India Post GDS Recruitment 2025: Application and Eligibility Guide

Unlock Your Career Potential: India Post GDS Recruitment 2025

Are you a 10th-pass looking for a stable government job? The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment might be your perfect opportunity! This guide covers eligibility, salary, documents, promotion, and upcoming vacancy details.

What is GDS and Available Posts?

The Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) is a key part of India Post. The recruitment includes:

• Branch Postmaster (BPM): Manages the Branch Post Office.
• Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM): Assists BPM in daily operations.
• Dak Sevak: Handles mail delivery and related duties.

GDS jobs are considered permanent Central Government roles but fall under Extra Departmental Employees. Service is allowed until age 65.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed the 10th standard (Madhyamik). There is no minimum percentage required, but selection is based on marks. Both male and female candidates can apply.

Application Process

The application is online. Details:

• Fees: ₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS. No fee for SC/ST and all female candidates.
• Documents to Upload: Photo (max 50KB, JPG/JPEG) and Signature (max 20KB, JPG/JPEG).
• Note: Computer certificate requirement has been abolished after 2023.

Documents for Verification

If shortlisted, you must present original certificates and mark sheets during verification in the division you applied.

Salary & Working Hours

• ABPM/Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470
• BPM: ₹12,000 – ₹29,380

Salary increases 3% annually plus Dearness Allowance (DA). Working hours: 4 to 5 hours/day, with extra pay for additional hours.

Career Growth & Promotions

Though GDS employees are not entitled to pension, there are strong promotion opportunities:

• After 3 years: Eligible for MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff).
• After 5 years: Eligible for Mail Guard or Postman.
• After 5 years (with 12th pass): Eligible for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant (PSA).
• After 8 years: Eligible for PSA even without earlier promotion.

Upcoming Vacancy 2025

A new GDS recruitment notification is expected soon. Most likely, it will be released in October 2025 (first half of the month). Over 25,500 posts are expected.

Conclusion

The India Post GDS recruitment is an excellent chance for 10th-pass candidates to secure a government job with fair pay and promotion paths. Get your documents ready, focus on your 10th marks, and stay alert for the official notification in October 2025.