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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