Department of Posts
Caretaker Recruitment Rules 2025 (Draft)
The Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts, has released a draft notification proposing new recruitment rules for the post of Caretaker. These rules supersede the Caretaker Recruitment Rules of 1992.
Schedule of Recruitment Rules
| Details | Provision |
|---|---|
| Name of Post | Caretaker |
| Number of Posts | 01* (Subject to variation depending on workload) |
| Classification | General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Pay Level | Level-4 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 25,500/- to 81,100/-) (7th CPC) |
| Method of Recruitment | By Deputation |
| Eligibility for Deputation |
From amongst officials holding: (i) Level–4 of the Pay Matrix with 3 years of regular service; OR (ii) Level–2 of the Pay Matrix with 5 years of regular service. Note: Preference will be given to officials holding a Diploma in Sanitation from a recognized institute or having experience in upkeep and maintenance of office buildings. |
Why are the Rules Being Revised?
According to Annexure-III of the draft, the following reasons were cited for the revision:
- Wider Pool of Candidates: The previous feeder cadres (LDC/UDC) have been re-designated as JSA/SSA, and their sanctioned strength has drastically reduced (JSA: 12, SSA: 8), leaving very few eligible candidates.
- Pay Level Based Eligibility: The new rules prescribe Pay Levels (Level-2/Level-4) instead of specific post names. This allows officials who have earned MACP to be eligible even if they haven't been promoted.
- Open to All Ministries: The restriction of "Ministry of Communications" has been removed to allow suitable candidates from all Central Government Ministries/Departments to apply.
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