Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Jobs 2025: Online Application for 21413 Positions

India Post has announced the GDS Recruitment Notification for 21,413 Gramin Dak Sevak positions (Schedule I January 2025), which includes roles such as Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevaks in various post offices under the Department of Posts (Postal Circles) throughout India. The selection process for India Post GDS 2025 will be conducted solely based on a merit list that is automatically generated from academic qualification marks and age criteria. There will be no examination or interview required for these GDS positions. Eligible Indian citizens may submit their applications online via the India Post GDS Online Portal at Indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, with the application deadline set for 3rd March 2025.

Gramin Dak Sevak Recruitment Notification 2025 – Apply Online for 21413 Vacancies for 10th Pass

India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria:

• Minimum Secondary School Examination pass / 10th Class (Matriculation) Pass in Mathematics and English (having been studied as compulsory or elective subjects) from any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/ State Governments/ Union Territories in India.
• The applicant should have studied the local language i.e. (Name of Local language) at least up to Secondary standard (as compulsory or elective subjects).
• Other Qualifications: Knowledge of computer, Knowledge of cycling and adequate means of livelihood.

Other Eligibility:

• Adequate alternate means of Livelihood.
• Knowledge of Cycling: Knowledge of Cycling is a pre-requisite condition for all GDS posts.
• Compulsory knowledge of Local Language: The candidate should have studied the local language at least up to 10th standard (as compulsory or elective subjects)

India Post GDS Salary:

India Post GDS Job Profile 2025:

• Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM): Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, exchange the mail with account office etc. deposits/ payments/ other transactions of IPPB.
• Dak Sevak: Dak Sevaks will be engaged in Departmental offices like Sub Post offices, Head Post offices etc.
• Branch Postmaster (BPM): 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.

India Post GDS Age Limit:

• Minimum 18 years and Maximum 40 Years as on closing date.
• The maximum age shall be relaxable by 03 years for OBC and 05 years for SC / ST Category Candidates. For PWD (PH) Candidates – Age Relaxation up to 10 years.

India Post GDS Application Fee:

• The fee can be made through online only at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
• No fee for all female candidates, SC/ST candidates, PwD candidates and Transwomen candidates.
• Rs.100/- for General and OBC category candidates. The fee is to be paid by the applicants for all posts notified in the chosen Division.

India Post GDS Selection Process:

Merit List:

• The Merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained / conversion of Grades / Points to Marks in 10th Standard / Secondary School Examination of approved Boards aggregated to percentage to the accuracy of 4 decimals. Passing of all the subjects as per the respective approved board norms is mandatory.
• The Selection will be made as per the automatic generated merit list as per the rules based on the candidates online submitted applications.
• No weight-age will be given for higher educational qualification.
• Applicants having both marks and grades in the marks sheet have to apply with marks only. In case any applicant applies with grades instead of marks, his/her application will be liable for disqualification.
• The Merit would be decided on the basis of following priority order:- “DOB (Older in age), ST trans-woman, ST female, SC trans-woman, SC female, OBC trans-woman, OBC female, EWS trans-woman, EWS female, UR trans-woman, UR female, ST trans-male, ST Male, SC trans-male, SC Male, OBC trans-male, OBC male, EWS trans-male, EWS male, UR trans-male, UR male.

Important Links:

• Apply Online Link
• Detailed Notification

How to Apply India Post GDS Recruitment 2025:

• Eligible candidates who desires to apply online will have to register himself / herself in India Post GDS Online Portal (indiapostgdsonline.gov.in) with all basic details to obtain the Registration Number.
• Only one Registration is allowed for one candidate in a calendar Year 2025-26.
• The candidates are required to fill basic details (Mobile Number, Email, Date of Birth, Community etc.)
• The candidates must upload soft copy of Recent Photograph & Signature etc.
• The last date for registration of online applications is 03/03/2025.