The Indian Post has published the Indian Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2023 notification for recruiting total 40889 candidates as Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) (Branch Postmaster(BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster(ABPM)/Dak Sevak). These vacancies are available in almost all states / postal circles of Indian Post.
The Indian Post GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) recruitment is a process by which the Indian Postal Service hires candidates for the position of Gramin Dak Sevak, which is a branch postman or a mail carrier in rural areas. The recruitment process typically includes an online application, an eligibility check, and a merit list based on the candidate’s 10th standard marks. The exact details of the recruitment process, such as the qualifications required and the application process, can vary depending on the specific recruitment drive.
Detailed official notification, online application link, eligibility criteria, educational qualification, salary / pay scale, vacancy and other relevant details for Indian Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2023 are provided below.
| Notification Details | |
|---|---|
| Organisation Name | Indian Post |
| Recruitment Exam Name | Indian Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2023 |
| Post Notified | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) |
| Recruitment Type | Regular |
| Recruitment Category | Government Jobs |
Salary / Pay Scale for Indian Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
The salary for Indian Post GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) employees varies depending on the state and region in which they are working. However, generally GDS employees are paid based on the Indian Postal Department’s pay matrix system. As per the 7th Pay Commission the salary for GDS BPM (Branch Post Master) is around ₹ 12,000 to ₹ 29,380 and for other GDS post like ABPM/Dak Sevak is around Rs.10,000 to ₹ 24,470. The salary can also vary based on other factors such as the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Details of post wise Salary / Pay Scale are provided in the table below –
| Post Name | Salary / Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) – Branch Post Master (BPM) | ₹ 12,000/- -29,380/- |
| Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) – Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM) | ₹ 10,000/- -24,470/- |
| Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) – Dak Sevak | ₹ 10,000/- -24,470/- |
Vacancy Details for Indian Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2023
Total Vacancies notified by the Indian Post for Gramin Dak Sevak Posts are 40889. Details of state wise vacancies are provided in the table below –
| State Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh Circle | 2480 |
| Assam Circle | 407 |
| Bihar Circle | 1461 |
| Chattisgarh Circle | 1593 |
| Delhi Circle | 46 |
| Gujarat Circle | 2017 |
| Haryana Circle | 354 |
| Himachal Pradesh Circle | 603 |
| Jammu kashmir Circle | 300 |
| Jharkhand Circle | 1590 |
| Karnataka Circle | 3036 |
| Kerala Circle | 2462 |
| Madhya Pradesh Circle | 1841 |
| Maharashtra Circle | 2508 |
| North Eastern Circle | 923 |
| Odisha Circle | 1382 |
| Punjab Circle | 766 |
| Rajasthan Circle | 1684 |
| Tamilnadu Circle | 3167 |
| Telangana Circle | 1266 |
| Uttar Pradesh Circle | 7987 |
| Uttarakhand Circle | 889 |
| West Bengal Circle | 2127 |
| Grand Total | 40889 |
Educational Qualification / Eligibility Criteria for Indian Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2023
Educational qualification / eligibility criteria details for Indian Post GDS Recruitment 2023 are provided below –
- Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard having passed in Mathematics and English (having been studied as compulsory or elective subjects) conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India shall be a mandatory educational qualification for all approved categories of GDS.
- The applicant should have studied the local language i.e. (Name of Local language at least up to Secondary standard [as compulsory or elective subjects].
Age Limit for Indian Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2023
Minimum age limit for Indian Post GDS Recruitment 2023 is 18 years and the Maximum age limit is 40 years.
Age will be determined as on the last date of submission of application as per notification.
Category wise age relaxation details are provided below –
- Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): No relaxation
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + OBC: 13 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + SC/ST: 15 years.
Selection Process for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) in Indian Post
For the post of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) in Indian Post, the applicants will be shortlisted for engagement on the basis of a system generated 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 approved Boards aggregated to percentage to the accuracy of 4 decimals. Passing of all the subjects as per the respective approved board norms is mandatory.
Application Fees for Indian Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2023
A fee of Rs.100/-/-(Rupees one hundred only) is to be paid by the applicants for all posts notified in choice of Division.
However, payment of fee is exempted for all female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwD applicants and Transwomen applicants.
Important Dates for Indian Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2023
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 27.01.2023 |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 27.01.2023 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 16.02.2023 |
