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Kerala GDS Recruitment 2021
RECTT/50-1/DLGS/2020
About Kerala GDS Recruitment :
Indian Post (Kerala Postal Cricle) has Recently Announced and Invited the Online Applications from the Eligible Candidates for the Posts of BRANCH POSTMASTER, ASSISTANT BRANCH POSTMASTER (ABPM) & DAK SEVAK. The total number of Vacancies for these Posts were 1421 Posts. Many Interested and Eligible Candidates applied for these Posts online. The Process of Submission of Online Applications for these Posts was commenced from 08.03.2021 and Last Date to Apply for these Posts was 07.04.2021. Check the other details from below.
| Origination Name | Indian Post (Kerala Postal Circle) |
| Name of Post | BRANCH POSTMASTER, ASSISTANT BRANCH POSTMASTER (ABPM) & DAK SEVAK |
| No. of Vacancy | 1421 Posts |
| Selection Process | Merit Based |
| Exam Date | — |
| Application Submission Start Date | 08.03.2021 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07.04.2021 |
Details of Vacancy :
Gramin Dak Sevaks – 2086 Posts
| Community | No of Posts |
| EWS | 167 |
| OBC | 297 |
| PWD-A | 11 |
| PWD-B | 22 |
| PWD-C | 19 |
| PWD-DE | 2 |
| SC | 105 |
| ST | 14 |
| UR | 784 |
| Total | 1421 |
Age Limit :
The minimum and maximum of age for the purpose of engagement to GDS posts shall be 18 and 40 years respectively as on 08.03.2021 the date of notification of the vacancies. Permissible relaxation in Upper age limit for different categories is as under:-
| Sl. No. | Category | Permissible age relaxation |
| 1. | Schedule Cast/ Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| 2. | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years |
| 3. | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | No relaxation* |
| 4. | Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 10 years* |
| 5. | Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + OBC | 13 years* |
| 6. | Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + SC/ST | 15 years* |
Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) :
The following Minimum TRCA shall be payable to the categories of GDS as mentioned in Directorate Order No.17-31/2016-GDS dated 25.06.2018.
| Sl. No. | Category | Minimum TRCA for 4 Hours/Level 1 in TRCA Slab | Minimum TRCA for 5 hours/Level 2 in TRCA slab |
| 1 | BPM | Rs. 12,000/- | Rs. 14,500/- |
| 2 | ABPM/Dak Sevak | Rs. 10,000/- | Rs. 12,000/- |
Education Qualification :
- Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English (having been studied as compulsory or elective subjects) conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India shall be a mandatory educational qualification for all approved categories of Gramin Dak Sevak. (Referred to in Directorate Order No 17-31/2016-GDS dated 25.06.2018). The Candidate passed Xth class examination in first attempt will be treated as meritorious against those passed compartmentally.
- Compulsory Knowledge of Local Language – The candidate should have studied the local language at least up to 10th standard [as compulsory or elective subjects] as declared by the State Government or as per constitutional provisions relating to the 8th schedule of Constitution of India.
- Basic Computer Training – The candidates for all approved categories of GDS referred to in (i) above will be required to furnish Basic Computer Training Course Certificate of at least 60 days duration from any Computer Training Institute run by Central Government/State Government /Universities / Boards / Private Institutions Organizations.This requirement of basic computer knowledge certificate shall be relaxable in cases where a candidate has studied computer as a subject in Matriculation or class XII or any other higher educational level and in such cases, a separate certificate will not be insisted upon.
Application Fee :
Applicant of category OC/OBC/EWS Male should pay a fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred) for each set of five options. Payment of fee is exempted for all female candidates, all SC/ST candidates and all PwD candidates. Candidate who requires to make the payment has to visit any Head Post Office or other identified Post Offices In India.
How to Pay Fee :
The applicant can also pay the fee through online mode of payment using the URL provided in the Home page. All recognized Credit/Debit cards and Net Banking facility can be availed for this purpose. Charges applicable for usage of Debit/Credit cards and net banking as per the rules from time to time will be levied to the candidates.
Offline payments can be made at any Head Post Office. List of Post Offices
How to Apply :
Only online application will be accepted from the candidate. Candidate who desires to apply online will have to register himself / herself in the portal through https://indiapost.gov.in or https://appost.in/gdsonline with effect from 08.03.2021 to 07.04.2021 with the following basic details to obtain the Registration Number:-
- Name (In capital letter as per X class certificate Marks Memo including spaces)
- Father Name
- Mobile Number (Unique for one Registration number)
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Community
- PH – Type of Disability – (HH/OH/VH)- Percentage of disability
- State in which Xth class passed
- Board in which Xth class passed
- Year of Passing Xth class
- Xth Class Certificate Number / Roll Number (optional)
Selection Process :
- Merit Based
Important Dates for Kerala GDS Recruitment :-
| Particulars | Important Dates |
| Application Started | 08.03.2021 |
| Last Date of Application Submission | 07.04.2021 |
Important Link Area for Kerala GDS Recruitment :-
| Download Advertisement | Detailed Advertisement |
| Apply Online |
Stage 1. Registration Stage 2. Fee Payment Stage 3. Apply Online |
| Merit List | — |
| Official Website | https://appost.in/gdsonline/home.aspx |