The Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) assists the postmaster or sub-postmaster in the sale of stamps and stationery, and mail transfers. He or she is also involved in Railway Mail Services (RMS) such as opening and closing of bags, and bag transport.
Personal Competencies
You like to file or type
You are quick to take on new responsibilities
You like to organize things (files, desks/offices)
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Apply for the post of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) (Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster(ABPM)/Dak Sevak) on the official website of India Post
Where will you study?
Any school in India approved by a recognized board
Fees
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI. • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA). •Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Departmental offices like sub post offices, head post offices etc.
Work Environment: You will be working in an office set-up. You will not handle a team. Local travel is not a part of the job profile. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 3 to 5 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Grameen Dak Sevak → Multitasking Staff → Postman → Postal Assistant → Postal Inspector → Superintendent of Post Offices → Senior Superintendent of Post Offices
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Gramin Dak Sevak ranges between INR 10,000- 29,380* per month
Gramin Dak Sevaks
NCS Code: NA | GV0131. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Apply for the post of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) (Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster(ABPM)/Dak Sevak) on the official website of India Post
Any school in India approved by a recognized board
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
•Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Departmental offices like sub post offices, head post offices etc.
Work Environment: You will be working in an office set-up. You will not handle a team. Local travel is not a part of the job profile. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 3 to 5 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Grameen Dak Sevak → Multitasking Staff → Postman → Postal Assistant → Postal Inspector → Superintendent of Post Offices → Senior Superintendent of Post Offices
The approx. salary of a Gramin Dak Sevak ranges between INR 10,000- 29,380* per month
Source: https://indiapostgdsonline.cept.gov.in/Notifications/Model_Notification.pdf
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Suman Bappa is the Branch Postmaster at India Post in Kolkata. He has done his B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Techno India Salt Lake (TISL).*
Source: https://www.quora.com/profile/Suman-Bappa
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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