India Post GDS Recruitment 2022: Application Form, 38926 Vacancy, Eligibility

India Post GDS Recruitment 2022: Application Form, 38926 Vacancy, Eligibility

ByShristi  |  Updated on: May 4, 2022
India Post GDS Recruitment 2022 is released for 38,926 vacancies. Candidates who have passed 10th class can apply for the exam before 5 June. Check eligibility, apply online link, selection process, here.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2022 notification is released by the India Post for 38,926  vacancies. Candidates who have passed their class 10th can apply for the recruitment from 2 May to 5 June 2022. Check out the latest updates for India Post GDS exam.

The Department of Posts, which is part of the Ministry of Communications and operates as the Indian Post, has played an important role in India's social and economic growth. Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) is one of the several roles that India Post recruits each year to ensure the proper operation of the organization. In this article, we will explain the Gramin Dak Sevak meaning and how it is formed. When people hear the name GDS, many questions arise, such as what is Gramin Dak Sevak and what they do. We're going to tell you all you need to know about Gramin Dak Sevak, including Results, Eligibility Criteria, GDS qualification, Vacancies, Gramin Dak Sevak meaning, Selection Process, etc.

Important Dates
Apply Online  -Mar 2, 2022- Jun 5, 2022

India Post GDS Recruitment 2022 Latest Updates

India Post GDS Recruitment 2022: India Post Office Gramin Dak Sevak 2022 recruitment notification is released for 38,926 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) for 23 states. Candidates can click on the link that is given below to apply online for the exam before the last date which is 5 June 2022. Given below is the direct link to apply for India Post GDS exam. 

Apply Online for India Post GDS Recruitment 2022

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india post gds recruitment

Latest Updates:

  • 3 May 2022: India Post GDS notification 2022 out!

India Post GDS Recruitment 2022 Notification

India Post GDS Recruitment 2022 Notification out for 38926 vacancies by India Post Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, GoI. A good opportunity has been notified by the India Post for recruitment of Gramin Dak Sewak all over India to appoint candidates for the post of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak. 

Any candidate who has passed class 10 with an age of more than 18 years can apply for India Post GDS recruitment. The apply online date for India Post GDS 2022 exam is from 2 May to 5 June 2022 on the official website of India Post. Candidates will be selected through merit list on the basis of class 10 marks. Download India Post GDS notification pdf by clicking on the link given below.

Download India Post GDS Notification

India Post GDS Recruitment 2022 Important Dates

India Post GDS recruitment apply online date and other important dates are given below in the table.

EventsImportant Dates
India Post GDS Online Registration Begins2 May 2022
Last date of Register for GDS5 June 2022
Last of submitting GDS Online Application Fee5 June 2022

India Post Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancy 2022

India Post has released a total of 38,926 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) as BPM/ABPM/ Dak Sevak in states such as Assam, Bihar, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, North Eastern States, Tamil Nadu, etc. You can check out the vacancy distribution in the table given below.

india post gds vacancy

India Post GDS Recruitment 2022 - Application Form, Fee

The online application of Gramin Dak Sevak is active up to 5 June 2022. Below you can check out the steps to apply online for GDS 2022 exam.

Steps to Apply Online for India Post GDS Recruitment 2022

Step 1: Visit the official website of Gramin Dak Sevak.

Step 2: Click on the link shown on the home page for the online application.

Step 3: Register yourself to obtain the registration number.

Step 4: Fill up the correct details as per the class X certificate.

Step 5: Save your details

Step 6: To submit your application, click on the login button.

Step 7: Upload the scanned documents in the mentioned dimensions.

Step 8: Submit the application and take a print.

Step 9: Pay the application fee online at the identified post office in the circle.

Application Fee for GDS Recruitment

To pay the application, candidates need to visit any identified Post Offices in the circle where online notification is current to make the payment.

Category

Fee

General/EWS/OBC (Male) candidates

₹ 100/-

All Females/SC/ST/PH/Transwomen candidates

Exempted

India Post GDS Recruitment 2022 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for India Post GDS Recruitment 2022 is as follows:

Age Limit: the minimum age of the candidate applying for the post should not be less than 18 years. The maximum age of the candidate should not exceed 40 years as on 27th January 2022.

Educational Qualification: The minimum qualification required for the post of Gramin Dak Sevak is 10th Standard from the approved state/central govt. GDS qualification is important. Candidates who have cleared the class 10th examination in the first attempt will be considered eligible. No weightage will be given to the candidates possessing any GDS qualification higher than the mandatory qualification.

Computer Knowledge: The candidate who wishes to be a part of the Indian Post should have computer knowledge and should have a basic computer training certificate for at least 60 days from a recognized Computer Training Institute.

Knowledge of Cycling: Candidates should know about cycling for all the GDS posts.

Language of Local Knowledge: Candidates should have studied the local language of the state, i.e. up to 10th standard.

India Post GDS Selection Process

  • The selection of the candidates will completely be based on the merit list prepared on the marks obtained in class 10th.
  • In case of same marks obtained by the candidates, then the selection will be based on DOB (higher age as merit), ST female, SC female, OBC female, UR female, ST Male, SC Male, OBC male, UR male.

Security Deposit

The candidate applying for the post shall note that he/she shall furnish the security amount of ₹ 25000/- for unreserved category & 10,000 for other categories for the engagement of the post of Branch Post Master (BPM).

India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Salary

The pay scale of the selected candidates will be based time relate continuity allowance (TRCA) which is as follows: -

Minimum TRCA of two types of categories of GDSs as per working hours/levels:

Category

Minimum TRCA for 4 Hours/level 1 in TRCA slab

Minimum TRCA for 5 Hours/level 2 in TRCA slab

BPM

₹ 12000/- (₹ 12,000- ₹ 29380)

₹ 14500/- (₹ 14,500- ₹ 35,480)

ABPM/Dak Sevaks

₹ 10000/- (₹10,000- ₹ 24,470)

₹ 12000/- (₹ 12,000- ₹ 29,380)

India Post GDS Result 2022

India Post has released the GDS Result for Kerala. The result for Maharastra, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and North Eastern circles in a PDF on the basis of class 10th marks. The result for GDS 2021 cycle 3 has been updated above. The official Gramin Dak Sevak result 2021-22 for other states has been declared officially. The list of selected candidates for various circles has been uploaded to the official website of GDS. You can check your name in the GDS result 2021 PDF below.

RegionResult PDF
J&K ResultDownload PDF
West Bengal ResultDownload PDF
Maharashtra ResultDownload PDF
Bihar ResultDownload PDF
Telangana ResultDownload PDF
Andhra Pradesh ResultDownload PDF
Uttar Pradesh ResultDownload PDF
Chattisgarh ResultDownload PDF
Kerala ResultDownload PDF
Jharkhand ResultDownload PDF
North East ResultDownload PDF
Gujarat ResultDownload PDF
Karnataka ResultDownload PDF
Punjab ResultDownload PDF
Himachal Pradesh ResultDownload PDF
Rajasthan ResultDownload PDF
Assam ResultDownload PDF
Haryana ResultDownload PDF
J&K ResultDownload PDF
West Bengal ResultDownload PDF
Maharashtra ResultDownload PDF
Kerala ResultDownload PDF

India Post GDS Recruitment FAQs

  • India Post GDS recruitment 2022 exam is conducted for the post of Gramin Dak Sewak. Any candidate who has passed Class 10th can apply for the GDS recruitment. The selection for this exam is done on the basis of Class 10 marks.

  • The job of Gramin Dak Sewak is to work as Branch Postmasters (BPMs) and Assistant Branch Postmasters (ABPMs), Mail Deliverers, Mail Carrier, and Packers, among other positions.

  • Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 40 to apply for GDS Recruitment 2022.

  • Candidates should have passed their class 10th for India Post GDS recruitment. Any candidate who has the minimum qualification can apply for the exam.

  • Candidates can apply online date for India Post GDS recruitment 2022 is from 2 May to 5 June 2022.

  • The selection process for India Post GDS recruitment 2022 is done on merit list only. No written exam is conducted for it. The candidates shall be selected on the basis of the marks obtained in Class 10.

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