India Post Announces Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule - July 2024. Download India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule July 2024 Notification in PDF
India Post, under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has released the notification for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule for July 2024. This initiative aims to fill vacant positions of Branch Postmasters (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmasters (ABPM), and Dak Sevaks across various offices of the Department of Posts.
Overview
The notification, issued from Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi, outlines the detailed process and schedule for applications:
Application Process
Online Applications: Interested candidates can apply online through the official portal https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in from July 15, 2024, to August 5, 2024.
Registration and Correction Window: Candidates must register with a valid mobile number and email address. A three-day window from August 6, 2024, to August 8, 2024, will be provided for editing or correcting applications.
No Document Submission Required: Applicants are not required to submit documents with their initial application but must upload a recent photograph and signature.
Service Conditions
Nature of Employment: GDS positions are not regular government jobs and do not offer emoluments and allowances on par with central government employees.
Service Rules: Governed by the Gramin Dak Sevaks (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020, GDSs are engaged primarily in rural areas to provide postal services. They are required to work a minimum of four to five hours daily and cannot serve beyond the age of 65.
Accommodation: BPMs are responsible for arranging accommodation for their branch post offices at their own expense, meeting prescribed standards.
Job Profiles
Branch Postmaster (BPM): Responsible for daily postal operations, including India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) transactions, marketing, and customer service.
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM): Supports BPM in postal operations, customer service, and may perform combined duties as required.
Dak Sevak: Engaged in various postal office functions, including mail sorting, delivery, and RMS operations, as directed by Postmasters.
Conclusion
The GDS Online Engagement Schedule for July 2024 represents India Post's commitment to enhancing rural postal services. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed notification and apply as per the outlined schedule and guidelines.
For more information, candidates can refer to the detailed notification available on the official India Post website.
