GDS Salary Structure from April 2026

 

India Post GDS April Salary 2026: 60% DA Update & Projections

Branch Postmaster (BPM)

• Basic TRCA: ₹12,000
• DA (60% of TRCA): ₹7,200
• Estimated Monthly Salary: ₹23,200 – ₹23,896
• Includes: Basic TRCA + DA + other allowances

Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak

• Basic TRCA: ₹10,000
• DA (60% of TRCA): ₹6,000
• Estimated Monthly Salary: ₹18,400 – ₹19,500
• Includes: Basic TRCA + DA + other allowances

🗓️ Key Updates & Arrears

DA hike to 60% (from 58%), effective Jan 1 2026

Arrears: 3 months (Jan–Mar 2026) paid with April salary

DA hikes reflect in TRCA

Payment processed by India Post Department

📝 Note

• Official Office Memorandum (OM) for GDS pending; figures are illustrative projections based on current trends.
• Actual pay depends on working hours (4–5 hours) and TRCA level.
• Next DA review due July 2026.