GraminDak Sevak(GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-I, January-2026.
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates to fill vacant posts of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) [i.e. Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster(ABPM)/DakSevaks]indifferentofficesoftheDepartmentofPosts. The details of the tentative vacant posts in each Circle/Division are given in Annexure-I. The applications are to be submitted online at the following link: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
2. Registration/Onlineapplication/Edit-correctionWindow:
Only one registration is permitted per candidate for submission of the online application. Multiple or duplicate registrations/applications are strictly prohibited.Ifatanystage—beforeorafterengagement—itisfoundthatacandidate hassubmittedduplicateormultipleapplications,thecandidatureshallbecancelledor appropriate action will be initiated under GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020.
Candidates are not required to attach/upload any documents along with the application form. However, they must upload their recent photograph and signature on the portal as prescribed. Detailed instructions for registration and submission of the online application are provided in Annexure-II. Candidates are advised to carefully fill in all details in the registration and application forms and review them thoroughly before final submission.
In case any mistake is noticed after registration/submission of the application form, candidates are not required to make registration again, but to rectify the mistakesinregistration/applicationform,anedit/correctionwindowoftwo(02)days willbeprovidedafterthestipulatedclosingdate,duringwhichcandidatesmayeditor correct their registration/application details.
Theschedule forregistrationand theedit/correction windowisas under:
| Sl No | Activity | Schedule |
| 1 | OnlineOne-TimeRegistration | 31.01.2026to 14.02.2026 (upto1700Hrs) |
| 2 | Submissionofonlineapplications and fee payment | 02.02.2026 to 16.02.2026 (upto1700Hrs) |
| 3 | Corrections in Registration/Application Forms, includingpaymentoftheonlinefee, ifapplicable. | 18.02.2026 to 19.02.2026 (upto1700Hrs) |
3. SERVICE CONDITIONS AND BRIEF JOB PROFILE AND RESIDENT/ACCOMMODATION:
Theserviceconditions,briefjobprofileandresident/accommodationof different categories of GDS are as follows: –
- The applicants must clearly understand that the GDSs are not regular employees of the Department/Central Government and their emoluments,allowancesandotherentitlementsarenot atpar with the Central Government employees.
- Their service conditions are governed by the Department of Posts, Gramin DakSevaks(ConductandEngagement)Rules,2020[referredtoasGDSRules], as revised from time to time and not framed under Article 309 of the Constitution of India.
(iii) They are holders of Civil Posts outside the civil services of the state.
- They are required to serve, mostly, in rural areas to render the services of the Department.
- As per Rule 3 A of the said GDS Rules, they are required to work for minimum for a period of four hours and a maximum of five hours a day, and they cannot be retained as Sevak beyond 65 years of age.
- ASevak(GraminDakSevak)shouldhaveanothersourceofincomebesides theallowances to be paid by theGovernment foradequatemeans of livelihood for himself and his family.
(vii) The candidates selected as BPMs are required to arrange accommodation for running the post office (called as Branch Post Office) at their own cost.
- The candidates are advised to carefully go through the said GDS Rules, which are available on the official website of the Department.
Thebriefjob profilesofdifferent categoriesofGDSs areas under:
i. BRANCHPOSTMASTER(BPM)
TheJobProfileof theBranchpost Master include:
- Day-to-daypostaloperationsoftheBranchPostOffice(B.O.)andIndiaPost PaymentsBank(IPPB)inthemannerasprescribedbytheDepartmentfrom time to time.
- Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by the Department and operating various services in the customer service centres (CSC) of the Department etc.
- In the single-handed BOs, BPMs have the overall responsibility of the smoothandtimelyfunctioningoftheOffice,includingmailconveyanceand mail delivery.
- In the BOs other than single-handed, the BPMs may be assisted by ABPM(s). However, BPM will be required to do combined duties of ABPM(s)asandwhenorderedorinthecaseofnon-availabilityofABPM
(s). Any other work may also be assigned by superiors like Mail Overseer (M.O)/Inspector Post (IPO)/Assistant Superintendent of Post (ASPOs)/Superintendent of Post Offices (SPOs)/Senior Superintendent of Post Office (SSPOs) etc.
- Residence/Accommodation: The applicant selected as GDS BPM will have to provide accommodation for the Branch post Office after selection but before engagement. A declaration to this effect with details of accommodation is to be submitted before engagement. The applicant so selectedwillberequiredtoresideinthepostvillage(thevillageinwhichthe BO is functioning) only. The accommodation should meet the standards as prescribedbythisDirectorateletterNo.17-02/2018-GDSdated08.03.2019 as amended from time to time.
ii. ASSISTANTBRANCH POSTMASTER(ABPM)
TheJobProfileof theAssistant Branchpost Master include:
- Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, exchange the mail with the account office etc., deposit/payments/other transactions of IPPB.
- To assist BPM in postal operations in a manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time.
- Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by the Department and operating various services in the Customer Services Centres (CSC) of the Department etc.
- ABPM may also be required to do combined duties of the BPM as and when ordered or in case of non-availability of BPM in addition to his/her regular duties.
- Anyother workassigned bysuperiorslike MO/IPO/ASPO/SPOS/SSPOSetc.
- Residence: ABPMs are required to reside within the delivery jurisdictions of the Post Office (BO) concerned.
iii. DAKSEVAK
Dak Sevaks will be engaged in Departmental Offices, line Sub Post Offices, HeadPostOffices&officesofRailwayMailServices,etc.TheJobProfileofDakSevak include:
- Saleofstamps/stationery,conveyance and deliveryofmail atthedoorstep, deposits/payments/other transactions of IPPB and any other duties assigned by Postmaster/Sub Postmaster.
- Dak Sevaks may have to work in sorting offices of the Railway Mail Service (RMS).
- Dak Sevaks in the Mail offices will handle receipt- dispatch of mailbags, transhipment of bags etc.
- Dak Sevaks will also assist Post Masters/Sub Postmasters in managing the smooth functioning of Departmental Post Offices and do marketing, business procurement or any other work assigned by the Post Master or IPO/ASPO/SPOS/SSPOS/SRM/SSRM etc.
- Residence: Dak Sevaks are required to reside within the delivery jurisdictions of the Post Office (HO/SO) concerned.
4. EMOLUMENTSANDALLOWANCES:
The GDSs are paid emoluments in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), which carry an annual increase of 3%, subject to fulfilment of conditions,asgivenintheGDSRules.TheyarealsoentitledtoDearnessAllowanceon TRCA,asdeclaredbytheGovt. ofIndiafrom timeto time.TheGDSsare also entitled to some other allowances and social security benefits, which include, GDS Gratuity andServiceDischargeBenefitScheme(akintoNationalPensionSystemapplicableto regular employees), whosedetails are given under theGDS Rulesand official website oftheDepartment.TheinitialengagementofGDSismadeinthefollowingbasicTRCA Slabs:
| Sl No | Category | TRCA Slab |
| 1. | BPM | Rs.12,000/-toRs.29,380/- |
| 2. | ABPM/Dak Sevak | Rs.10,000/-toRs.24,470/- |
5. ELIGIBILITYCRITERIA(FOR ALLGDSPOSTS): –
AgeLimits:
- Minimum age: 18 years Maximumage:40 years
[Subjecttorelaxationsaspersub para(a)below]
- Agewillbedeterminedas on thelastdate ofsubmission ofapplications.
a.Relaxations inupperagelimit:-
| S. No. | Category | Permissibleagerelaxation |
| 1. | ScheduleCaste/ScheduledTribe(SC/ST) | 5years |
| 2. | Other BackwardClasses(OBC) | 3 years |
| 3. | EconomicallyWeakerSections(EWS) | No relaxation |
| 4. | PersonswithBenchmarkDisabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| 5. | PersonswithBenchmarkDisabilities (PwBD) + OBC | 13 years |
| 6. | PersonswithBenchmarkDisabilities (PwBD) + SC/ST | 15 years |
QUALIFICATIONASONTHEDATEOF NOTIFICATION:
- EDUCATIONALQUALIFICATION
- Educational qualification for engagement of GDS is Secondary School Examination (SSE) pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India.
- Theapplicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board. The details of post-wise local language prescribed by the Department is given in Annexure-III.
(c) Special Provisions in respect of knowledge of the local language for engagement of GDS inthestate of ArunachalPradesh, Goa and Sikkim: –
- Arunachal Pradesh:-
The Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh has declared 23 tribal languages/dialects spoken in the state as ‘Third Language’ vide their Notification No. SJETA-1601/10/2023 dated 09.02.2024. Therefore, the Department has made special provision for engagement of GDS in the State of Arunachal Pradesh,whichwillbeapplicable forfiveyearsfrom01.03.2024, as under:
Candidates applying for engagement as GDS in the offices situated in ArunachalPradesh,shouldhavetheknowledgeboth,thelanguages,i.e,
(i)’EnglishorHindi’studiedatleastupto10thstandardand(ii)anyof thetriballocallanguages/dialects,notifiedasthirdlanguagefromtime to time by the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. As these tribal local languages/dialects are not taught upto 10th Standard at present in schools, the proficiency of the same in the will be ascertained by the Department based on certificate to be issued by the concerned Deputy Commissioners or any other officer authorized by the Government of ArunachalPradeshinthisbehalf,whichwillhavetobeproducedbythe shortlisted candidate at the time of physical verification of the documents.Failuretoproducethisdocumentwillentailcancellationof candidature.
(ReferNo. 17-11/2019-GDSdated01.03.2024)
- Goa
The Govt. of Goa vide their Notification No.4/19/2016/DOL/Cert.Kon/1249 dated06.02.2025 has made knowledge of Konkani compulsory for appointment the Candidates applyingforGDSpostsinpostofficeslocatedinGoamusthavestudied Konkani or Marathi at the 10th standard level. However, candidates who have studied only Marathi must also possess proficiency in Konkani. In cases where Konkani has not been studied up to the 10th standard, the candidate’s proficiency shall be verified based on a certificate issued by Goa Konkani Akademi or any other Government- authorisedauthority,asnominatedbytheStateofGoaforthepurpose.
(ReferNo. 17-11/2019-GDS dated07.10.2025)
- Sikkim
The Govt. of Sikkim has declared 19 tribal languages/dialects spoken in thestatevidetheirNotificationNo.HOME/LAN-23/02/2024dated
16.12.2025. The local language(s) for the purpose of engagement of GDS in the Post Offices/other offices of the Department situated in the State of Sikkim shall be as under:
“English and any one of the following 12 languages —Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang,SunuwarorBhujel—studiedatthe10thstandardlevel.
Incaseswherethecandidatehasnotstudiedtheaforesaidlanguage(s) uptothe10thstandard,proficiencyintheconcernedlanguageshallbe verified on the basis of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the Joint Director (Languages & Text Book), Education Department, Government of Sikkim, or any other authority, duly notified by the Government of Sikkim in this behalf from time to time.
(ReferNo. 17-11/2019-GDS dated05.01.2026)
2. OTHERQUALIFICATIONS:-
- Knowledgeof computers.
- Knowledgeof cycling.
- Adequatemeansoflivelihood.
6. RESERVATION:
- Candidates seeking reservation benefits available for SC/ ST/OBC/ PwBD/ EWS must ensure that theyare entitled to such reservation asper the eligibility prescribed in this notification. They should also be in possession of a valid certificate in the prescribed format in support of their claim.
- Format of Certificates: Applicants who wish to be considered for reserved vacanciesorseekagerelaxation,willhavetoproducetherequisitecertificatefromthe competentauthorityintheprescribedFormatinAnnexure-Vatthetimeofphysical verification of documents. In case of failure to produce the certificate in original,theircandidaturewillbecancelled.Incaseofnon-availabilityofcaste certificateintheprescribedformat,theshortlistedcandidate,subjecttoverificationof otherdocuments,wouldbeprovisionallyselectedandwouldberequiredtosubmitthe same within 15 days from the date of offer of provisional engagement. Failure in submitting the certificate during this period, her/his candidature will entail rejection of the candidate, and the post will be offered to the next available candidate in the subsequent lists to be issued by the Department. The conditions for issue of offer of provisional engagement and process for issuanceof lists of shortlisted candidates are given in para (8) & 9 below.
- TherewillbenorelaxationintheupperagelimittoEWSapplicants.However,the persons belonging to EWS who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SC, ST and OBC shall get 10% reservation in engagement to the GDS posts.
- ApersonseekingengagementonthebasisofreservationtoEWSmustensurethat she/heisinpossessionofavalidIncomeCertificateinaccordancewiththeguidelines of the Central Government given in the Department of Personnel and Training OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31.01.2019.
- ApersonseekingengagementonthebasisofreservationofOBC/EWSmayrefer to the orders of DoPT/DoP mentioned para 6 of the Notification dated 12.07.2024, DoPTOMdated25.07.2003inthematterofcrucialdateinrespectofOBCCertificate and clarification of the Staff Selection Commission dated 09.08.2024in respect of EWS Certificate to decide the matter in individual cases. For the sake of clarity, it is informed that in respect of OBC, the candidate should not fall in the creamy layer as on the closing date of the of application irrespective of its date of issue. [Refer orderNo. 17-08/2017-GDS dated 09.10.2024]
- InrespectofEWS,thecertificateoftherelevantfinancialyearistobeaccepted if it is valid as on the last date of submission of the online application, irrespective of its date of issue. In both cases, the candidate should,however, bein possession of the valid certificate at the time of verification of documents even if it is issued after the closing date of receipt of applications. [Refer order No. 17-08/2017-GDS dated09.10.2024]
- EngagementofGDSwillbesubjecttotheinstructionsissuedbytheDepartment of Posts regarding the reservation of SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD categories. The applicants may go through the following instructions available on the official website of the Department: –
- No.19-11/97-ED& TRGdated27.11 1997
- No.17-08/2017-GDSdated26.02.2019
- No.17-08/2017-GDSdated02.06.2022
- No.17-09/2019-GDSdated26.02.2019
- No.17-08/2017-GDSdated09.10.2024
- No.17-08/2017-GDSdated06.01.2025
- CandidateswithonlybenchmarkphysicaldisabilitywillbeconsideredasPwBD and entitled to age-relaxation/ reservation for Persons with Disabilities. Further, in case of a temporary disability certificate, the clarification issued by letter No. SC- 12/20/2025-RC-DOPDated22-12-2025maybereferredto,whichinteraliaprovides as under: –
- That the disability condition falling under the category “likely to improve” under the temporary disability category are not eligible for reservation.
- That the condition falling under other categories, i.e, progressive, non- progressive or not likely to improve, are to be treated as eligible for reservation.
- Thepermissible disability for PwBDapplicants isas under: –
| NameofthePosts | RevisedSubCategoriesofdisabilitysuitable for the post. | Percentage of reservationin each category |
| A)LowVision(LV); | 1% | |
| Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks | B)D(Deaf),HH(HardofHearing) | 1% |
| C) One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism,AcidAttackVictim,BothLeg(BL)*,Spinal Infirmity/ Spinal Deformity without any associated neurological/ limb dysfunction** | 1% | |
| D)Specificlearningdisability/IntellectualDisability | ||
| E)Multipledisabilitiesfromamongstthedisabilities mentioned at (a) to(d) above, except Deaf and Blindness. | 1% |
*Note 1–Personshavingdisability in‘BothLeg(BL)’ are eligible toapply foronly on the posts of Dak Sevaks, which involve both delivery and stationery duties. Wherever candidates are selected in BL category for posts involving delivery duties, they will be transferred and posted on any other suitable non-delivery assignments having stationery duties.
**Note 2 – Persons with Spinal Deformity and Spinal Injury (SD/SI) with any associated neurological/ limb dysfunction shall becovered under the respective subcategory, suchasOneArm(OA),Oneleg(OL)forallcategoriesofGDSandBothLeg(BL)incaseofDak sevak only as specified in Note 1 above.
Examplesofmultiple disabilities’
- Multipledisabilitiesunderdifferentcategories:
Anapplicantwithabenchmarkdisabilityunderadifferentcategory,like low vision (LV) under category (a) & One Arm (OA) benchmark disability under category (c), will have to apply for the post under category (DE) only.
- Multipledisabilitiesunderthesamecategories
An applicant with multiple benchmark disabilities under the same category, like One Arm (OA) and Acid Attack Victim benchmark disability under category (c), she/he will have to apply in the same category by selecting only one benchmark disability (in this instance, category (c ) and not under category DE.
7. HOWTOAPPLY
Applications are to be submitted in the online mode only at https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement. Applications received from any other mode shall not be entertained and no communication in this respect will be entertained/replied.Detailedinstructionsforregistration,paymentoffee,documents tobeuploadedwiththeapplication,selectionofpostsetc.aregiveninAnnexure-II.
8. SELECTION CRITERIA
- Theapplicantswillbeshortlistedforengagementonthebasisofasystem-generated merit list.
- The Merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained/ conversion of Grades/Points to marks (as explained in sub-paragraphs – iii to xiii below) in Secondary School Examination of 10th standard of recognised Boards aggregated to percentage to the accuracy of 4 decimals.
- For applicants where the Secondary School Examination of 10th standard mark sheet contains the “marks” as mentioned in each subject or “marks” and “Grade/Points” both, their “marks’ will be worked out by taking into account the ‘marksobtained’.Incaseanyapplicantapplieswithgrades/pointsinsteadof marks,his/herapplicationwillbeliableforcancellation.However,ifforany particular subject (s) only grades are mentioned in the mark sheet, then for that subject (s) grades can be mentioned and the same need not to be converted to marks by the candidates.
- For applicants having only grades, subject-wise marks will be arrived for each subject, by applying the multiplying factor of 9.5 in the following manner:
| Grade | Grade Point | Multiplicationfactor |
| A1 | 10 | 9.5 |
| A2 | 9 | 9.5 |
| B1 | 8 | 9.5 |
| B2 | 7 | 9.5 |
| C1 | 6 | 9.5 |
| C2 | 5 | 9.5 |
| D | 4 | 9.5 |
- In case of the marks lists contain the Grades/Points, marks will be reckoned by takingtheconversionofGradesandpointswiththemultiplicationfactor(9.5)against the maximum points or grade as 100.
- Where Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is also provided, the marks will bearrivedatbymultiplyingtheCGPAby9.5.Whereindividualgradesineachsubject as well as CGPA is given, the higher of the two marks will be taken. It is to clarify that the candidates are not required to convert their points/grades into “marks” and are required to mention the grades/points only (wherever applicable), while filling up the online application. The conversion of grades/points to themarks would becarried out bythesystem before the declaration of results for the purpose of arriving at the merit.
- Therearecertainboards,liketheDelhiBoardofSchoolEducation(DBSE),which awardboththePercentageandtheGradePointsintheSecondarySchoolcertificateto their candidates. In such cases, the merit will be generated based on the percentage given in the marksheet. The applicants are, therefore, required to fill the ‘Percentage’ of marks obtained against each subject, while filling up the application form. In case anapplicantapplieswithGradePointsinsteadofPercentage,his/herapplicationwill be liable for disqualification.
- “The State Board of School Examinations (SBSE), Tamilnadu” has not awarded marks or grade points to their candidates in the Secondary level certificates for the year 2020-2021 due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and insteadawarded a passcertificate toallthecandidates.Therefore,thesystemwillawardauniform66.67%insuchcases. The candidate has to select “Pass” against each subject while applying online.
- Whilepreparingthemeritlistincaseoftieamongtheapplicants,thesamewould be decided on the basis of the following priority order: –
“DOB (Older in age), ST trans-woman, ST female, SC trans- woman, SC female,OBCtrans-woman,OBCfemale,EWStrans-woman,EWSfemale,URtrans- woman, UR female, ST trans-male, ST Male, SC trans-male, SC Male, OBC trans- male, OBC male, EWS trans- male, EWS male, UR trans-male, UR male.
The Department would have the liberty and sole right to introduce anyadditionalcriteriaincaseof’Tie’todeterminethemerit.Thedecision of the Department shall be final.
- Applicationssubmittedwithoutcompletedatawillberejected.Incaseanapplicant uploads wrong documents/information and unnecessary documents, his/her candidature will be rejected.
- Shortlisted applicants will have to submit an undertaking in the format annexed as Annexure-IX, regarding liability in case of furnishing fake/incorrect information/details in the form.
- Applicant should enter all the details such as name, Date of Birth, father’s name and mother’s name, etc., strictly as per the SSC (Class X) marksheet.
- Applicationswith blurred/illegible photographs/signatureswillberejected.
9. COMMUNICATION OF SELECTION AND PROCESS OF PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS:
- ThelistofapplicantsshortlistedforengagementwillbereleasedbytheDepartment ontheGDSOnlineEngagementPortal.Upondeclarationoftheresults,theshortlisted candidateswillbeinformedoftheresultanddatesofphysicalverificationetc,through SMS on their registered mobile number as well as through email on the registered email addresses. However, in case of non-receipt of SMS/Email on the registered Mobile/Email address due to technical or any other reasons, the Department would not be responsible, and no communication in this respect will be entertained. Therefore, the applicants are advised to visit the website/Portal on a regular basis for the latest updates.
- Thereafter,theshortlistedcandidateswouldberequiredto attendtheofficeof the designated authority, i.e., the Divisional/Unit Head of the Division/Unit where the post is notified, for physical verification of documents and further engagement formalitieswithinaperiodof15daysfromthedateofshortlisting.Candidateswhofail to report to the designated authority within the stipulated 15-day period will be markedas ‘Non-turnedup’ bythesystem/portal. Consequently, the systemwill block further document verification for these candidates, and their candidature will be automatically cancelled. While attending for document verification, the candidates will be required to carry the following documents in original (as applicable) and two sets of self-attested photocopies for submission:
- Marks sheet
- Identity proof
- Caste certificate
- PwBD certificate
- EWS Certificate
- Transgender certificate
- DateofBirth Proof
- Medical certificate issued by a medical officer of any Government Hospital/Government Dispensaries/Government Primary Health Centre, etc. (Compulsory)
- Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in respect of knowledge of tribal/localdialectsorlanguageincaseofengagementinthestateofArunachal Pradesh, Sikkim or Goa
- The final selection of the shortlisted applicants will be subject to physical verification of the original documents, done i.e. by the ENGAGING AUTHORITY (DivisionalHead/UnitHeadoftheDivision/Unitwherethevacancyisnotified). TheENGAGINGAUTHORITYwillconductthephysicalverificationofdocumentsfor alltheshortlistedGDScandidates.Ifnodiscrepancyisfoundandthedocumentsare
foundtomatchtheoriginals,theverificationwillbedeemedsuccessful,andasystem- generated ‘Offer of provisional engagement’will be issued immediately.
- UponsuccessfulverificationbytheENGAGINGAUTHORITY,thecandidatewill berequiredto completethepre-engagement formalitiesforjoiningwithinaperiodof 30 days from the date of ‘offer of provisional engagement’, which, inter-alia, include prescribed basic training of 3 days, arrangement of accommodation etc.
- Failure to complete these formalities or not joining there after due to any reason whatsoever would invite cancellation of the candidature immediately, on expiry of the said stipulated period of 30 days, and the post will be offered to the next candidate.
- Onsuccessfulcompletionthepre-engagementformalities,pendingverificationof documents(EDUCATIONALCASTE,DISABILITYCERTIFICATEETC.)fromthe
issuingauthoritiesandantecedentverificationbytheconcernedPoliceAuthorities,an order of provisional engagement will be issued by the Engaging Authority and the candidate will be allowed to join pending receipt of such verification report.
- Onreceiptofverificationreportsfromallissuingauthorities/antecedentreports, the final order of engagement will be issued to regularize the engagement of GDS in due course.
- To sum up, the candidature of the candidates shortlisted in any list will be cancelled in the following situations, and the Department will issue supplementary lists against the shortlisted candidates who:
- failtoturnupbeforethedesignatedauthority(i.e.,theDivisionalHead/Unit Head) for document verification within the stipulated time for verification of documents.
- whoseverificationofdocumentsremainsunsuccessful.
- whofailtocompletethejoiningformalitieswithinthestipulated period,
- Non-submission of the caste certificate in the prescribed format within the extended period
- whoarenotwillingtojoinorhaveresignedafterjoiningorfailedtojoindue to any reason within a period of 30 days from the offer of provisional engagement.
- Shortlisted candidates in supplementary lists will have to undergo the same processforverificationofdocuments/pre-engagementformalitiesasdiscussedinthe foregoingparagraphs. Theprocessofengagementwillbeclosed,andnofurtherlistof shortlisted candidates will be issued after 30.06.2026. However, the Department mayat itsdiscretion, modify/extendthedatesforvariousactivitieswithout assigning any reasons and its decision in the matter will be final.
- AfterselectionfortheGDSpost,theSSEdocumentsofselectedcandidatesmaybe verified through the API Setu/Digi Locker/Official Website of the Educational Board by the Department, if the same is available online (API Setu/Digi Locker/Official Website).If there is any discrepancy in the marks or other details in the marksheet availableonlineandthemarksheetsubmittedduringthedocumentverification(DV)
by the candidates, her/his candidates will be rejected. Hence, candidates are advised tocheck/correctdetailsinhis/herSSEmarksheetsavailableonlinebeforeapplyingfor the post if the same is available on Digi Locker/online website of the educational board.
10. IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS:
- TheDepartmentandengagingauthoritiesofeachpostreservetherighttomodify, cancelthenotificationorrevisethenumberofpostsatanytimewithoutassigning any reason or to stop the engagement process altogether.
- Departmentisnot responsiblefornon-receiptofemail/SMStotheapplicants due toanyreasons,andthecandidatesare,therefore,advisedtocontinuetovisittheonline engagement portal regularly for the latest updates.
- The Department does not make any phone calls to the applicants/shortlisted candidates. The correspondence, if any, will be made with applicants through the respective Engaging Authority only. Applicants are advised not to disclose their personal information/registration number/ mobile numbers/email ids to others and be guarded against any unscrupulous phone calls.
- Applicantcanviewhis/herapplicationsubmissionstatusonthewebsitebylogging in to the Website using their registration number as username and password.
- For any Queries, division-wise help desk and phone numbers are provided on the website.TheDepartmentwouldnotentertainanyqueryonanynumberotherthanthe help desks. The Department would also not entertain any communication regarding acceptance of applications in any other form, and any such communication will be filed.
- Aftertheclosingdateforsubmissionofonlineapplications,atwo-daywindow has been kept for modification/editing in the same. The purpose of providing this correction window is to correct the names and other data/marks/choice filling etc., exceptmobilenumberandemailID.Duringthistwo-daywindow,ifthemodifications involve any change in category requiring fee to be paid, such modifications will be accepted/allowed only if the candidate deposits the fee as per the prescribed procedure.Uponmodification,thepreviousdetailsintheonlineapplicationwouldbe treated as null and void, and merit would be decided based on the details mentioned in the modified application.
- If a candidate initiates modification of the application during the editing window butdoesnotreachthefinalstageandsubmit/completetheapplication,such modifications shall be treated as null and void, and the merit will be decided based on the details furnished in the previously submitted online application.
- Before applying, candidates must to go through the instructions given in this notification very carefully. The notification is available both in English and Hindi. In case of any dispute, the English version will prevail.
ImportantNote:-
Note 1: The candidates who have been dismissed/removed/compulsory retiredfromGovtservice/GraminDakSevakinthepastasameasureofpenalty under the relevant conduct rule will be barred from applying against the vacanciesnotified.Alltheapplicantswillberequiredtosubmitanundertaking to this effect at the time of submission of their online application as per Annexure-IV. If at any stage it is found that the shortlisted GDS had concealedtheinformationinthisrespect,his/herserviceswouldbeterminated in accordance with extant rules and he/she will be liable to be prosecuted in accordance with applicable laws.
Note 2:GDS are holder of a Civil posts but they are outside the regular Civil ServicesoftheUnionofIndiaandgovernedbyGDS(ConductandEngagement) Rules,2020issuedvideOM.No.17-30/2019-GDSdated14.02.2020asrevised from time to time available on the website www.indiapost.gov.in. [Refer to Para-3]
Nots 3: OM. No.17-31/2016-GDS dated 25.06.2018 related to payment of TRCA and other allowances to all approved categories of GDS is available on www.indiapost.gov.in. [Refer to Para-4]
Note-4:The selected candidates will have to submit an undertaking to the Engaging Authority regarding knowledge of Computer, Cycling and having adequatemeansoflivelihood,prescribedformats(refertoAnnexureVI,VII & VIII respectively) at the time of engagement. [Refer to Para 5.2(2)].
Note-5:The Department will verify the authenticity of the Secondary Level Marksheets of Class X standard, if available on Digi locker, through the API SETU PORTAL of the Department of e-Governance, Ministry of Information andTechnology.Therefore,thecandidatesatthetimeofapplication,aswellas final selection, will have to submit an understanding/consent, as given in Annexure-X,toauthorizeDepartmentto accesstheirmarksheetthrough the said Portal for verification purposes.
Note:6. (i)Nopersonholdinganelectiveofficewillbeconsideredfor engagement to the post.
- TheapplicantselectedasGDSshallnotengageinanyactivity with any outside agency, which would be detrimental to the business or interest of the Post Office/IPPB.
- Past experienceor service of any kind will not be considered for selection. [Refer to Para 5.2(2)]
ANNEXURE-I*
GraminDak Sevak VacancyPosition for Division.
| Sl | Nameof Division | Nameof Office | Post ID | TRCA | Accountoffice/Record Office | Language | PIN Code |
Community-wiseConsolidation of Posts:-
| Community | NoofPosts |
| OBC(Asperstatereservation%) | |
| A)PwBD[Lowvision(LV)-01%] | |
| B) PwBD[D(Deaf),HH(Hardofhearing –01%], | |
| C)PwBD[OneArm(OA),OneLeg(OL),LeprosyCured,Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Both Leg (BL)*, Spinal Infirmity/ Spinal Deformitywithoutanyassociatedneurological/limbdysfunction,- 01%] | |
| PwBD(Specificlearning disability/intellectual DisabilityMultipledisabilities fromamongstthedisabilities (01%) –mentionedat(a)to(d)above, exceptDeafand Blindness. | |
| ST(AS perstate reservation %) | |
| SC(Asperstate reservation%) | |
| EWS-10% | |
| UR | |
| Total |
*Division-wisevacancypositionwillbeavailableonthePortal.
ANNEXURE-II
Instructionsforapplicants
(Forregistrationandsubmissionoftheonlineapplicationform)
The processoffilling onlineapplication for theexamination consists oftwoparts:
- One-TimeRegistration(OTR)
- FillingofOnlineApplication
1. Part-A (One-TimeRegistration):
- ApplicantwillberequiredtomakeonetimeRegistrationontheGDSonline Engagement Portal using the link https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement. The candidate has to enter all the details to obtain a unique Registration Number.
- For registration on the Portal, the applicants must have their own active email id and mobile number. All the important information, including declaration of the result of shortlisting, offer of provisional engagement etc. would be sent on the registered mobile number and Email ID only. The Department will not communicate with the applicant in any other form. However,theinformationsharingthroughmobileandEmailIDisanadditional feature. Candidates are advised to visit the portal for regular updates.
- Once the applicants are registered, the same mobile number and Email ID will not be allowed for any further registrations of any other applicant.
(d) In case any duplicate Registration is found by altering the basicdetails,thecandidatureofallsuchcandidateswillberemoved from the selection process.
- Any applicant who forgot the registration number can retrieve the registration number through the option Forgot Registration.
- Before proceeding with One-Time Registration, keep the following information/documents ready:
- MobileNumber (to be verifiedthrough OTP)
- EmailID(tobeverifiedthroughOTP).
- Information about the Board and the Year of Passing theMatriculation (10th) Examination.
- For One-time Registration (OTR), click on the “Candidate Login/Register ” button and then for 1sttime registration, click on New Candidate Registration.
- One-timeRegistrationprocessrequiresfillingupoffollowing information:
- Contact:-Validmobilenumberandemailid (ii)Details: – Personal Details
(ii) PasswordCreation
- For filling up the “One-time Registration Form”, please follow the following steps:
- Contact:Validate your mobile number and email address: -Your Mobile Number and email id must be functional as it will be verified through One Time Password (OTP). It may be noted that any information which the Department of Posts may like to communicate withyou,willbesentonthismobilenumber/emailidonly.Yourmobile number/email id will also be used for the retrieval of password/ Registration Number, if required.
- Personal Details: A few critical details/fields (eg. Name, Date of birth,Gender,Father’s/Guardian’sname,Mother’sname&Community etc.) are required to be entered in the relevant columns of the Registration Form.
Note: The candidate should be very cautious while filling up details in theOne-timeRegistration.Wrong/incorrectinformationmayleadtothe cancellation of your candidature.
- Password Creation: – Once the details are submitted, the registration number and a random password will be sent to the registered mobile number.However, the candidate can change the password after the first login.
- On successful completion of the registration process, a registration number will be generated. The candidate will note the registration number for further login and submission of the application form. Registration Number will also be provided to the applicant’s mobile number and Email ID.
- Once registered, an applicant can edit the registration details only during the application submission process. During application submission,whilefillinginthePersonalDetailsundertheBasicDetails section, the information provided at the time of registration will be auto- populated.
- If the applicant wishes to correct any registration details, he/she may click on the link “Click here to update the registration data”. A pop- up window will open, allowing the applicant to edit and save the details.
- Mobile number and email ID cannot be modified under any circumstances.The candidate should be very cautious while filling up detailsintheOne-timeRegistration.Wrong/incorrectinformationmaylead to the cancellation of your candidature.
- CandidatesareagainadvisedtoensurethattheirName,Father’s name, Mother’sname,DateofBirth(DoB)andotherdetailsshouldbefilledexactly as recorded in the Matriculation (10th class) certificate.Candidature may getcancellediftheCandidateName,Father’sname,Mother’sname,Dateof Birth (DoB) and other details as mentioned in the application are not matched with what is recorded in the matriculation certificate.
2. Part-II(OnlineApplicationForm)
- For submitting the application candidate has to log in to the online system using their Registration Number and the password received through SMS.
Note: Login and application submission are allowed only during the dates mentioned for “Submission of Online Applications” in the notification.
- Clickthe“ApplyOnline”linkin the GDS OnlineEngagement ScheduleI
‟Sectionunder the“ActiveNotification” tab.
- Forfillingupthe“OnlineApplicationForm”,pleasefollowthefollowing stages :
- PersonalDetails:-Inthissection,someoftheinformationwillbe automatically filled from your One-time Registration Data. Candidates to fill all other details of the remaining information.
- Board/EducationalDetails:-Inthissection,candidatestoselect the Circle’s name where he/she completed his/her SSE (10thclass), Board Name, passing year and enter the marks obtained in the SSE.
(ii) Division selection and Post preference: – Based on the local languagestudiedbythecandidateintheirSSE,vacanciesavailableinthe respective Circles and their Divisions will be available for the candidate as detailed in para-4 below.
- Upload photo and Signature: – In this section candidate has to upload his/her recent photo and signature as detailed in para-5 below.
- Preview before Final submission: – On filling in details in all previous sections, the candidate can check a preview of his/her application form. Before final submission, he/she can edit the filled details.
- Fee payment: -Before final submission of online application, the systemwillbepromptforfeepayment,ifapplicable,elsetheapplication will be submitted successfully. The detail for fee payment is given in para-3 below.
3. PAYMENTOFFEE
- Fee: A fee of Rs.1oo (Rupees One Hundred only)is to be paid by the applicants for all posts notified in the choice of Division.
- However, payment of fee is exempted for all female applicants, SC /ST applicants, PwBD and Transwomen applicants.
- Applicants,excepttheexemptedcategoryofapplicants,maymakepayment of the fee through any of the online available modes. All recognised Credit/Debit cards and Net Banking/UPI facility can be used for this purpose. Charges applicable for usage of Debit/credit cards and net banking, as per the rules from time to time, will be levied.
- Applicants are advised to note their registration number at a secure place for making the payment of fee.
- Fee once paid will not be refunded. Hence, the candidate is advised to ensure his eligibility for applying to a particular Division before making the fee payment.
- Applicants who are exempted from payment of fee, may submit their application without making any payment.
- Applicantswhoareeligibleforfeepaymentandinitiatethefeepaymentwill makethepaymentwithin10minutesofthewindow.Applicantsareadvisednot to close or refresh the window till the payment process is completed.
- Onlinefeecanbepaidbycandidatesupto17:00hoursofthelastdatefixed for online application submission and fee payment.Candidates who are required to pay the application fee must complete the fee payment within the prescribed closing date and time. The application submission process, including successful fee payment, shall be completed on or before the closing time.
- If the closing time is 17:00 hours, the application along with fee payment, mustbecompletedby17:00hoursexactly.Applicationswithpendingor
incomplete fee payment after the closing time shall be rejected, and no extension or additional time shall be granted under any circumstances. If any paymentmadeaftertheclosingdateandtime,suchpaymentwillnotberefund.
4. SELECTIONOFDIVISIONANDEXERCISING PREFERENCES:
AnapplicantcanonlyapplyoneormorevacantpostsofGDSinonlyinoneof the selected Divisions.On selecting the Division, a list of all eligible posts (based on the community, Age, PwD Status, and Local Languages studied) will be displayed, against which the applicant has to give preferences. Applicant will not be considered forapostforwhichhe/shehasnotgiven/indicatedhis/herpreference(s).However,if shortlisted, only one post only will be offered for engagement, and his/her rights for all other posts will be forfeited.
Example:If anapplicantoptsforfivepostsinaDivision withpreferencepost1,post2, post3, post4, post5 etc. and selected as meritorious in more than one post, the first post in the order of preference, against which he/she is found most suitable, will be offered and the candidature for all the remaining posts will be forfeited.
Note: If an office has more than one post with the same post name, each post is uniquely identified by its PostID. Candidates who wish to apply for such posts must give their preference for all the relevant Post IDs.
5. UPLOADINGOF PHOTOGRAPHSANDSIGNATURE: –
Theapplicantisrequiredtouploadonlyhisrecentphotographandsignatureat thetimeofsubmittingtheonlineapplicationintheformatsandsizesasprescribedas under: –
Recent Photograph:
- Fileformat:JPG/JPEG only
- File size:30KBto 100 KB
- Imagedimensions: Recommended320 × 400 pixels
- Aspect Ratio:4:5(Width:Height)
- DPI: 72 to 150
- Background:Plainwhite orlight-coloured
- Faceshouldoccupy 70–80%oftheimagewithno shadowsorred-eye
- CroppingTip:Useeditingtoolstocroptoa4:5ratio(e.g.,320×400or240×300 px). Ensure the face is centred and clearly visible.
- Avoiduploadingscannedphotosor selfies.
- Ensurethe photoisclear, well-lit,andin focus.
Signature:
Uploadyourscannedsignaturewrittenonwhitepaperwithablackorbluepen:
- Fileformat:JPG/JPEG only
- File size:20KBto100KB
- Imagedimensions: Recommended 300× 120pixels
- Aspect Ratio: 5:2(Width:Height)
- DPI: 72 to 150
- Background:Plainwhite with clear signature
- CroppingTip:Cropimagetoa5:2ratio(e.g.,300×120px).Ensurethesignature fits completely in the frame.
- Donotupload typedor digitaltext asyoursignature
- Ensurethesignatureisclear,notshaky,notpixelatedonandwhitebackground only
- Signatureshouldoccupy70–80%of theimage
- Noshadows,borders,orextra marks
Note:Applicationswithblurredphotographsorwithblurred/miniature signatures will be rejected.
After uploading the photograph and signature, the candidate must verify the preview. It is solely the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that the uploaded photograph and signature are correctly uploaded, as per the prescribed specifications, and are clearly visible in the preview.
If the preview of the uploaded photograph or signature is not clear or not visible, the candidate must upload revised images as per the prescribed specifications before final submission. No request for correction or replacement shall be entertained after final submission.
6. WINDOW FORAPPLICATIONFORM CORRECTION
- After the closing date for submission of online applications, a two-day window has been kept for modification/editing the same. During this two- day window, the candidate may modify/edit registration/applications which were successfully submitted along with applicable fee payment, however, if the modifications involve any change in category requiring fee to be paid, such modifications will be applicable only if the candidate deposits the fee as per the prescribed procedure. Upon modification, the previous online application would be treated as null and void, and merit would be decided based on the modified application.
- Beforesubmissionofthemodifiedapplication,applicantsmustcheckthatthey havefilledcorrectdetailsineachfieldoftheform.Aftertheexpiryof’Edit/Correction’ window,nochange/correction/modificationwillbeallowedintheapplicationunder any circumstances. No request in this regard in any form like by post, fax, email, by hand, etc., shall be entertained by the Department.
- Duringtheedit/resubmissionwindow,onceacandidateresubmitstheapplication, no further corrections shall be allowed thereafter. No request for correction in any form—suchasbypost,fax,email,byhand,oranyothermode—shallbeentertainedby the Department.
- If a candidate initiates modification of the application during the editing window butdoesnotcompleteandfinallysubmitthemodifiedapplication,includingpayment (wherever applicable), within the prescribed timeline, such modifications shall be treated as null and void, and the merit shall be decided based on the details furnished in the previously submitted online application.
- During the initial application submission, if a candidate has paid the fee and, during resubmission, the application becomes fee-exempt based on the details furnished in the application, the fee already paid shall not be refunded.
Note:-
- Applicantsareadvisedintheirowninteresttosubmittheonlineapplication muchbeforetheclosingdate andtimeand notto waittillthelast datetoavoid the possibility of disconnection/ inability or failure to login to the website on account of heavy load on the website during the closing days.
- TheDepartmentwill not beresponsiblefortheapplicantsnotbeingableto submit their applications within the last date and time on account of the aforesaidreasonsorforanyotherreasonbeyondthecontroloftheDepartment.
- Beforesubmissionoftheonlineapplication,applicantsmustcheckthrough the Preview/ Print option and must ensure that they have filled in the correct details in each field of the form. They should also check that the photograph and signature meet all the given requirements.
- Thecut-off timeforsubmissionof onlineapplicationsshall beup to17:00 hoursonthelastdatefixedforsubmissionoftheonlineapplication form.
- Note:Itisthesole responsibilityofthecandidateto ensurethattheonline application is fully completed and finally submitted, including successful fee payment, if applicable, within the date and time as prescribed in notification.
Annexure-III LIST OF LOCAL LANGUAGES FOR GDS ENGAGEMENT
| S. No. | Name oftheCircle | NameoftheState/UT covered under the Postal Circle | LocalLanguageasprescribedby Department of Posts |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | AndhraPradeshand Yanam | Telugu |
| 2 | Assam | Assam (excluding three districts of Barak Valley andBodolandTerritorial CouncilAreas) | Assamese |
| ThreeDistrictofBarak Valley | Bengali | ||
| BodoLandTerritorial Council Areas | Bodo | ||
| 3 | Bihar | Bihar | Hindi |
| 4 | Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| 5 | Delhi | NCTofDelhi | Hindi |
| 6 | Gujarat | Gujarat | Gujarati |
| DadraNagarHaveli& Daman and Diu | |||
| 7 | Haryana | Haryana | Hindi |
| 8 | HimachalPradesh | HimachalPradesh | Hindi |
| 9 | Jammuand Kashmir | J&KandLadakh | UrduorHindi |
| 10 | Jharkhand | Jharkhand | Hindi |
| 11 | Karnataka | Karnataka | Kannada |
| 12 | Kerala | Kerala,Lakshadweep&Mahe | Malayalam |
| 13 | MadhyaPradesh | MadhyaPradesh | Hindi |
| 14 | Maharashtra | Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Goa | Konkanior Marathi* | ||
| 15 | NorthEast | ArunachalPradesh | BothHindiorEnglish,andanyofthe 23dialects(asperthearea specified)* |
| Manipur | Manipurior English | ||
| Meghalaya | Both,HindiorEnglish, and Garo (For the areas covered under Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India in East Garo Hills, North Garo Hills, SouthGaroHills,WestGaroHillsand South West Garo Hills) Or Both,HindiorEnglish and Khasi |
| (For the areas covered under Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India inEastKhasiHills,WestJaintiaHills, East Jaintia Hills, South West Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills. Eastern West Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi) Or HindiorEnglish (FortherestoftheareasinMeghalaya which is not under the Sixth Schedule oftheConstitutionof India) | |||
| Mizoram | Mizo | ||
| Nagaland | HindiorEnglish | ||
| Tripura | BengaliorKakBarak | ||
| 16 | Odisha | Odisha | Odia |
| 17 | Punjab | Punjab | Punjabi |
| Chandigarh | HindiorEnglish | ||
| 18 | Rajasthan | Rajasthan | Hindi |
| 19 | TamilNadu | TamilNadu | Tamil |
| Puducherry(Excluding Mahe & Yanam) | Tamil | ||
| 20 | Telangana | Telangana | Telugu |
| 21 | Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| 22 | Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| 23 | West Bengal | West Bengal | Bengali |
| Andaman&Nicobar Islands | HindiorEnglish | ||
| Sikkim | Englishandanyoneofthefollowing 12 languages — Nepali,Bhutia,Lepcha,Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa,Tamang,SunuwarorBhujel— studied at the 10th standardlevel.* | ||
| DarjeelingDivision | Bengalior Nepali | ||
| PostofficesunderGorkha TerritorialAdministration (GTA) | Nepali |
*Referpara 5.2 (1)(c)ofthe notification forspecial provision forengagement of GDS in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Sikkim.
Annexure-IV
Undertakingregarding’removed/dismissed/compulsoryretired’asGovt.
Servant/GraminDakSevak
I son/daughter/wifeof hereby undertake to declare that, I have not been dismissed/removed/compulsory retired from Govt service/Gramin Dak Sevak in the past as a measure of penalty under the relevant conductrule.Ifatanystage,itisfoundthatIhadconcealedtheinformation inthisrespect,myserviceswouldbeliabletobeterminatedinaccordance with extant rules and I will also be liable to be prosecuted in accordance with applicable laws.
Place:-
Signature
Date: – Nameofapplicant
Address
ANNEXURE-V
FORMATFORSC/STCERTIFICATE$
Theformof certificate tobeproducedbyScheduledCastesandScheduledTribes candidates applying for appointment to posts under Government of India
This is to certify that Shri/Shrimati/Kumari* son/daughter of
village/town*
ofDistrict/Division* of the State/Union Territory* belongs to the caste/Tribes* which is recognized as a Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes under:-
@TheConstitution(ScheduledCastes)Order,1950 @TheConstitution(ScheduledTribes) Order, 1950
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@TheConstitution(ScheduledCastes)UnionTerritoriesOrder,1951 @TheConstitution(ScheduledTribes) UnionTerritoriesOrder,1951
[As amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (Modification) order, 1956, the Bombay Reorganization Act, 1960 & the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act 1970, the North-Eastern Area (Reorganization) Act, 1971; the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Act, 1976, the State of Mizoram Act, 1986, the State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986 and the Goa, Daman and Diu (Reorganisation) Act, 1987.]
@TheConstitution(Jammu&Kashmir)ScheduledCastes Order,1956
@The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1959as amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes order (Amendment Act), 1976.
@TheConstitution(DadraandNagarHaveli) ScheduledCastesorder1962.
@@TheConstitution(DadraandNagarHaveli)ScheduledTribesOrder1962. @The Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order 1964
@TheConstitution(UttarPradesh) ScheduledTribes Order,1967
@@TheConstitution(Goa,Daman&Diu)ScheduledCastesOrder,1968 @The Constitution (Goa, Daman & Diu) Scheduled Tribes Order 1968 @The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1970
@TheConstitution(Sikkim)ScheduledCastesOrder1978 @TheConstitution(Sikkim) ScheduledTribesOrder1978
@TheConstitution(Jammu&Kashmir)ScheduledTribesOrder1989 @The Constitution (SC) orders (Amendment) Act, 1990
@The Constitution (ST) orders (Amendment) Ordinance 1991 @TheConstitution(ST)orders(SecondAmendment)Act,1991
@TheScheduledCastesandSchedulesTribesOrders(Amendment)Act,2002 @The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2002
@The Constitution (ScheduledCastes andScheduledTribes)Orders (Amendment)
Act,2002
@TheConstitution (ScheduledCastes)Orders (SecondAmendment)Act, 2002
%2. Applicable inthecaseofScheduledCastes/ScheduledTribespersonswho have migrated from one State/Union Territory Administration to another.
ThiscertificateisissuedonthebasisoftheScheduledCastes/ScheduledTribes certificateissuedtoShri/Shrimati* Father/Mother of Shri/Srimati/Kumari* of
village/town* inDistrict/Division* of the State/UnionTerritory* who belong to the Caste/Tribe* which is recognized as a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe in the State/Union Territory* of issued by the date
%3.Shri/Shrimati/Kumari* and/or* his/her family ordinarily reside(s) in village/town* of District/Division* of the State/Union Territory* of
Place: Date:
Signature
**Designation
(withsealofoffice) State/UnionTerritory
*Pleasedeletethewordswhicharenotapplicable @Please quote specific presidential order
%Deletetheparagraphwhichisnotapplicable.
NOTE:Thetermordinarilyreside(s)usedherewillhavethesamemeaningasin section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
**ListofauthoritiesempoweredtoissueScheduledCaste/ScheduledTribe Certificates:
- District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/Additional Deputy Commissioner/ Dy. Collector Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate/+Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant Commissioner. + (not below of the rank of 1 Class Stipendiary Magistrate).
- ChiefPresidencyMagistrate/AdditionalChiefPresidencyMagistrate/Presidency Magistrate.
- RevenueOfficersnot belowtherank ofTehsildar.
- Sub-Divisional Officers of the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides.
- Administrator/SecretarytoAdministrator/DevelopmentOfficer(Lakshadweep).
$Format asrevisedtime totimebyDOPT
ANNEXURE-V
(FORMAT OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES APPLYING FOR APPOINTMENT TO POSTS UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)
ThisistocertifythatShri/Smt./Kumari son/daughter of of village/town in district/division in the State/Union Territory belongstothe Community which is recognized as a backward class under the Government of India, Ministry of Social JusticeandEmpowerment’sresolutionNo. dated *
Shri/Smt/Kumari and/or his/her family ordinarilyreside(s)inthe District/Division ofthe State/UnionTerritory.Thisisalsotocertifythathe/shedoes not belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the ScheduledtotheGovernmentofIndia,DepartmentofPersonnel&TrainingO.M.No. 36012/22/93-Estt (SCT) dated 8.9.1993. Ο.Μ. No. 36033/3/2004-Estt. (Res) dated 9thMarch,2004,O.M.No.36033/3/2004-Estt.(Res)dated14thOctober,2008and
O.M.No.36033/1/2013-Estt.(Res) dated27thMay,2013**.
Dated:
Signature Designation
Seal
*TheauthorityissuingthecertificatemayhavetomentionthedetailsofResolutionof Government of India, in which the caste of the candidate’s is mentioned as OBC.
**-Asamendedfrom timetotime.
$- List of Authorities empowered to issue Other Backward Classes certificate will be the same asthose empoweredto issue Scheduledcaste/ ScheduledTribe Certificates. Note:Theterm”Ordinarily”usedherewillhavethesamemeaningasinSection20of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
ANNEXURE-V
Government of
(Name& Address of theauthority issuing thecertificate)
INCOME&ASSETCERTIFICATETOBEPRODUCEDBY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS
CertificateNo. Date
VALIDFORTHEYEAR
ThisistocertifythatShri/Smt./Kumari son/daughter/wife of permanent resident of Village/Street PostOffice District in the state/UnionTerritory PinCode whose photographisattestedbelowbelongstoEconomicallyWeakerSections,sincethegross annual income of his/her ‘family’* is below Rs. 8 Lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) for the financial year . His/her family does not own or possess any of the following assets **:
- 5acresofagricultural landand above;
- Residentialflatof1000sq. ft.andabove;
- Residentialplot of100 sq.yardsandabove in notifiedmunicipalities;
- Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.
2.Shri/Smt/Kumari belongs to the castewhichis not recognized as a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes (Central List).
Signature with seal of Office Name
Passportsizeattestedphotographoftheapplicant Designation
Passport sizeattested
*Note 1: Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession etc. 2:Theterm’Family”forthispurposeincludetheperson,whoseeksbenefitofreservation,his/herparentsandsiblingsbelowtheageof18yearsasalsohis/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years.
3:Thepropertyheldbya”Family”indifferentlocationsordifferentplaces/citieshave been clubbed while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.
ANNEXURE-VI
UNDERTAKING
I son/daughter/wife of herebyundertake to declare that I am computer literate and able to use smart phone/laptop/computer device from the first day of engagement.
Place:- Date: –
Signature Name of applicant Address
ANNEXURE-VII
DECLARATION
I son/daughter/wife of herebydeclarethat,Iam ableridebicycleand/ordrivetwo-wheelerscooter/bikeforperformingmydutyasa GDS BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak.
Place:- Date: –
Signature Name of applicant Address
ANNEXURE-VIII
UNDERTAKING
I son/daughter/wifeof hereby undertake to declare that, I will have other sources of income besides the TRCA and allowances to bepaidbytheGovernmenttosupportlivelihoodformyselfandmyfamily,intheevent of my engagement to the post of Gramin Dak Sevak BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak.
Place:- Date: –
Signature Name of applicant Address
ANNEXURE-IX
Undertaking
I son/daughter/wifeof hereby undertake to declare that, the details of furnished by me (ie. Age/Address/Educational qualifications/Computerknowledge/EWS/PwD/Casteetc.)onthebasisofwhichIam applying for the posts of GDSBPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak are true to the best of my knowledgeandbeliefIalsoundertakethat,incase,anydetailsubmittedbymeisfound to be false at any stage of engagement process/during engagement, my candidature shall be liable to be rejected against all the vacancies, applied for, or after my engagement,IshallbeterminatedunderGDS(ConductandEngagement)RulesIalso understood that I shall be liable for criminal/legal action for producing any of false details/documents etc
Place:
Date :
Signature Name of applicant Address
ANNEXURE-X
Consent anddeclaration forverification ofmarksheet throughAPISetu
I……………………………………. herebygivemyconsentforverificationofmy marksheet of
SecondaryLevelExaminationofClassXstandardthroughAPI Setu.
Place:
Date:
Signature : Name of the applicant: Address
