Branch Postmasters (BPMs) are recruited under the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) category in india Post. Their pay isn’t a traditional monthly “fixed pay” like regular government employees — instead it’s based on Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), which depends on working hours and duties.
💰 Monthly Salary Range
- Branch Postmaster (BPM): ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 per month (approx.).
This is the broadly reported range for BPM compensation under the GDS structure, combining TRCA with periodic Dearness Allowance (DA) and other small allowances.
📌 Note: Assistant Branch Postmasters (ABPM) and Dak Sevaks usually receive slightly lower salaries (approx. ₹10,000 – ₹24,470).
🕐 How Salary Is Calculated
Instead of a fixed monthly salary, india Post uses a TRCA system:
- The amount depends on the number of working hours (commonly 4‑5 hours per day).
- BPMs working 5 hours/day are typically at the upper end of the range (close to ₹14,500 or more base pay before DA).
Alongside TRCA, employees get additional allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA) and minor travel/maintenance allowances that make up the total earnings.
📊 Annual Income Estimate
The approximate annual income for a Branch Postmaster under the GDS scheme generally works out to about:
- Around ₹1,44,000 – ₹3,50,000+ per year, depending on work hours, DA rates, location, and experience.
Data from wage‑tracker reports also indicate that India Post Postmaster salaries (across experience levels) commonly range around ₹1.5 L to ₹4 L per year.
📌 Other Points to Know
- The salary structure for GDS roles like BPM is not the standard civil services pay scale — it’s TRCA‑based, and varies with hours worked.
- BPMs may also receive small allowances for maintenance, transportation, etc., which add modest amounts to the gross earnings.
- The payment and allowances are subject to periodic revision by india Post and influenced by DA adjustments.
🧑💼 Summary
Post
Typical Monthly Salary
Branch Postmaster (BPM)
₹12,000 – ₹29,380 approx.
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak
₹10,000 – ₹24,470 approx.
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