India Post has announced a job opportunity for 30041 Gramin Dak Sevaks in Branch Post Offices across the country for the Post of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) ,& [Branch Postmaster (BPM)/ Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/ Dak Sevak] and those who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for these positions.
India Post Requirement 2023 , Online Apply
Name of The Post : Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Total Vacancies : 30041
Post Wise Vacancies
| Postal Circle | No of Vacancy |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1058 |
| Assam | 855 |
| Bihar | 2300 |
| Chhattisgarh | 721 |
| Delhi | 22 |
| Gujarat | 1850 |
| Haryana | 215 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 418 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 300 |
| Jharkhand | 530 |
| Karnataka | 530 |
| Kerala | 1508 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1565 |
| Maharashtra | 3154 |
| North Eastern | 500 |
| Odisha | 1279 |
| Punjab | 336 |
| Rajasthan | 2031 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2994 |
| Telangana | 961 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3084 |
| Uttarakhand | 519 |
| West Bengal | 2127 |
Age Limit
| Minimum Age Limit | Maximum Age Limit | Age Relaxtation |
| Minimum age limit = 18 years | Maximum age limit =40 years | SC/ST: 5 years OBC: 3 years PWD: 10 years PWD-OBC: 13 years PWD-SC/ST: 15 years |
Education Qualification
| Education Qualification | Local Language | Other Qualifications |
| For all GDS categories, it is essential that candidates have passed the 10th standard Secondary School Examination with Mathematics and English as subjects, conducted by a recognized Board of School Education under the Government of India/State Governments/Union Territories in India. | Applicants must have learned the regional language up to the 10th standard level. | The candidate should possess expertise in the following areas. (i) Knowledge of computer (ii) Knowledge of cycling (iii) Adequate means of livelihood |
Application Fees
- For General / OBC : Rs 100 /-
- ST/SC/PH : Nil
- Female : Nil
Payment mode : Online
How to Apply for India Post GDS Vacancies
1 . Scroll Down For Online Application Links In important Links
2 . Click on Register Botton To register Yourself
3 . After Successfully registered click on Login botton
4. Fill the Personal details , Education qualifications & upload documents.
5 . Please pay the application fee according to your category and then submit the form.
6. Finally, print a copy of the application form.
Important Links of India Post GDS Vacancies
| Online Application Form | Register / Login |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Fees Payment Status | Click Here |
| Vacancy Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Dates
Starting Date of Online Application : 3 August 2023
Last Date of Online Application : 23 August 2023
Selection Process of India Post GDS Recruitment
Step 1 :
Candidates will be chosen for the position based on a computer-generated merit list, which will be created using the marks obtained or the conversion of Grades/Points to marks from the 10th standard Secondary School Examination conducted by approved Boards. The marks will be aggregated into a percentage with accuracy to four decimal places. Meeting the passing criteria for all subjects as per the approved board norms is obligatory.
Step 2 :
Candidates selected for recruitment must participate in the document verification process to finalize their recruitment. Shortlisted candidates must have their documents verified by the designated divisional head on or before the specified date. It is essential for candidates to bring all relevant original documents for verification. Shortlisted candidates are granted a period of 15 days to submit their documents for verification.
During the document verification, if any discrepancies are found between the data/marks entered in the Portal and the original documents, the candidate’s application may be rejected, even for minor errors such as spelling mistakes in the name of the applicant, father/mother’s name, etc.
Step 3 : After successfully completing the document verification, a candidate will be appointed as a Gramin Dak Sevak within the area of the respective division. The provisional engagement offer will be sent through the system itself (via registered SMS/Email) upon successful document verification. The applicant must then contact the designated Engaging Authorities within 15 days.
