Maternity Leave for the female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDS) in the Department of Posts No. 17-31/2016-GDS Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts Establishment Division Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001. Dated: the 27th June, 2018 Office Memorandum Subject:  Introduction of Maternity Leave for the female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDS) in the Department of Posts. The undersigned is directed to convey the approval of the Competent Authority for introduction of the Maternity Leave for the female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDSs) in Department of Posts. 2. This OM will supersede all earlier orders in respect of Maternity Leave for female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDS). 3. Introduction of Maternity Leave for female GDS. i. Female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDSs) with less than two surviving children may be granted maternity leave by an authority competent to grant leave for a period of 180 days from the date of its commencement. ii...