India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Department of Posts (India Post), Ministry of Communications, government of India, has released the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)25000+ (Expected) GDS posts Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 notification vide Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20 August 2026.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Organization	Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (GDS Section)
Notification Number	17-12/2026-GDS dated 20 August 2026
Engagement Cycle	GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026
Posts	Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak
Total Vacancies	Not specified (25,000+ Posts Expected)
Job Location	Rural offices of the Department of Posts across various Circles/Divisions in India
Mode of Application	Online only
Registration Start Date	31 August 2026
Application Submission Window	2 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 (up to 1700 hrs)
Official Website	indiapost.gov.in

Indian Post GDS Vacancy 2026 - Vacancy details

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.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

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)

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Salary (TRCA)

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

Application Fee

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

Age Limit:

minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years

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.

Visit the GDS Online Engagement Portal: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
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