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📅 Published: 15 February, 2025 🔁 Updated: 9 March, 2025 🕒 Read: 3 min

India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2025

Apply Online for 21,413 Posts – Schedule I January 2025

📅 Post Date / Update: 15 February 2025 | 17:20 PM

Short Information:

The Department of Post (India Post) has released the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2025 – Schedule I (January) notification for 21,413 vacancies across various states. Interested candidates can apply online from 10 February 2025 to 03 March 2025. Before applying, candidates should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, important dates, and application process.


Recruitment Overview

  • Organization: Department of Post (India Post)
  • Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
  • Total Vacancies: 21,413
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Job Type: State Government Job
  • Selection Process: Merit-Based

Important Dates

Event Date
Application Start Date 10 February 2025
Last Date to Apply Online 03 March 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment 03 March 2025
Application Correction Window 06 – 08 March 2025
Merit List / Result Notified Soon

Application Fee

Category Fee
General / OBC ₹100/-
SC / ST / PH ₹0/- (Exempted)
All Category Female ₹0/- (Exempted)

Payment Mode:

  • Fees can be paid through India Post E-Challan at the nearest Head Post Office / GPO.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as of 03 March 2025)
  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 40 Years
  • Age Relaxation: As per India Post GDS Recruitment Rules 2025
Educational Qualification
  • Class 10th (Matric) Pass from a recognized board with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects.
  • Must have knowledge of the local language of the respective state.
  • For more details, refer to the official notification.

Vacancy Details – 21,413 Posts

Post Name Total Vacancies Qualification
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 21,413 Class 10th pass with Mathematics & English

State-Wise Vacancy & Local Language Requirement

State Local Language Total Posts
Uttar Pradesh Hindi 3,004
Uttarakhand Hindi 568
Bihar Hindi 783
Chhattisgarh Hindi 638
Delhi Hindi 30
Rajasthan Hindi NA
Haryana Hindi 82
Himachal Pradesh Hindi 331
Jammu & Kashmir Hindi/Urdu 255
Jharkhand Hindi 822
Madhya Pradesh Hindi 1,314
Kerala Malayalam 1,385
Punjab Punjabi/English/Hindi 400
Maharashtra Konkani/Marathi 25
North Eastern Bengali Hindi/English/Manipuri/Mizo 1,260
Odisha Oriya 1,101
Karnataka Kannada 1,135
Tamil Nadu Tamil 2,292
Telangana Telugu 519
Assam Assamese/Bengali/ Bodo/Hindi/English 655
Gujarat Gujarati 1,203
West Bengal Bengali/Hindi/English/Nepali 923
Andhra Pradesh Telugu 1,215

How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2025

  1. Visit the official website and navigate to the GDS Online Application Link.
  2. Read the official notification carefully before proceeding with the application.
  3. Prepare all required documents, including:
    • Educational Certificates (Class 10th Marksheet)
    • ID Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
    • Address Proof
    • Scanned Photograph and Signature
  4. Fill out the online application form with accurate details.
  5. Review the application form carefully before submitting.
  6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) through India Post E-Challan at the nearest Head Post Office / GPO.
  7. Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.

Important Links

Description Link
Apply Online Click Here
Part II Form Click Here
Pay Exam Fee / Status / Forgot Application Number Click Here
State-Wise Vacancy Details Click Here
Download Notification Click Here
Official Website GDS Official Website

📢 Interested candidates should read the full notification before applying online.