India Post GDS January Recruitment 2025, List of Shortlist Released
March 21, 2025 by mohit.g
Department of Posts is recruiting for the post of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), which includes Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevaks. This is a contractual job opportunity. The recruitment notification was released on 07/02/2 025. The job location is all over india, with specific offices detailed in Annexure-I. The online application process starts on 10/02/2025, and the last date to apply is 03/03/2025. Anyone from India is eligible to apply for this GDS . List of Shortlist is available, Click Here.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization |
Department of Posts |
| Post Name |
GDS (BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak) |
| Advt No. |
17-02/2025-GDS |
| Vacancies |
21413 |
| Nature of job |
Contractual |
| Salary |
BPM: Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/-; ABPM/Dak Sevak: Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/- |
| Applicant Eligible From |
India |
| Job Location |
All india |
| Category |
GDS |
Post Details
Age Eligibility
The age eligibility for all GDS posts is between 18 years to 40 years as on 03/03/2025.
| Category |
Age relaxation |
| SC/ST |
5 years |
| OBC |
3 years |
| EWS |
No relaxation |
| PwD |
10 years |
| PwD + OBC |
13 years |
| PwD + SC/ST |
15 years |
Exam Fee
| General/OBC/EWS |
Rs. 100 |
| Female/SC/ST/PwD/Transwomen |
Exempted |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name |
Essential Qualification |
BPM
ABPM
Dak Sevak |
Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English. |
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The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard.
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Knowledge of computer.
Knowledge of cycling.
Adequate means of livelihood.
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Selection Process
| Steps |
Selection Process |
| Merit List |
Applicants are shortlisted based on a system-generated merit list derived from 10th-grade marks/converted grades/points. |
| Document Verification |
Shortlisted candidates must attend physical verification with original documents. |
| Provisional Engagement |
Post-verification, a system-generated provisional engagement offer will be issued. |
How to Apply
- First, register yourself on the GDS online Engagement Portal at India Post GDS Online.
- You will need a valid Mobile Number and active email address for registration.
- After successful registration, note down your Registration Number.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) online.
- Select the Division and provide preferences for the posts.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent Photograph (less than 50kb, .jpg/.jpeg) and Signature (less than 20kb, .jpg/.jpeg).
- Review your application carefully before final submission.
- An edit/correction window will be available from 06/03/2025 to 08/03/2025.
Important Dates
| Online registration start date |
10/02/2025 |
| Online registration last date |
03/03/2025 |
| Edit/Correction window |
06/03/2025 to 08/03/2025 |
| Last date of Engagement Process |
30/06/2025 |
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the age limit for applying?
The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age is 40 years. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories.
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What is the required educational qualification?
Candidates must have passed the 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English. Knowledge of the local language is also required.
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Is there an application fee?
Yes, there is a fee of Rs. 100 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. Female, SC/ST, PwD, and Transwomen applicants are exempted from the fee.
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What is selection process?
Selection process is based on auto generated merit list according to marks in class 10th.
