Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement: Schedule-II, July, 2023

Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement: Schedule-II, July, 2023  

Online applications are invited from the eligible applicants for engagement as Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) [Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks]. 

Applications are to be submitted online at  https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/. 

◾Registration and submission of online applications by candidates 03-08-2023 to 23-08-2023 

◾Edit / Correction Window for Applicants : 24-08-2023 to 26-08-2023

BRANCH POSTMASTER (BPM) 

The Job Profile of Branch Post Master include:   

a)   Day to day postal operations of Branch Post Office (B.O) and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) in the manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time.  

b) Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by the Department and operating various services in the Customer Services’ Centres (CSC) of the Department etc. 

c)  In the single-handed BOs, BPMs have the overall responsibility of smooth and timely functioning of the Office, including mail conveyance and mail delivery. 

d)  In the BOs other than single-handed, the BPMs may be assisted by ABPM(s). However, BPM will be required to do combined duties of ABPM(s) as and when ordered or in the case of non-availability of ABPM (s).  Any other work may also be assigned by superiors like Mail Overseer (M.O)/Inspector Post (IPO) / Assistant Superintendent of Post (ASPO)/ Superintendent of Post offices (SPOs) /Senior Superintendent of Post Office (SSPOs) etc. 

e)  Residence/Accommodation: The applicant selected as GDS BPM will have to provide accommodation for Branch Post Office after selection but before engagement. A declaration to this effect with details of accommodation is to be submitted before engagement. The applicant so selected will be required to reside in Post village (the village in which the BO is functioning) only. The accommodation should meet the standards as prescribed by this Directorate letter No. 17-02/2018-GDS dated 08.03.2019 as amended from time to time. 

ASSISTANT BRANCH POSTMASTER (ABPM) 

The Job Profile of Assistant Branch Post Master include:  

a)  Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, exchange the mail with account office etc. deposits/payments/other transactions of IPPB.  

b)  To assist BPM in postal operations in a manner as     Department from time to time. 

c)  prescribed by the Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by Department and operating various services in the Customer Services’ Centres (CSC) of the Department etc.  

d)  ABPM may also be required to do combined duties of the BPM as and when ordered or in case of non-availability of BPM in addition to his/her regular duties. 

e) Any other work Page 2 of 19 assigned by superiors like MO/IPO/ASPO/SPOs/SSPOs etc. 

f) Residence: ABPMs are required to reside within the delivery jurisdictions of the Post Office (HO/SO/BO) concerned.  

Dak Sevak   

Dak Sevaks will be engaged in Departmental offices like Sub Post offices,  Head Post offices etc. The Job Profile of Dak Sevak  include:- 

a) Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at  doorstep, deposits/payments/other transactions of IPPB and any other  duties assigned by Postmaster/Sub Postmaster.   

b) Dak Sevaks may have to work in sorting offices of Railway Mail Service (RMS).   

c) Dak Sevaks in the Mail offices will handle receipt- dispatch of mail    bags, transhipment of bags etc.   

d) Dak Sevaks will also assist Post Masters/Sub Postmasters in    managing the smooth functioning of Departmental Post Offices and do    marketing, business procurement or any other work assigned by the Post    Master or IPO/ASPO/SPOs/SSPOs/SRM/SSRM etc.   

e) Residence : Dak Sevaks are required to reside within delivery jurisdictions of the Post Office (HO/SO/BO) concerned.

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