The Department of Posts, commonly known as India Post, has announced the much-awaited Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment for 2024. This is a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring to join the prestigious postal services of India. With a total of 44,228 vacancies, the GDS recruitment drive is one of the biggest recruitment drives by India Post this year. If you are interested in securing a position, read on for detailed information about the application process, eligibility criteria, pay scale and more.
Important Dates
| Event’s | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 15 July 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05 August 2024 |
| Correction Date | 06 – 08 August 2024 |
| Merit List | 19 August 2024 |
| 2nd Merit List | 17 September 2024 |
Mark these dates on your calendar and make sure you complete your application within this time frame to avoid any last minute hassles.
Application Fee
- General/ OBC: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ ST: Rs. 0/-
- All Category female: Rs. 0/-
- Pay the examination fee through India Post E Challan at the nearest Head Post Office / GPO
Vacancy Details
The Indian Postal Department has released recruitment for 44,228 posts for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS). It includes various job profiles like Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak.
State-wise Vacancy Details
| State Name | Language | Total Post |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 4588 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 1238 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 2558 |
| Chattisgarh | Hindi | 1338 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 22 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 2718 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 241 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 708 |
| Jammu/Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 442 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1355 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali / | 2543 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 2034 |
| Assam | Assamese/Asomiya/Bengali/Bengali/Bongla/Bodo/Hindi/English | 896 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 981 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 3789 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1940 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 2477 |
| North Eastern | Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo | 2255 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 3170 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 383 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 2433 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 4011 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 2104 |
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying it is important to ensure that you fulfil the eligibility criteria set by India Post:
Educational Qualification
Secondary School Examination: Candidates must have passed 10th class with passing marks in Mathematics, Local Language and English.
Learn the local language.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : – 18 Years.
- Maximum Age :- 40 Years
- Age relaxation is extra as per Indian Post GDS Recruitment Rules Schedule July 2024.
Some Useful Links
| Download Result/ Merit List | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Registration | Login |
| Read Full Notification | Click Here |
| State-wise Vacancy Details | Click Here |
Conclusion
India Post GDS Recruitment 2024 is a great opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in the Indian Postal Service. With a large number of vacancies and a simple application process, interested candidates should not miss this chance. Start your application process on 15th July 2024 and make sure you submit it before the deadline of 5th August 2024.
For more updates on the recruitment process and other related information, visit the official India Post website. Best of luck with your application!