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.
|-------------------------------|------------------------| | Application Begin | 10/02/2025 Last Date for Apply | 03/03/2025 Pay Exam Fee | 03/03/2025 Correction Date | 6-8 March 25 Merit List / Result | Notified Soon
POST TYPE BPM (Branch Postmaster) ABPM (Assistant Branch Postmaster) DAK SEVAK
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.
ASSISTANT BRANCH POSTMASTER 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 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.
GDS SALARY 2025 BPM - 12000 ABPM - 10000 DAK SEVAK - 10000 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 SlabsThe 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
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
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.