Gramin Dak Sevak eligibility, Selection Criteria for 2025

 

The full form of GDS is Gramin Dak Sevak. There are different types of Gramin Dak Sevaks based on their roles and responsibilities within the postal department:

1. Branch Post Master (BPM): BPMs are in charge of managing the operations of a branch post office. They handle tasks such as mail delivery, managing finances, and overseeing other GDS employees working under them.

2. Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM): ABPMs assist the Branch Post Master in various tasks related to postal operations. They may help with sorting mail, handling transactions, and providing customer service at the post office.

3. Dak Sevak: Dak Sevaks are responsible for delivering mail and parcels to households in rural areas. They travel door-to-door on foot or bicycle to ensure timely delivery of postal items to recipients.

BRANCH POSTMASTER (BPM) 

The Job Profile of Branch Post Master include: 

a) Day to day postal operations of Branch Post Office (B.O) and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) in the manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time. 

b) Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by the Department and operating various services in the Customer Services’ Centres (CSC) of the Department etc. 

c) In the single-handed BOs, BPMs have the overall responsibility of smooth and timely functioning of the Office, including mail conveyance and mail delivery. 

d) In the BOs other than single-handed, the BPMs may be assisted by ABPM(s). However, BPM will be required to do combined duties of ABPM(s) as and when ordered or in the case of non-availability of ABPM (s). Any other work may also be assigned by superiors like Mail Overseer (M.O)/Inspector Post (IPO) / Assistant Superintendent of Post (ASPO)/ Superintendent of Post offices (SPOs) /Senior Superintendent of Post Office (SSPOs) etc. 

e) Residence/Accommodation: The applicant selected as GDS BPM will have to provide accommodation for Branch Post Office after selection but before engagement. A declaration to this effect with details of accommodation is to be submitted before engagement. The applicant so selected will be required to reside in Post village (the village in which the BO is functioning) only. The accommodation should meet the standards as prescribed by this Directorate letter No. 17-02/2018-GDS dated 08.03.2019 as amended from time to time. 

(ii) ASSISTANT BRANCH POSTMASTER (ABPM)

 The Job Profile of Assistant Branch Post Master include: 

a) Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, exchange the mail with account office etc. deposits/payments/other transactions of IPPB. 

b) To assist BPM in postal operations in a manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time. c) Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by Department and operating various services in the Customer Services’ Centres (CSC) of the Department etc. 

d) ABPM may also be required to do combined duties of the BPM as and when ordered or in case of non-availability of BPM in addition to his/her regular duties. e) Any other work assigned by superiors like MO/IPO/ASPO/SPOs/SSPOs etc.

f) Residence: ABPMs are required to reside within the delivery jurisdictions of the Post Office (HO/SO/BO) concerned. 

(iii) Dak Sevak Dak Sevaks will be engaged in Departmental offices like Sub Post offices, Head Post offices etc. The Job Profile of Dak Sevak include:- 

a) Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, deposits/payments/other transactions of IPPB and any other duties assigned by Postmaster/Sub Postmaster. 

b) Dak Sevaks may have to work in sorting offices of Railway Mail Service (RMS). 

c) Dak Sevaks in the Mail offices will handle receipt- dispatch of mail bags, transhipment of bags etc. 

d) Dak Sevaks will also assist Post Masters/Sub Postmasters in managing the smooth functioning of Departmental Post Offices and do marketing, business procurement or any other work assigned by the Post Master or IPO/ASPO/SPOs/SSPOs/SRM/SSRM etc. 

e) Residence : Dak Sevaks are required to reside within delivery jurisdictions of the Post Office (HO/SO/BO) concerned. 

 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (FOR ALL POSTS): 

AGE Limits: 

(i) Minimum age:18 years 

Maximum age:40 years [subject to relaxations as per sub para (a) below] 

(ii) Age will be determined as on the last date of submission of applications.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: 

(a) Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard having passed in Mathematics and English (having been studied as compulsory or elective subjects) conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India shall be a mandatory educational qualification for all approved categories of GDS. 

(b) The applicant should have studied the local language, i.e., (Name of Local language) at least up to Secondary standard [as compulsory or elective subjects]. 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:- 

(i) Knowledge of computer 

(ii) Knowledge of cycling 

(iii) Adequate means of livelihood

SELECTION CRITERIA

The applicants will be shortlisted for engagement on the basis of a system generated merit list of Secondary School Examination of 10th standard

Gramin Dak Sevak Salary ,Branch Post Master Salary, Assistant Branch Post Master Salary

The salary structure for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) varies depending on their role within the postal department. Branch Post Masters (BPMs), who are responsible for managing the operations of a branch post office, receive a competitive salary package. Assistant Branch Post Masters (ABPMs) also earn a respectable salary for their support role in ensuring smooth postal services. These salaries provide GDS employees with a stable income, making the job financially rewarding and attractive for individuals seeking employment opportunities in rural areas.

Gramin Dak Sevak Result 2023

The Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) result for 2023 has been eagerly awaited by candidates across India. India Post has announced the GDS result, including the GDS merit list for 2023. Aspirants can check their results and download india post gds result 2023 in the PDF from the official India Post website. The GDS merit list for 2023 signifies the selection of candidates based on their 10th standard marks. Additionally, candidates are anticipating the release of the GDS 3rd merit list for further updates on the recruitment process.

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