Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) Allowances, Bonuses, and Leave

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💹 Increments & Allowances

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  Annual Increment

  3% TRCA increase annually after 12 months service.
• 🏢
  Office Maintenance

  ₹500 for standard or ₹250 for non-standard premises (BPM only).
• 🚲
  Cycle Maintenance

  ₹180/month allowance.
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  Combined Duty

  ₹45–₹90/day depending on duties with monthly caps.
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  Education Allowance

  ₹6,000/year each for two eldest children (Nursery–12th).

🎁 Bonus & Retirement

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  Diwali Bonus

  Equivalent to 60 days allowance, max ₹7,000/month (~₹13,816).
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  GDS Gratuity

  Up to ₹1,50,000 on retirement.
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  Severance Amount

  ₹4,000/year service, max ₹1,50,000.
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  Paid Leave

  20 days/year (10 per half year), non-accumulable.
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  Maternity Leave

  180 days for female GDS (with approval).
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  Casual Leave

  5 days/year (approval required).

Note: Benefits as per Nov 2023 public information; confirm with latest Department of Posts circulars.

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