India Post Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 21,413 GDS Posts
Last Date: 03/03/2025
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has released an official notification for the recruitment of 21,413 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Posts across various offices. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can read the details below and apply online.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details
Name of Post: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
🔹 Categories of Posts:
✔ Branch Postmaster (BPM)
✔ Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
✔ Dak Sevak
📌 Total Vacancies: 21,413 Posts
📌 Vacancies in Assam: 145 Posts
🛠 Organization Name: India Post
💰 Salary & Benefits:
The Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) are paid under the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) system, with a 3% annual increment based on the GDS Rules. They are also entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA) as per Government norms.
| Post Name | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380/- |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470/- |
Eligibility Criteria for India Post Recruitment 2025
📌 Age Limit: 18 to 40 years (as of the last date of application).
📌 Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwD (Unreserved) | 10 Years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
📌 Educational Qualification:
✔ Must have passed Class 10 (Secondary School Examination) with Mathematics & English from a recognized board.
📌 Other Requirements:
✔ Local Language Proficiency: Must have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard.
✔ Basic Computer Knowledge
✔ Knowledge of Cycling
✔ Adequate Means of Livelihood
Application Fee for India Post GDS Recruitment
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC/ST | NIL |
| Female/PwD/Transwomen | NIL |
💳 Payment Mode: Online payment via UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, etc.
How to Apply for India Post Recruitment 2025?
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
1️⃣ Visit the Official Website
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the “Online Application Form” link and complete the registration process.
2️⃣ Login & Fill Details
- Enter all personal and educational information.
- Upload the necessary documents.
3️⃣ Payment of Application Fee
- Pay the required application fee based on your category.
4️⃣ Submit & Print Application
- Review and submit the form.
- Take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates for India Post Recruitment 2025
📅 Starting Date of Online Application: 10th February 2025
📅 Last Date of Online Application: 3rd March 2025
Important Web-Links of India Post Vacancy
| Online Application Form |
Registration | Login |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Circle Wise Vacancy List |
Click Here |
| Check Fee Status |
Click Here |
| Forgot Registration No ? | Click Here |
| Official Website |
Click Here |
Selection Process of India Post GDS Recruitment
Shortlisting: The list of applicants shortlisted for engagement will be released by the Department on GDS Online Portal. Upon declaration of the results, the shortlisted candidates will be informed of the result and dates of physical verification etc, through SMS on their registered mobile number as well as through email on the registered email addresses.
Merit List: The Merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained/ conversion of Grades/Points to marks in Secondary School Examination of 10th standard of recognised Boards aggregated to percentage to the accuracy of 4 decimals.
Physical Verification of Documents: Thereafter, the shortlisted candidates would require to attend the office of the designated authority, i.e., the Divisional/Unit Head of the Division/Unit where the post is notified for physical verification of documents and further engagement formalities within a period of 15 days from the date of shortlisted.
Final Selection: Upon successful verification by the Divisional Head, the candidate will be required to undergo the pre-engagement formalities for joining within a period of 30 days from the date of ‘offer of provisional engagement’, which, inter-alia, include prescribed basic training of 3 days, arrangement of accommodation etc. Failure to complete these formalities or not joining there after due to any reason whatsoever would invite cancellation of the candidature immediately, on expiry of the said stipulated period of 30 days and the post will be offered to the next candidate
FAQs of India Post Recruitment
How many posts are vacant under India Post Recruitment ?
There are 21413 Vacancy under India Post Recruitment.
What is the starting date of submission of online application for India Post Recruitment ?
The starting date of submission of online application for India Post Recruitment is 10th February 2025.
What is the last date of submission of online application for India Post Recruitment ?
The last date of submission of online application for India Post Recruitment is 3rd March 2025.
Shamim Talukdar