Odisha GDS Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Odisha GDS 2023 Overview
| Recruitment Body | India Post |
|---|---|
| Job Role | Gramin Dak Sevak |
| Job Location (Postal Circle) | Odisha |
| Total Vacancies | 1382 |
| Applications Begin from | 27th January 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16th February 2023 |
| Result Date | 11th March 2023 |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 - 40 Years |
| Mode of Application | Online Mode |
| Salary | Rs.10,000/- to Rs.29,380/- |
| Official Website | India Post |
📊 Application Fee
- SC
- 216
- ST
- 281
- UR
- 568
- EWS
- 131
- OBC
- 149
- PWD-A
- 14
- PWD-B
- 13
- PWD-C
- 08
- Total
- 1382
- PWD-DE
- 02
- Category
- Vacancy
📊 Application Fee
- EWS
- No relaxation
- OBC
- 3 Years
- PWD
- 10 Years
- SC/ST
- 5 Years
- Category
- Age Relaxation
- PWD + OBC
- 13 Years
- PWD + SC/ST
- 15 Years
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Category Name | Marks (Expected) |
|---|---|
| General | 80-85 |
| OBC | 78-82 |
| SC | 65-70 |
| ST | 68-75 |
| PwD | 55-60 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.For the Odisha circle, what is the age limit for GDS recruitment?
The candidate should be aged between 18-40 years.
Q2.What are the job profiles in the Odisha Postal GDS that India Post has announced?
India Post has advertised the positions of Dak Sevak, Branch Post Manager, and Assistant Branch Post Manager in the Odisha Post Division.
Q3.How many vacancies for the Odisha Postal GDS will be announced?
A total number of 1382 vacancies have been released for Odisha GDS Recruitment.
Q4.What are the educational requirements for the Odisha Gramin Dak Sevak Recruitment 2023?
A candidate must have completed tenth grade, have a working knowledge of the local language, and have completed a computer course.
Q5.What is a BPM's job description?
He is the branch's supervisor and reports directly to the ABPM and Dak Sevaks. He or she is in charge of the Branch office's day-to-day activities, as well as the administration and execution of government contracts.
Q6.What is the planned pay range for the Odisha GDS recruitment?
Candidates can expect to get pay which ranges fromRs.10,000 to Rs.12,000
Q7.How much does it cost to apply for Odisha GDS?
Applicants who are SC/ST/Female, as well as any PWD candidates, will be exempt from paying the fee. The fee is INR 100 for candidates in the UR, OBC, and EWS categories.
Q8.In Odisha GDS, what is the expected cut-off for OBC candidates?
The cut-off for OBC applicants is between 78 and 82
Q9.What is the method of obtaining a copy of my Odisha GDS results?
For further information on the results, candidates should go to appost.in/gdsonline/Home.aspx.
Q10.What local language should the applicant know before applying?
The applicant must have knowledge of Odia before applying to Odisha GDS Recruitment.
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