Applications are invited from the eligible candidates to fill 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 details of the tentative vacant posts in each Circle/Division are given in
Annexure-I. The applications are to be submitted online at the following link: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
1.Online One-Time Registration 31.08.2026 to 19.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
2.Submission of online applications and fee payment 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
3.Corrections in Registration/Application Forms, including payment of the online fee, if applicable. 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
EMOLUMENTS AND ALLOWANCES:
The GDSs are paid emoluments in the 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:
BPM: Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/-
ABPM/Dak Sevak: Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/-
Age Limits :
Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 40 years
[Subject to relaxations as per sub para (a) below]
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
(a) Educational qualification for engagement of GDS is Secondary School Examination (SSE) 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. The candidates having equivalent qualification from any other board are not eligible to apply for engagement as GDS.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: –
i. Knowledge of computers.
ii. Knowledge of cycling.
iii. Adequate means of livelihood.
- RESERVATION:
(a) Candidates seeking reservation benefits available for SC/ ST/OBC/PwBD/ EWS
must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation as per the eligibility prescribed
in this notification. They should also be in possession of a valid certificate in the
prescribed format in support of their claim
AYMENT 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 the choice of Division.
(b) However, payment of fee is exempted for all female applicants, SC /ST applicants, PwBD and Transwomen applicants.
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