The India Post has announced an employment notification for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions across various post offices in India. Here’s a detailed explanation of the recruitment process:
Position Details:
- Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
- Types of Posts:
- Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
- Dak Sevak
- Number of Posts: 21,413
- Assam: 145 posts
- Pay (Emoluments):
- BPM: Rs. 12,000 – Rs. 29,380/- per month
- ABPM/Dak Sevaks: Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 24,470/- per month
- Emoluments are provided in the form of Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), with annual increases of 3%. Dearness Allowance is also applicable.
Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit:
- Candidates must be aged between 18 to 40 years on the last date of submission of applications (3rd March 2025).
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwD (OBC): 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
Educational Qualification:
Candidates should have:
- 10th Standard pass certificate (Secondary School Examination) with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized board by the Government of India, State Governments, or Union Territories.
Additional Criteria:
- Local Language Proficiency: The applicant should have studied the local language up to the 10th standard from a recognized school board.
- Other Skills:
- Basic knowledge of computers.
- Knowledge of cycling.
- Adequate means of livelihood.
Application Fee:
UR/OBC: Rs 100/-
SC/ ST : Nil
Female/ PwD/Transwomen : Nil
- Payment Mode: Payment can be made online through UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, etc.
How to Apply:
Registration:
- Visit the official India Post website and click on the "Online Application Form" to start the registration process.
Login:
- After registration, log in to complete your application by filling in personal and educational details.
Upload Documents:
- Upload the required documents as part of the application.
Payment:
- Pay the application fee as per your category and submit the application.
Print:
- After submission, take a printout of your application form for future reference.
Selection Process:
Shortlisting:
- The department will shortlist candidates based on their marks obtained in the 10th standard examination.
- The shortlisted candidates will be notified via SMS and email about the next steps.
Merit List:
- A merit list will be created based on the percentage of marks obtained in the Secondary School Examination (10th standard). The marks will be converted to percentage with 4 decimal places.
Physical Verification of Documents:
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend physical verification of documents at the designated authority office. This will be done within 15 days after the result declaration.
Final Selection:
- After document verification, candidates will undergo pre-engagement formalities, including basic training (3 days).
- The candidate must complete the engagement formalities within 30 days from the "offer of provisional engagement." Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the candidature, and the next candidate will be considered.
Important Dates:
- Last Date for Application Submission: 3rd March 2025
Other Information:
- The application fee for general and OBC candidates is Rs. 100, while SC/ST, female, PwD, and transwomen candidates are exempted from the fee.
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