India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 : “Indian Postal Department working under the Ministry of Communications has released notification for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2024”. This time in its notification, various posts including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Postal Servant have been released for about 44,228 posts. Through this blog, detailed information will be provided to the interested candidates about the application process, eligibility criteria, selection process and important dates, salary etc.
The GDS recruitment process is straightforward and candidates are selected primarily on the basis of their marks obtained in the 10th class examination. Selection is merit-based and preference is given to academically strong candidates. Additionally, the recruitment process is designed to be inclusive, with age relaxation and application fee exemption for candidates from various reserved categories.
India Post GDS Notification 2024 :
There is a golden opportunity for 10th pass students to become Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) in the Indian Postal Department because this time there is recruitment for about 42,228 posts in which only “10th pass” qualification will be required, any candidate who wants to apply in this can apply till 5th August. To apply in this, you have to visit the official website of India Post Office indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
To apply for this post, the age of the candidates should be between 18 years to 40 years. This time vacancies have come out for about 44,228 posts in 23 states including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, North East, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 : Overview
| Terms | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizing Body | India Post |
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) |
| Positions | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak |
| Total Vacancies | 44,228 |
| Application Dates | July 15, 2024 to August 5, 2024 |
| Application Edit Dates | August 6, 2024 to August 8, 2024 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years |
| Age Relaxation | OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PWD: 10 years, PWD + OBC: 13 years, PWD + SC/ST: 15 years |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based (10th Standard Marks) |
| Salary | – ABPM/GDS: Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 24,470 – BPM: Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 29,380 |
| Application Fee | – General/OBC/EWS (Male): INR 100 – SC/ST/PWD and all Female candidates: Exempted |
| Official Website | India Post GDS Online |
| Job Location | Across various states including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, North East, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Interested candidates must have passed 10th standard and must also have basic computer knowledge and ability to ride a bicycle.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PWD: 10 years
- PWD + OBC: 13 years
- PWD + SC/ST: 15 years
India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 Vacancy Information:
Here is a table showing the category-wise distribution of GDS vacancies across different states for the India Post Office:
| State | General (UR) | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 698 | 418 | 253 | 131 | 163 | 49 | 1,712 |
| Assam | 439 | 245 | 110 | 87 | 40 | 30 | 951 |
| Bihar | 606 | 317 | 180 | 90 | 168 | 105 | 1,466 |
| Chhattisgarh | 350 | 196 | 120 | 78 | 49 | 49 | 842 |
| Delhi | 100 | 63 | 35 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 233 |
| Gujarat | 902 | 441 | 250 | 110 | 158 | 149 | 2,010 |
| Haryana | 153 | 67 | 39 | 31 | 22 | 42 | 354 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 162 | 78 | 52 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 391 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 128 | 61 | 35 | 31 | 20 | 25 | 300 |
| Jharkhand | 256 | 135 | 90 | 61 | 38 | 30 | 610 |
| Karnataka | 1,027 | 542 | 299 | 172 | 209 | 170 | 2,419 |
| Kerala | 938 | 482 | 248 | 132 | 230 | 178 | 2,208 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 451 | 240 | 138 | 83 | 75 | 63 | 1,050 |
| Maharashtra | 870 | 453 | 256 | 112 | 170 | 159 | 2,020 |
| North East | 401 | 209 | 120 | 90 | 52 | 51 | 923 |
| Odisha | 504 | 256 | 149 | 100 | 81 | 78 | 1,168 |
| Punjab | 320 | 168 | 99 | 63 | 51 | 65 | 766 |
| Rajasthan | 566 | 301 | 167 | 101 | 109 | 73 | 1,317 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1,067 | 543 | 318 | 152 | 209 | 192 | 2,481 |
| Telangana | 543 | 278 | 162 | 95 | 110 | 75 | 1,263 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,812 | 904 | 486 | 235 | 476 | 345 | 4,258 |
| Uttarakhand | 221 | 113 | 67 | 39 | 48 | 31 | 519 |
| West Bengal | 882 | 437 | 238 | 151 | 210 | 209 | 2,127 |
| Total | 18,875 | 9,119 | 5,104 | 2,512 | 3,165 | 2,016 | 44,228 |
India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 : Application Process
There are three main steps to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 like first registration, filling the application form in the second step then paying the application fee in the third step.
Step 1: First of all you have to go to the official website.
Step 2: After this the homepage of “India Post GDS” website will open in front of you.
Step 3: After this you have to click on the ‘Registration’ link and complete the registration process.
Step 4: Log in using your credentials and fill the application form.
Step 5: Now you have to upload your required documents.
Step 6: Then you have to pay your application fee.
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS (Male): Rs 100
- SC/ST/PWD and All Female Candidates: 0/-
Selection Process :
The selection process for India Post GDS 2024 is completely merit-based, taking into account the marks obtained in class 10th. In case of a tie between the candidates, the following preferences apply:
- The older candidate will get the upper age limit.
- Female candidates (ST, SC, OBC, UR)
- Male candidates (ST, SC, OBC, UR)
Salary:
- ABPM/GDS: Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 24,470 /-
- BPM: Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 29,380 /-
Expected Cut-off
The expected cut-off marks for different categories based on previous years are as follows:
- General (UR): 84-94
- EWS: 83-90
- OBC: 79-88
- SC: 79-87
- ST: 78-84
- PWD: 68-77.6
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the selection process for India Post GDS recruitment?
Ans) Selection is based on the merit list prepared from the marks obtained in class 10th. There is no written exam for this recruitment.
- What is the salary structure of India Post GDS?
Ans) The salary for ABPM/GDS ranges from Rs 10,000 to Rs 24,470 and for BPM it ranges from Rs 12,000 to Rs 29,380.
- How can I apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2024?
Ans ) You can apply online through the official website by registering, filling the application form, uploading required documents and paying the application fee if applicable.
- What is the age limit to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment?
Ans ) The age limit is 18 to 32 years, there is age relaxation for reserved categories.
- Is there any application fee for SC/ST candidates?
Ans ) No, SC/ST candidates are exempted from the application fee.