India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25000+ Gramin Dak Sevak Posts

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25000+ Gramin Dak Sevak Posts

Updated on Aug 27, 2026 05:48 IST Sourcing Qualified Talent Through Staffing Agencies

By Suresh

All India

Department

Ministry of Communications

India Post has released the GDS Recruitment 2026 notification for over 25,000 Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak) posts.

10th pass candidates aged 18-40 can apply online from August 31, 2026, to September 21, 2026. Selection is merit-based on 10th marks.

Highlights

Start Date

31 Aug 2026

End Date

21 Sep 2026

Correction last date

24 Sep 2026

Payment Last Date

21 Sep 2026

Exam Mode

Offline

Mininum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

40 Years

Salary

10000-29380

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online

The Department of Posts (India Post), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has released the official notification for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill over 25,000 tentative vacant posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak across various Circles and Divisions in India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official GDS Online Engagement Portal.

Important Dates

Activity Schedule Notification Release Date 20 August 2026 Online One-Time Registration (OTR) Start 31 August 2026 Online One-Time Registration (OTR) End 19 September 2026 (up to 1700 hrs) Online Application Submission & Fee Payment Start 02 September 2026 Online Application Submission & Fee Payment End 21 September 2026 (up to 1700 hrs) Edit/Correction Window 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026 (up to 1700 hrs) Last Date for Issue of Any Supplementary Shortlist 31 December 2026

Vacancy Details

The India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 covers three categories of Gramin Dak Sevak posts: Exploring Local Private K-12 Schools
  • Branch Postmaster (BPM): Overall in-charge of a Branch Post Office (B.O.), handling day-to-day operations, IPPB transactions, marketing, mail conveyance, and delivery. Must arrange own accommodation for the B.O. and reside in the post village.
  • Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM): Assists the BPM with duties like sale of stamps/stationery, mail conveyance and doorstep delivery, IPPB transactions. May perform combined BPM duties when required. Must reside within the delivery jurisdiction.
  • Dak Sevak: Engaged in Post Offices, Sorting Offices, Mail Offices, Transit Mail Offices, or Delivery Centres for mail/parcel handling, stamp sales, IPPB transactions, and assisting the Postmaster/Sub-Postmaster. Must reside within the delivery jurisdiction.
The exact number of vacancies for each Circle and Division is not specified in the notification document but is expected to be 25,000+ posts. Candidates are directed to check the division-wise tentative vacancy position directly on the GDS Online Engagement Portal.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for all GDS posts (BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak) is assessed as on the date of the notification (for qualification) and the last date of application submission (for age). Criterion Requirement Educational Qualification Secondary School Examination (SSE)/10th standard pass certificate, with passing marks in Mathematics and English, from a recognized Board.

Local Language

Must have studied the local language (as prescribed for each Circle) at least up to 10th standard from a recognized board.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of computers; knowledge of cycling; and adequate means of livelihood (undertakings required at engagement).

Salary (TRCA)

GDS are paid emoluments in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), with an annual increase of 3% and Dearness Allowance.

Applying For Government Grants

Category Initial TRCA Slab Branch Postmaster (BPM) ₹12,000/- to ₹29,380/- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak ₹10,000/- to ₹24,470/-

Application Fee

A fee of ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) is payable by applicants. Payment can be made online. The fee is non-refundable.
  • Fee-exempted categories: All female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants, and Transwomen applicants.

Age Limit

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years, as on the last date of application submission. Age relaxations are applicable as follows: Category Permissible Age Relaxation Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) 5 years Other Backward Classes (OBC) 3 years Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) No relaxation Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) 10 years PwBD + OBC 13 years PwBD + SC/ST 15 years

Selection Process

There is no written examination for GDS engagement. Selection is entirely merit-based, computed from the candidate's Class 10 (SSE) academic record. Sourcing Qualified Talent Through Staffing Agencies
  • Applicants are shortlisted based on a system-generated merit list derived from marks obtained in the 10th standard, aggregated to a percentage up to 4 decimal places.
  • Tie-breaking follows a fixed priority order based on date of birth (older preferred) followed by category and gender combinations.
  • Shortlisted candidates undergo physical verification of original documents, followed by provisional engagement and pre-engagement formalities.

How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Applications must be submitted online only, in two stages: One-Time Registration (OTR) followed by the Online Application Form.
  1. Visit the GDS Online Engagement Portal:
  2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) using a valid mobile number and email ID to generate a unique Registration Number.
  3. Log in using the Registration Number and password, then click "Apply Online".
  4. Fill in Personal Details, Board/Educational Details, and select Division and post preferences.
  5. Upload a recent photograph and signature as per prescribed specifications.
  6. Preview the application and make any corrections before final submission.
  7. Pay the applicable fee (if not exempted) online.
  8. Submit the application on or before the last date. Use the edit/correction window if needed.

Important Instructions

  • Only one registration is permitted per candidate.
  • Candidates are not required to upload documents with the application, only photograph and signature.
  • Name, Date of Birth, Father's name, and Mother's name must match Class 10 certificate.
  • Mobile number and email ID, once registered, cannot be modified.
  • Candidates dismissed/removed/compulsorily retired from Government service/GDS in the past are barred from applying.
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