Mon Mar 03 05:20:00 UTC 2025: **India Post Announces 21,413 GDS Vacancies; Applications Close Today**

NEW DELHI, March 3, 2025 – The India Post is conducting a major recruitment drive for 21,413 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) across 23 circles. The application deadline is today, March 3rd, 2025. Aspiring candidates can still apply online through the official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Applicants will have a window to correct application details from March 6th to March 8th.

The vacancies include positions for Branch Postmasters, Assistant Branch Postmasters, and Dak Sevaks. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of openings with 3004 vacancies, followed by Bihar (783), Chhattisgarh (638), and Madhya Pradesh (1314). Other states with significant vacancies include Punjab (400), Northeast (1260), and Assam (1870).

The recruitment requires a 10th-pass qualification with Maths and English. Candidates must also be proficient in the local language of the circle they apply to, possess computer literacy, and know how to ride a bicycle. There will be no written exam; selection is based solely on merit determined by 10th-grade marks. Age limits are 18-40 years, with relaxations for SC and OBC candidates.

The salary ranges from ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 for ABPM/Dak Sevaks and ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 for BPMs. The application fee is ₹100 for General and OBC candidates; SC/ST and women candidates are exempt. Higher educational qualifications will not provide any advantage in the selection process.

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