India Post Recruitment 2025 – 21413 Posts Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)

India Post GDS Recruitment 2025

📅 Last Date to Apply: 3rd March 2025

The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has announced a recruitment notification for 21,413 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) vacancies across various postal circles. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online.

India Post Recruitment 2025 post details

📬 Name of Post: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)

📝 Categories of GDS Posts:

• Branch Postmaster (BPM)
• Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
• Dak Sevak

📊 Number of Vacancies:

• Total Posts: 21,413
• Posts in Assam: 145

🏢 Organization: India Post (Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India)

💰 Emoluments and Pay Structure:

GDS employees receive a Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) with an annual increment of 3%, along with a Dearness Allowance (DA) as per government norms.

Initial TRCA Slabs:

• Branch Postmaster (BPM): ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 per month
• Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month

Eligibility Criteria for India Post Recruitment 2025

🧑‍💼 Age Limit:

• Candidates must be between 18 to 40 years old as of the last date of application submission.

🗓️ Age Relaxation: (as per government norms)

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
• PwD (OBC): 13 years
• PwD (SC/ST): 15 years

🎓 Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must have passed the 10th standard (Secondary School Examination) with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized board.

🗺️ Local Language Proficiency:

• Candidates must have studied the local language of the concerned postal circle at least up to the 10th standard from a recognized board.

💡 Other Required Skills & Criteria:

• Computer Knowledge: Basic understanding of computer operations.
• Cycling Skills: Candidates should know how to ride a bicycle. (For all GDS posts; knowledge of riding a scooter or motorbike is also acceptable.)
• Means of Livelihood: Candidates should have an adequate source of income to support themselves.

Application Fee for India Post GDS Recruitment 2025

💳 Category-wise Application Fee:

• UR/OBC: ₹100/-
• SC/ST: Nil (No Fee)
• Female/PwD/Transwomen: Nil (No Fee)

💰 Payment Mode:

Candidates can pay the application fee online using:

• UPI
• Net Banking
• Credit/Debit Cards

How to Apply for India Post Recruitment 2025?

Eligible and interested candidates can apply online by following the steps below:

📝 Step-by-Step Application Process:

1. Scroll down to the “Important Web-Links” section.
2. Click on “Online Application Form” and complete the registration process.
3. After registration, click on “Online Application Form” and log in with your credentials.
4. Fill in all your personal and educational details and upload the necessary documents.
5. Make payment of the application fee (if applicable) through the available online modes.
6. Finally, submit the form and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates for India Post Recruitment 2025

📅 Starting Date for Online Application: 10th February 2025
📅 Last Date for Online Application: 3rd March 2025

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Selection Process for India Post GDS Recruitment 2025

The selection process for India Post GDS Recruitment involves the following stages:

1. Shortlisting of Candidates:

• A shortlist of applicants will be published on the GDS Online Portal.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed via:
  📱 SMS on their registered mobile number
  📧 Email on their registered email ID

2. Merit List Preparation:

• The Merit List will be prepared based on:
  📊 Marks obtained or conversion of Grades/Points to marks from the 10th standard examination.
• The percentage will be calculated to the accuracy of four decimals.

3. Physical Verification of Documents:

• Shortlisted candidates must visit the office of the Divisional/Unit Head for:
  ✅ Physical verification of documents
  ✅ Completion of engagement formalities
• Candidates must complete this within 15 days from the date of the shortlist publication.

4. Final Selection & Pre-Engagement Formalities:

• After successful document verification, candidates will:
  📝 Receive an Offer of Provisional Engagement
  🏫 Complete basic training (3 days)
  🏡 Arrange for their accommodation
• Candidates must join within 30 days from the date of the offer letter.
• Failure to join or complete formalities within the stipulated time will result in:
  ❌ Cancellation of candidature
  📜 The post being offered to the next candidate on the merit list.