India Post Recruitment 2024
India Post, the government-run
postal service of India, has recently announced a recruitment drive for 44,228
Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) positions across various states in the country. This is
a great opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in the postal
service and serve their communities.
The recruitment process for these
positions is being handled by the Department of Posts, Ministry of
Communications. Eligible candidates can apply for the positions through the
official India Post website. The application process is completely online and
candidates are required to submit their applications before the last date.
India Post Recruitment Details
Name of Posts: Gramin Dak Sevaks
No of Posts: 44,228 Posts
Name of Organization: India Post
Emoluments: Emoluments in the form of Time Related Continuity
Allowance (TRCA) plus Dearness Allowance thereon are paid to the GDS. The
applicable TRCA to different categories are as under:
BPM |
Rs.12,000 – 29,380/- |
ABPM/DakSevak |
Rs.10,000 – 24,470/- |
Eligibility
Criteria of India Post Recruitment
Educational Qualification: The candidate should have passed the Secondary School
Examination of 10th standard 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.
Age Limit: The candidate’s age should not be less than 18 years and
not more than 40 years on the last date of submission of the application.
Age Relaxation: The category-wise upper age relaxation will be as follows.
Category |
Relaxation |
SC/ST |
5 Years |
OBC/MOBC |
3 Years |
PwD |
10 Years |
Local Language Proficiency: The candidate should have studied the local language at
least up to the 10th standard.
Knowledge of Cycling: Knowledge of Cycling is a pre-requisite condition for all
GDS posts. In case of a candidate knowing riding a scooter or motorcycle, that
may be considered as knowledge of cycling.
Application
Fee of India Post Recruitment
The India Post recruitment drive for
12828 Gramin Dak Sevaks positions also includes an application fee for
candidates who are applying for the positions. The application fee is a
necessary step in the recruitment process and must be paid by all eligible candidates
before they can submit their applications.
The application fee for the Gramin
Dak Sevak positions is different for different categories of candidates. A
brief description of the application fee is given below.
Category |
Fee |
Unreserved |
Rs.100/- |
OBC/MOBC |
Rs.100/- |
Schedule Cast |
Exempted |
Schedule Tribe |
Exempted |
Female |
Exempted |
PwD |
Exempted |
Transwomen |
Exempted |
Mode of Payment: The mode of payment of the application fee will be online.
Applicants will be able to pay their application fee through an online payment
gateway. Applicants can pay their fees using a Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI,
NetBanking or Wallet.
How to Apply for India Post
Recruitment?
Candidates who are eligible as per
the official notification can submit their applications through the official
web portal. Applications will be accepted only through online mode. To complete
the application process for India Post Recruitment, candidates need to register
themselves. The direct link for the online application is provided below in the
Important Links section along with the official notification.
Overall, the India Post Recruitment
process is straightforward. Eligible candidates can apply for the vacancies
through the official website before the last date. Candidates are advised to
ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria, fill out the application form
carefully, upload all the required documents and keep track of the official
website for any updates.
Required
Documents to Upload
As part of the online application
process for the India Post Recruitment, applicants will be required to upload
certain documents in the prescribed file size and format. These documents are
necessary to complete the application process and ensure that the candidate
meets the eligibility criteria for the vacancies. The specific details of the
required documents are as follows:
Document |
Max. File Size |
File Format |
Passport Size Photograph |
50 KB |
JPG |
Signature of the Candidate |
20 KB |
JPG |
It is important to note that the
candidates should fill out the application form carefully and upload all the
required documents. Incomplete or incorrect application forms will be rejected.
Also, the fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Important
Dates of India Post Recruitment
Application Start Date |
15th July 2024 |
Application Last Date |
5th August 2024 |
Important
Links of India Post Recruitment
Online Application Link |
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Check Fee Status |
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Forgot Registration No? |
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Download Official Notification |
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Circle Wise Vacancy List |
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Visit Official Website |