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India Post GDS Notification 2024, Result & Merit List Declared

India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 announced 44,228 vacancies for candidates aged 18-40 with 10th Standard qualification. The application window for correction in the Application form was active from 6th August to 8th August. Today, the Department of Posts has declared the result i.e. the first merit list on the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Applicants should go through the details provided in this article to be aware of the recruitment process.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2024

The candidates who find themselves eligible and willing to apply for the GDS post should be aware of the various aspects of the recruitment process to understand it clearly. Check the detailed summary in the table below which includes the latest information regarding the Gramin Dak Sevak Recruitment 2024.

India Post Office Recruitment 2024
Particular Detail
Recruiting Authority Department of Posts
Recruitment Name India Post GDS Recruitment 2024
Post Gram Dak Sevak, BPM, ABPM
Vacancy 44,228
Number of Circles 23
India Post GDS Notification 2024 15th July 2024
Online Application Dates 15th July to 5th August 2024
Correction Window 6th August to 8th August 2024
Result Declaration Date 19th and 22nd August 2024
Age Limit 18 – 40 Years
Educational Qualification 10th Pass
Official Website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

India Post GDS Notification 2024

Official Notification has been released by the Department as official India Post GDS Notification 2024 on the official website on 15th July 2024 for 44228 vacancies. The candidates can download the official notification from the link provided below or from the website at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Candidates can check all important dates, eligibility, vacancy details, etc. in the India Post GDS notification pdf.

India Post GDS Notification 2024 – Click Here to Download

India Post Office Recruitment 2024 Result Out

The Department of Posts has released the first merit list on the official website for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 for the candidates belonging to Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhatisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, North Eastern, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal Circles. The merit list for the states of Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir will be released at a later date. The shortlisted candidates can download the region-wise merit list PDF from the link provided below.

India Post GDS Result 2024 – Click Here to Download the Merit List PDF

India Post GDS Correction Window

India Post had activated the correction window for the application form of India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 for 44,228 vacancies on the official website @https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/. Candidates who had registered for the recruitment process from 15th July to 5th August 2024 could only make corrections in their application from 6th August to 8th August 2024 from the direct link that was provided below.

Click here for India Post GDS Apply Online 2024 Correction Window (Link Inactive)

India Post GDS Vacancy 2024

According to the latest notice, the department has announced 44228 vacancies for Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak across various regions throughout the country. The category and post-wise details of the vacancies will be available in the official notification. We will also update the same on this page as soon as it is made available by the department. Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the vacancy notice released on the official website.

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Click here to download the India Post GDS Vacancy Notice 2024

India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates willing to apply for the post of Gram Dak Sevak (GDS) should get themselves acquainted with the eligibility criteria related to this post. It consists of two aspects i.e. age limit and educational qualification. The candidates should be 10th pass and aged between 18 to 40 years to be eligible for this post. Candidates belonging to various categories will be provided with the appropriate relaxations according to the latest government rules and regulations.

India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria 2024
Age Limit Educational Qualification
Min. 18 – Max. 40 Years 10th Pass or Equivalent

Age Limit

As mentioned above, the minimum age of the candidates applying for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 should be 18 years and should not exceed 40 years. The detailed notification also provides for the relaxation in the upper age limit of the candidates belonging to various categories.

Category Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
Economically Weaker Sections No Relaxation
Other Backward Classes 3 years
Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe 5 years
Persons with Disabilities 10 years
Persons with Disabilities + OBC 13 years
Persons with Disabilities + SC/ST 15 years

Educational Qualification

The candidates who applied for India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 should have passed the 10th standard Secondary School Examination as of the date of the release of the notification. They must have scored passing marks in the Mathematics & English subjects of the examination conducted by a government-recognized Board of School Education. The detailed notification also provides the candidates with some additional qualifications according to the requirements of the posts.

  • Knowledge of Computer
  • Knowledge of Cycling
  • Adequate Means of Livelihood

India Post GDS Apply Online 2024

The India Post GDS Apply Online 2024 application process has been closed as of 5th August 2024, as per the official website. We had earlier provided a direct link to the online application portal to facilitate the submission of applications by interested candidates. It is important to note that the online application process for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 is now CLOSED, and no further applications are being accepted. Candidates are advised to closely monitor the official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, for any updates or further developments regarding the recruitment process.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 Application Fee

The candidates belonging to the UR/OBC/EWS categories will have to pay Rs. 100 as the online application fee for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024. On the other hand, the candidates belonging to all other categories will be exempted from paying this fee.

Category Application Fee
UR/OBC/EWS Rs. 100
SC/ST/PwD 0

How to Apply Online for India Post GDS Recruitment 2024?

The eligible candidates willing to avail this massive opportunity should submit their duly filled applications on the official website during the application window. To do so, they should be aware of the various steps involved in the application process.

Step 1: Visit the India Posts GDS portal at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

Step 2: Register yourself by providing the basic details required.

Step 3: Log in to the GDS portal using their registration number and password.

Step 4: Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents in the given format.

Step 5: Pay the online application fee and submit your online application.

Step 6: Take a printout of the formal and payment receipt for future reference.

Uploading of Document

The candidates willing to apply for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 will be required to upload the documents required according to the official notification. It also provides the specifications of the documents required as mentioned in the table below.

Document File Format File Size
Photograph JPG/JPEG Maximum 50 KB
Signature JPG/JPEG Maximum 20 KB

India Post Office Recruitment 2024 Selection Process

After all the online applications are submitted for the Gramin Dak Sevak Recruitment 2024, the department will first shortlist the candidates based on the marks obtained by them in the 10th standard. The top candidates will be then called for Document Verification and according to the candidates’ assessment at both stages, the final merit list will be developed.

Shortlisting based on 10th Class marks

The marks obtained by the candidates in the Secondary School Examination of 10th standard will be converted from Grades/Points to marks to the accuracy of 4 decimals. For applicants having only grades, subject-wise marks will be arrived at for each subject by using the multiplying factor of 9.5.

Grades Grade Points Multiplication Factor
A1 10 9.5
A2 9 9.5
B1 8 9.5
B2 7 9.5
C1 6 9.5
C2 5 9.5
D 4 9.5

Document Verification

After the merit list of shortlisted candidates is announced on the official GDS recruitment portal, the result and document verification dates will be communicated via SMS on their registered mobile number. While attending for document verification the candidates will be required to carry the following documents in original and two sets of self-attested photocopies.

  • Marks sheet
  • Identity proof
  • Caste certificate
  • PWD certificate
  • EWS Certificate
  • Transgender certificate
  • Date of Birth Proof
  • Medical certificate issued by a Medical officer of any Government Hospital/Government Dispensaries/Government Primary Health Centre etc. (Compulsory)
  • Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in respect of knowledge of tribal/local dialects in case of engagement in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

India Post Office Recruitment 2024 Salary

The official notification for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 provides the details of the emoluments and allowances. The selected candidates will be paid emoluments in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA). The candidates willing to go through the selection process can refer to the table below for more details.

Post TRCA Slab
Branch Postmaster Rs.12,000-Rs.29,380
Assistant Branch Postmaster & Gram Dak Sevak Rs.10,000-Rs.24,470

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FAQs

How many vacancies have been announced for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024?

The total number of vacancies announced for the post of Grm Dak Sevak is 44228 on the official website through India Post GDS Recruitment 2024.

What is the selection process for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024?

After all the online applications are submitted for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024, the department will first shortlist the candidates on the basis of the marks obtained by them in the 10th standard. The top candidates will be then called for Document Verification and according to the candidates' assessment at both stages, the final merit list will be developed.

What is the eligibility criteria for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024?

The candidates willing to apply for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 should get themselves acquainted with the eligibility criteria related to this post. It consists of two aspects i.e. age limit and educational qualification. The candidates should be 10th pass and aged between 18 to 40 years to be eligible for this post.

What are the working hours like for GDS roles?

Working hours for GDS employees can vary depending on the location, workload, and specific GDS role. Typically, they involve working through standard business days (Monday to Friday) with specific timings for mail delivery and post office operations.

What are the career growth prospects for GDS employees?

While GDS positions are not regular government jobs, there are possibilities for advancement. Long-term, well-performing GDS employees might be considered for vacancies in departmental posts within India Post, subject to specific criteria and departmental procedures.

When was the result for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 declared?

The result and the first merit list for the candidates shortlised for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 has been released on the official website on 19th and 22nd August 2024.