PO Rule Lookup
Paraphrased common post office rules: leave, pay, conduct, SB orders, PLI, delivery and GDS.
GDS engagement is by system-generated merit on 10th-standard marks only - no exam or interview. A weightage applies where the board gives grades instead of marks.
Ref: GDS engagement instructions
The age band is normally 18-40 years at the notification date, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and additional relaxation for PwD candidates.
Ref: GDS engagement instructions
Gramin Dak Sevaks draw Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), not pay under CCS (RP) Rules. GDS service is distinct from regular civil service.
Ref: GDS (Conduct & Engagement) Rules 2020
A minimum daily duty of about four to five hours is prescribed, and the TRCA level is linked to the assessed workload of the post.
Ref: GDS (C&E) Rules 2020
GDS are entitled to paid leave (about 20 days a year), 180 days of maternity leave for eligible female GDS, and limited leave without allowance, per the C&E Rules.
Ref: GDS (C&E) Rules 2020
On discharge at the prescribed age (65) a severance amount per the notified table is payable, along with ex-gratia gratuity subject to minimum qualifying service.
Ref: GDS (C&E) Rules 2020