA for PFRDA for Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS)?

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Insolvency and habitual indebtedness by a Gramin Dak Sevak is discussed under which Rule of GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Severance Amount would be applicable only in case of those GDSs who have opted to remain with Severance Amount and have not shifted to service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS), and have completed _____ years of continuous service?

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Which Rule of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 provides for Emergency leave for GDS?

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A candidate who is OBC and falling under the category of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) is eligible for age relaxation for GDS posts upto?

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Which among the following is not a recognized minor penalty in respect of GDS under GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Persons belonging to EWSs who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs shall get ____% reservation in engagement to GDS posts?

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With effect from 1 July 2018, monthly contribution to SDBS shall be Rs._____ for both sides i.e.Department’s contribution and the GDS?

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Rule 10-G of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 is about?

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What is the Method of engagement of GDS as of July 2021?

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Pension Fund Managers (PFM) for investments and management of the funds under the Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS) include?

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Under SDBS, Department shall not make any contributions for such beneficiaries from the date of their premature withdrawal after attaining the age of ____ years?

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"Revision" is mentioned in which Rule of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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What is the minimum TRCA fixed for a BPM under the category 5 Hours/level 2?

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Where is the Oversight Office (OO) under SDBS Scheme?

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Under Premature exit in SDBS, Gramin Dak Sevak, if he/she so wishes can withdraw at any point of time after attaining the age of 58 years, an amount not exceeding _____% of the accumulations in his/her PRA?

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Who among the following has been appointed as Central Record keeping Agency (CRA) by PFRDA/NPS TRUST, for providing centralized record keeping, administration and customer service functions for all beneficiaries of the SDBS, like, NPS-lite?

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Which among the following is a major penalty as specified under Rule 9 of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020? i. Reduction to a lower stage in the TRCA slab for a specified period exceeding three years ii. Compulsory Discharge from engagement with monetary benefits (i.e. SDBS etc.) and GDS Gratuity proportionate to engagement period rendered by GDS iii. Removal from engagement which shall not be a disqualification for future engagement iv. Dismissal from engagement, which shall ordinarily be a disqualification for future engagement

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Powers of the President under Rule 20 of GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020 shall be exercised by?

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Which rule of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2011 deals with “Criticism of Government” by Gramin Dak Sewaks?

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No Sevak shall bring or attempt to bring any political or other outside influence to bear upon any superior authority to further his/her interests in respect of matters pertaining to his/her engagement under the Government as per which Rule of GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Who among the following is/are empowered to place a Dak Sevak under Put Off Duty? i. Engaging Authority ii. any authority to which the Engaging Authority is subordinate iii. any other authority empowered in that behalf by the Government

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Which among the following is not a recognized form of penalty under GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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What is the maximum age for the purpose of engagement to GDS posts as on the date of notification of the vacancy?

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Which Rule of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 prescribe procedure for imposing penalty after discharge?

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For engagement as GDS candidate should have studied the local language of the state at least up to?

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Relaxation in upper age limit in selection of GDS is subject to the condition that maximum age of the applicant on the crucial date shall not exceed ____ years?

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Financial assistance in case of death of GDS due to riots, attacks by robbers and terrorists while not on duty

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What is the minimum educational qualification prescribed for all approved categories of GDS (i.e. BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak )?

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Display by a Sevak on his/her person, vehicle or residence of any electoral symbol shall amount to using his/her influence in connection with an election within the meaning of which Rule of GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Which among the following with regard to maternity leave of GDS is/are correct?

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As per Rule 3-C of GDS(C&E) Rules, 2020, all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) can avail of the Voluntary Discharge Scheme on?

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Who is the authority competent to grant maternity leave for all categories of GDS?

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Which among the following categories are exempted from payment of fee for applying on GDS Posts?

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Under Rule 10-D of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 there would obviously be no need for an inquiry where major penalty is to be imposed by Engaging Authority when?

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What is the minimum TRCA fixed for a BPM under the category 4 Hours/level 1?

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Under SDBS, in the case of a Gramin Dak Sevak, being dismissed and/or removed from service as a result of a penal action/disciplinary proceedings?

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Gramin Dak Sevaks other than Branch Postmasters(BPMs) and working in Branch Post offices are designated and called?

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In case of a GDS, Residence in post village/ delivery jurisdiction of the Post office within ___ month after selection but before engagement shall be mandatory?

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What is the amount payable to the GDS, at the time of end of their engagement with the Dept., subject to the terms and conditions prescribed for this purpose?

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Rule 10-C of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 is about?

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What is the minimum TRCA fixed for a ABPM/Dak Sevak under the category 5 Hours/level 2?

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A Gramin Dak Sevak engaged shall not be eligible for which among the following?

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What is the full form of CRA under SDBS Scheme?

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Not more than _____ days emergency leave will be granted at a time to a GDS?

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The Gramin Dak Sevaks may be granted paid leave at the rate of __ days for every half year without accumulation?

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Under SBD, what percentage of the accumulations shall be paid to the discharged GDS in lump sum, which may be utilised by him/her as per their own will and discretion?

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Who among the following is/are not eligible to join the Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS)?

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Department of Posts, Gramin Dak Sevaks (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 was issued by amending which of the following Rules?

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With effect from 1 July 2018, Department of Posts has decided continuation of the existing formula for grant of GDS Gratuity (earlier Ex-gratia Gratuity) subject to a maximum of Rupees?

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Which among the following with regard to Termination of Engagement of a GDS as contained in Rule 8 of GDS(C&E) Rules, 2020 is/are correct?

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Withholding of annual increase in Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) without cumulative effect for a period not exceeding three years is which kind of penalty under Rule 9 of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020?

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Mock Test on GDS Conduct Rules and SDBS

1. With effect from 1 July 2018, monthly contribution to SDBS shall be Rs._ for both sides i.e.Department’s contribution and the GDS?
Rs.100
Rs.200
Rs.300
Rs.500

2. GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 came into force on?
1 January 2020
14 February 2020
7 June 2020
9 December 2020

3. Gramin Dak Sevak under the definition of GDS ( Conduct and Engagement ) Rules 2020 means?
Branch Postmaster
Assistant Branch Postmaster
Dak Sevak
All the above

4. A GDS shall not be required to perform duty beyond a maximum period of __ hours in a day?
6 hours
4 hours
5 hours
3 hours

5. The finance of the GDS Circle Welfare Fund shall comprise of which one of the following:
Only subscriptions from the GDS members
Only grant in aid from the Central Welfare Fund
Subscriptions from (i) GDS members and (ii) grant in aid from the Central Welfare Fund
Subscriptions from (i) GDS members, (ii) grant in aid from the Central Welfare Fund and (1) additional finance raised by the Committee (through donations, sale of tickets of benefit shows, or by any other means approved by Head of the Circle for the purpose).

6. Rule 10-G of GDS(Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 is about?
Procedure for disciplinary proceedings after discharge
Procedure for imposing penalty after discharge
Procedure for discharge of a Sevak
Put Off Duty of a Sevak

7. Pension Fund Managers (PFM) for investments and management of the funds under the Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS) include?
LIC Pension Fund
SBI Pension Fund Limited
UTI Retirement Solutions Limited
All the above

8. A candidate who is OBC and falling under the category of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) is eligible for age relaxation for GDS posts upto?
10 Years
3 Years
13 Years
5 Years

9. Who is the authority competent to grant maternity leave for all categories of GDS?
Head of the Circle
Head of the Region
Divisional Head concerned
Sub Divisional Head concerned

10. What is the minimum educational qualification prescribed for all approved categories of GDS (i.e. BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak )?
8th Standard Pass
Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard
Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 12th standard
No minimum qualification prescribed

11. What is the Method of engagement of GDS as of July 2021?
Through Offline engagement process
Through Employment Exchange
Through Online engagement process
Through open competitive examination

12. Under which Rule, the President may, at any time, either on his own motion or otherwise, review an order passed under GDS(Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2020?
Rule 19
Rule 20
Rule 22
Rule 27

13. A female Gramin Dak Sevak GDS with less than two surviving children may be granted maternity leave by an authority competent to grant leave for a period of maximum?
90 days
120 days
180 days
100 days

14. A Gramin Dak Sevak engaged shall not be eligible for which among the following?
GDS gratuity
Pension
Severance amount or SDBS
All the above

15. Which among the following with regard to Termination of Engagement of a GDS as contained in Rule 8 of GDS(C&E) Rules, 2020 is/are correct?
The period of such notice shall be one month
GDS shall not be eligible for GDS Gratuity and Severance amount etc
If the termination is forthwith, TRCA plus DA equivalent to one month shall be paid
All the above

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