The India Post GDS Apply Online 2024 has been started on the official website and the male candidates with 10th pass certificate can apply for 44228 GDS, BPM and ABPM posts. All aspiring candidates who meet the eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit can submit their application forms on or before the last date i.e. 05th August 2024. The application forms are accepted through online mode only and the direct link for Post Office GDS Apply Online is also shared below in the article.
India Post GDS Apply Online 2024
Indian Post has announced a total of 44228 vacancies for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak will be filled for FY 2024-25 for 23 circles around the country. The online application link for Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024 has been started at . It is a golden opportunity for candidates who are in age between 18 to 40 years old and have Secondary School Examinations pass a certificate of 10th standard in Mathematics and English to be part of India Post.
GDS Apply Online 2024
Before submitting the GDS Online Form 2024 for a particular division, candidates must ensure their eligibility for the posts to make sure whether they are eligible to appear for the exam or not for the Post Office Exam 2024.
| Events | Dates |
| GDS Notification release date | 15th July 2024 |
| Post Office GDS Apply Online Starts | 15th July 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05th August 2024 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 05th August 2024 |
GDS Apply Online 2024 Link
All interested and eligible candidates can submit GDS Online Form 2024 through the official website . The link for India Post GDS Online Form 2024 has been activated online and the candidates can directly access the form by clicking the below link. The last date for GDS Online Apply 2024 is 5th August 2024, therefore, you are supposed to submit it before the last date arrives.
Note- The candidate can apply for only one Division in any one circle. Candidates must submit the correct information during the registration process, providing false information the candidature of candidates will be cancelled.
Steps for India Post GDS Apply Online 2024
Candidates who want to apply online for GDS Recruitment 2024 for 44228 GDS Vacancies must follow the below steps to submit their application forms. Candidates are advised not to wait till the last registration date and submit their applications as soon as possible to avoid any technical glitches.
- Visit the official website of the India Post Office at www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
- Click on the Registration on the right side of the homepage.
- Candidates should provide a valid email ID and mobile number to generate a registration number & password.
- Click on the Apply Online link to complete the application Form.
- Fill required details including the candidate’s name, father’s name, date of birth, gender, Aadhaar Number, year of secondary school etc.
- Upload his/her latest photo and signature in jpg/jpeg format.
- Candidate needs to select the choice of division for verification of documents
- The candidates must pay the required application fee of Rs. 100/- through online mode only.
- Save and download the GDS Application Form for future reference.
Post Office GDS Application Fee 2024
Candidates have to submit the required application fee while submitting application forms. The candidates from SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates/Transwomen are exempted from paying any application fee. The fee will be paid online modes through Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking, and UPI. The fee once paid is non-refunded.
| Category | Fees |
| UR | Rs 100 |
| SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates/Transwomen applicants | Nil |
Pre-requisite for Post Office Application Form 2024
Candidate needs to upload his/her latest photo and signature in jpg/jpeg format. The size and format for the recent photograph and signature are as follows-
| Documents | File Size | File Format |
| Recent Photograph | Not exceeding 50kb | .jpg/.jpeg |
| Signature | Not exceeding 20kb | .jpg/.jpeg |
Document Required to Fill GDS Online Form 2024
Candidates must make sure to keep the following documents ready before applying online for the GDS Online Form 2024.
- SSC/10 class certificate
- Birth Certificate
- No objection certificate (in case of employed candidates)
- Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)/Disability ( PWD A/B/C/D/E/EWS) (if applicable)
- Identity Proof
- Photo in jpg/jpeg format
- Signature in jpg/jpeg format
Post GDS Recruitment 2024 Eligibility
The candidates applying for Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024 must hold the minimum required eligibility criteria as mentioned in the detailed notification.
| Parameters | Eligibility |
| Education Qualification (as on 5/08/2024) | Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard having passed in Mathematics and English from 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 (as on 5/08/2024) | 18 to 40 years |
| Desirable | Knowledge of Computer, Knowledge of Cycling, Adequate means of Livelihood |
Age Relaxation
For SC/ST categories 5 years of age relaxation have been provided for India Post GDS Recruitment 2024. We have tabulated below the Upper age relaxation for all reserved categories.
| Categories | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | No Relaxation |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 10 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + OBC | 13 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + SC/ST | 15 years |
Post Office GDS Vacancy 2024
Candidates can check the circle-wise Post Office GDS Vacancy 2024 from the below table and apply for the circle for which you are suitable for. The category-wise vacancy details for Post Office GDS Recruitment 2024 has been released with the official notification.
| Circle Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD-A | PWD-B | PWD-C | PWD-DE | Total |
| Andhra Pradesh | 656 | 200 | 177 | 88 | 194 | 06 | 20 | 14 | — | 1355 |
| Assam | 356 | 193 | 52 | 75 | 56 | 09 | — | 04 | 01 | 746 |
| Assam | 41 | 24 | 05 | 22 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 123 |
| Assam | 22 | — | — | 02 | 01 | — | — | — | — | 25 |
| Assam | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 02 |
| Bihar | 1067 | 725 | 371 | 117 | 220 | 25 | 18 | 15 | — | 2558 |
| Chattisgarh | 561 | 53 | 160 | 371 | 142 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 09 | 1338 |
| Delhi | 05 | 05 | 07 | 05 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 |
| Gujarat | 910 | 482 | 86 | 301 | 197 | 10 | 12 | 30 | 06 | 2034 |
| Haryana | 100 | 60 | 43 | 01 | 27 | 01 | 03 | 05 | 01 | 241 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 291 | 146 | 155 | 36 | 78 | 01 | — | 01 | — | 708 |
| Jammu Kashmir | 182 | 110 | 33 | 53 | 49 | 02 | 03 | 05 | 05 | 442 |
| Jharkhand | 895 | 224 | 233 | 515 | 189 | 05 | 22 | 17 | 04 | 2104 |
| Karnataka | 827 | 446 | 164 | 130 | 230 | 07 | 22 | 12 | 02 | 1940 |
| Kerala | 1326 | 551 | 190 | 44 | 255 | 12 | 26 | 25 | 04 | 2433 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1628 | 458 | 641 | 724 | 437 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 20 | 4011 |
| Maharashtra | 47 | 16 | 04 | 11 | 06 | 01 | 01 | 01 | — | 87 |
| Maharashtra | 1318 | 684 | 276 | 288 | 400 | 35 | 37 | 29 | 16 | 3083 |
| North Eastern | 83 | 06 | 30 | 57 | 07 | — | 01 | — | — | 184 |
| North Eastern | 160 | 21 | 03 | 116 | 24 | 04 | 03 | 03 | 02 | 336 |
| North Eastern | 634 | 00 | 18 | 388 | 72 | 15 | 08 | 11 | 12 | 1158 |
| North Eastern | 118 | 13 | 03 | 166 | 32 | 04 | 04 | 03 | 04 | 347 |
| North Eastern | 23 | 07 | 01 | 14 | 02 | — | — | 01 | — | 48 |
| North Eastern | 34 | 01 | — | 146 | — | 01 | — | — | — | 182 |
| Odisha | 1049 | 263 | 364 | 507 | 234 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 06 | 2477 |
| Punjab | — | 02 | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | — | — | 04 |
| Punjab | 55 | 28 | 23 | — | 07 | — | 01 | 02 | — | 116 |
| Punjab | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 02 |
| Punjab | 113 | 54 | 67 | 04 | 22 | — | — | 05 | — | 265 |
| Rajasthan | 1250 | 298 | 413 | 363 | 308 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 2718 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1794 | 861 | 621 | 37 | 358 | 26 | 42 | 40 | 10 | 3789 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 2092 | 1167 | 857 | 59 | 353 | 32 | 18 | 09 | 01 | 4588 |
| Uttarakhand | 663 | 165 | 201 | 48 | 119 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 03 | 1238 |
| West Bengal | 1055 | 530 | 491 | 137 | 170 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 03 | 2440 |
| West Bengal | 11 | 04 | 05 | — | 01 | — | — | — | — | 21 |
| West Bengal | 23 | 03 | 01 | 03 | 03 | 02 | — | — | — | 35 |
| West Bengal | 17 | 12 | — | 09 | 08 | — | — | — | — | 46 |
| West Bengal | — | — | — | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | 01 |
| West Bengal | 454 | 210 | 145 | 54 | 97 | 05 | 05 | 10 | 01 | 981 |
| Total | 19862 | 8024 | 5941 | 4892 | 4330 | 333 | 373 | 348 | 125 | 44228 |
