India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 for Gramin Dak Sevak Recruitment

Salary & Pay Scale Details BPM: ₹12,000 - ₹29,380/- (TRCA) ABPM / Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 - ₹24,470/- (TRCA) Additional Benefits: DA, GDS Gratuity, Service Discharge Benefit Scheme, Space Money for BPM Job Security: Department of Posts GDS Engagement with fixed tenure till 65 years Career Growth: Possibility of regularization/promotion based on performance Exam Pattern Exam Type: No Written Exam - Merit Based Total Marks: 10th Standard Marks (converted to percentage) Duration: N/A Negative Marking: N/A Preparation Time: N/A (Based on existing 10th marks) Document Verification Centers All Circles: Respective Postal Divisions / Units across India Center Allocation: Based on applied Postal Division / Circle Shortlisted candidates will receive SMS / Email for verification Work Profile The duties are divided into administrative management, field delivery, and technical support: Branch Postmaster (BPM): Team Lead: Acts as the head of the Gramin Dak Seva Branch Office (BO). Management: Handles day-to-day postal operations and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) transactions using handheld devices/smartphones. Business Procurement: Responsible for marketing postal products (insurance, savings schemes) and organizing "Melas" to promote government services in the village. Records: Maintains office records and ensures smooth mail conveyance and delivery. Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM): Operations: Assists the BPM in counter duties and managing the Customer Service Centre (CSC). Delivery & Marketing: Responsible for the sale of stamps/stationery and doorstep delivery of mail. Backup: Required to perform the duties of the BPM in their absence. Dak Sevak: Logistics: Engaged in Sub-Post Offices or Head Post Offices. Mail Handling: Handles receipt, dispatch, and transshipment of mailbags. RMS Support: May be required to work in Railway Mail Service (RMS) sorting offices. Customer Service: Performs doorstep delivery and IPPB transactions as assigned by the Postmaster.