Review of Local Languages for GDS Engagement – Sikkim | DOP OM No.17- 11/2019-GDS dated 05/01/2026

 Subject: Review of Local Languages for GDS Engagement – Sikkim

Date: 05 January 2026

Issued by: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India

🔑 Key Points

• The memorandum reviews and modifies the list of local languages identified for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) engagement in offices located in Sikkim.
• It refers to earlier OMs dated 25.03.2021, 20.07.2021 (Corrigendum), and 09.06.2023.

📖 Approved Modifications

1. Languages for GDS Engagement in Sikkim:
• English plus any one of 12 languages studied at the 10th standard level:
  Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang, Sunuwar, Bhujel.
2. Proficiency Verification:

• If a candidate has not studied the language(s) up to 10th standard, proficiency must be certified by:

• Joint Director (Languages & TextBook), Education Department, Government of Sikkim, or
• Any other authority notified by the Government of Sikkim.

📌 Administrative Directions

• CEPT Bengaluru: Configure the updated local language list in the GDS Engagement Portal for upcoming schedules.
• Director (Budget), Dak Bhawan: Informed for record, linked to office note no. 14-06/2024-GDS dated 08.10.2025.

✅ Conclusion

• The OM ensures linguistic inclusivity in GDS recruitment for Sikkim.
• Candidates must demonstrate either academic study or certified proficiency in one of the approved local languages.
• Implementation requires portal configuration and budgetary alignment for upcoming GDS engagement cycles.

DOP Directorate Order No.17- 11/2019-GDS dated 05/01/2026 - Review of existing identified Local Languages for GDS Engagement in the offices located in the State of Sikkim

W/No. 17-11/2019-GDS

भारत सरकार/Government of India

संचार मंत्रालय/Ministry of Communications

डाक विभाग/Department of Posts

(जीडीएस अनुभाग/GDS Section)

डाक भवन, संसद मार्ग,

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

नई दिल्ली/New Delhi - 110 001

दिनांक/Date:05-01-2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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

Attention of all concerned is hereby invited towards the OM of even number dated 25.03.2021, followed by Corrigendum dated 20.07.2021 and OM dated 09.06.2023 on the above subject.

1. In continuation of the aforesaid OMs, the Department has reviewed the list of local languages identified for the purpose of engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks in respect of offices of the Department located in the State of Sikkim and following modification has been approved in this respect:

Sikkim :

1. The local language(s) for the purpose of engagement of GDS in the Post offices /other offices of the Department situated in the State of Sikkim shall be as under:

"English and any one of the following 12 languages - Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang, Sunuwar or Bhujel - studied at the 10th standard level.

1. In cases where the candidate has not studied the aforesaid language(s) up to the 10th standard, proficiency in the concerned language shall be verified on the basis of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the Joint Director (Languages & TextBook), Education Department, Government of Sikkim, or any other authority, duly notified by the Government of Sikkim in this behalf from time to time.

Digitally signed by
Gurvinder Singh
Date: 05-01-2026
गुरविंदर सिंह/ Gurvinder Singh
सहायक महानिदेशक/Assistant Director General (GDS)

To
The Chief Postmaster General

Copy to (For necessary action):

1. General Manager, CEPT Bengaluru - It is requested to configure local language of Sikkim State in the GDS Engagement Portal in accordance with the decision taken in the matter for upcoming GDS Online Engagement Schedule.
2. Director (Budget), Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - for information in continuation with office note no. 14-06/2024-GDS dated 08.10.2025 of GDS section.