Department of Posts Updates Local Language Policy for Goa GDS Recruitment

 Download DOP OM No. 17-11/2019-GDS. dated 07/10/2025

F.No. 17-11/2019-GDS.

Government of India

Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts

(GDS Section)

Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg,

Delhi - 110 001

Date : 07-10-2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Review of existing identified Local Languages for GDS Engagement in the offices located in the State of Goa - reg.

Attention of all concerned is hereby invited towards the OM of even number dated 25.03.2021 on the above subject.

In continuation of the aforesaid Office Memorandum, the Department has reviewed the list of local languages identified for the purpose of engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks in respect of post offices located in the State of Goa. Accordingly, the following modification has been approved by the Postal Services Board:

Candidates applying for GDS posts in post offices located in Goa must have studied Konkani or Marathi at the 10th standard level. However, candidates who have studied only Marathi must also possess proficiency in Konkani. In cases where Konkani has not been studied up to the 10th standard, the candidate’s proficiency shall be verified based on a certificate issued by Goa Konkani Akademi or any other Government-authorized authority, as nominated by the State of Goa for the purpose.

(R. Pahwa)

Director (GDS)

To

All Chief Postmasters General

Copy to (For necessary action) :

1. General Manager, CEPT Bengaluru - It is requested to configure local language of Goa State in the Portal in accordance with the decision taken in the matter for upcoming GDS Online Engagement Schedule.