India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026- Apply fpor 25000+ Posts
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has invited applications for engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevaks, under GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026. The notification is dated 20 August 2026. Applications are to be submitted online through the official GDS engagement portal.
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Salary Structure Application Fees Important Links FAQs| Organisation | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India |
| Notification No. | 17-12/2026-GDS |
| Recruitment | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 |
| Posts | Branch Postmaster (BPM) / Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak |
| Total Vacancy | Circle/Division-wise vacancies available on the official portal |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration | 31.08.2026 to 19.09.2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Online Application & Fee Payment | 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Correction Window | 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Job Location | Various Post Offices across India |
| Working Hours | Minimum 4 hours and maximum 5 hours per day |
| Maximum Engagement Age | 65 years |
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | 10th standard pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized Board |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | 10th standard pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized Board |
| Dak Sevak | 10th standard pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized Board |
Candidates must have passed the Secondary School Examination (10th standard) with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized Board of School Education in India. Candidates must have studied the local language of the Circle at least up to 10th standard. The minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years, subject to applicable category-wise relaxations.
| Post | Vacancy Details |
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | Circle/Division-wise tentative vacancies available on the official GDS portal |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | Circle/Division-wise tentative vacancies available on the official GDS portal |
| Dak Sevak | Circle/Division-wise tentative vacancies available on the official GDS portal |
Applications are invited for vacant Gramin Dak Sevak posts, including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak, in different offices of the Department of Posts. The tentative vacant posts are provided Circle/Division-wise through Annexure-I and the official GDS online engagement portal.
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years relaxation |
| EWS | No upper age relaxation |
| PwBD | 10 years relaxation |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years relaxation |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years relaxation |
| Post | Pay Level / Pay Scale |
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | TRCA: ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | TRCA: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 |
| Dak Sevak | TRCA: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 |
GDS employees are paid Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA). The initial TRCA slab is ₹12,000–₹29,380 for Branch Postmaster (BPM) and ₹10,000–₹24,470 for Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak. TRCA carries an annual increase of 3%, subject to fulfilment of prescribed conditions. GDS are also entitled to Dearness Allowance and other applicable allowances and social security benefits.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / Other Applicable Candidates | As prescribed in the notification / online portal |
| Eligible Exempted Categories | Fee exemption as prescribed in the notification |
The applicable application fee is payable online by candidates belonging to the categories prescribed in the notification. Female candidates, SC/ST candidates, PwBD candidates and eligible transwomen candidates are exempt from payment of the application fee as per the prescribed rules.
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| Notification | Click Here |
| What is India Post GDS Recruitment 2026? | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has invited applications for engagement to the posts of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak, under GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026. |
| What are the posts available under GDS Recruitment 2026? | The engagement is for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts. |
| What is the educational qualification for GDS? | Candidates must have passed the Secondary School Examination of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized Board of School Education in India. |
| Is there any written examination for GDS recruitment? | No written examination is conducted. Applicants are shortlisted through a system-generated merit list based on marks obtained in the Secondary School Examination of 10th standard. |
| What is the application fee? | The application fee is ₹100 for applicants who are required to pay the fee for the notified posts in the selected Division. |
| Who is exempted from paying the application fee? | All female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants and Transwomen applicants are exempted from payment of the application fee. |
| What happens if a shortlisted candidate does not report for document verification? | Candidates who fail to report to the designated authority within the stipulated 15-day period will be marked as 'Non-turned up', their document verification will be blocked and their candidature will be automatically cancelled. |
| What should candidates do if the uploaded photograph or signature is unclear? | Candidates must upload revised images before final submission. Applications with blurred photographs or blurred/miniature signatures will be rejected, and no replacement request will be entertained after final submission. |
