Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for engagement as postal GDS or Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) [Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)] in Branch Post Offices (BOs) created in the year 2023. The details of the vacant posts and the engagement schedule are as follows:
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Schedule
GDS online registration for candidates and submission of applications from 22.05.2023 to 11.06.2023 (ii) Edit/Correction Window for Applicants: 12.06.2023 to 14.06.2023
India post GDS salary
Emoluments in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus Dearness Allowance thereon will be paid to the GDS. The applicable Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) to different categories is as under for post office GDS Salary:
- BPM (Branch Postmaster): Rs. 12,000-29,380(GDS salary per month)
- ABPM (Assistant Branch Postmaster): Rs. 10,000-24,470(GDS salary per month)
Brief Job Profile and Residence/Accommodation
(i) BRANCH POSTMASTER (BPM):
The Job Profile of the Branch Postmaster includes:
- BPM performs Day to day postal operations of the Branch Post Office (B.O) and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) as per departmental guidelines from the postal department.
- Marketing and promotion of products and services offered by the Department.
- BPM’s responsibility is to Smooth and timely functioning of the office, including mail conveyance and delivery.
(ii) ASSISTANT BRANCH POSTMASTER (ABPM):
The Job Profile of Assistant Branch Postmaster includes:
- Sale of stamps/stationery, mail delivery, and other postal operations as per departmental guidelines.
- Assisting Branch Postmaster in day-to-day postal operations.
- Marketing and promotion of products and services offered by the Department.
Residence/Accommodation: Selected BPM candidates will have to provide accommodation for the Branch Post Office before engagement. The applicant must submit a declaration with accommodation details. The selected candidate will be required to reside in the Post village where the BO is functioning. The accommodation should meet the prescribed standards.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years (subject to relaxations as per applicable guidelines)
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10th standard examination from a recognized Board with Mathematics and English as compulsory or elective subjects. They should also have studied the local language up to the secondary standard.
- Other Qualifications: Knowledge of computer operations and cycling, as well as adequate means of livelihood.
Reservation and Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to SC/ST, OBC, EWS, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories as per government guidelines. Applicants must submit the required certificates in the prescribed format.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online at www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Applications submitted through any other mode(other than online mode) will not be considered.
Selection Criteria
Candidates will be shortlisted based on a system-generated merit list. The selection process will include verification of original documents and qualification criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through SMS/email about the document verification process.
Communication of Selection
The list of shortlisted candidates for India post GDS result will be published on the Department’s website and the GDS Online portal
5554 vacancies in different circles
| Sno | Circle | Language | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWDA | PWDB | PWDC | PWDDE | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 59 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118 |
| 2 | Assam | Assamese/Asomiya | 73 | 26 | 8 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 138 |
| 3 | Assam | Bengali/Bangla | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Assam | Bodo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | Bihar | Hindi | 32 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 76 |
| 6 | Chattisgarh | Hindi | 143 | 23 | 44 | 98 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 342 |
| 7 | Gujarat | Gujarati | 45 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 |
| 8 | Haryana | Hindi | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 16 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 10 | Jammukashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 37 | 18 | 4 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| 11 | Jharkhand | Hindi | 448 | 134 | 132 | 276 | 100 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 1125 |
| 12 | Karnataka | Kannada | 26 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 1155 | 414 | 461 | 585 | 271 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 18 | 2992 |
| 14 | Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 15 | Maharashtra | Marathi | 303 | 145 | 51 | 47 | 55 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 610 |
| 16 | North Eastern | Bengali | 20 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| 17 | North Eastern | Hindi/English | 1823 | 47 | 35 | 1666 | 192 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 3911 |
| 18 | North Eastern | Manipuri/English | 119 | 50 | 4 | 87 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 288 |
| 19 | North Eastern | Mizo | 59 | 5 | 0 | 70 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 142 |
| 20 | Odisha | Oriya | 377 | 105 | 143 | 203 | 91 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 948 |
| 21 | Punjab | Punjabi | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 22 | Rajasthan | Hindi | 603 | 171 | 234 | 212 | 155 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 1408 |
| 23 | Tamilnadu | Tamil | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 24 | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 95 | 35 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160 |
| 25 | Uttarakhand | Hindi | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 40 |
| 26 | West Bengal | Bengali | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 27 | West Bengal | Nepali | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 28 | Telangana | Telugu | 47 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 96 |
FAQ
What is gramin dak sevak?
Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) are frontline employees of India Post who are responsible for providing postal services to rural areas. GDSs are responsible for delivering mail, collecting mail, operating post offices, and may also be responsible for providing other services such as selling stamps, money orders, and postal insurance.
What is gramin dak sevak job?
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) is a government job in India. GDSs are responsible for providing postal services to rural areas. They are the face of India Post in rural areas and they play a key role in connecting people with the government. GDSs also help to promote financial inclusion in rural areas by providing access to postal services such as money orders and postal insurance.
The job of a GDS is to deliver mail, collect mail, operate post offices, and sell stamps, money orders, and postal insurance. They may also be responsible for other tasks such as maintaining and repairing post office equipment.
How to pay fee for gramin dak sevak?
Online mode :
To pay the fee online, you can use a credit card, debit card, or net banking. You can also use UPI to pay the fee.
The fee for GDS is Rs. 100/- for all candidates except for female candidates and SC/ST candidates who are exempted from paying the fee.
What is the work of gramin dak sevak?
Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) are frontline employees of India Post who are responsible for providing postal services to rural areas. GDSs are responsible for delivering mail, collecting mail, operating post offices, and may also be responsible for providing other services such as selling stamps, money orders, and postal insurance.
Here are some of the specific tasks that GDSs are responsible for:
Delivering mail to rural areas
Collecting mail from rural areas
Operating post offices in rural areas
Selling stamps, money orders, and postal insurance
Maintaining and repairing post office equipment
Other tasks as assigned by the Department of Posts
What is gds full form?
Gramin Dak Sevaks
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