India Post, the government-run postal service of India, has recently announced a recruitment drive for 44,228 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) positions across various states in the country. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in the postal service and serve their communities.
The recruitment process for these positions is being handled by the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications. Eligible candidates can apply for the positions through the official India Post website. The application process is completely online and candidates are required to submit their applications before the last date.
India Post Recruitment 2024- Highlight
Post
Name |
Gramin Dak Sevaks |
Total
Posts |
44228 Posts |
Organization |
India Post |
Qualification |
10th Pass |
Application
Process |
Online |
Application
Fee |
Rs.100/- |
Start
Date |
15th July 2024 |
Last
Date |
5th August 2024 |
India Post Recruitment Details
Name of Posts: Gramin Dak Sevaks
No of Posts: 44,228 Posts
- Assam: 896 Posts
Name of Organization: India Post
Emoluments: Emoluments in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus Dearness Allowance thereon are paid to the GDS. The applicable TRCA to different categories are as under:
BPM |
Rs.12,000
– 29,380/- |
ABPM/DakSevak |
Rs.10,000
– 24,470/- |
Eligibility Criteria of India Post Recruitment
Educational Qualification: The candidate should have passed the Secondary School Examination of 10th standard in Mathematics and English (having been studied as compulsory or elective subjects) conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India shall be a mandatory educational qualification for all approved categories of GDS.
Age Limit: The candidate’s age should not be less than 18 years and not more than 40 years on the last date of submission of the application.
Age Relaxation: The category-wise upper age relaxation will be as follows.
Category |
Relaxation |
SC/ST |
5 Years |
OBC/MOBC |
3 Years |
PwD |
10 Years |
Local Language Proficiency: The candidate should have studied the local language at least up to the 10th standard.
Knowledge of Cycling: Knowledge of Cycling is a pre-requisite condition for all GDS posts. In case of a candidate knowing riding a scooter or motorcycle, that may be considered as knowledge of cycling.
Application Fee of India Post Recruitment
The India Post recruitment drive for 12828 Gramin Dak Sevaks positions also includes an application fee for candidates who are applying for the positions. The application fee is a necessary step in the recruitment process and must be paid by all eligible candidates before they can submit their applications.
The application fee for the Gramin Dak Sevak positions is different for different categories of candidates. A brief description of the application fee is given below.
Category |
Fee |
Unreserved |
Rs.100/- |
OBC/MOBC |
Rs.100/- |
Schedule
Cast |
Exempted |
Schedule
Tribe |
Exempted |
Female |
Exempted |
PwD |
Exempted |
Transwomen |
Exempted |
Mode of Payment: The mode of payment of the application fee will be online. Applicants will be able to pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Applicants can pay their fees using a Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, NetBanking or Wallet.
How to Apply for India Post Recruitment?
Candidates who are eligible as per the official notification can submit their applications through the official web portal. Applications will be accepted only through online mode. To complete the application process for India Post Recruitment, candidates need to register themselves. The direct link for the online application is provided below in the Important Links section along with the official notification.
Overall, the India Post Recruitment process is straightforward. Eligible candidates can apply for the vacancies through the official website before the last date. Candidates are advised to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria, fill out the application form carefully, upload all the required documents and keep track of the official website for any updates.
Required Documents to Upload
Applicants must provide specific documents in the proper file size and format as part of the online application procedure for the India Post Recruitment. These records are required to finish the application procedure and confirm that the applicant satisfies the requirements for the open positions. The following are the particulars of the necessary documents:
Document |
Max. File Size |
File Format |
Passport
Size Photograph |
50 KB |
JPG |
Signature
of the Candidate |
20 KB |
JPG |
It is crucial to remember that applicants must thoroughly complete the application and provide all necessary files. Application forms that are inaccurate or incomplete will be returned. Furthermore, there will never be a return for the amount once it has been paid.
Important Dates of India Post Recruitment
Application
Start Date |
15th
July 2024 |
Application
Last Date |
5th
August 2024 |
Important Links of India Post Recruitment
Online
Application Link |
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Fee Status |
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Forgot
Registration No? |
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Download
Official Notification |
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Wise Vacancy List |
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JOB ALERT ON WHATSAPP GROUP |
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Visit
Official Website |
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