• Posted On
  2025-02-12
• Qualification
  10th Pass
• No. of Openings
  44228
• Closing Date
  2025-03-03
• Work Type
  permanent
• Job Vacancy Location
  All India

Job Description :

Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India invites online applications from eligible candidates to fill the vacant posts of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs), Branch Postmaster (BPM)/ Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/ Dak Sevaks in different offices of the Department of Posts. 

Advertisement No.17-02/2025-GDS [Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-I, 2025]

Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies Advertised:

Branch Postmaster (BPM): The department manages marketing, promotions, and various customer services at its Customer Service Centres (CSCs). In single-handed Branch Offices (BOs), Branch postmasters (BPMs) bear full responsibility for the smooth operation of the office, including mail conveyance and delivery. In BOs with multiple staff, BPMs may receive support from Assistant Branch Postmasters (ABPMs). BPMs are required to undertake ABPM duties when directed or when ABPMs are unavailable. Additionally, they may be assigned other tasks by superiors such as Mail Overseers (MO), Inspector Post (IPO), Assistant Superintendents of Posts (ASPOs), Superintendents of Post Offices (SPOs), and Senior Superintendents of Post Offices (SSPOs).

 

Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM): Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, exchange the mail with account office, etc. deposit/payments/other transactions of IPPB.
To assist BPM in postal operations in a manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time. 
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.
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.
Any other work assigned by superiors like MO/IPO/ASPO/SPOs/SSPOs, etc.
 

Dak Sevak: 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.
Dak Sevaks may have to work in sorting offices of the Railway Mail Service (RMS).
Dak Sevaks in the Mail offices will handle receipt-dispatch of mailbags, transshipment of bags, etc.
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.

Number of vacancies: India Post is hiring 21,413 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) for 2025 across 23 postal circles in India.

 

Andhra Pradesh
1215 Vacancies


Assam
655 Vacancies


Bihar
783 Vacancies


Chhattisgarh
638 Vacancies


Delhi
30 Vacancies


Gujarat
1203 Vacancies


Haryana
82 Vacancies


Himachal Pradesh
331 Vacancies


Jammu / Kashmir
255 Vacancies


Jharkhand
822 Vacancies


Karnataka
1135 Vacancies


Kerala
1385 Vacancies


Madhya Pradesh
1314 Vacancies


Maharashtra
25 Vacancies


North Eastern
1260 Vacancies


Odisha
1101 Vacancies


Punjab
400 Vacancies


Tamil Naidu
2292 Vacancies


Telangana
519 Vacancies


Uttar Pradesh
3004 Vacancies


Uttarakhand
568 Vacancies


West Bengal
923 Vacancies

Important Dates:

Commencement of Online Application: 10-02-2025
Last Date of Online Application: 03-03-2025

Remuneration:
BPM: Rs. 12,000-Rs. 29,380 per month
ABPM/Dak Sevaks: Rs. 10,000-Rs. 24,470/- per month

Age Limits: Minimum age 18 years and maximum age 40 years as of 03-03-2025. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per government directives.

Educational Qualification:
Educational qualification for engagement of GDS is a 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.
 

Other Qualifications:
i. Knowledge of computer
ii. Knowledge of cycling
iii. Adequate means of livelihood

Selection Process: Candidates will be shortlisted for engagement based on a system-generated merit list.

What is the application procedure for GDS positions?

Registration:

• Register on the GDS Portal indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
• Use a valid email ID and mobile number; duplicates will be disqualified.
• Keep Aadhaar (if available), 10th exam details, scanned photo (≤50 KB), and signature (≤20 KB) ready.

Payment of Fee:

• Rs. 100 fee for all except female, SC/ST, PwD, and Transwomen applicants.
• Pay via Credit/Debit card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Online Application:

• Apply for multiple posts but will be offered only one.
• Ensure correct preferences before submission.

Document Upload:

• Upload documents in the prescribed format.

Application Correction Window:

• A 3-day window for modifications after the deadline.

How to Apply: 

Candidates are suggested to apply online through the Job Vacancy Official Website of the GDS Online Engagement, at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of GDS Online Engagement at www.indiapostgdsonline.cept.gov.in/Notifications

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