India Post GDS Recruitment 2025 | Date Documents Fee Eligibility Age

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Key Dates for GDS Online Application 2025

Documents Required

1. Photo & Signature
2. HSLC Markshet
3. ID Proof (Adhaar, Voter ID etc)

Application Fee

• Gen- 100/-
• Others – Nill

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as of the last date of application)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years
• Age Relaxation: Available for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10-15 years as per category).

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed 10th standard (Matriculation) from a recognized board with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
• Should have studied the local language of the respective state/region up to Class 10.
• Knowledge of Computer and Cycling is mandatory.

Job Profiles & Responsibilities

1. Branch Postmaster (BPM)

• Managing daily postal operations of the Branch Post Office (B.O.).
• Promoting postal products and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) services.
• Responsible for the smooth functioning of the branch, mail conveyance, and customer service.
• Accommodation: BPMs must provide accommodation for the Branch Post Office at their own cost.

2. Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

• Sale of stamps/stationery, doorstep mail delivery, and financial transactions.
• Assisting BPM in operations and marketing postal services.
• Required to reside within the jurisdiction of the assigned Post Office.

3. Dak Sevak

• Handling mail sorting, delivery, and collection from post offices.
• Assisting in counter operations and marketing postal services.
• Can be posted in Head Post Offices, Sub-Post Offices, or Railway Mail Services (RMS).

Salary (Time-Related Continuity Allowance – TRCA)

Selection Process

• Merit-Based Shortlisting: The selection will be based on the 10th standard marks (No written exam).
• A system-generated merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained/conversion of grades to marks.
• In case of a tie, date of birth (older candidate preferred) and category priority will be used.
• Shortlisted candidates must verify their documents at the designated post office.

How to Apply for India Post GDS 2025?

1. Register Online: Visit India Post GDS Online Portal and complete the registration.
2. Upload Documents: Submit scanned copies of photograph, signature, and necessary certificates.
3. Pay Application Fee: ₹100 for general/OBC candidates. No fee for SC/ST/PwD/Female/Transgender applicants.
4. Submit Application & Preference: Candidates can apply for multiple posts in one division.

Document Verification & Final Selection

• Shortlisted candidates will receive an SMS/email notification.
• Candidates must visit the post office for document verification within 15 days.
• Final selection is subject to successful verification of educational certificates, caste certificate, and medical fitness.

Important Notes

• No offline applications will be accepted.
• Candidates must ensure their details are correct before submission.
• The last merit list will be published by 30th June 2025.
• The Department reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment without prior notice.

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