India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak Posts
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has officially announced the India Post GDS Schedule-II Recruitment 2026 for a total of 23,757 vacancies covering Branch Postmasters (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmasters (ABPM), and Dak Sevaks across various postal circles in the country.
Key Highlights & Overview
Organization Name: Department of Posts (Bharatiya Dak Vibhag)
Job Type: Central Government Jobs
Total Vacancy: 23,757 Posts
Available Positions: Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak
Selection Mode: Merit-Based (Direct recruitment without written examination)
Official Website: indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
Important Dates to Remember
One-Time Registration (OTR) Start Date: August 31, 2026
One-Time Registration (OTR) Closing Date: September 19, 2026 (up to 17:00 hrs)
Online Application Start Date: September 2, 2026
Online Application Closing Date: September 21, 2026 (up to 17:00 hrs)
Application Correction Window: September 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026 (up to 17:00 hrs)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Class 10th (Secondary School Examination) from a recognized board with passing marks in Mathematics and English. Proficiency in the local language of the opted postal circle up to the 10th standard is mandatory.
Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years of age as of the closing date of application submission.
Age Relaxations: Upper age limits are relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for PwBD applicants.
Additional Skills: Basic computer knowledge, cycling skills, and the ability to manage handheld electronic devices are required.
Application Fee Details
Fee Amount: ₹100 for General, OBC, and EWS male applicants.
Exemptions: All female applicants, SC/ST candidates, PwBD applicants, and transwomen are fully exempted from paying any application fee.
Payment Mode: Online payments can be made through credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
Salary Structure & Pay Scale (TRCA)
Branch Postmaster (BPM): ₹12,000 to ₹29,380 per month
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 to ₹24,470 per month
Selection Procedure There is no written test or interview. Selection is processed automatically via a system-generated merit list calculated from the percentage/marks secured in the Class 10th standard board exams across four decimal places. Shortlisted candidates are subsequently invited for physical document verification.
How to Apply Online
Access the official web portal at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using a unique mobile number and email ID.
Log in with your registration details and select your preferred postal circle, division, and specific post preferences.
Upload scanned digital copies of your photograph, signature, and 10th-grade marksheet in the permitted dimensions.
Pay the required application fee (if applicable) and submit the final form.
Save and print a physical copy of the submission confirmation page for future records.
