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:
Registration and submission of online
applications: 10.02.2025 to 03.03.2025
Edit/Correction window: 06.03.2025 to 08.03.2025
i. BRANCH POSTMASTER (BPM)
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.
ii. ASSISTANT BRANCH POSTMASTER (ABPM)
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.
iii. DAK SEVAK
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:
Sl No. Category. TRCA Slab
1. BPM Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/-
2. ABPM/Dak Sevak Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/-
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: -
a. Relaxations in upper age limit: -
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
QUALIFICATION AS ON THE DATE OF NOTIFICATION:
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.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: -
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.
SELECTION CRITERIA
(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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PAYMENT OF FEE
(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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SELECTION OF DIVISION AND EXERCISING PREFERENCES:
An applicant can only apply one or more vacant posts of GDS in only in one of
the selected Division. Before selecting Division option, applicant has to validate
his/her details by giving Registration number and OTP sent to the registered mobile number. On selecting the Division, a list of all eligible posts (based on the community,
Age, PwD Status and Local Languages studied) will be displayed against which
applicant has to give preferences. Applicant will not be considered for a post, for which
he/she has not given/indicated his/her preference(s). However, if shortlisted, only one
post only will be offered for engagement and his/her rights for all other posts will be
forfeited.
Example: If an applicant opts for five posts in a Division with preference post1, post2,
post3, post4, post5 etc. and selected as meritorious in more than one post, the first
post in the order of preference, against which he/she is found most suitable, will be
offered and the candidature for all the remaining posts will be forfeited.
India Post Hnaruak:
Mizoram Hnaruak 2025:
Post Ruak Zat: 21413
Mizo Post-71
Hna Hming:
1. BRANCH POSTMASTER (BPM)
2. ASSISTANT BRANCH POSTMASTER (ABPM)
3. DAK SEVAK
SALARY:
BPM : Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/-
ABPM/Dak Sevak: Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/-
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