TIMES OF MIZORAM

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates to fill the vacant posts of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) [i.e. Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks] in different offices of the Department of Posts. The detail of the vacant posts is given in Annexure-I. The applications are to be submitted online at the following link https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

The candidates would need to register themselves before submitting an online application. They would need a valid Mobile No. and active email address for registration purposes. A candidate can have only one registration to submit an online application. Filling up duplicate/multiple registrations/applications are not allowed and filling up of duplicate/multiple applications would invite cancellation of all the applications filled by the candidate. The applicants are not required to attach any document with the application form. However, they will have to upload their recent photograph and signature in the portal. 

 The detailed instructions for registration and filing up the online application form are given in the Annexure-II. The candidates are advised to carefully fill their registration and application forms, and review the same before final submission. Still there is a mistake, the candidates need not to register again, as there would be an opportunity to edit/correct the registration/application form after the stipulate closing date. The edit/correction window of three days will be provided. The schedule of registration and edit/correction window is as under:   

The Job Profile of Branch post Master include: 

a) Day to day postal operations of Branch post Office (B.O) and India post Payments Bank (IPPB) in the manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time. 

b) Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by the Department and operating various services in the customer services' centres (CSC) of the Department etc. 

c) In the single-handed BOs, BPMs have the overall responsibility of smooth and timely functioning of the Office, including mail conveyance and mail delivery. 

d) In the BOs other than single handed, the BPMs may be assisted by ABPM(s). However, BPM will be required to do combined duties of ABPM(s) as and when ordered or in the case of non-availability of ABPM (s). Any other work may also be assigned by superiors like Mail Overseer (M.O)/Inspector Post (IPO)/Assistant Superintendent of post (ASPOs)/Superintendent of post offices (SPOs)/Senior Superintendent of post Office (SSPOs) etc. 

e) Residence/Accommodation: The applicant selected as GDS BPM will have to provide accommodation for Branch post Office after selection but before engagement. A declaration to this effect with details of accommodation is to be submitted before engagement. The applicant so selected will be required to reside in post village (the village in which the BO is functioning) only. The accommodation should meet the standards as prescribed by this Directorate letter No. 17-02/2018-GDS dated 08.03.2019 as amended from time to time. 

The Job Profile of Assistant Branch post Master include: 

a) Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, exchange the mail with account office etc. deposit/payments/other transactions of IPPB. 

b) To assist BPM in postal operations in a manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time. 

c) Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by Department and operating various services in the Customer Services' Centres (CSC) of the Department etc. d) ABPM may also be required to do combined duties of the BPM as and when ordered or in case of non-availability of BPM in addition to his/her regular duties. 

e) Any other work assigned by superiors like MO/IPO/ASPO/SPOS/SSPOS etc. 

f) Residence: ABPMs are required to reside within the delivery jurisdictions of the Post Office (BO) concerned.  

Dak Sevaks will be engaged in Departmental Offices line Sub Post Offices, Head Post Offices & offices of Railway Mails Services etc. The Job Profile of Dak Sevak include: 

a) Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, deposits/payments/other transactions of IPPB and any other duties assigned by Postmaster/Sub Postmaster. 

b) Dak Sevaks may have to work in sorting offices of Railway Mail Service (RMS). 

c) Dak Sevaks in the Mail offices will handle receipt- dispatch of mailbags, transhipment of bags etc. 

d) Dak Sevaks will also assist Post Masters/Sub Postmasters in managing the smooth functioning of Departmental Post Offices and do marketing, business procurement or any other work assigned by the Post Master or IPO/ASPO/SPOS/SSPOS/SRM/SSRM etc. 

e) Residence: - Dak Sevaks are required to reside within delivery jurisdictions of the Post Office (HO/SO) concerned.

EMOLUMENTS AND ALLOWANCES: 

The GDSs are paid emoluments in form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), which carry an annual increase of 3%, subject to fulfilment of conditions, as given in the GDS Rules. They are also entitled to Dearness Allowance on TRCA, as declared by the Govt. of India from time to time. The GDSs are also entitled to some other allowances and social security benefits, which include, GDS Gratuity and Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (akin to National Pension System applicable to regular employees), whose details are given under the GDS Rules and official website of the Department. The initial engagement of GDS is made in the following basic TRCA Slabs:  

AGE Limits: 

 i. Minimum age: 18 years Maximum age: 40 years [Subject to relaxations as per sub para (a) below] 

ii. Age will be determined as on the last date of submission of applications: - 

1. Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 years 

2. Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years 

3. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): No relaxation 

4. Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years 

5. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + OBC: 13 years 

6. Disabilities (PwD) + SC/ST: 15 years 

1. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 

(a) Educational qualification for engagement of GDS is Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India. 

 (b) The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board. The detail of post-wise local language prescribed by the Department is given in the Annexure-III.  

(c) Special Provision for engagement of GDS in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. 

The Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh has declared 23 tribal languages/dialects spoken in the state as 'Third Language' vide their Notification No. SJETA-1601/10/2023 dated 09.02.2024. Therefore, the Department has made special provision for engagement of GDS in the State of Arunachal Pradesh, which will be applicable for five years from 01.03.2024, as under: 

Candidates applying for engagement as GDS in the offices situated in Arunachal Pradesh, should have the knowledge both, the languages, i.e, (i) 'English or Hindi' studied at least upto 10th standard and (ii) any of the tribal local languages/dialects, notified as third language from time to time by the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. As these tribal local languages/dialects are not taught upto 10th Standard at present in schools, the proficiency of the same in the will be ascertained by the Department based on certificate to be issued by the concerned Deputy Commissioners or any other officer authorized by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh in this behalf, which will have to be produced by the shortlisted candidate at the time of physical verification of the documents. Failure to produce this document will entail cancellation of candidature.  

 i. Knowledge of computer 

ii. Knowledge of cycling 

iii. Adequate means of livelihood 

HOW TO APPLY 

Applications are to be submitted in the online mode only at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Applications received from any other mode shall not be entertained and no communication in this respect will be entertained/replied. Detailed instructions for registration, payment of fee, documents to be uploaded with application, selection of posts etc. are given in Annexure-II.  

(i) The applicants will be shortlisted for engagement on the basis of a system generated merit list. 

(ii) The Merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained/ conversion of Grades/Points to marks (as explained in sub paras - iii to xiii below) in Secondary School Examination of 10th standard of recognised Boards aggregated to percentage to the accuracy of 4 decimals.  

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(a) Fee: A fee of Rs.1oo (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. 

(b) Applicants, except exempted category of applicant, may make payment of the fee through any of the online mode of payment using the link provided for payment. All recognized Credit/Debit cards and Net Banking facility/ UPI can be used for this purpose. Charges applicable for usage of Debit/credit cards and net banking, as per the rules from time to time will be levied. 

(c) Applicants are advised to note their Registration number at a secure place for making the payment of fee.

(d) Fee once paid will not be refunded. Hence, candidate is advised to ensure his eligibility for applying to particular Division before making the fee payment. 

(e) Applicants who are exempted from payment of fee may apply online directly.

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