Goa, Oct. 9 -- The Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications has approved key amendments to the recruitment conditions for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts in Goa, making proficiency in Konkani mandatory for all applicants. As per the revised policy outlined in an Office Memorandum dated Oc tober 7, 2025, both Konkani and Mar athi have been officially recognised as local languages for GDS recruitment in the state. Candidates who have studied either Konkani or Marathi up to Class X will be eligible to apply. However, applicants who have stud ied only Marathi must also demon strate proficiency in Konkani, veri fied through a certificate issued by the Goa Konkani Akademi or another state-authorised body. Chief Minister Pramod Sawa...