Eligibility and Salary Details for Branch Postmaster and Assistant Positions

The latest notification from the Indian Postal Department outlines clear eligibility criteria for Rural Postal Service appointments. Applicants must have cleared the 10th standard exam, securing passes in both Mathematics and English, and should have studied the local language up to at least the 10th grade. Additionally, proficiency in basic computer operations and the ability to cycle are required.

The age limits are fixed at a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 40 years as of the closing date, with the usual relaxations granted to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and other reserved categories.

Compensation varies by designation. A Branch Postmaster can earn between ₹12,000 and ₹29,380 per month, whereas the Assistant Branch Postmaster and Postal Servant grades receive salaries ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹24,470. The recruitment process will consist of shortlisting, a written examination, a merit‑based ranking and final document verification.