India Post has announced a significant recruitment drive for 2025, offering 21,413 vacancies for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions across various states. This initiative provides a promising opportunity for individuals who have completed their 10th standard education and are seeking a stable government job.
Key Highlights of the Recruitment Drive
Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess a Secondary School Examination (Class 10) certificate from a recognized Board of School Education with English and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Age Limit: candidates should be between 18 and 40 years as of March 3, 2025, age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
Application Fee
A fee of ₹100 for all posts.
The following are exempt from paying this fee: female applicants; SC/ST candidates; PwD applicants; and transwomen applicants
Registration: Visit the official website and register by providing basic details.
Application Form: Fill in the application form with personal and educational information.
Document Upload: Upload necessary documents including recent photograph and signature
Fee Payment: Pay the application fee through any of available online payment modes
Final Submission: Review the application and submit it. It is advisable to print a copy for future reference
Selection Process
The selection procedure does not involve any written examination. Instead, on basis of % age of marks scored on 10th standard examination which is calculated to four decimal points system generated merit list will be prepared. Shortlisted candidates are put through document scrutiny and also if necessary subject to basic medical level fitness test.
Salary Details
Branch Postmaster (BPM): Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) 12000-29380 rupees every month.
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak: The TRCA is from 10000 to 24470.00 INR per month.
In addition to TRCA, employees are also entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA) and certain other benefits such as Gratuity and the Service Discharge Benefit Scheme similar in nature with the National Pension System for regular staff.
Allocation of vacancies on a state-wise basis
Several states nationwide are included in the recruitment campaign, so please note and remember:
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
West Bengal
Bihar
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Odisha
Assam
Kerala
Tamil Nadu reports the most openings, followed by Uttar Pradesh. Please check official website for detailed information of state-wise vacancies.
Important Dates to Remember
Application Start Date: January 03, 2025
Application End Date: January 30, 2025
Correction Window: February 1, -February 3, 2025
Why This Recruitment is a Golden Opportunity
This latest round of recruiting offers a rather large number of positions. Provided they pass their 10th year exams, this is a great opportunity for candidates eager to work in government. Without requiring a written examination, the selection process is both easier to understand and less complicated. Those selected are purely measured on their academic performance. Furthermore, the position has a low but very good salary with supplementary benefits. All this means job security and promotion prospects.
Conclusion
The candidates keen to apply for these positions must satisfy the qualifications and ensure they submit their applications in good time. Providing accurate information is crucial. Every word of detail provided must be checked and re-checked to avoid mistakes at the selection stage. For the latest information, consult our official India Post GDS web pages.
Additional Titles for the Article
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- “10th Pass? Join India Post as GDS: 21,413 Vacancies Available”
- “India Post Opens Massive Recruitment for 2025: Check Eligibility and Apply Today”
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