20-05-2025
India Post GDS Salary 2025: Pay Scale, Allowances And Other Benefits
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India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2025 is out at Selected candidates must report for document verification to their divisional head by June 3, 2025.
India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2025: The Indian Postal Department has released the third merit list for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2025. Candidates who applied for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts can now check their selection status on the official website. The list, published on May 19, 2025, features the names of shortlisted candidates who are now eligible for document verification and subsequent stages.
This year, the recruitment drive aims to fill 21,413 GDS vacancies across various states and union territories. The process began with the release of the official notification on February 10, 2025, and the online application window remained open till March 3, 2025. The posts are open to candidates who have passed Class 10 (matriculation) and possess knowledge of the local language of the concerned postal circle.
The starting monthly salary for India Post GDS roles begins at Rs 10,000 for ABPM and Dak Sevak, and Rs 12,000 for BPM. The salary is calculated based on the number of working hours, as defined under the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), along with the Dearness Allowance (DA). These components together determine the total monthly pay for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM).
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May 20, 2025, 14:14 IST