India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – 25,000+ Posts Apply Online
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August 27, 2026
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2026-08-27T10:39:39Z
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – 25,000+ Posts Apply Online
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS, INDIA POST
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 (Schedule-II) – 25,000+ Posts
Bulletin Overview: India Post has released Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS for the Schedule-II engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks (BPM, ABPM, and Dak Sevaks). OTR opens on 31 August 2026, and online applications run from 2 September to 21 September 2026.
Official Central Government Postal Career Notification • Ministry of Communications
India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 Important Dates & Engagement Schedule
| Activity Event | Schedule Timeline |
|---|---|
| Notification Reference Date | 20 August 2026 (No. 17-12/2026-GDS) |
| One-Time Registration (OTR) Window | 31 August 2026 to 19 September 2026 (up to 17:00 Hrs) |
| Online Application & Fee Payment | 2 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 (up to 17:00 Hrs) |
| Application Correction Window | 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026 (up to 17:00 Hrs) |
| Engagement Process Closing Date | 31 December 2026 |
India Post GDS Schedule 2 Recruitment 2026 Application Fee Matrix
| Male Candidates (General / OBC / EWS) | ₹ 100/- |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Transwomen Candidates | ₹ 0/- (Exempted) |
| Payment Gateway: Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. | |
India Post GDS Online Form 2026 Age Limits, Relaxations & TRCA Salary Slabs
| Age Limit Range | 18 to 40 Years (As on the last date of application) |
| Category Age Relaxations | SC/ST: 5 Years | OBC: 3 Years | PwBD: 10 Years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST) |
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) TRCA | ₹ 12,000 to ₹ 29,380/- per month |
| ABPM / Dak Sevak TRCA | ₹ 10,000 to ₹ 24,470/- per month |
India Post GDS Notification 2026 Post Breakdown & Educational Prerequisites
| Post Designation | Total Openings | Educational Qualifications & Core Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) / ABPM / Dak Sevak | 25,000+ Posts (Schedule-II) | 1. Secondary School Exam (10th standard) pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized Board. 2. Must have studied the local language up to 10th standard. 3. Knowledge of computers and cycling, with adequate means of livelihood. |
India Post ABPM Recruitment 2026 Merit-Based Selection Process
- System-Generated Merit List: Prepared automatically based on marks secured in the 10th standard secondary examination (aggregated to percentages up to 4 decimal places).
- Grade Conversion: Grades/points are multiplied by a factor of 9.5 where grade systems apply.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must report for physical verification within 15 days, supported by DigiLocker integration.
Step-by-Step Online Registration & Application Guide
- Visit the official portal at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
- Part A (OTR): Complete One-Time Registration using a verified mobile number and email ID between 31 Aug and 19 Sep 2026.
- Part B (Application): Log in with credentials, input academic board parameters, and select your preferred postal division and posts.
- Upload scanned photograph (30–100 KB) and signature (20–100 KB) as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit your form before 21 September 2026 (17:00 Hrs).
India Post Dak Sevak Recruitment 2026 OFFICIAL PORTALS & LINKS
Archived via India Post GDS engagement tracking records. Verify circle-wise language and vacancy breakdowns on the official portal prior to registration.