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Gramin Dak Sevak Application Form 2022: The India Post started the GDS online form on May 02, 2022. Interested candidates could fill GDS online form 2022 from the official website, i.e., indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. The last date to submit the online application form was June 05, 2022. However, PWD-DE (Specific learning disability/ Intellectual disability) candidates can apply until July 05, 2022. They can access the GDS online form from the direct link update in this article.
The India Post released 38,926 vacancies for Branch Post Master (BPM), Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM), and Dak Sevak in 23 postal circles. Candidates must ensure their eligibility before applying for the recruitment. The application fee for GDS 2022 is ₹ 100/-. However, SC/ST, PwD, female, and transwomen candidates are exempted from paying the fee. Continue to read the article to find out more.
Latest: The GDS online form 2022 for PWD-DE candidates is available till July 05, 2022. Apply here!
Candidates who want to apply for Gramin Das Sevak should keep an eye on the important events within the schedule. The candidates can either check the official website or bookmark this page for getting the latest updates regarding this exam. Let’s check the table below to know about GDS recruitment:
Specification | Details |
Recruitment Body | India Post (Bharatiya Dak Vibhag) |
Name of Posts | Gramin Dak Sevak, Branch Postmaster, and Assistant Branch Postmaster |
Total Vacancies | 38,926 |
Active Recruitment Postal Circles | Various Circles |
Experience | Fresher |
Educational Qualification | 10th Pass |
Age Limit | 18 to 40 years |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Fee Payment | Online or Offline |
Application Fee | Rs. 100/- (Only for General/ EWS & OBC Male Candidates ) |
Official Website | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
The conducting body has announced the Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment 2022 for Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, and various other circles on the official website. Candidates are advised to keep track of the latest events and schedules via the official website. Interested eligible candidates can check the table below for getting an update regarding the exam and schedule for the Gramin Dak Sevak 2022 exam:
Events | Dates |
Start of Online Application Form | May 02, 2022 |
Last Date to Apply Online | June 05, 2022 |
Last Date to Apply Online for PWD-DE Candidates | July 05, 2022 |
Candidates can check the GDS recruitment to know the details on the last date for application submission and circle-wise official notification.
India Post will announce the vacancy details for posts like Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster, and Dak Sevak in the Jammu and Kashmir circles. Check the below image to know more about the 2022 vacancy.
In addition to state-wise portal vacancies, candidates must be well versed with the category-wise vacancy details. Let us have a look at the table below:
The official notification contains region-wise information regarding all the posts. The above-mentioned vacancies are for the following posts:
Candidates must check the GDS eligibility criteria before applying for the posts.
GDS Age Limit
Please find the age limit details for GDS below:
SC / ST | 5 Years |
OBC | 3 Years |
PWD | 10 Years |
PWD + OBC | 13 Years |
PWD + SC/ ST | 15 Years |
EWS | No Relaxation |
GDS Educational Qualification
Please find the education qualification details for GDS below:
GDS Computer Knowledge
Candidates must obtain a basic Computer Training Course Certificate for at least 60 days from any Computer Training Institute run by Central Govt/State Govt/Universities/Boards/Private Institutions/Organizations.
However, the requirement of a basic computer knowledge certificate is relaxable if the candidate has studied computer as a subject in Matriculation or Class 12 or any other higher educational level.
Other Criteria
The other criteria are as follows:
Postal Circle | Local Language |
Chattisgarh | Hindi |
Kerala | Malayalam |
The following points related to the selection process are enlisted below:
The application stages for Gramin Dav Sevak (GDS) are as follows:
Candidates need to complete registration and fill out the Gramin Dak Sevak online application form on the official website. Follow the steps below for GDS online apply 2022.
Check the major stages involved in GDS online application process 2022:
Note: Candidates can also check their application status by clicking on the link and entering the required credentials. If a candidate has lost his registration number/fee ID, they can check it from the ‘Forgot Registration/Fee Details’ option available. Also, candidates can change their mobile numbers using the ‘Change of Mobile Number’ option.
For hassle-free filling of the GDS application form, candidates are advised to be ready with the following documents as per their eligibility and requirement:
Candidates will have to take care of the formats and the file size of the scanned copies which they have to upload while filling the Gramin Dak Sevak application form 2022. Check the specifications below:
Scanned copy of the photo in JPG format with a file size up to 50 kb and dimensions of 200 X 230 pixels can only be uploaded.
Scanned copy of the signature in JPG format with a file size up to 20 kb and dimensions of 140 X 60 pixels can only be uploaded.
Besides the above two scanned copies, candidates should also be ready with other scanned copies. Check the details from the table below:
Name of the Document | File Format | File Size | Mandatory or Not |
Class 10/ SSC Marks Memo and Certificate | jpg/ jpeg | 200 kb | Mandatory |
DOB Proof | jpg/ jpeg | 200 kb | Only if DOB is not present in SSC Marks Memo |
Computer Certificate | jpg/ jpeg | 200 kb | Can be submitted at the time of appointment if selected |
Community Certificate | jpg/ jpeg | 200 kb | Mandatory for all categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) except for Un-reserved category |
Certificate of Disability | jpg/ jpeg | 200 kb | Mandatory for PH Candidates |
Transgender Certificate | jpg/ jpeg | 200 kb | Mandatory for Transgender Candidates |
Check the application fee to be paid for GDS registration 2022:
Category | Application Fee (Rs.) |
Unreserved / OBC / EWS (Male) | 100 |
SC/ ST/ PWD | 0 |
Female Candidates | 0 |
To apply for the Gramin Dak Sevak Posts, candidates must register by paying the application fees. The application fee can either be paid through online mode or offline mode.
Fee Payment Through Offline Mode
To pay the fee offline, candidates will have to visit the Head Post Office or fee payment offices. Candidates can download the GDS post offices list for fee payment, where candidates can visit and pay the GDS application fee for GDS recruitment 2022.
Fee Payment Through Online Mode
Please follow the steps given below for online fee payment:
Check the image below to know what the GDS online fee payment portal looks like:
Candidates can contact the officials for any queries related to notification and online application. The India Post contact details are as follows:
Circle | Contact Details |
Chattisgarh | Helpline: 0771-2234591 Email: [email protected] |
Kerala | Helpline: 9633889818 Email: [email protected] |
However, candidates must first go through the Gramin Dak Sevak FAQs to clear their doubts before contacting the officials.
Interested and eligible candidates must have information on the pay scale for various posts. Students must check the below table to knowing about the pay scale:
BPM | INR 12,000 |
ABPM | INR 10,000 |
We are providing you with some important links that will help you proceed with all the application form-related procedures. Check the table below:
GDS Online Registration Link | Click Here |
GDS Apply Online Link | Click Here |
GDS Application Status Link | Click Here |
GDS Forgot Registration/Fee ID | Click Here |
List of Post Offices for Offline Fee Payment | Click Here |
We have provided you with all the relevant details on India Post recruitment. With these details, you can now apply for the post and pay the application fee (if applicable) within the deadline. It is advisable to not wait for the last date.
Candidates can also check:
Q: Who can apply for India Post GDS recruitment?
Ans: Candidates who have passed Class 10 with passing marks in Maths and English can apply for GDS recruitment.
Q: What is the India Post GDS application form fee?
Ans: India Post GDS application fee for UR/OBC/ EWS is INR 100, and for SC/ST/PwD and females is 0. Application fees can be made online or via offline mode.
Q. What are the posts under GDS?
Ans. There are three posts under GDS recruitment. They are Branch Post Master (BPM), Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM), and Dak Sevaks.
Q: What is the salary of India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks?
Ans: Minimum TRCA for 4 hours or level 1 in TRCA slab: INR 10,000 and minimum TRCA for 5 hours or Level 2 slab is INR 12,000.
Q. How many posts can I apply for in GDS Recruitment?
A. The list of posts is provided along with the official notification PDF. Candidates can apply for up to 20 posts across various postal circles, provided they fulfil the eligibility criteria.
We hope that we have managed to provide you with all the necessary details on the GDS Application Form 2022. If you have any queries, feel free to check our website or download our app. We will be happy to help you out.
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