India Post GDS 2023: Latest News, Eligibility, Salary & Vacancies

What is India Post GDS Recruitment?

The India Post is an exam-conducting body for the recruitment of GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak). The India Post GDS is conducted to select candidates under the roles of Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Post Master, and Gramin Dak Sevak. The Gramin Dak Sevak is a crucial position in the Indian Postal Department, responsible for delivering mail, managing post office operations, and providing various postal services in rural areas. Gramin Dak Sevaks are vital in ensuring effective communication and connectivity nationwide.

Latest Updates:

• Second merit list to be released on 3rd week of September.
• First merit list released on 6th September 2023
• Application Process Starts from 3rd August 2023 and ends on 23rd August 2023.

There are three posts under the India Post GDS Recruitment.

1. Branch Post Master (BPM)
2. Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM)
3. Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)

Indian Post GDS 2023: Overview

Governing Body	India Post
Job Post	Branch Post Master (BPM) Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM) Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Postal Circle	Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Kerala, Punjab, North East States, Gujarat, Karnataka, Delhi, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh
Total vacancies	30041
Qualification	Matriculation (10th Pass)
Age Limit	18 to 40 years
Application Mode	Online
Salary	Rs.12,000/- to Rs.14,500/-
Official Website	India Post Official Website

India Post GDS Notification 2023

India-Post-GDS-Notification

India Post GDS Exam Date 2023 

If you want to know about the GDS exam date 2023 and the GDS results announcement, then check the  table below:

Important Events	Date
Recruitment Notification 2023	2ns August 2023
Registration Start	3rd August 2023
Registration Ends	23rd august 2023
GDS Recruitment Admit Card release	To be notified
GDS Recruitment Exam Date	To be notified
GDS 1st Merit List	6th September 2023
GDS 1st Merit List	Third week of September

India Post GDS Vacancy

The number of vacancies for the Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment varies from state to state and is subject to change. Candidates can find the details of vacancies in their respective states in the official notification released by the Indian Postal Department.

Post Name	No. of Vacancies
GDS in Indian Post	30041

India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the Indian Post GDS post must fulfil the criteria.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and not more than 40 years of age). In addition, the Indian Post has relaxed the upper age limit by three years for OBCs and 5 for SC/ST. It has also given age relaxation to Persons with Disabilities (PWD) up to 10 years. However, economically weaker sections have no age relaxation (EWS).

Educational Qualification

A candidate must possess the essential academic qualification for the India Post GDS. The essential qualification is SSC or 10th class from a recognized Board/University. He/She is also required to obtain a passing mark in math. He/She must have a certificate from any board of education recognized by the Government of India.

Language Proficiency

Proficiency in English and the local language of the state or territory is especially desirable. However, reading, writing, and speaking fluency in the local language is required. The local language should have been either a mandatory or optional course up to the 10th grade.

Computer Literacy

Candidates must have sufficient or thorough practical knowledge and understanding of computer systems. Therefore, they must enrol in an elementary computer training course of 60 days. They can then enrol in any computer training Institute run by the Central Government/State Government and Private Institutions Organizations. On the other hand, applicants with computer topics in matriculation are relaxed.

Cycling Expertise

Cycling is a required criterion. It is a must for every GDS position because they are responsible for outdoor mail delivery. For instance, knowledge of riding a scooter or motorcycle is also cycling expertise. Besides that, the candidate must also submit a cycling statement.

India Post GDS Application Form

The Indian Postal Department conducts the GDS Recruitment to select eligible candidates for the position of Gramin Dak Sevak. The Gramin Dak Sevak is vital in rural postal services, responsible for delivering mail and providing various postal services to the rural areas of India. This recruitment process allows individuals to work with the Indian Postal Department and serve their community.

To apply for GDS Recruitment, candidates typically need to visit the official website of the Indian Postal Department or the designated recruitment portal. The application form should be completed online, providing accurate personal and educational details. Candidates may also need to upload scanned copies of necessary documents, such as educational certificates, identity proof, and photographs, as per the instructions provided.

The selection of candidates for GDS positions is primarily based on merit. The merit is determined by considering the candidate’s performance in their 10th standard board exams. A merit list is prepared, and candidates are selected based on their ranking in this list.

Application fees

The application fees for GDS Recruitment 2023 vary based on the category of the candidates. The fees for the general category and other categories are as follows:

Category	Fees
General and OBC	INR 100/-
SC, ST and Female	Not Applicable

Application Steps

The India Post GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) Recruitment for the year 2023 has commenced its online registration process on 22nd May 2023. Interested and eligible candidates who wish to apply for the GDS positions must register on the India Post GDS Online Portal, accessed at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. During the registration process, candidates must provide all the necessary basic details to obtain a unique Registration Number.

It is important to note that each candidate is allowed to have only one registration for Schedule 1 & 2 in a calendar year. Therefore, candidates must ensure they fill in the required information accurately and carefully during registration.

Step 1: Visit the India Post GDS Online Portal

• Open your web browser and go to the official website of the India Post GDS Online Portal. The website address is indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

Step 2: Register on the Portal

• On the homepage of the portal, look for the registration section. Click on the “Register” or “New Registration” link to begin the registration process.

Step 3: Fill in Basic Details

• A registration form will appear on the screen. 
• Fill in all the required basic details, such as your mobile number, email address, date of birth, community, etc. 
• Ensure that you provide accurate and valid information.

Step 4: Upload Documents

• After filling in the basic details, you will be prompted to upload relevant documents.
• Gather all the necessary documents, such as educational certificates, identity proof, and photographs, as specified in the application guidelines.
• Scan or take clear photos of the documents and upload them as per the instructions provided on the portal.
• Make sure the documents are legible and meet the specified requirements.

Step 5: Review and Submit

• Double-check all the information you have entered and review the uploaded documents.
• If everything is accurate, click on the “Submit” or “Register” button to finalize your registration.
• Once submitted, you will receive a unique Registration Number. Note it down for future reference.

Step 6: Note the Last Date

• Take note of the last date for registration of online applications, which is 11th June 2023 (Sunday).
• Ensure that you complete the registration process before the specified deadline.
• It is important to regularly check the India Post GDS Online Portal for any updates, notifications, or changes in the recruitment process. Follow any additional instructions provided on the portal or in the official notification.

Remember to keep your Registration Number safe, as it will be required for future logins and communication with the Indian Postal Department.

Dimensions of all the required documents

Candidates are required to submit documents for the India Post GDS in the following dimensions.

Name of the document	File Format	File size
Photograph	jpg/ jpeg	50 KB
Signature	jpg/ jpeg	20 KB
Matriculation Mark sheets/ Class 10 marks Certificate	jpg/ jpeg	200 KB
Date of Birth (DOB) Proof	jpg/ jpeg	200 KB
Computer Certificate	jpg/ jpeg	200 KB
Caste/ Community Certificate	jpg/ jpeg	200 KB
Certificate of Disability or PH certificate	jpg/ jpeg	200 KB

India Post GDS Recruitment Admit Card

GDS admit card 2023 is typically released a few days before the written exam. It is an essential document that candidates must carry to the examination centre. Without the admit card, entry to the venue will not be permitted. The GDS admit card contains crucial information about the candidate, including their roll number, name, registration number, photograph, signature, and important instructions to be followed during the examination. It is advisable for candidates to carefully read and adhere to all the instructions mentioned on the hall ticket.

Steps to Download GDS Recruitment 2023 Admit Card:

• Visit the official website of Indian Post.
• Find the link for the Admit Card download and click on it.
• Enter the required login credentials, such as registration number and password.
• Submit the details, and the admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the admit card and take a printout for future reference.

Admit Card Details

The GDS Recruitment 2023 Admit Card will contain the following details:

• Candidate’s Name
• Roll Number
• Date of Birth
• Photograph of the candidate
• Exam Date and Time
• Exam Venue
• Instructions for the exam

India Post GDS Exam Centres

Here are some of the exam centres for Gramin Dak Sevak Bharti.

City

Amaravati

Itanagar

Dispur

Patna

Raipur

Panaji

Gandhinagar

Shimla

Ranchi

Bengaluru

Thiruvananthapuram

Bhopal

Mumbai

Imphal

Shillong

Aizawl

Kohima

Bhubaneswar

Jaipur

Gangtok

Chennai

Hyderabad

Agartala

Lucknow

Dehradun

Kolkata

Port Blair

Chandigarh

Daman

Kavaratti

Puducherry

India Post GDS Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for GDS Recruitment 2023 may vary depending on the specific stages of the selection process. Here is a table summarising the exam pattern for different exams:

Particulars of Prelims	Details
Mode of Exam	Online
Type of Questions	Objective Type Questions (MCQs)
No. of Questions	100 Questions
Total Weightage	100 Marks (1 mark per question)
Duration of Exam	120 minutes

India Post GDS Syllabus

Here is the GDS syllabus for the written exam 2023:

Subject Name	Topics Included
General Knowledge	Computer Knowledge, Indian Culture, Agriculture, Business, Other Related Social Matters, Basic Human Behaviour, History of India, National Movements, World Geography, Indian Politics, Indian Economics, Commerce, Banking, Current Affairs
Reasoning and Analytical Ability	Similarities & Differences, Decision Making, Spatial Orientation, Analysis, Judgment, Arithmetic Reasoning, Arithmetical Number Series, Observation, Visual Memory, Relationship Concepts, Coding & Decoding, Statement Conclusion, Non-Verbal Series, Verbal and Figure Classification, Syllogistic Reasoning, Analogies, Discrimination, Problem Solving, Spatial Visualization, Mathematics, Trigonometric Functions, Mathematical Induction, Complex Numbers, Exponential and Logarithm Series, Solutions of Triangle, Matrices, and Determinants, Probability, Logarithm, Statistics, Mathematical Logic, Boolean Algebra
Mathematics	Trigonometric Functions, Mathematical Induction, Complex Numbers, Exponential and Logarithm Series, Solutions of Triangles, Matrices and Determinants, Probability, Logarithm, Statistics, Mathematical Logic, Boolean Algebra
Numerical Ability	Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Time & Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Time & Work, Number Systems, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages
General English	Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Tenses, Verbs, Synonyms & Antonyms, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure, Proverbs, Phrases, Unseen Passage

GDS Recruitment Result and Cutoffs

After the GDS exam is conducted, the results will be declared. Candidates can access their results by using their roll number and name. Those who meet the cut-off marks will qualify for the next examination stage.

The final selection list or merit list, indicating the candidates who have been selected for the available positions, will be published on the official website of GDS.

GDS Recruitment 2023 Results 

To access the India Post GDS Online Portal, follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser and visit the official website: https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/.
2. On the homepage, look for the “Circle” link or tab. Click on it to proceed.
3. Once you are on the Circle page, select the desired division from the available options. This will lead you to the specific division’s login page.
4. On the division’s login page, enter your login details, such as your Registration Number, Password, and any other required credentials. Make sure to provide accurate information.
5. After logging in successfully, navigate to the “Merit List” section. This section will display the list of candidates selected for the GDS positions.
6. Look for your name in the merit list to check if you have been selected. Take note of the document verification date and time mentioned next to your name. This information is crucial for the next step.
7. Download the result or merit list from the portal. There is usually an option to download it in a PDF or printable format.
8. Once you have downloaded the result, you can print it for your records or future reference. This will serve as proof of your selection for the GDS recruitment process.

Remember to adhere to the specified document verification date and time mentioned in the merit list. Prepare all the necessary documents as per the guidelines provided by the Indian Postal Department for the verification process.

GDS Recruitment 2023 Cutoffs

The Recruitment Board will determine the cutoff marks for GDS Recruitment 2023 based on various factors such as the number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, and the performance of candidates. The official cutoff marks will be released on the official website.

You can check the previous year cut off marks for GDS recruitment 2022 to get an idea about the numbers you may have to score:

States	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	PwD
Uttar Pradesh	97.3333	97.3333	97.4667	97.8	93.1	92
Jharkhand	97	95	95	97	95	91.2
Odisha	88.1667	90	84.1667	90.5	88	85.1667
Chhattisgarh	95	91.5	90.25	95	93.1	87.4
Telangana	95	93.4167	95	95	93.4167	91.8333
Himachal Pradesh	98.1667	93.1	93.4167	95.8	95	86.8571
Bihar	97.6	95	95	97	95	86.1667
West Bengal	96.8333	93.5714	88.71483	95.2857	90.8571	85.1429
Assam	92	86.3333	86.5	89	86.6667	76.3333
Kerala	95	95	95	95	95	89.3
Gujarat	92.8	92.6	89.2	92.2	91.8	80.4
Karnataka	95	93.92	91.68	95.84	90.72	89.12
Tamil Nadu	98	97	96	97	96.2	89
North Eastern	93	77	77	93.4286	91.5714	85.7143
Rajasthan	95	93.6667	93.1	95	92.5	87.4
Madhya Pradesh	95	94	88.1667	96	91.5	87.2
Haryana	88	81	81	82	–	79
Maharashtra	95.8	92.6667	93.3333	94	94	88
Jammu and Kashmir	97.6667	95	90.65	96.4	95.1667	87.4
Uttarakhand	95	90.8	94.6667	95	93.1	85.4
Punjab	98.4	95	95	95	92	87.6923
Andhra Pradesh	95	93.4167	93.4167	95	93.4167	91.8333

India Post GDS Salary

Indian post-GDS selected candidates will receive TRCA (Time-Related Continuity Allowance) as wages. Candidates are not employed full-time; they are employed in a part-time role. They only serve for 4 hours and 5 hours of duty and are paid for the same.

Check the GDS salary for Gramin Dak Sevak, ABPM, and BPM posts:

S.No.	GDS Post	TRCA for 4 Hours	TRCA for 5 Hours
1	Branch Post Manager (BPM)	INR 12,000/- per month	INR 14,500/- per month
2	Assistant Branch Post Manager (ABPM)	INR 10,000/- per month	INR 12,000/- per month
3	Gramin Dak Sevak (Post Master)	INR 10,000/- per month	INR 12,000/- per month

Note: Candidates selected for GDS posts are under the TRCA 4 hours category. The above salary is the minimum payment. In addition to the salary, other allowances and increments are also provided as per the rules.

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