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Last Date: 05/08/2024.
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 44228 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Posts in different offices of the Department of Posts. Candidates who fulfill the below mentioned eligibility criteria may read this article and apply online for these vacancy.
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 44228 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Posts in different offices of the Department of Posts. Candidates who fulfill the below mentioned eligibility criteria may read this article and apply online for these vacancy.
Name of post: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Category of posts:
# Branch Postmaster (BPM)
# Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
# Dak Sevaks
No of posts: 44228 posts
No of posts in Assam: 896 posts
Name of organization: India Post
Emoluments: 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/-
Category of posts:
# Branch Postmaster (BPM)
# Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
# Dak Sevaks
No of posts: 44228 posts
No of posts in Assam: 896 posts
Name of organization: India Post
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Emoluments: 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/-
Eligibility Criteria of India Post Recruitment
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
# PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years
# PwBD (OBC): 13 years
# PwBD (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:
i. Knowledge of computer
ii. Knowledge of cycling
iii. Adequate means of livelihood
Application Fee of India Post GDS Recruitment
Category-wise application fee for India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 is as mentioned below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/OBC | Rs 100/- |
| SC/ ST | Nil |
| Female/ PwD/Transwomen | Nil |
# Payment Mode: Fee can be paid online through UPI, Net Banking, Credit / Debit Cards, etc.
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.
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on the "Online Application Form" and complete the registration process .
# In the next stage, click on "Online Application Form" Link and Login.
# 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 .
Important Dates of India Post Recruitment 2024
# Starting date of submission of online application: 15th July 2024
# Last date of submission of online application: 5th August 2024
Important Web-Links of India Post Vacancy
| Online Application Form | Registration | Login |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Circle Wise Vacancy List | Click Here |
| Check Fee Status | Click Here |
| Check Registration No | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process of India Post GDS Recruitment
The Selection Process of India Post GDS Recruitment consists of following stages -
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 designated authority for physical verification of documents. While attending for documents verification the candidates will be required to carry required documents in original and two sets of self-attested photocopies.
Final Selection: The final selection of the shortlisted applicants will be subject to two stage physical verification of the original documents, firstly by the Verifying Authority chosen by the applicant at the time of filling up the application. This will be further subject to second stage verification by the Engaging Authority. The Engaging Authority for the post of BPM is the Divisional Head of the concerned Division and for other categories of posts, i.e., ABPM and Dak Sevak, the Engaging Authority is Sub Divisional Head/Unit Head.
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