The Kerala Postal Circle has issued a job notification for the Kerala Post Office GDS Recruitment 2023 on its official website, https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1508 vacancies for the positions of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), including Branch Postmasters (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmasters (ABPM). Eligible candidates interested in a career with the Kerala Postal Circle can apply online using the provided link. It's recommended to apply early to prevent any last-minute rush as the closing dates approach.
Points to Remember
Online application started from 3rd August 2023
Last date to sumbit application 23rd August 2023
Organization
Kerala Postal Circle
Recruitment type
Direct Recruitment
Job
Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) [Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
No. Of vaccancy
1508 Posts- All over Kerala
Here is the distribution of total posts based on categories:
1. Unreserved (UR): 808 posts
2. Other Backward Class (OBC): 312 posts
3. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 191 posts
4. Scheduled Caste (SC): 120 posts
5. Scheduled Tribe (ST): 31 posts
6. Persons with Disabilities/ A (PWD-A): 06 posts
7. Persons with Disabilities/ B (PWD-B): 16 posts
8. Persons with Disabilities/ C (PWD-C): 22 posts
9. Persons with Disabilities/ DE (PWD-DE): 02 posts
Age Limit
Age criteria for the positions:
Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 40 years
Salary
The Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) receive compensation in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) along with Dearness Allowance. The TRCA slabs for various categories are as follows:
1. Branch Postmaster (BPM): Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 29,380
2. Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/DakSevak: Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 24,470
Qualification
Here are the qualifications required for the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) position:
1. Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed the Secondary School Examination (10th standard) with Mathematics and English as compulsory or elective subjects from a recognized Board of School Education under the Government of India/State Governments/Union Territories in India.
- Should have studied the local language up to at least the Secondary standard as a compulsory or elective subject.
2. Other Qualifications:
- Knowledge of computer
- Proficiency in cycling
- Adequate means of livelihood
Application Fee
(a)Applicants need to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only) for the specified posts in their chosen Division. However, this fee is waived for female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwD applicants, and Transwomen applicants.
(b) Except for the exempted categories, applicants can make the fee payment online using the provided payment link. Accepted modes of payment include recognized Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking, and UPI. Charges associated with using Debit/Credit cards and net banking will be applied to the applicants in accordance with the prevailing rules.
How to Apply
Candidates should begin by visiting the official website: https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/.
From there, navigate to the Notification panel on the Kerala Postal Circle website and locate the link for the specific Kerala Post Office GDS Recruitment 2023 Notification.
If eligible, click on the "Apply Online" link. This action will open a new tab displaying the Application fee.
Complete the form with the required candidate details and relevant documents following the provided instructions.
Make the Application fee payment as per the instructions provided in the Notification.
Finally, click on the "Submit" link to successfully submit the Application form.
For future reference, download and print a copy of the Application form. This will be useful for future use and reference purposes.
