Department of Posts, India Post has released the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak. A total of 23,757 vacancies have been notified under GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026. Eligible candidates who have passed Class 10th can check the eligibility, important dates, fee, circle-wise vacancies, selection process and official links below.
Total Vacancies
23,757 Posts
Qualification
10th Pass
Application Mode
Online
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Latest Update
India Post has released the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 notification.
The recruitment is for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies across
different postal circles and languages. One-Time Registration will
start from 31 August 2026, while online application submission will
start from 02 September 2026.
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GDS Recruitment Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 20 August 2026
- One-Time Registration Start: 31 August 2026
- OTR Last Date: 19 September 2026 (up to 05:00 PM)
- Online Application Start: 02 September 2026
- Application & Fee Last Date: 21 September 2026 (up to 05:00 PM)
- Correction Window: 23–24 September 2026
- Merit List / Result: To Be Announced
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS Male: ₹100/-
- Female Candidates: ₹0/-
- SC / ST: ₹0/-
- PwBD: ₹0/-
- Transwomen: ₹0/-
- Payment Mode: Online
India Post GDS Age Limit 2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 21 September 2026
- SC / ST Relaxation: 5 Years
- OBC Relaxation: 3 Years
- EWS: No Age Relaxation
- PwBD Relaxation: 10 Years
- PwBD + OBC: 13 Years
- PwBD + SC/ST: 15 Years
India Post GDS Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification & Conditions |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | Class 10th / Secondary School Examination pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized board. The candidate must have studied the prescribed local language up to 10th standard and must have knowledge of computers, cycling and adequate means of livelihood. |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | Class 10th pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English, along with the prescribed local language studied up to 10th standard. Knowledge of computers, cycling and adequate means of livelihood is also required. |
| Dak Sevak | Class 10th pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English, prescribed local language up to 10th standard, knowledge of computers, cycling and adequate means of livelihood. |
India Post GDS Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | As per Circle / Division Vacancy List |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | As per Circle / Division Vacancy List |
| Dak Sevak | As per Circle / Division Vacancy List |
| Total Vacancies | 23,757 |
Note: The official Annexure-Ia provides the
circle/language-wise consolidated vacancy position. Post-wise and
division-wise post IDs are available through the GDS Online Engagement
Portal.
India Post GDS Circle Wise Vacancy 2026
| Circle | Language | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh Circle | Telugu | 917 |
| Assam Circle | Assamese / Asomiya | 322 |
| Assam Circle | Bengali | 77 |
| Assam Circle | Bodo | 15 |
| Bihar Circle | Hindi | 1,098 |
| Chhattisgarh Circle | Hindi | 762 |
| Delhi Circle | Hindi | 16 |
| Gujarat Circle | Gujarati | 499 |
| Haryana Circle | Hindi | 87 |
| Himachal Pradesh Circle | Hindi | 335 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Circle | Hindi / Urdu | 340 |
| Jharkhand Circle | Hindi | 1,379 |
| Karnataka Circle | Kannada | 1,116 |
| Kerala Circle | Malayalam | 1,373 |
| Madhya Pradesh Circle | Hindi | 1,450 |
| Maharashtra Circle | Konkani / Marathi | 134 |
| Maharashtra Circle | Marathi | 2,297 |
| North Eastern Circle | Bengali / Kak Barak | 179 |
| North Eastern Circle | English / Hindi | 1,354 |
| North Eastern Circle | English / Hindi and Garo | 296 |
| North Eastern Circle | English / Hindi and Khasi | 369 |
| North Eastern Circle | English / Manipuri | 306 |
| North Eastern Circle | Mizo | 110 |
| Odisha Circle | Oriya | 1,353 |
| Punjab Circle | English / Hindi | 3 |
| Punjab Circle | Punjabi | 119 |
| Rajasthan Circle | Hindi | 1,009 |
| Tamilnadu Circle | Tamil | 2,118 |
| Telangana Circle | Telugu | 419 |
| Uttarakhand Circle | Hindi | 452 |
| Uttar Pradesh Circle | Hindi | 1,691 |
| West Bengal Circle | Bengali | 1,619 |
| West Bengal Circle | Bengali / Nepali | 12 |
| West Bengal Circle | English and Bhutia / Gurung / Lepcha / Nepali / Rai / Sherpa / Tamang | 86 |
| West Bengal Circle | English / Hindi | 38 |
| West Bengal Circle | Nepali | 7 |
| Total | 23,757 | |
Circle-wise Vacancy: The above figures are taken from
the official Annexure-Ia consolidated vacancy statement.
India Post GDS Job Profile
- BPM: Responsible for day-to-day postal operations of the Branch Post Office, India Post Payments Bank services, mail conveyance and delivery, marketing and customer service activities.
- ABPM: Performs postal operations including sale of stamps and stationery, mail delivery, IPPB transactions and assists the BPM in Branch Post Office activities.
- Dak Sevak: May work in Post Offices, Sorting Offices, Mail Offices, Transit Mail Offices and Delivery Centres and perform mail handling, delivery and other assigned postal duties.
India Post GDS Salary 2026
| Post | Working Hours | TRCA Slab |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | 4–5 Hours / Day | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 |
| ABPM / Dak Sevak | 4–5 Hours / Day | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 |
Note: GDS employees are also entitled to applicable
Dearness Allowance and other benefits under the GDS Rules.
India Post GDS Selection Process
- System-Generated Merit List: Shortlisting is based on marks / converted grades of the Class 10th Secondary School Examination, aggregated to four decimal places.
- Tie-Breaking: In case of a tie, the Department will apply the prescribed priority criteria including date of birth and category/gender sequence mentioned in the notification.
- Physical Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must report to the designated Divisional / Unit Head with the required original documents.
- Pre-Engagement Formalities: Candidates who successfully complete document verification will receive the provisional engagement offer and must complete the prescribed joining formalities.
- Final Engagement: Engagement will be finalized after completion of prescribed verification and other formalities.
Documents Required for GDS Document Verification
- Class 10th / Secondary School Mark Sheet
- Valid Identity Proof
- Caste Certificate, where applicable
- PwBD Certificate, where applicable
- EWS Certificate, where applicable
- Transgender Certificate, where applicable
- Date of Birth Proof
- Medical Certificate issued by the prescribed Government medical authority
- Local / Tribal Language or Dialect Certificate, where applicable
How to Apply Online for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using an active mobile number and email ID.
- Enter your personal and Class 10th educational details exactly as mentioned in the matriculation marksheet.
- Login with the registration number and password and open the online application form.
- Select the eligible Postal Circle / Division and give preferences for available Post IDs.
- Upload the recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment methods.
- Preview all details carefully and submit the application form.
- Download and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
India Post GDS Important Instructions
- Only one registration is permitted per candidate. Duplicate or multiple registrations are prohibited.
- Candidates can apply for vacant GDS posts in only one selected Division and must carefully exercise their post preferences.
- Name, date of birth, parents’ names and other details should be entered strictly according to the Class 10th marksheet.
- Blurred or illegible photographs and signatures may result in rejection of the application.
- The correction window will be available for two days after the application closing date as per the official schedule.
- Shortlisted candidates must report for physical document verification within the prescribed period.
- Candidates selected as BPM are required to arrange suitable accommodation for the Branch Post Office in the post village at their own cost before engagement.
- Candidates should regularly visit the official GDS portal for merit list, document verification and engagement updates.
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