Recruitment of India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) is an eye-opener opportunity to every job hunter in India. It is a much in demand process since there are thousands of positions that need to be filled by Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and even Dak Sevak position. The 5 th merit list of 2024 has been published, at a time when those candidates who had lost hope to appear in their choice college or university have gotten one more chance. This article explores the India Post GDS 5 th merit list, its details, how to check it, what to expect, what to do after being shortlisted and all the necessary information to make you fully aware of this critical step.
Selection process in GDS is very easy merit based, it purely depends on Class 10 Marks, no written test or interview is there. This clarity qualifies that even candidates who have a matriculation certificate as well as possess some basic skills such as knowledge of computers and riding a bicycle can apply. The 5 th merit list published on December 5, 2024, will mark an important step toward the aspirants of the country to get into one of the 44,228 GDS vacancies reported by recruitments during the 2024 recruitment cycle. It is the fourth after the initial four merit lists and it is an opportunity to applicants who have been left out.
It is easy to check 5 th merit list. The applicants are required to go to India Post GDS site and reach the Candidates Corner. To proceed, choose the concerned state or postal circle i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh or Maharashtra, and download the PDF of merit list. All the details such as registration number of the candidate, name, marks, and division allocated to him/her are provided in each PDF. To search your name you can utilize Ctrl+F option and search with your registration number. And in case your name is in it, then you will be in luck as you are closer to becoming an employee of India Post.
The merit list is made on the basis of the 10 th standard marks which is converted into a percentage of upto four decimal places. The selection process also takes into consideration category wise reservations e.g. SC, ST, OBC, EWS, candidates and PwD candidates and is fair. In example, the cutoff at first merit list was about 90 to 95 percent in the general category and the 5th list will probably have a lower cutoff and provide more opportunity to the candidates. In the event of a tie, priority is settled in favor of the following considerations, i.e., date of birth (obligation to older candidates), specific category preferences, which are as follows; ST trans-woman, SC female, or OBC male.
After the selection, the candidates should be ready to have their documents verified which is an essential process before final appointment. You will have to carry original documents, such as your marksheet of 10th standard, ID proof, cast; or EWS certificate, medical certificate, and photographs (size of a passport). To make sure that you have the opportunity to verify your details, be sure that your contact addresses are verified as well (email or SMS) since the Divisional Head or Post Office will inform you about the verification time. Be proactive to avoid the cancellation of your provisional selection because of failure to produce the necessary documents or failure to meet confirmation deadline
GDS jobs to India Post are essential mainly in villages where the workers distribute mails, deal with money matters as well as making people aware of the government plans. Depending on the position and the location, the chosen candidates will be offered 10,000- 29,380 per month. The recruitment is done on a national level; thus offering a chance throughout India namely in Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
It is not the end of the world even though your name does not appear on the 5 th merit list. India Post can publish more lists when job positions are not taken. Make departures to visit the official portal regularly, where a 6 th merit list was announced on December 30, 2024, in the case of some states. Candidates who are applying are also advised that all their information has to be correct in order to escape failings as seen in details such as registration number and contact information.
To the document verification candidates, sort out your documents in advance and recheck their authenticity. Whatever you are not sure about, approach the India Post helpline or go through the FAQ page on their site. To be prepared and updated will increase your odds of getting a GDS job.
India Post GDS recruitment is not simply a job but also an opportunity to serve people and make a secure career. The 5th merit list has been released, and this has given the candidates another opportunity to realize their dreams. Get down the list, check it, and be prepared to hop on to the next phase. Wish all applicants good luck.
