India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 for Gramin Dak Sevak Posts
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 for BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak Posts
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India, has released Notification No: 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20th August 2026, inviting online applications for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill various vacant posts, including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevaks across different offices. Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to review the detailed notification and submit their applications through the official online portal. This is a significant opportunity for individuals seeking to join the India Post network and contribute to vital postal services in rural areas. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
Particulars | Details |
Recruiting Body | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Govt. of India |
Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) – Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak |
Total Vacancy | Various (Division-wise details on portal) |
Application Mode | Online |
Starting Date for Online Application | 31.08.2026 |
Last Date for Online Application | 19.09.2026 (Upto 1700 Hrs) |
Official Website | indiapost.gov.in |
India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 - Post Details
The notification covers three categories of Gramin Dak Sevak posts: Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. The exact number of vacancies for each Circle and Division is not specified in the notification document itself - Annexure-I of the notification provides only a template format ("Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancy Position for___Division"), and candidates are directed to check the division-wise tentative vacancy position directly on the GDS Online Engagement Portal.
Post Name | Brief Role |
Branch Postmaster (BPM) | Overall in-charge of a single-handed Branch Post Office (B.O.) - day-to-day postal operations, IPPB transactions, marketing/promotion of Department services, mail conveyance and delivery. Must arrange own accommodation for the Branch Post Office and reside in the post village. |
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | Assists the BPM - sale of stamps/stationery, mail conveyance and doorstep delivery, IPPB transactions; may perform combined BPM duties when required. Must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the concerned Post Office. |
Dak Sevak | Engaged in Post Offices, Sorting Offices, Mail Offices, Transit Mail Offices, or Delivery Centres - handling of mail/parcels, sale of stamps and stationery, IPPB transactions, and assisting the Postmaster/Sub-Postmaster in office functioning. Must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the concerned Post Office. |
As per the notification, community-wise consolidation of posts (OBC, ST, SC as per state reservation percentage, EWS at 10%, UR, and PwBD sub-categories at 1% each) will be reflected in the division-wise vacancy annexure available on the portal.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 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), as detailed below.
Criterion | Requirement |
Educational Qualification | Secondary School Examination (SSE)/10th standard pass certificate, with passing marks in Mathematics and English, from a Board recognized by the Government of India/State Governments/Union Territories. Candidates with equivalent qualification from any other board are not eligible. |
Local Language | Must have studied the local language (as prescribed post-wise for each Circle in Annexure-III of the notification) at least up to 10th standard from a recognized board. Special provisions apply for Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim, and Nagaland. |
Other Qualifications | Knowledge of computers; knowledge of cycling; and adequate means of livelihood besides the GDS allowances (to be submitted as undertakings at the time of engagement) |
Note: Past experience or service of any kind is not considered for selection, as per the notification.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Salary (TRCA)
GDS are not regular Central Government employees; they are paid emoluments in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), which carries an annual increase of 3% (subject to fulfilment of conditions under the GDS Rules), along with Dearness Allowance on TRCA as declared by the Government of India from time to time. GDS are also entitled to GDS Gratuity and the Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (akin to the National Pension System for regular employees).
Category | Initial TRCA Slab |
Branch Postmaster (BPM) | ₹12,000/- to ₹29,380/- |
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak | ₹10,000/- to ₹24,470/- |
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
A fee of ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) is payable by applicants for all posts notified in their choice of Division. Payment can be made online through recognized Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking, or UPI (usage charges as applicable will be levied). The fee, once paid, is non-refundable, and payment must be completed strictly within the application closing date and time (up to 1700 hrs).
- Fee-exempted categories: All female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants, and Transwomen applicants
- Applicants who are exempted may submit their application without making any payment
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years, to be determined as on the last date of submission of applications, subject to the following relaxations in the upper age limit.
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 |
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 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.
- Applicants are shortlisted on the basis of a system-generated merit list
- The merit list is prepared from marks obtained (or grades/points converted to marks) in the Secondary School Examination (10th standard), aggregated to a percentage up to 4 decimal places
- Where only grades are given, marks are computed using a multiplication factor of 9.5 against the grade point (e.g., A1 = Grade Point 10 × 9.5); where CGPA is given, marks are computed as CGPA × 9.5, and the higher of the two (individual subject grades vs. CGPA) is taken if both are provided
- Candidates must enter marks/grades exactly as shown on their marksheet - mixing marks and grades incorrectly, or entering grades where marks are required, can lead to cancellation/disqualification
- Tie-breaking in the merit list follows a fixed priority order based on date of birth (older preferred) followed by category and gender combinations (ST trans-woman, ST female, SC trans-woman, SC female, and so on down the prescribed order), with the Department reserving the right to apply additional tie-breaking criteria
- Shortlisted candidates must undergo physical verification of original documents by the Engaging Authority (Divisional/Unit Head), followed by an offer of provisional engagement, pre-engagement formalities (including 3 days of basic training and arranging accommodation), and final regularization after antecedent and document verification
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: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) using a valid mobile number and email ID (verified via OTP), entering personal details and Class 10 board/year of passing information, to generate a unique Registration Number
3. Log in using the Registration Number and password received via SMS, then click "Apply Online" under the "Active Notification" tab
4. Fill in Personal Details, Board/Educational Details (Circle, Board Name, passing year, marks obtained), and select Division and post preferences based on eligible vacancies
5. Upload a recent photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30-100 KB, 320×400 px, 4:5 aspect ratio) and signature (JPG/JPEG, 20-100 KB, 300×120 px, 5:2 aspect ratio) as per prescribed specifications
6. Preview the application and make any corrections before final submission
7. Pay the applicable fee (if not exempted) through the available online payment modes within 10 minutes of initiating payment
8. Submit the application on or before the last date, and use the two-day edit/correction window (23-24 September 2026) if any corrections are needed
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 cycle follows a three-stage schedule for registration, application submission, and correction, as given below.
Activity | Schedule |
Notification Release Date | 20 August 2026 |
Online One-Time Registration (OTR) | 31.08.2026 to 19.09.2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
Submission of Online Applications and Fee Payment | 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
Edit/Correction Window (Registration/Application Forms, including online fee payment if applicable) | 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
Last Date for Issue of Any Supplementary Shortlist | 31 December 2026 (engagement process closes after this date) |
Candidates are strongly advised to complete registration and application submission well before the closing date and time, as the cut-off for both stages is strictly 1700 hrs, with no extensions granted for technical issues or heavy website load near the deadline.
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