India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online, Eligibility, Fee & Selection
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has released the official notification for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 under Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)...
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The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has released the official notification for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 under Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026. Eligible candidates can apply for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts through the official GDS Online Engagement Portal. The registration process will start from 31st August 2026, while online applications can be submitted from 2nd September 2026.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Candidates interested in India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 should check the complete details including advertisement number, vacancy information, educational qualification, age limit, salary, application fee, important dates, selection process and online application procedure before applying.
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Advertisement Details
The table below contains the official advertisement number and notification date released by the Department of Posts for India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026.
| Advertisement No. | 17-12/2026-GDS |
| Advertisement Date | 20 August 2026 |
Basic Details
Check the complete basic information for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 including organization, posts, vacancy position, salary, qualification and age limit.
| Organisation | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India |
| Designation | Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak) |
| Total Vacancies | Circle/Division-wise tentative vacancies |
| Salary | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 for BPM; ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 for ABPM/Dak Sevak |
| Qualifications | 10th Standard passed with Mathematics and English from a recognized Board, along with the prescribed local-language requirement |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules) |
Important Dates
Check all important dates related to India Post GDS Recruitment 2026. The registration, application and correction window dates are given below.
| Notification Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 2 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Not Applicable / Not Announced |
| Answer Key Date | Not Applicable |
| Exam Date | No Written Examination |
| Result Date | To be announced |
| One-Time Registration | 31 August 2026 to 19 September 2026 |
| Correction Window | 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026 |
Vacancy Details
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 includes Gramin Dak Sevak engagement for Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster and Dak Sevak posts. The official notification provides the tentative vacancy position on a Circle/Division-wise basis. Candidates should check the official GDS portal for the latest Division-wise vacancy position before applying.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | Circle/Division-wise |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | Circle/Division-wise |
| Dak Sevak | Circle/Division-wise |
Eligibility Criteria
Check the post-wise eligibility requirements for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026. Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, local-language, age and other conditions prescribed in the official notification.
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | Candidates must have passed 10th Standard with Mathematics and English from a recognized Board, studied the prescribed local language up to 10th standard, and satisfy the age and other conditions prescribed in the notification. Knowledge of computers, knowledge of cycling and adequate means of livelihood are also required. |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | Candidates must have passed 10th Standard with Mathematics and English from a recognized Board and fulfill the prescribed local-language, age and other eligibility conditions. Knowledge of computers, cycling and adequate means of livelihood are required. |
| Dak Sevak | Candidates must have passed 10th Standard with Mathematics and English from a recognized Board and must meet the prescribed local-language, age and other eligibility requirements. Knowledge of computers, cycling and adequate means of livelihood are required. |
Application Fee
Check the category-wise application fee and available payment methods for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026.
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC Category | ₹0/- |
| ST Category | ₹0/- |
| Other Exempted Categories | Female applicants, PwBD applicants and Transwomen applicants are exempted from payment of application fee. |
| Payment Mode |
Candidates can make the application fee payment using the online payment methods available on the official GDS application portal.
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Selection Process
Candidates for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 will be shortlisted through a system-generated merit list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Secondary School Examination (10th standard). The notification does not prescribe a written examination for GDS engagement.
- 10th Standard Marks-Based Merit List
- System-Generated Shortlisting
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination / Required Verification
- Final Engagement
Important Links
Find all important recruitment links including the official notification and online application portal for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026.
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Follow the step-by-step application process carefully before submitting the India Post GDS online application form.
- Visit the official India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal
- Complete the One-Time Registration using your basic details
- Verify your mobile number and email ID through OTP
- Log in using your registration details
- Fill in the online application form carefully
- Select the eligible Division and available post preferences
- Upload the required photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee, if applicable
- Preview and submit the final application form
- Download or save the submitted application for future reference
Documents Upload Guidelines
Candidates must upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size mentioned in the official notification to avoid rejection of the application.
| Photograph Format | JPG/JPEG |
| Photograph Size | 30 KB to 100 KB |
| Photograph Dimensions | Recommended 320 × 400 Pixels |
| Signature Format | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature Size | 20 KB to 100 KB |
| Signature Dimensions | Recommended 300 × 120 Pixels |
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