The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment is one of the biggest employment drives in the country, offering thousands of vacancies across postal circles. Candidates are selected circle-wise, and understanding this system is crucial before applying.
1. What Is india Post GDS Recruitment?
India Post recruits Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) to strengthen rural postal services. The main posts include:
Branch Postmaster (BPM)
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
Dak Sevak
📌 Selection is merit-based, calculated from Class 10 marks — no written exam is conducted.
2. What Does “Circle-Wise Vacancy” Mean?
India Post divides recruitment according to postal circles, which are mostly state-based.
Candidates must apply for a specific circle
Vacancies differ for each circle depending on:
Population
Rural post office workload
Retirement and staff shortage
👉 You cannot transfer your application to another circle later.
3. List of india Post GDS Circles
Here are the major India Post GDS recruitment circles:
Andhra Pradesh
Assam
Bihar
Chhattisgarh
Delhi
Gujarat
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
North Eastern
Odisha
Punjab
Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
West Bengal
Each circle releases its own vacancy count for BPM, ABPM, and Dak Sevak posts.
4. Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Circle-wise vacancies are further divided into categories:
General (UR)
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
PWD
📌 Reservation rules are applied as per government norms.
5. How to Check Circle-Wise Vacancies
To check vacancies:
Visit the India Post GDS official portal
Open the GDS notification PDF
Click on the “Vacancy Details” section
Select your circle and category
The PDF shows:
Post name
District-wise vacancies
Category-wise breakup
6. Eligibility Criteria (Brief)
Education: Class 10 pass with Mathematics & English
Age Limit: 18–40 years
Computer Knowledge: Basic computer training certificate required
Local Language: Must know the local language of the circle
7. Important Tips Before Applying
Apply only to one circle
Choose a circle where your Class 10 marks give better merit chances
Check local language requirement carefully
Keep certificates ready before registration
8. Conclusion
The India Post GDS recruitment circle-wise vacancy system ensures fair regional selection and provides massive job opportunities in rural India. Candidates must carefully analyze circle-wise and category-wise vacancies before applying to improve their chances of selection.
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