• 31 Jul 2024

India Post Gramin Dak Sewak GDS Recruitment 2024

 

Introduction

The India Post has revealed its recruitment plan for the year 2024 in which they are recruiting candidates for GDS, which stands for Gramin Dak Sevak. This opportunity is available for those who would like to become members of the India Post which is one of the biggest postal organizations in the world. This recruitment drive focuses on 44,228 vacancies to reinforce the postal services, especially in the rural field, and to generate employment among the youths in India.

Recruitment of GDS in India Post 2024

There is no other organization which has such a wide reach in the Indian Communication network as India Post which is involved in the delivery of mails, financial services, and even retail services even in the most remote areas of India. The Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment is for the purpose of recruitment of GDS posts for different circles in order to provide proper postal services in rural areas. Employers are posting a good number of openings in several areas of specialization, thus, this recruitment initiative is good news to the job hunters.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	June 2024
Application Start Date	June 2024
Last Date to Apply Online	05/08/2024
Date of Result Announcement	To be announced on the official website

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The candidate must be a pass in the 10th standard (Matriculation) of a board of school education recognized by the state. They should have taken local language as one of the subjects up to standard 10 as a compulsory or optional subject.

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	40 years
SC/ST	5 years relaxation
OBC	3 years relaxation

Application Process

• Visit the Official Website: Type www.indiapost.gov.in.
• Registration: Fill the necessary information on the "Registration" link to obtain the registration number.
• Fee Payment: Make the application fee payment using the available means of payment.
• Fill Application Form: Applicants can register using the registration number and then proceed to complete the application form where various personal, educational, and other particulars are to be filled in.
• Upload Documents: You are required to upload scanned copies of photograph and signature as well as other documents as shall be provided in the next steps.
• Submit Application: Check through the application form and then submit the form. Save the confirmation page for future use. Since the document is an official Certification of Completion, it is preferable to have a printed version of the confirmation page.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General/OBC/EWS	INR 100
SC/ST/PWD/Female	Exempted

Selection Process

The marks obtained in the 10th standard are the main criterion in selecting candidates for the India Post GDS recruitment using the merit list. For this particular recruitment, there is no written exam or interview as a means to test their ability. The merit list will be prepared circle-wise, and the necessary criteria of qualifying the 10th standard examination will be there for the selection of candidates. Preference will be given to higher qualifications and experience.

Document Verification

Only the shortlisted candidates shall be required to come for document verification. Each of them has to produce the set of documents, both the originals and copies, for identification.

Salary and Benefits

As for the remunerations, the pay scale of the Gramin Dak Sevak depends on the post and the area one is working in. Here is the approximate salary structure:

Post	Salary (Per Month)
Branch Postmaster (BPM)	Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 14,500/-
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak	Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 12,000/-

Benefits

• Job security
• Medical benefits
• Annual leave and other holidays
• Other retirement benefits such as Provident Fund

Key Responsibilities of Gramin Dak Sevak

Thus, it’s quite apparent that the station of Gramin Dak Sevak is very important in the postal operations in rural areas. Key responsibilities include:

• Mail Delivery: A Postman is responsible for the delivery of mails and parcels to the specific destinations.
• Customer Service: Such basic services as the postal services, savings account services, money transfer services, and insurance services.
• Branch Management: Supervising the day-to-day running of the branch post office.
• Marketing and Promotion: Supporting postal services and conveying its programs to the public.

Conclusion

The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2024 is a great chance for those people who want to get a postal job and dedicated to the rural area of India. Currently, this recruitment drive is providing 44,228 vacancies, which means it can provide a large number of.