India Post GDS Salary 2024, Check Pay Scale, Job Profile, Salary Structure 

The Indian Postal Department has recently released 44,288 vacancies to fill the job positions of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABMP)/Dak Sevak.

If you have already applied for the exam, you must be thinking about the India Post GDS salary 2024 and what are the perks and benefits of a GDS.

In this article, we are going to discuss all the salary structures, perks, benefits, etc of an India Post GDS 2024.

India Post GDS Salary 2024 Overview

Post Name	Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Branch Postmaster (BPM)	₹12,000 – ₹29,380 per month
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak	₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month
Annual Increment	Fixed percentage increment annually based on performance
Additional Allowances	Dearness Allowance (DA), Travel Allowance (TA), House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Work Hours	Typically 4-5 hours per day, depending on the post and location
Promotional Opportunities	Eligible for promotions to higher posts based on experience and performance

India Post GDS Salary Structure 2024

The salary of India Post GDS 2024 varies depending on the post and job role. It also depends on the TRCA which is Time-Related Continuity Allowances.

The monthly salary of a BPM for 4 hours TRCA is ₹12,000 per month while ₹14,500 per month for 5 hours TRCA.

Here is the complete list of India Post GDS salary 2024 for various posts:

GDS Post	TRCA for 4 Hours	TRCA for 5 Hours
Branch Post Manager (BPM)	INR 12,000/- per month	INR 14,500/- per month
Assistant Branch Post Manager (ABPM)	INR 10,000/- per month	INR 12,000/- per month
Gramin Dak Sevak (Post Master)	INR 10,000/- per month	INR 12,000/- per month

India Post GDS Salary 2024 Break-Up

Depending on the job role and position, the salary structure may vary, but here is the complete breakup of the India post GDS salary 2024:

Working Hours	Basic Salary	DA (119%)	Gross Salary	Increment	PTAX	EDGIS
Hours up to 3hrs	Rs. 2,045	Rs. 3,261	Rs. 6,012	Rs. 50	Rs. 110	Rs. 50
Hours upto 3hrs 30min	Rs. 3,200	Rs. 3,808	Rs. 7,008	Rs. 60	Rs. 110	Rs. 50
Hours up to 4hrs	Rs. 3,660	Rs. 4,355	Rs. 8,015	Rs. 70	Rs. 110	Rs. 50
Hours up to 5hrs	Rs. 4,575	Rs. 5,444	Rs. 10,019	Rs. 85	Rs. 110	Rs. 50

India Post GDS Salary Perks & Allowances

A GDS of India Post offers a lot of perks and allowances including office maintenance allowances, fixed stationary charges, boat allowances, cash conveyance, cycle maintenance allowances, and combined duty allowances.

Allowance and Perk	Details
Office Maintenance Allowance (OMA)	₹100 per month for GDS Sub Postmaster/Branch Postmaster
Fixed Stationery Charge	₹25 per month for GDS Sub Postmaster/Branch Postmaster; ₹10 per month for other GDS categories
Boat Allowance	Actual charges paid to the Boatman, subject to a maximum of ₹50 per month for Conveyance of Mail
Cash Conveyance Allowance	₹50 per month
Cycle Maintenance Allowance (CMA)	₹60 per month for GDS Mail Deliverer/Mail Carrier using their own cycle
Combined Duty Allowance (CDA)	– ₹500 per month for each duty performed by Branch Postmasters (delivery/conveyance duties)- ₹250 per month if delivery is performed only at the BO villageActual charges paid to the Boatman, subject to a maximum of ₹50 per month for the Conveyance of Mail

India Post GDS Job Profile

Before joining India Post GDS, it is advisable to know the roles and responsibilities of a branch postmaster, assistant branch postmaster, and gramin dak sevak.

Role	Key Responsibilities
Branch Post Master (BPM)	– Manages daily operations of the India Post Payment Bank (IPPB) branch and other postal services.- Promotes and markets the department’s goods and services.- Oversees the smooth operation of the Branch Office (BO).- Handles mail dispatch and delivery.- Can delegate tasks to the ABPM but is ultimately responsible for all functions.- Performs tasks as authorized by higher authorities like IPO/ASPO/SPO/SSPO.
Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM)	– Sells stamps and handles door-to-door mail delivery.- Assists the BPM in mail operations and other assigned tasks.- Promotes and manages departmental services.- Can take on BPM duties if needed.- Performs tasks as directed by higher authorities.
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)	– Works in Post Offices or Sub Post Offices.- Sells stationery and stamps, handles door-to-door mail delivery, and processes IPPB transactions.- Manages mail bags and assists with smooth operations.- Supports the Postmaster/Sub-Postmaster with marketing, business procurement, and other tasks assigned by higher authorities.

FAQ’s

What is the India Post GDS Salary slab for the BPM post?

The India Post GDS BPM salary slab is ₹12,000-₹29,380 per month.

What is the highest salary of GDS?

GDS at the job role of Branch Post Manager can earn a salary of ₹29,480 per month + perks and allowances.

India Post GDS Annual Salary?

The annual salary of BPM is ₹1,44,000, ABPM is ₹1,20,000, and GDS is ₹1,20,000.

India Post GDS Monthly Salary?

The monthly salary of BPM is ₹14,500, ABPM is ₹12,000, and GDS is ₹12,000.