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. |
| The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard. | |
| Knowledge of computer. Knowledge of cycling. Adequate means of livelihood. |
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
| List of Shortlist | Click Here |
| Edit Application | Click Here |
| Adevrtisement | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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.