India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has released the official notification for engagement of 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts across India .
The recruitment is being conducted for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak positions across 23 postal circles .
Candidates who have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English can apply online through the official India Post GDS portal .
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization |
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications |
| Post Names |
BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak |
| Total Vacancies |
23,757 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Selection Process |
Merit-Based (Class 10 Marks) |
| Official Website |
indiapost.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start |
31 August 2026 |
| Online Application Close |
30 September 2026 |
📊 Circle-wise Vacancy Details
| Circle |
Language |
Vacancies |
| Andhra Pradesh |
Telugu |
917 |
| Assam |
Assamese/Bengali/Bodo |
414 |
| Bihar |
Hindi |
1,098 |
| Chhattisgarh |
Hindi |
762 |
| Delhi |
Hindi |
16 |
| Gujarat |
Gujarati |
499 |
| Haryana |
Hindi |
87 |
| Himachal Pradesh |
Hindi |
335 |
| Jammu & Kashmir |
Hindi/Urdu |
340 |
| Jharkhand |
Hindi |
1,379 |
| Karnataka |
Kannada |
1,116 |
| Kerala |
Malayalam |
1,373 |
| Madhya Pradesh |
Hindi |
1,450 |
| Maharashtra |
Marathi/Konkani |
2,431 |
| North Eastern |
Multiple Languages |
2,614 |
| Odisha |
Oriya |
1,353 |
| Punjab |
Punjabi/English |
122 |
| Rajasthan |
Hindi |
1,009 |
| Tamilnadu |
Tamil |
2,118 |
| Telangana |
Telugu |
419 |
| Uttarakhand |
Hindi |
452 |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Hindi |
1,691 |
| West Bengal |
Bengali & Others |
1,762 |
| Total |
23,757 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Educational Qualification |
Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with Mathematics and English as subjects from a recognized Board |
| Local Language |
Must have knowledge of the relevant local language of the postal circle/state |
| Basic Computer Knowledge |
Required as per India Post norms |
| Cycling Skills |
Required for GDS duties |
| Age Limit |
18 to 40 Years (as on the last date of application) |
| Age Relaxation |
As per Government of India norms for reserved categories |
💰 Salary (TRCA)
| Post |
Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) |
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) |
₹12,000 – ₹29,380 per month |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) |
₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month |
| Dak Sevak |
₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month |
💰 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS Male |
₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD |
Exempted |
| Female Candidates |
Exempted |
| Transwomen Candidates |
Exempted |
📌 Selection Process
- Merit List – System-generated based on Class 10 marks calculated to four decimal places
- Document Verification – Physical verification of original documents
- Medical Examination – As per India Post norms
- Pre-engagement Formalities – Final stage before joining
📌 Note: There is NO written examination for India Post GDS Recruitment. Selection is purely merit-based .
📝 How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement .
- Registration: Click on the registration link and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using your mobile number and email ID .
- Login: Log in using your registered credentials.
- Fill Application: Enter personal details, Class 10 marks, and select postal divisions and post preferences.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned photograph and signature as per the prescribed format.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the applicable fee (if not exempted) online.
- Submit: Review all details and submit the application.
- Take Printout: Download and save the submitted application for future reference.
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