India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Description : Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has released the notification for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts. A total of 23,757 vacancies are available across different postal circles. The online application process will be open from 02 September 2026 to 21 September 2026. Interested candidates must check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee and read the full notification before applying.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 : In Short
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Important Dates Application Fees
  • Start Date for Online Registration : 31 August 2026
  • Last Date for Online Registration : 19 September 2026 up to 05:00 PM
  • Start Date for Online Application : 02 September 2026
  • Last Date for Online Application : 21 September 2026 up to 05:00 PM
  • Last Date for Fee Payment : 21 September 2026
  • Correction Window : 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
  • Merit List / Result : Will be Notified Later

Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.
  • For General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates : Rs. 100/-
  • For Female Candidates (All Categories) : Nil
  • For SC / ST Candidates : Nil
  • For PwBD Candidates : Nil
  • For Transwomen Candidates : Nil
  • Fee once paid will not be refunded.
Payment Mode Age Limit
Payment Mode (Online) : You can make the Payment using the following methods.

  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • Internet Banking
  • UPI
  • Minimum Age : 18 Years
  • Maximum Age : 40 Years
  • Age will be calculated as on the last date of submission of application.
  • SC/ST : 5 Years Relaxation
  • OBC : 3 Years Relaxation
  • PwBD : 10 Years Relaxation
  • PwBD + OBC : 13 Years Relaxation
  • PwBD + SC/ST : 15 Years Relaxation
  • EWS : No Age Relaxation
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details with Eligibility Criteria
Post Name / Circle No Of Posts Eligibility Criteria
Branch Postmaster (BPM) / Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak 23,757 10th Standard passed with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognised Board. Candidate should have studied the prescribed local language up to 10th Standard. Knowledge of computer, knowledge of cycling and adequate means of livelihood are also required.
Andhra Pradesh Circle
Language: Telugu		 917 UR 400, OBC 213, SC 125, ST 45, EWS 109, PWD-A 5, PWD-B 8, PWD-C 11, PWD-DE 1
Assam Circle
Language: Assamese/Asomiya		 322 UR 159, OBC 80, SC 31, ST 26, EWS 21, PWD-A 2, PWD-B 2, PWD-C 1
Assam Circle
Language: Bengali		 77 UR 40, OBC 13, SC 6, ST 11, EWS 6, PWD-B 1
Assam Circle
Language: Bodo		 15 UR 15
Bihar Circle
Language: Hindi		 1,098 UR 491, OBC 279, SC 157, ST 56, EWS 87, PWD-A 9, PWD-B 7, PWD-C 4, PWD-DE 8
Chhattisgarh Circle
Language: Hindi		 762 UR 290, OBC 35, SC 83, ST 257, EWS 75, PWD-A 9, PWD-B 7, PWD-C 4, PWD-DE 2
Delhi Circle
Language: Hindi		 16 UR 8, OBC 3, SC 2, ST 2, EWS 1
Gujarat Circle
Language: Gujarati		 499 UR 234, OBC 118, SC 24, ST 74, EWS 38, PWD-A 3, PWD-B 1, PWD-C 7
Haryana Circle
Language: Hindi		 87 UR 36, OBC 22, SC 16, ST 1, EWS 9, PWD-B 1, PWD-C 2
Himachal Pradesh Circle
Language: Hindi		 335 UR 142, OBC 66, SC 76, ST 12, EWS 33, PWD-A 3, PWD-B 2, PWD-C 1
Jammu and Kashmir Circle
Language: Hindi/Urdu		 340 UR 148, OBC 89, SC 26, ST 37, EWS 30, PWD-A 1, PWD-B 5, PWD-C 2, PWD-DE 2
Jharkhand Circle
Language: Hindi		 1,379 UR 527, OBC 162, SC 160, ST 343, EWS 134, PWD-A 13, PWD-B 19, PWD-C 13, PWD-DE 8
Karnataka Circle
Language: Kannada		 1,116 UR 446, OBC 286, SC 176, ST 64, EWS 115, PWD-A 9, PWD-B 7, PWD-C 11, PWD-DE 2
Kerala Circle
Language: Malayalam		 1,373 UR 753, OBC 343, SC 111, ST 5, EWS 114, PWD-A 12, PWD-B 16, PWD-C 15, PWD-DE 4
Madhya Pradesh Circle
Language: Hindi		 1,450 UR 563, OBC 215, SC 225, ST 272, EWS 133, PWD-A 11, PWD-B 17, PWD-C 7, PWD-DE 7
Maharashtra Circle
Language: Konkani/Marathi		 134 UR 70, OBC 23, SC 5, ST 18, EWS 14, PWD-B 4
Maharashtra Circle
Language: Marathi		 2,297 UR 991, OBC 577, SC 236, ST 176, EWS 234, PWD-A 18, PWD-B 33, PWD-C 21, PWD-DE 11
North Eastern Circle
Language: Bengali/Kak Barak		 179 UR 74, OBC 2, SC 28, ST 52, EWS 17, PWD-A 1, PWD-B 4, PWD-C 1
North Eastern Circle
Language: English/Hindi		 1,354 UR 926, SC 21, ST 297, EWS 87, PWD-A 15, PWD-B 4, PWD-C 4
North Eastern Circle
Language: English/Hindi and Garo		 296 UR 112, OBC 5, SC 3, ST 136, EWS 29, PWD-A 3, PWD-B 3, PWD-C 2, PWD-DE 3
North Eastern Circle
Language: English/Hindi and Khasi		 369 UR 146, OBC 26, SC 3, ST 145, EWS 34, PWD-A 4, PWD-B 4, PWD-C 4, PWD-DE 3
North Eastern Circle
Language: English/Manipuri		 306 UR 120, OBC 49, SC 5, ST 91, EWS 29, PWD-A 3, PWD-B 3, PWD-C 3, PWD-DE 3
North Eastern Circle
Language: Mizo		 110 UR 44, OBC 5, ST 47, EWS 10, PWD-B 4
Odisha Circle
Language: Oriya		 1,353 UR 571, OBC 152, SC 213, ST 266, EWS 123, PWD-A 9, PWD-B 9, PWD-C 9, PWD-DE 1
Punjab Circle
Language: English/Hindi		 3 UR 1, OBC 1, SC 1
Punjab Circle
Language: Punjabi		 119 UR 55, OBC 27, SC 27, ST 2, EWS 8
Rajasthan Circle
Language: Hindi		 1,009 UR 470, OBC 114, SC 138, ST 133, EWS 120, PWD-A 13, PWD-B 9, PWD-C 10, PWD-DE 2
Tamilnadu Circle
Language: Tamil		 2,118 UR 921, OBC 524, SC 385, ST 18, EWS 203, PWD-A 13, PWD-B 23, PWD-C 23, PWD-DE 8
Telangana Circle
Language: Telugu		 419 UR 201, OBC 85, SC 59, ST 17, EWS 45, PWD-A 2, PWD-B 5, PWD-C 5
Uttarakhand Circle
Language: Hindi		 452 UR 225, OBC 71, SC 78, ST 17, EWS 43, PWD-A 7, PWD-B 5, PWD-C 5, PWD-DE 1
Uttar Pradesh Circle
Language: Hindi		 1,691 UR 720, OBC 453, SC 301, ST 48, EWS 139, PWD-A 14, PWD-B 9, PWD-C 4, PWD-DE 3
West Bengal Circle
Language: Bengali		 1,619 UR 672, OBC 360, SC 354, ST 92, EWS 106, PWD-A 11, PWD-B 13, PWD-C 9, PWD-DE 2
West Bengal Circle
Language: Bengali/Nepali		 12 UR 6, OBC 3, SC 2, EWS 1
West Bengal Circle
Language: English and Bhutia/Gurung/Lepcha/Nepali/Rai/Sherpa/Tamang		 86 UR 42, OBC 21, SC 2, ST 9, EWS 9, PWD-A 1, PWD-B 1, PWD-DE 1
West Bengal Circle
Language: English/Hindi		 38 UR 19, OBC 10, ST 3, EWS 4, PWD-A 1, PWD-B 1
West Bengal Circle
Language: Nepali		 7 UR 2, OBC 1, SC 3, ST 1
Total 23,757 UR 10,640 | OBC 4,433 | SC 3,082 | ST 2,773 | EWS 2,160 | PWD-A 192 | PWD-B 227 | PWD-C 178 | PWD-DE 72
How to Fill Form for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
  • First complete the Online One-Time Registration on the India Post GDS portal.
  • Registration is open from 31 August 2026 to 19 September 2026 up to 05:00 PM.
  • Keep your mobile number, email ID, Aadhaar details if available, 10th examination details and scanned photograph/signature ready.
  • After registration, login and submit the online application between 02 September 2026 and 21 September 2026.
  • Select the applicable postal circle, division and post preferences according to the local language studied in 10th standard.
  • Enter your Class 10 marks/details exactly as mentioned in the marksheet.
  • Upload the required recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
  • Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- if applicable. Female, SC/ST, PwBD and Transwomen applicants are exempted from fee payment.
  • Review all details carefully before final submission.
  • Submit the application form and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
  • Do not submit multiple or duplicate registrations/applications.
Mode Of Selection Pay Scale
  • Selection will be made through a system-generated merit list.
  • No written examination is conducted.
  • No interview is conducted.
  • Merit will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the 10th Standard Secondary School Examination.
  • Marks are aggregated to percentage up to 4 decimal places.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for physical verification of original documents.
  • After successful verification and completion of formalities, provisional engagement will be offered.
 Branch Postmaster (BPM)
Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/- TRCA

Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak
Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/- TRCA

GDS employees are also entitled to applicable Dearness Allowance and other benefits as per the GDS Rules.
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IMPORTANT USEFUL LINKS – India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Online Registration Click Here
Apply Online Click Here
Circle Wise Vacancy Details Click Here
View Notification Click Here
Official Website Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are available in India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
A total of 23,757 vacancies are available for Gramin Dak Sevak Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and fee payment is 21 September 2026 up to 05:00 PM.

Q3. What is the last date for registration?
The last date for One-Time Registration is 19 September 2026 up to 05:00 PM.

Q4. What is the educational qualification for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have passed 10th Standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognised Board and must have studied the prescribed local language up to 10th Standard.

Q5. What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years. Applicable category-wise age relaxation is available as per the notification.

Q6. Is there any written examination in India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
No. Selection is made through a system-generated merit list based on marks obtained in the 10th Standard examination.

Q7. What is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs. 100/- for applicable candidates. Female applicants, SC/ST, PwBD and Transwomen applicants are exempted from fee payment.

Q8. What is the salary of BPM?
Branch Postmaster candidates receive a TRCA slab of Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/-.

Q9. What is the salary of ABPM and Dak Sevak in India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
Assistant Branch Postmaster and Dak Sevak candidates receive a TRCA slab of Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/-.

Q10. Is knowledge of the local language required?
Yes. Candidates should have studied the prescribed local language of the applicable postal circle at least up to 10th Standard.

Q11. When is the correction window?
The correction window will be available from 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026.

Q12. Where can candidates check the circle-wise vacancies?
Candidates can check the complete circle-wise vacancy details in the official Annexure-Ia PDF given in the Important Useful Links section above.
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