Position: Branch Postmaster (BPM) / Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak (Gramin Dak Sevak – GDS)

Organization: India Postal Circle (Department of Post)

Job Location: Across India

Openings: 38,926 posts

This opportunity is for candidates interested in joining the Department of Post under the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) engagement. Selected candidates will support postal operations and customer services in assigned areas as per departmental requirements.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day postal operations at the assigned branch/office as per the role (BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak).
Provide customer-facing services and assist with postal transactions and basic service delivery.
Maintain required records, documents, and routine operational registers as instructed.
Assist in handling mail delivery/collection and related field activities where applicable.
Use basic computer systems for prescribed tasks (where required) and follow departmental procedures.
Comply with operational guidelines, local language requirements, and service standards.

Requirements

Education: High School / Secondary / Matric (Class 10) pass from a recognized board.
Computer Skills: Basic Computer Training Certificate of at least 60 days duration (as applicable/required).
Language: Must have studied the local language up to at least Class 10 level.
Cycling: Knowledge of cycling is a pre-requisite for all GDS posts.
Age Limit (as on 05-June-2022): 18 to 40 years. Age relaxation as per rules.

Pay & Compensation

Branch Postmaster (BPM): Rs. 12,000/-
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak: Rs. 10,000/-

Note: Compensation may vary as per applicable departmental norms and updates.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on a system-generated merit list, considering the candidate’s merit position and post preferences, as per the official process.

Application Fee

General / OBC: Rs. 100/-
SC / ST / Female candidates: Exempted
Fee payment is to be made through any Head Post Office (as per instructions).

Important Dates

Online Application Start Date: 02-May-2022
Last Date to Apply: 05-June-2022
Last Date for Fee Payment: 05-June-2022
PWD-DE (Specific learning disability/Intellectual disability) Apply Online: 06-June-2022 to 05-July-2022
Exam Date: To be announced

Documents to Upload (as applicable)

SSC Marks Memo/Certificate (JPG/JPEG, < 200 KB)
Computer Certificate (JPG/JPEG, < 200 KB) (not mandatory)
Community Certificate (JPG/JPEG, < 200 KB)
Photo (JPG/JPEG, < 50 KB; 200×230 pixels)
Signature (JPG/JPEG, < 50 KB; 200×230 pixels)
Certificate of Disability (JPG/JPEG, < 200 KB) (if applicable)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online through the official GDS Online portal within the application window. Ensure all eligibility conditions are met and documents are prepared in the required format before submission.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a central government department (Department of Post).
Role-based monthly remuneration as per BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak engagement.
Posting opportunities across India based on vacancies and preferences.
Structured selection through merit-based process as per official guidelines.

About the Company

The Department of Post, under the Government of India, operates one of the largest postal networks in the world. India Postal Circle roles support essential public services including mail delivery, basic customer services, and local postal operations across urban and rural areas.

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