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The Andhra Pradesh (AP) Postal Circle is expected to release the GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) Recruitment 2025 notification under India Post for various postal divisions across the state.

Expected Details for AP Postal Circle GDS Recruitment 2025

1. Post Name & Vacancies (Tentative)

• Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
  • Branch Postmaster (BPM)
  • Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
  • Dak Sevak
• Total Vacancies: Expected 2000+ (Varies per cycle)
• Location: Across rural post offices in Andhra Pradesh

2. Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:
  • 10th Pass (SSC) with Mathematics & English as compulsory subjects from a recognized board.
  • Knowledge of the local language (Telugu) is mandatory.
• Age Limit:
  • 18 to 40 years (as of the application date).
  • Age relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PWD as per government norms).
• Computer Knowledge: Basic computer training certificate is required.

3. Salary Structure (Estimated TRCA - Time Related Continuity Allowance)

Post	Minimum TRCA for 4 Hours	Minimum TRCA for 5 Hours
BPM	₹12,000/- per month	₹14,500/- per month
ABPM/Dak Sevak	₹10,000/- per month	₹12,000/- per month

4. Selection Process

• Merit-Based Selection (No Exam or Interview).
• Automatic Merit List based on Class 10th marks.
• Tie-breaking criteria: DOB, Category, and other government norms.

5. Application Process

• Mode: Online through India Post GDS Portal
• Application Fee:
  • General/OBC: ₹100/-
  • SC/ST/PWD/Female: No fee

6. Expected Important Dates

• Notification Release: Likely in February-March 2025
• Application Start Date: To be announced
• Last Date to Apply: Usually within 3-4 weeks of notification
• Merit List Release: 1-2 months after application closing

Job Roles & Responsibilities in AP (Andhra Pradesh) Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

The Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle recruits Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) for rural postal services. There are three key positions under GDS:

1. Branch Postmaster (BPM) – Head of Branch Post Office

Role & Responsibilities

 Managing the Branch Post Office (BO)

• Overall in charge of a rural post office.
• Ensures smooth operations and customer service.

Financial & Banking Services

• Manages deposits, withdrawals, and transactions under India Post Payments Bank (IPPB).
• Promotes savings schemes like Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, PPF, and RD accounts.

 Mail & Parcel Services

• Accepts and dispatches letters, registered posts, speed posts, and parcels.

Revenue Collection & Public Service

• Sells postal products such as stamps, insurance (PLI/RPLI), and money orders.
• Handles customer queries and complaints.

Technology & Supervision

• Uses mobile devices/computer systems for transactions.
• Supervises the Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak.

Work Hours

• 4 to 5 hours per day.

Salary (TRCA - Time Related Continuity Allowance)

• ₹12,000 – ₹14,500 per month (based on working hours).

2. Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) – Assists BPM

Role & Responsibilities

Assisting in Post Office Operations

• Helps the BPM in handling customer transactions and postal services.

Mail Delivery & Banking Services

• Delivers letters, speed posts, and registered parcels.
• Provides doorstep banking services through IPPB mobile banking.

Promoting Postal Schemes

• Encourages villagers to open savings accounts, postal life insurance (PLI/RPLI), and other schemes.

 Customer Assistance

• Handles cash deposits/withdrawals and provides basic computer assistance to customers.

Work Hours

• 4 to 5 hours per day.

Salary (TRCA)

• ₹10,000 – ₹12,000 per month.

3. Dak Sevak – Mail & Delivery Services

Role & Responsibilities

✅ Mail & Parcel Delivery

• Delivers letters, speed posts, and registered posts in rural areas.

✅ Customer & Banking Support

• Assists villagers in using postal banking services like money transfers and withdrawals.

✅ Sales & Revenue Generation

• Sells stamps, postal insurance, and promotes savings schemes.

Work Hours

• 4 to 5 hours per day.

Salary (TRCA)

• ₹10,000 – ₹12,000 per month.

Key Differences Between BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak

Post	Main Responsibilities	Office Work	Field Work	Supervision
BPM (Branch Postmaster)	Manages rural post office, supervises  ABPM & Dak Sevak, handles finance & mail services	Yes	No	Yes
ABPM (Assistant Branch Postmaster)	Assists BPM, delivers mail, handles banking & customer support	Yes	Yes	No
Dak Sevak	Mail delivery, customer service, selling postal products	No	Yes	No

Final Notes

 No exam or interview – Selection is based on Class 10th marks (merit list).
 Basic computer knowledge required.
 Local candidates preferred (should belong to the applying area).
 Work is part-time (4-5 hours daily).