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India Post GDS Salary 2026: TRCA & Allowances

GDS pay is structured as a Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) rather than a standard basic-pay scale, varying by post category and working hours.

Facts last verified 4 July 2026

India Post GDS pay (illustrative — confirm current TRCA slabs on the official notification)

Branch Postmaster (BPM): Higher TRCA slab among GDS categories
Assistant Branch Postmaster / Dak Sevak: TRCA slab dependent on prescribed working hours

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Is GDS pay the same as a regular postal employee's salary?

No — GDS is paid via TRCA (Time Related Continuity Allowance), a distinct and generally lower structure than the standard pay scale of regular departmental postal employees.