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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. India Post is under the Ministry of Communications, and this year 44228 Gramin Dak Sevak posts for 23 circles were announced through Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024. The merit list with list of candidates shortlisted for the said vacancy will be released by end of August 2024. This is a golden opportunity for all 10th Pass government job aspirants to secure their careers under the government organisation with lucrative salaries and several benefits. In this article, we are covering all information (Notification pdf, Eligibility, Age Limit, Select Process, Salary Structure etc) related to GDS recruitment 2024.
Post Office GDS Notification 2024
Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024 Notification has been issued by the Government of India (GOI) along with complete details for the recruitment program. It is announced that 44228 vacancies for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak will be filled for FY 2024-25 for 23 circles.
GDS Recruitment 2024- Overview
India Post has started the Post Office Recruitment 2024 drive to fill 44228 GDS/ BPM/ ABPM vacancies for 23 postal circles across the country. The online application process for Post Office GDS Recruitment is going to end on the official website https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/ on 5th August 2024. The selection of the candidates is to be done through a Merit-Based selection process.
Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024- Overview | |
Organising Body | India Post |
Posts | Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) |
Vacancies | 44228 |
Category | Govt Jobs |
Application Mode | Online |
Registration Dates | 15th July to 5th August 2024 |
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/ |
Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
As mentioned, the online application for Post Office Recruitment 2024 for 44228 vacancies will end on 5th August 2024, and other important dates of this recruitment drive have been specified in the table below after being released along with the notification.
Events | Dates |
Official Notification Release Date | 15th July 2024 |
Apply Online Starts | 15th July 2024 |
Last Date to Apply | 5th August 2024 |
Edit/Correction window | 06th to 8th August 2024 |
GDS Result 2024 | 19th August 2024 |
India Post GDS Result Out
The first merit list for India Post GDS results was released on 19th August 2024. All candidates who applied for this exam can check the state-wise and circle-wise results by clicking on the link given below.
India Post Office GDS Vacancy 2024
India Post Office has announced 44228 vacancies for GDS posts in 23 circles across the country. The maximum number of vacancies are released for Uttar Pradesh Circle with 4588 vacant posts. The selection of candidates who are between 18 to 40 years of age will be done based on the merit of the marks obtained in Class 10th. Candidates can check the detailed vacancy information for all circles from the below section.
India Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024 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 (as on 5/08/2024)- 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 (as on 5/08/2024)
Desirable Eligibility- Knowledge of Computer, Knowledge of Cycling, Adequate means of Livelihood
India Post Office Recruitment 2024 Application Form
The online application form for Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024 has been made available by official authorities for Gramin Dak Sevak posts at the official website https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/. As the authorities is accepting online forms for India Post Office Recruitment 2024, the direct link to fill out this application form is also shared here with the candidates.
Click to Apply Online for Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024
Post Office GDS Application Fee
Applicants must 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 India Post Recruitment 2024 application fee categorized by different groups.
Post Office GDS Application Fee | |
Category | Fees |
UR | Rs 100 |
SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates/Transwomen applicants | Nil |
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 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/-.