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India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 - Notification, Vacancies, Posts, Eligibility Criteria

India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 - Notification, Vacancies, Posts, Eligibility Criteria

Edited By Sneha Vinod | Updated on Jul 16, 2024 03:02 PM IST

India Post, Government of India has released an official notification announcing 44,228 India Post GDS vacancies. Interested candidates can apply for this India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 online on the official website. The India Post GDS 2024 application form is available from July 15 to August 5, 2024 at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Candidates aged between 18 to 40 years holding a Class 10 certificate fulfil the eligibility Criteria to apply for India Post GDS 2024 Recruitment.

The India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 presents candidates with the opportunity of employment in the postal sector across India.India Post GDS 2024 Recruitment is conducted by the Department of Posts, Government of India to fill various positions of Gramin Dak Sevaks in postal circles throughout the country. Gramin Dak Sevaks play a crucial role in rural and remote areas by providing postal services, including mail delivery, financial services, and other related functions.

Latest: - India Post GDS 2024 Application Apply Online

India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 - Important dates

Some important dates related to the India Post GDS recruitment 2024 are tabulated below for candidates to refer to and note:

India Post GDS recruitment 2024 dates:

India Post GDS 2024 Recruitment Events

Important dates 2024

India Post GDS Application Form 2024 release date

July 15, 2024

Last day to fill India Post GDS 2024 Application Form

August 5, 2024

India Post GDS 2024 Application correction window

August 6-8, 2024

India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 - Application Form

The application form for various posts under the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) like Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevaks was activated on July 15, 2024 as part of the India Post GDS 2024 Recruitment. The last day to fill the India Post GDS Application Form 2024 is on August 5, 2024. Interested candidates should register on the official website with their mobile number and email before submitting an India Post GDS Application Form. Candidates should note that submission of multiple applications is prohibited and would lead to the cancellation of all the application forms given for India Post GDS 2024 Recruitment.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2024- Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can refer to the India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria tabulated below for further clarity:

India Post GDS 2024 eligibility criteria chart:

India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 Factors

India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria

Age limit

18- 40 years

Educational qualifications

A certificate from a recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/Union Territories in India confirming passing marks in Mathematics and English in the Secondary School Examination of 10th standard is necessary for India Post GDS Recruitment 2024


Candidate should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of computer


Knowledge of cycling


Adequate means of livelihood

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India Post GDS Recruitment 2024- Selection Process

The selection process as part of the India Post GDS 2024 Recruitment involves shortlisting applicants based on a system-generated merit list and not with any other examinations. After the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 shortlisted candidate list is released, candidates are expected to appear for a two-stage physical verification of original documents as part of the Selection Process.

The verification as part of the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 is first conducted by the Verifying Authority chosen by the applicant during the application process. The second stage of verification will be carried out by the Engaging Authority. For the position of Branch Post Master (BPM), the Engaging Authority is the Divisional Head of the respective Division. For other categories such as Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM) and Dak Sevak, the Engaging Authority is the Sub Divisional Head or Unit Head.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 - Merit List

The Merit List list for the India Post GDS will be compiled using marks obtained, or the conversion of Grades/Points to marks in the Secondary School Examination (10th standard) conducted by recognized Boards. The marks will be aggregated and converted to a percentage accuracy of four decimals for India Post GDS merit list preparation.

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India Post GDS Recruitment 2024- Vacancy

India Post has announced a total of 44228 India Post GDS vacancies across various posts under GDS. The category and state-wise India Post GDS Vacancy table has been attached below:

India Post GDS 2024 Vacancy table - Category and State-wise

SI no

Circle NAME

Language

Total Vacancies

1

Andhra Pradesh

Telugu

1355

2

Assam

Assamese/Asomiya, Bengali/Bangla, Bodo, English/Hindi

896

3

Bihar

Hindi

2558

4

Chhattisgarh

Hindi

1338

5

Delhi

Hindi

22

6

Gujarat

Gujarati

2034

7

Haryana

Hindi

241

8

Himachal Pradesh

Hindi

708

9

Jammu and Kashmir

Hindi/Urdu

442

10

Jharkhand

Hindi

2104

11

Karnataka

Kannada

1940

12

Kerala

Malayalam

2433

13

Madhya Pradesh

Hindi

4011

14

Maharashtra

Konkani/Marathi

3170

15

Northeast

Bengali/Kak Barak/English/Garo/Hindi/Manipuri/Khasi/Mizo

2255

16

Odisha

Oriya

2477

17

Punjab

English/Hindi/Punjabi

387

18

Rajasthan

Hindi

2718

19

Tamil Nadu

Tamil

3789

20

Telangana

Telugu

981

21

Uttar Pradesh

Hindi

4588

22

Uttarakhand

Hindi

1238

23

West Bengal

Bengali/English/Hindi/Bhutia/Lepcha/Nepali

2543


Total


44,228

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India Post GDS Recruitment 2024- Salary

Salary for the post under India Post GDS is in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), which includes an annual increment of 3% following the conditions specified in the GDS Rules. The India Post GDS Salary is complemented by a Dearness Allowance on TRCA, determined by the Government of India periodically. GDSs also receive various other allowances and social security benefits, such as GDS Gratuity and benefits under the Service Discharge Benefit Scheme.

India Post GDS 2024 Salary chart:

Category

TRCA slab

BPM

Rs.12,000-Rs.29,380

ABPM/Dak Sevaks

Rs.10,000-Rs.24,470

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. How to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2024?

Eligible and interested candidates can apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 online from 15 July to 05 August 2024 at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

2. Will GDS become permanent?

Yes, it is a permanent job with a 100% guarantee. Candidates will undergo a 2-year probationary period after being selected and placed as a GDS BPM in a Branch Post Office.

3. What is India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 salary?

The India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 salary of Assistant Branch Postmaster is between Rs 10,000 to Rs 24,470. While the pay scale of the Branch Postmaster is between Rs 12,000 to Rs 29,380.

4. What is Gramin Dak Sevak's job?

Gramin Dak Sevak's job is to manage the smooth functioning of Departmental Post Offices and do marketing, business procurement, or any other work assigned by supervising authorities.

5. What is the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 age limit?

For the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024, candidates must be at least 18 years of age and not more than 40 years of age.

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