India Post GDS Salary 2025: Pay Scale, Allowances, Job Profile, and Benefits

India Post GDS Salary 2025: The monthly in-hand salary for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), ABPM, and BPM ranges between Rs 10,000 and Rs 29,380, based on Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA). Check here the detailed pay scale, allowances, job profile, and benefits for 21413 vacancies across India.

Feb 25, 2025, 10:05 IST
India Post GDS Salary, Pay Scale, Allowances, Job Profile
India Post GDS Salary, Pay Scale, Allowances, Job Profile

India Posts GDS Salary 2025: India Post has recently announced 21413 vacancies for the positions of Branch Post Master (BPM), Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. This is a great opportunity for candidates who have passed 10th or 12th grade and are looking for a stable government job. Before applying for the announced vacancies, it is important to understand the salary structure, job profile, and benefits associated with these roles. This article provides detailed information on the India Post GDS salary, including monthly pay, allowances, and more.

India Posts GDS Salary

India Posts has released notification for a total of 21413 vacancies to recruit Gramin Dak Sevak across the country, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, the North East, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal. Candidates who are interested in joining the India Posts should read the article to learn about the salary structure

India Posts GDS Salary 2025

India Post has recently advertised a total of 21413 vacancies for Gramin Dak Sevak, the candidates will be selected on the basis of merit list prepared by recruitment body. The salary of BPM ranges between Rs 12000 and Rs 29380 and the ABPM and Dak Sevak ranges between Rs 10000 and Rs 24470. Check the table below for overview of India Post GDS Salary 2025

India Posts Salary 2025 Overview

Exam Conducting Body

India Posts

Post Name

BPM, ABPM and Dak Seval

Vacancy

21413

Selection Process

Merit List

India Posts GDS Salary 2025

BPM - Rs 12,000–29,380

ABPM/Dak Sevak - Rs 10,000–24,470

Qualification

10th Pass

12th Pass

Official Website

indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

Job Location

Anywhere in India

India Posts GDS Monthly Salary 2025

The starting salary of the India Posts GDS/ABPM and BPM is Rs 10000 and  Rs 12000 respectively. The pay will be calculated as number of hours given by candidates in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus Dearness Allowance, which is paid to the Gramin Dak Sevak, Branch Postmaster, and Assistant Branch Postmaster.

India Post GDS Hourly Salary 2025

Candidates appointed on the posotions of GDS as BPM,  ABPM and Dak Sevak will be paid on the hourly basis check the table for posts wise hourly pay 

Gramin Dak Sevak Salary 2025

Category TRCA Slab (4 hours) TRCS Slab (5 hours)
Assistant Branch Post Manager (ABPM) Rs. 10,000 per month Rs. 12,000 per month
Gramin Dak Sevak (Post Master) Rs. 10,000 per month Rs. 12000 per month
Branch Post Manager (BPM) Rs. 12,000 per month Rs. 14,500 per month

GDS Salary Structure 2025: BPM

The salary structure of India Post GDS varies from post to post candidates are applying for. The basic pay for BPM posts starts from Rs 12,000 while the basic pay for ABPM/Dak Sevak starts from Rs 10,000. The India Posts GDS salary structure is completely dependent on Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) and comprises various components, including basic pay, allowances, earnings and deductions, working hours and miscellaneous. Here, we have provided India Posts GDS salary structure 2025 with the working hour in the table below.

Hours Worked

Basic Salary

DA (119%)

Gross Salary

Increment

PTAX

EDGIS

Up to 3 hrs

Rs. 2,045

Rs. 3,261

Rs. 6,012

Rs. 50

Rs. 110

Rs. 50

Up to 3 hrs 30 min

Rs. 3,200

Rs. 3,808

Rs. 7,008

Rs. 60

Rs. 110

Rs. 50

Up to 4 hrs

Rs. 3,660

Rs. 4,355

Rs. 8,015

Rs. 70

Rs. 110

Rs. 50

Up to 5 hrs

Rs. 4,575

Rs. 5,444

Rs. 10,019

Rs. 85

Rs. 110

Rs. 50

India Posts GDS 2025 In Hand Salary

Candidates who will be selected for India Post GDS will get a salary of Rs. 10,000. Along with this, they will get a  TRCA (Time Related Continuity Allowance) of Rs. 4500 based on the hours they worked. The total in-hand salary of India Post GDS will be 14,500 (approximately).

What is the Annual Package of India Post GDS?

The annual package of India Post GDS varies from posts to posts. As per the latest information, the annual package of Branch Post Masters ranges from Rs 1,30,000 to Rs 1,50,000, whereas the annual package of Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Gram Dak Sevak ranges from Rs 1,20,000 to Rs 1,30,000 

India Posts GDS Salary Slip 2025

The India Post Salary slip acts as the crucial record for your service given to the India Posts. With this candidates will be able to apply for credit cards, any government programs and more. It is an important document for obtaining loans, securities, etc, 

Perks and Allowances for GDS Employees

The selected candidates will also get the special perk and allowances listed below

  • Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA)
  • Dearness Allowance (DA)
  • Applicable TRCA
  • Boat Allowance
  • Cash Conveyance Allowance
  • Combined Duty Allowance
  • Cash Conveyance Allowance
  • Office Maintenance Allowance

India Post GDS Job Profile

The job profile of selected candidates for India Posts GDS will vary as per the posts. A brief job profile is listed below for each post

Branch Post Master (BPM)

The Job Profile of the Branch Post Master includes the following:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In single-handed BOs, BPMs have the overall responsibility of smooth and timely functioning of the Office, including mail conveyance and mail delivery.
  • In BOs that are not 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.

Assistant Branch Post Master (BPM)

The Job Profile of Assistant Branch Post Master include: 

  • Sale of stamps and stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, exchange the mail with account office, etc. deposits, payments, and other transactions of IPPB. 
  • To assist BPM in postal operations in a manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Any other work assigned by superiors, like MO/IPO/ASPO/SPOs/SSPOs, etc.

Dak Sevak

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

  • Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, deposits/payments/other transactions of IPPB, and any other duties assigned by the postmaster or subpostmaster.
  • Dak Sevaks may have to work in sorting offices of the Railway Mail Service (RMS).
  • Dak Sevaks in the Mail offices will handle receipts, dispatch of mail bags, transhipment of bags, etc.
  • Dak Sevaks will also assist postmasters and subpostmasters in managing the smooth functioning of Departmental Post Offices and do marketing, business procurement or any other work assigned by the postmaster or IPO/ASPO/SPOs/SSPOs/SRM/SSRM, etc.

What are the Benefits of Joining India Post?

India post provides job security, work life balance, retirement benefits and others. Check out some of the benefits of joining India Post.

  • The GDS typically involve in fixed working hours which gives the flexibility of increasing their pay
  • GDS provides a good work life balance specially for those who perform well and maintain a good track record.
  • GDS employees are eligible for getting the provident funds and other applicable benefits
Mohd Salman
Mohd Salman

Senior Executive

Mohd Salman is a content expert with over 6 years of experience in the education sector, who has built the categories for the SSC, Railways, Defence, Police, and State Government Exams. He previously worked with organisation like Testbook and holds a B.Tech in Information Technology. At Jagran Josh, he manages and writes for the education beat, covering all educational news for Govt Jobs notifications, and exams such as UPSC, Banking and Railways. He can be reached at mohd.salman@jagrannewmedia.com
... Read More

FAQs

  • Is GDS a central govt job?
    +
    Yes. India Post GDS is a highly competitive recruitment exam. India Post GDS is an amazing opportunity for those who are looking for a future in government jobs.
  • What is the pay scale of India Posts GDS?
    +
    The basic pay for BPM posts starts from Rs 12,000 while the basic pay for ABPM/Dak Sevak starts from Rs 10,000
  • What are TRCA provided India Posts GDS?
    +
    TRCA is Time Related Continuity Allowance provided to India Posts GDS which is basically the time-based pay given to employees based on the hour they worked.
  • MOCK TEST 1

    SSC Selection Post Phase VIII 2024-25

    1 FREE TEST

    English/Hindi

  • MOCK TEST 2

    SSC Selection Post Phase VIII 2024-25

    1 FREE TEST

    English/Hindi

  • MOCK TEST 3

    SSC Selection Post Phase VIII 2024-25

    1 FREE TEST

    English/Hindi

Get here latest School, CBSE and Govt Jobs notification and articles in English and Hindi for Sarkari Naukari, Sarkari Result and Exam Preparation. Empower your learning journey with Jagran Josh App - Your trusted guide for exams, career, and knowledge! Download Now

Trending

Latest Education News