Applications Open: Enroll in Army Postal Service (APS) – April 2025 Cycle for India Post Employees
| Sr No. | Event | Cut Off Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Last date of submission of Application | 10 Feb 25 |
| 2 | Cutoff date for submission of recommended list of volunteer(s) of Division along with Applications & supporting documents (in one lot) | 21 Feb 25 |
| 3 | Intimation on medical exam for eligible volunteers | 21 Mar 25 |
| 4 | Medical Screening at specified AROs/ZROs | Apr 25 |
| 5 | Despatch of medically fit volunteers to APS Wing for Training | After found medically fit |
Advantages For Department of Posts Employees on field Service to Army Postal Service (APS)
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:
| Ser | Type of Leave | No of days |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | Annual Leave | 56 + Journey period |
| (b) | Casual Leave | 30 |
| (c) | Hospitalisation | Considered as on Duty |
| (d) | Sick Leave | Recommended by Medical Officer |
| (e) | Accumulation | 300 days |
| (f) | Encashment (Max – 60 days) | Over & above 300 |
Comparison between Civil Pay and Army Pay
The comparative pay of civil post and APS equivalent is given, which may vary depend on No of years of service in civil post. This comparison is as on May 2024. This may vary depend upon enhancement of allowances by Govt of India.
| Civil Pay (in DoP) | Civil Pay (in APS) | Army Pay | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Details | Pay | Details | Pay | Pay |
| Basic Pay | 18000 | Basic Pay | 18000 | 21000 |
| DA (50%) | 9000 | DA (50%) | 9000 | MSP |
| HRA (10%) | 1800 | FSA (12%) | 2160 | DA (50%) |
| TPTL | 2700 | TPTL | 2700 | TPTL |
8. Benefits – Travel Concession (Trains):
| Type | Frequency/ Eligibility | JCOs / WOs | NAIK / SEP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free LTC (Duty Station to Home Station) | Once in a year Self + Wife + Children Dependents | AC 2 TIER | AC 3 TIER |
| Free All India LTC | Once in two years Self + Wife + Children Dependents | AC 2 TIER | AC 3 TIER |
| 50% concession in Fare of duty travel | Once in a year (Self) | AC 2 TIER | AC 3 TIER |
| 50% concession in Fare of duty travel | Self + Wife + Children Dependents | AC 2 TIER | AC 3 TIER |
9. Benefits – Army Group Insurance (AGI):
| Details | JCOs / WOs | NAIK / SEP |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription (Compulsory) | Rs. 225/- | Rs. 225/- |
| Insurance cover | Rs. 37.50 lakhs | Rs. 30 lakhs |
| Advance – Computer loan | Yes | Yes |
| Advance – Motorcycle loan | Yes | Yes |
| Advance – 4 wheeler loan | Yes | Yes |
| Education award – Higher education of children | 90% at interest | 90% at interest |
Note: On disembodiment all AGI and saving funds will be refunded to officials on the date of disembodiment of posts.
10. Benefits – Canteen Facilities (CSD):
| Details | JCOs / WOs | NAIK / SEP |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase of consumer goods on concessional rates (FMCG, Electronics, etc.) | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicles (like car, bike, etc.) | Yes | Yes |
| Free issue of items (like rice, sugar, etc.) on concessional rates | Yes | Yes |
| Free issue of items (like rice, sugar, etc.) on concessional rates | Yes | Yes |
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 & Scholarships:
- 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 Regiment / Fund from army (ESSA)
- Admission of children in the following Professional Colleges for JCOs/WOs/OR who have completed 10 years of service:
- Army Institute of Technology, PuneArmy College of Medical Science, Delhi CanttArmed Forces Medical College, PuneArmy College of Dental Sciences, SecunderabadArmy Institute of Management, KolkataArmy Institute of Management & Technology, Greater NoidaArmy Institute of Fashion Design, BangaloreArmy Institute of Law, MohaliArmy Institute of Nursing, GuwahatiArmy Institute of Higher Education, PathankotArmy College of Medical Science, Delhi CanttArmy Institute of Education, Greater NoidaArmy Institute of Technology, PuneArmy Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Bangalore13. Foreign Postings:
- 05 Field Post Offices are being operated at United Nation peace keeping force, abroad – Lebanon – 01, Congo – 02, South Sudan – 01 & Ethiopia – 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 vacancies through board of officers.
- 30 APS personnel (JCOs/WOs/NAIK/SEP) are being sent to foreign posting every year.
- Talented sports personnel can participate in Army teams at national & international levels