India Posts GDS 2025 Notification: Apply Online for Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancies

India Posts GDS 2025 Notification details

The India Posts GDS 2025 Notification has been officially released by the Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak roles. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in India Post.

The online application process begins on February 10, 2025, and closes on March 3, 2025. Candidates can also make corrections to their applications from March 6 to March 8, 2025.

Read on to learn about eligibility, the application process, selection criteria, salary, and other important details.

India Posts GDS 2025 total number of vacancies : 21413
Circle Wise Vacancy Details
S.No    Name of the circle No.of vacancies
1 Andhra pradesh 1215
2 Assam 655
3 Bihar 783
4 Chattishghad 638
5 Delhi 30
6 Gujarat 1203
7 Hariyana 82
8 Himachal pradesh 331
9 Jammu kashmir 255
10 Jarkhand 822
11 Karnataka 1135
12 Kerala 1385
13 Madhya pradesh 1314
14 Maharastra 1498
15 North eastern 1260
16 Odisha 1101
17 Panjab 400
18 Tamilnadu 2292
19 Telangana 519
20 Uttarapradesh 3004
21 Uttarakhand 568
22 Westbengal 923
Eligibility Criteria for India Posts GDS 2025 Notification
Age Limit
Age Limit (As on March 3, 2025)
  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 40 years

Age Relaxation:

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
  • PwD (OBC): 13 years
  • PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
Educational Qualifications
  • Candidates must have passed the 10th standard (Matriculation) from a recognized board with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
  • Candidates must have studied the local language of the respective state up to the 10th standard.

Special Provision for Arunachal Pradesh:
Candidates must have knowledge of English or Hindi and any of the 23 tribal languages notified by the state.

Other Requirements
  • Basic Computer Knowledge
  • Ability to Ride a Bicycle or Drive a Two-Wheeler
  • Adequate Means of Livelihood
India Posts GDS 2025 Notification Salary (TRCA Slabs)
Post Minimum Salary (Per Month) Maximum Salary (Per Month)
BPM ₹12,000 ₹29,380
ABPM/Dak Sevak ₹10,000 ₹24,470

Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance (DA), Gratuity, and Pension under the GDS Service Discharge Benefit Scheme.

✅India Posts GDS 2025 Selection Process

  • Selection will be based on a system-generated merit list.
  • The marks obtained in Class 10th will be used for ranking.
  • No written exam or interview will be conducted.
  • In case of a tie, the following order of priority will be applied:
    • Date of Birth (Older candidates get preference)
    • Category-wise preference: ST (Female) > SC (Female) > OBC (Female) > EWS (Female) > UR (Female) > ST (Male) > SC (Male) > OBC (Male) > EWS (Male) > UR (Male)

✅How to Apply for India Posts GDS 2025?

Eligible candidates can apply online at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in from February 10 to March 3, 2025.

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. Registration:
  2. Fee Payment:
    • ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates
    • No fee for SC/ST/PwD/Women/Transwomen
  3. Filling Online Application Form:
    • Choose Division & Post Preferences
    • Upload Photo (50 KB) & Signature (20 KB)
  4. Submit & Take a Printout
  5. Correction Window: (March 6-8, 2025)
    • Candidates can edit their application, except Mobile Number and Email ID.

✅Documents Required

Candidates must upload scanned copies of:

  • Recent Passport Size Photograph
  • Signature
  • Class 10 Marksheet
  • Caste Certificate (For SC/ST/OBC)
  • EWS Certificate (If Applicable)
  • PwD Certificate (If Applicable)
  • Computer Literacy Proof

✅FAQs About India Posts GDS 2025

Who can apply for GDS posts?
Candidates who have passed 10th standard and meet the age and eligibility criteria can apply.

Is there an exam for GDS recruitment?
No, selection is based on a merit list prepared from Class 10 marks.

Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, but selection will be based on preference. If selected for one post, other preferences will be forfeited.

Is prior work experience required?
No, no prior experience is required.

What is the job location for GDS posts?
GDS posts are mostly in rural areas.

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