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NDTV
20-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
India Post GDS 2025: 3rd Merit List Released, Check Steps To Download
India Post GDS 2025: India Post GDS 2025: India Post has officially released the third merit list for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS). Candidates who applied for the post can now view and download the merit list from the official portal at India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2025: Steps To Download To access the merit list, follow the steps below: Step 1. Visit the official website at Step 2. Click on the link labeled "India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2025" on the homepage Step 3. You'll be redirected to a new page showing state-wise merit lists Step 4. Select your state to view the corresponding list Step 5. The merit list will appear on your screen Step 6. Download and save the list for future reference Candidates featured in the third merit list will undergo a document verification process, which will be carried out by the Divisional or Unit Head of the postal division where the vacancy has been notified. Verification must be completed within 15 days of the result announcement. To ensure a smooth process, shortlisted candidates are required to report to the designated authority with the following documents: Original Class 10 mark sheet Valid identity proof Proof of date of birth Caste certificate (if applicable) PwD certificate (if applicable) EWS certificate (if applicable) Transgender certificate (if applicable) Medical certificate from a government medical officer In addition to original documents, two sets of self-attested photocopies must be submitted. Failure to report within the 15-day window will result in automatic cancellation of the candidate's application. The system will mark such cases as 'Non-turned up,' and no further verification will be allowed. India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2025: Vacancies This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 21,413 vacancies across various states under India Post. The process is being conducted circle-wise and state-wise, and selections are made accordingly. India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2025: Selection Process The selection process for GDS posts does not include a written examination. Instead, candidates are shortlisted purely on the basis of their Class 10 board exam marks. Once the merit list is released, document verification is the final step before engagement.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Postal staff protest over job security, pension demands
Rural postal workers deployed as Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) on Tuesday staged a protest outside the Head Post Office near Bharat Nagar Chowk in Ludhiana. The protest organised under the banner of the All India Gramin Dak Sevaks Union (AIGDSU) was part of a nationwide agitation and voiced longstanding demands for better job security, fair pay, and an end to alleged exploitative practices. Ajaib Singh, general secretary of AIGDSU (Ludhiana), said, 'We have protested today as part of the nationwide strike called by the All India Gramin Dak Sevaks to push for our genuine demands. Earlier, on April 22, we held symbolic demonstrations by wearing black badges at our workplaces.' Singh said that on May 1, a postcard campaign will be launched, addressed to the secretary of the department of posts, and a major protest is planned at the Punjab circle headquarters in Chandigarh on May 6. One of the key demands includes the extension of a monthly pension under the National Pension System (NPS), ensuring financial security post-retirement. They are also seeking an eight-hour work schedule, higher pay, and full-service benefits, on par with regular postal employees. Additionally, they are urging the government to include GDS concerns in the terms of reference of the upcoming 8th Central Pay Commission. The union strongly opposed the implementation of proposed Independent Delivery Centres (IDCs), a new delivery model aimed at outsourcing and centralising parcel delivery through dedicated hubs. GDS workers fear that this move will erode their roles and push them further into insecurity. They demand that if IDCs are introduced, GDS staff must be absorbed into the new structure with full-service protections and benefits. Another prominent demand is the immediate implementation of the Kamlesh Chandra Committee's positive recommendations. These include fair pay fixation effective from January 2016, time-bound promotions after 12, 24, and 36 years of service, removal of the ₹1.5 lakh cap on gratuity, leave encashment of up to 180 days, and medical benefits under schemes like Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) or Employee State Insurance (ESI). The protestors also called for an end to incentive-based workload models. They want all the work done by GDS, including handling postal savings, insurance, and MGNREGA accounts, to be counted in official workload assessments. Protestors criticised the current practice of linking salaries to workload and stressed the need for equal pay for equal work, especially for new recruits working five-hour shifts. Raising concerns over workplace harassment, the union demanded the withdrawal of disciplinary action against members who participated in the December 12, 2023, strike. They also pressed for better infrastructure support, including laptops, printers, and internet connectivity for branch post offices. Additionally, they voiced opposition to harsh and disproportionate punishments that often disregard the economic hardships and service conditions of GDS workers.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Postal staff to protest tomorrow, demand better working conditions
Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) deployed in the rural areas of Ludhiana have announced to stage a demonstration at divisional post offices across Ludhiana on Tuesday. The protest will be organised under the banner of the All India Gramin Dak Sevaks Union (AIGDSU). The demands by the union included the extension of monthly pensions under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), the implementation of eight-hour work shifts with appropriate pay scales, higher Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) and full-service benefits. TRCA compensates GDS employees based on the time spent on their duties and the level of responsibility. The union is also demanding that GDS workers be included in UPS, with monthly pensions comparable to those of regular employees, and the scrapping of the Independent Delivery Centres (IDCs). Nirbhai Singh, head of the union, Ludhiana, stated,' The protest will be organised from 3 pm to 5 pm, after our duty hours, to ensure that the common public is not inconvenienced. We are mindful of our responsibilities and have planned the timing carefully to avoid any disruption to the public services. Our aim is to raise the voice for justice without causing any harm to the people we serve.' Ajaib Singh, general secretary of the union, Ludhiana explained, 'On April 22, GDS workers across rural Ludhiana had worn black badges as a symbolic protest, marking the beginning of a series of agitation planned. This was not just a display of unity, but a powerful statement about the struggles and injustices faced by rural postal workers.' Kuldeep Singh, another member of the union, said, 'We have been working tirelessly, often under harsh conditions, yet we are denied the basic benefits and rights that we deserve. Our demand for eight-hour shifts and pension rights is a basic request for fairness.' In a circular issued on April 15, 2025, the AIGDSU outlined a phased programme designed to escalate pressure on the department of posts. This includes a demonstration on April 29 at divisional post offices across the city. The union is also calling for the implementation of key recommendations from the Kamale Chandra Committee, rational fixation of TRCA, financial upgradation, and enhanced medical facilities for GDS families. Furthermore, GDS workers are protesting discrimination, workload imbalances, and disproportionate punishments, particularly after the December 2023 strike. These protests are part of a larger, nationwide movement aimed at securing fair treatment, better working conditions, and equal recognition for GDS workers across India, workers noted.
