Applications are invited from the eligible candidates to fill the vacant posts of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) [i.e. Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks] in different offices of the Department of Posts. The detail of the vacant posts is given in Annexure-I. The applications are to be submitted online at the following link https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
The candidates would need to register themselves before submitting an online
application. They would need a valid Mobile No. and active email address for
registration purposes. A candidate can have only one registration to submit an online
application. Filling up duplicate/multiple registrations/applications are not allowed
and filling up of duplicate/multiple applications would invite cancellation of all the
applications filled by the candidate. The applicants are not required to attach any
document with the application form. However, they will have to upload their recent
photograph and signature in the portal.
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APPLICATION FEE :
A fee of Rs.100.00 (Rupees one hundred only) is to be paid by the applicants for all posts notified in choice of Division. However, payment of fee is exempted for all female applicants, SC /ST applicants, PwD applicants and Transwomen applicants.
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EMOLUMENTS AND ALLOWANCES:
The GDSs are paid emoluments in form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), which carry an annual increase of 3%, subject to fulfillment of conditions, as given in the GDS Rules. They are also entitled to Dearness Allowance on TRCA, as declared by the Govt. of India from time to time. The initial engagement of GDS is made in the following basic TRCA Slabs:
- BPM: Rs.12,000-Rs.29,380/-
- ABPM/Dak Sevaks: Rs.10,000-Rs.24,470/-
Important Dates of India Post Recruitment 2025
- Starting date of submission of online application: 10th February 2025
- Last date of submission of online application: 3rd March 2025
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Age of the candidates must be between 18 to 40 years as on the last date of submission of the application.
- Age Relaxation: The category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
- SC/ ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwD (OBC): 13 years
- PwD (SC/ ST): 15 years
- Educational Qualification: Educational qualification for engagement of GDS is Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India.
- Local Language Proficiency: The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board.
- Other Criteria: Other requisite criteria are:
- Knowledge of computer
- Knowledge of cycling
- Adequate means of livelihood
How to Apply for India Post Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy. They may follow below mentioned steps to apply online.
- Click for online apply -> https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/
- Click on the Stage 1. Registration
- Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- Make payment of application fee as per your category and submit the form.
- At the end, take a print out of the application form .
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The Selection Process of India Post GDS Recruitment consists of following stages –
- Shortlisting: The list of applicants shortlisted for engagement will be released by the Department on GDS Online Portal. Upon declaration of the results, the shortlisted candidates will be informed of the result and dates of physical verification etc, through SMS on their registered mobile number as well as through email on the registered email addresses.
- Merit List: The Merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained/ conversion of Grades/Points to marks in Secondary School Examination of 10th standard of recognised Boards aggregated to percentage to the accuracy of 4 decimals.
- Physical Verification of Documents: Thereafter, the shortlisted candidates would require to attend the office of the designated authority, i.e., the Divisional/Unit Head of the Division/Unit where the post is notified for physical verification of documents and further engagement formalities within a period of 15 days from the date of shortlisted.
- Final Selection: Upon successful verification by the Divisional Head, the candidate will be required to undergo the pre-engagement formalities for joining within a period of 30 days from the date of ‘offer of provisional engagement’, which, inter-alia, include prescribed basic training of 3 days, arrangement of accommodation etc. Failure to complete these formalities or not joining there after due to any reason whatsoever would invite cancellation of the candidature immediately, on expiry of the said stipulated period of 30 days and the post will be offered to the next candidate
India Post Payments Bank Limited (IPPB) has been setup under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications with 100% equity owned by Government of India. IPPB is leading the next revolution of Banking and Financial literacy and this new model is paving the way for India’s largest Banking network to reach each and every corner of the nation. IPPB is having 650 Banking outlets all over the India which aims to utilize and leverage the field network of Department of Posts through its approximate 1,55,015 post offices as access points and approximate 3 Lakh postmen and Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) to provide doorstep banking services.