India Post GDS Selection Criteria & Cycle Guidelines

Published 2026-07-18 • 5 min read

Vinay Kumar

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

India Post GDS Selection Criteria

The Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment by India Post is highly popular because it does not require writing a competitive exam. Selection is purely merit-based.

Merit List Calculation

10th Class Marks: The selection is done based on a computer-generated merit list using the candidate's Class 10 (Matriculation) Board Examination marks.
No Weightage for Extra Degrees: Having a 12th, Graduation, or Post Graduation degree does not add any extra points or weightage to your score.
CGPA to Percentage: CGPA is multiplied by 9.5 to calculate the absolute percentage for state board candidates.

Mandatory Requirements

Local Language: Candidates must have studied the local language of the state up to Class 10.
Computer Knowledge: Candidates must possess a basic computer training certificate of at least 60 days duration (relaxed if studied computer in class 10/12).

About the Author

Vinay Kumar

Founder & Editor-in-Chief • 5+ Years Experience

Vinay Kumar is the founder of SarkariNaukriAdda. He has been tracking government recruitment notifications across SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking, and State PSC exams since 2021. He built the platform to help aspirants get verified, timely updates without the clutter of unofficial sources.

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