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India Post is a government-operated postal system with 23 circles in India and this year the department is recruiting candidates for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) posts. This department of posts is under the Ministry of Communications, and more than 30000 Gramin Dak Sevak posts will be filled for 23 circles around the nation through Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024. This is a golden opportunity for all 10th Pass government job aspirants to secure their careers under the government organization with lucrative salaries and several benefits. The selection of candidates who are between 18 to 40 years of age will be done based on merit of the marks obtained in Class 10th.
Post Office GDS Notification 2024
A press release for Post Office Recruitment 2024 has been issued by the Government of India announcing that the official notification will be released on 15th July 2024 along with complete details for the recruitment program. It is expected that more than 30000 vacancies for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster(ABPM)/Dak Sevak will be filled for FY 2024-25.
India Post Office Recruitment 2024 Press Release- Click to Check Details
Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024- Overview
India Post will start with the India Post Office Recruitment 2024 drive to fill 30000+ GDS/ BPM/ ABPM vacancies for 23 postal circles across the country. The apply online process for Post Office GDS Recruitment will be begun on the official website https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/ after 15th July 2024. The selection of the candidates is to be done through a Merit-Based selection process.
| India Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024- Overview | |
| Organising Body | India Post |
| Posts | Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) |
| Vacancies | 30000+ (Expected) |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 15th July 2024 onwards |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 32 years |
| No. of Circles | 23 |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based |
| Post Office GDS Salary | ABPM/ GDS- Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/- BPM- Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/- |
| Official website | https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/ |
GDS Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
As mentioned earlier, the official notification for Post Office Recruitment 2024 will be issued to the candidates on 15th July 2024, and other important dates of this recruitment drive is specified in the table below and same will be updated in case of any changes.
| Events | Dates |
| Official Notification Release Date | 15th July 2024 |
| Data Entry & Freezing of Vacancies by Divisions | 1st to 6th July 2024 |
| Rechecking Data Entry | 8th July 2024 |
| Approval by Circles After Freezing the Data Entry by Divisions | 9th to 10th July 2024 |
India Post Office GDS Vacancy 2024
India Post Office has announced through a press notification that 3000+ vacancies will be announced for GDS posts. Candidates will get detailed vacancy information soon on the official website. Stay tuned to our website to get latest updates about any changes in vacancies of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) posts.
Post Office GDS Eligibility
The candidates applying for Post Office Recruitment 2024 must hold the required eligibility criteria (Education Qualification, Age Limit) as mentioned in the notification.
Education Qualification- Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard having passed in Mathematics and English from 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.
Age Limit-18 to 40 years
Desirable Eligibility- Knowledge of Computer, Knowledge of Cycling, Adequate means of Livelihood
Age Relaxation
For SC/ST categories 5 years of age relaxation have been provided for India Post GDS Recruitment 2024. We have tabulated below the Upper age relaxation for all reserved categories.
| Categories | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled 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 |
Post Office Recruitment 2024 Application Form
As of now, an exact date for the release of online application form has not been announced by official authorities for Gramin Dak Sevak posts but is expected to begin on 15th July 2024 onwards at official website. Once the authorities begin accepting online form for India Post Office Recruitment 2024, the direct link to fill this application form will also be shared here with the candidates.
GDS Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
Applicants are required to pay a fee of Rs 100/- for all positions advertised in the selected division. However, female candidates, SC/ST candidates, PWD candidates, and Transwoman candidates are exempt from paying application fees. Below is the application fee for India Post Recruitment 2024 categorized by different groups.
| Post Office GDS Application Fee | |
| Category | Fees |
| UR | Rs 100 |
| SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates/Transwomen applicants | Nil |
Steps to Apply for Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024
The candidates have to apply for India Post Office Recruitment 2024 in three stages- Registration, Payment of the Application fee, and online application. Each stage has been discussed below-
Stage 1- Registration
- Visit the official website of the India Post Office at www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
- The applicants must first register themself on the GDS online Engagement Portal.
- The applicants must have their own active email id and mobile number to generate a registration number & password.
- Keep the registration number and password for the further application process.
Stage 2- Payment of Application Fees
- The candidates must pay the required application fee of Rs. 100/- through online mode only.
- There is no application fee for female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwD applicants, and Transwomen applicants.
- The fee once paid will not be refunded. Hence candidates are advised to ensure their eligibility for applying to a particular Division before making the fee payment.
- Applicants who are exempted from payment of a fee may apply online for India Post Recruitment 2024 directly.
Stage 3- Online Application
- After registration, and paying application fees the candidates have to apply online.
- The candidates have to select the division and exercise preferences in the application form after validating the registration number & mobile number.
- The applicant is required to upload a Recent Photograph and Signature at the time of submitting the online application in the formats and sizes prescribed
- The candidates are advised to select the Divisional head of the Division in which he/she is applying to expedite the verification of documents at a later stage.
India Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024 Selection Criteria
The candidates will be shortlisted for GDS posts based on a system-generated merit list. The Merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the Secondary School Examination of the 10th standard. The merit list will be released separately for all 23 circles at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/.
Post Office GDS Salary Structure
After being hired for Gramin Dak Sevak posts in India Post Office, candidates receive lucrative salaries which are in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA). This includes Dearness Allowance and and pay scale ranging from Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/- for GDS/Assistant Branch Postmaster and for Branch Postmaster it is between Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/-.
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