India Post GDS Recruitment Overview
India Post has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 23,757 GDS (Branch Postmaster , Assistant Branch Postmaster, Dak Sevak) vacancies. Online applications start from 31st August 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official India Post website. The last date to submit the application form is 21st September 2026.
| Company | India Post (Department of Posts) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak |
| Engagement Cycle | GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 |
| Notification No. | 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20 August 2026 |
| Total Posts | 23,757 |
| Gender | Male / Female / Transgender |
| Pay Scale | BPM: ₹12,000/- to ₹29,380/- | ABPM/Dak Sevak: ₹10,000/- to ₹24,470/- |
| Age Limit | 18 - 40 years as on 21/09/2026 |
| Qualification | Secondary School Examination (SSE)/10th standard pass certificate + local language + Knowledge of computers |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Start Date of Apply | 31/08/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 21/09/2026 |
| Application Fee | General/EWS/OBC/Male: ₹100/- SC/ST/PwBD/XSM/Female/Transgender: Exempted Payment Mode: Online (Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card) |
| Website | https://www.indiapost.gov.in/ |
India Post GDS Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Circle Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 917 |
| Assam | 414 |
| Bihar | 1,098 |
| Chhattisgarh | 762 |
| Delhi | 16 |
| Gujarat | 499 |
| Haryana | 87 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 335 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 340 |
| Jharkhand | 1,379 |
| Karnataka | 1,116 |
| Kerala | 1,373 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1,450 |
| Maharashtra | 2,431 |
| North Eastern | 2,614 |
| Odisha | 1,353 |
| Punjab | 122 |
| Rajasthan | 1,009 |
| Tamilnadu | 2,118 |
| Telangana | 419 |
| Uttarakhand | 452 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,691 |
| West Bengal Circle | 1,762 |
| Grand Total | 23,757 |
India Post GDS Recruitment Brief Role
| Post Name | Brief Role |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | Overall in-charge of a single-handed Branch Post Office (B.O.) - day-to-day postal operations, IPPB transactions, marketing/promotion of Department services, mail conveyance and delivery. Must arrange own accommodation for the Branch Post Office and reside in the post village. |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | Assists the BPM - sale of stamps/stationery, mail conveyance and doorstep delivery, IPPB transactions; may perform combined BPM duties when required. Must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the concerned Post Office. |
| Dak Sevak | Engaged in Post Offices, Sorting Offices, Mail Offices, Transit Mail Offices, or Delivery Centres - handling of mail/parcels, sale of stamps and stationery, IPPB transactions, and assisting the Postmaster/Sub-Postmaster in office functioning. Must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the concerned Post Office. |
India Post GDS Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 - 40 Years as on 21/09/2026 Note: For more details, Please refer the official website. |
| Qualification | Secondary School Examination (SSE)/10th standard pass certificate, with passing marks in Mathematics and English, from a Board recognized by the Government of India/State Governments/Union Territories. Candidates with equivalent qualification from any other board are not eligible. |
| Local Language | Must have studied the local language (as prescribed post-wise for each Circle in Annexure-III of the notification) at least up to 10th standard from a recognized board. Special provisions apply for Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim, and Nagaland. |
| Other Qualification | Knowledge of computers; knowledge of cycling; and adequate means of livelihood besides the GDS allowances (to be submitted as undertakings at the time of engagement) |
| Experience | Not required |
India Post GDS Recruitment Salary
GDS are not regular Central Government employees; they are paid emoluments in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), which carries an annual increase of 3% (subject to fulfilment of conditions under the GDS Rules), along with Dearness Allowance on TRCA as declared by the Government of India from time to time. GDS are also entitled to GDS Gratuity and the Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (akin to the National Pension System for regular employees).
| Post Name | Initial TRCA Slab |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | ₹12,000/- to ₹29,380/- |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak | ₹10,000/- to ₹24,470/- |
India Post GDS Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years, to be determined as on the last date of submission of applications, subject to the following relaxations in the upper age limit.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| GEN/UR/EWS | No Relaxation |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
India Post GDS Recruitment Selection Process
- Shortlisting
- Merit List
- Provisional Engagement
- Document verification
India Post GDS Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 20/08/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 31/08/2026 to 19/09/2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 02/09/2026 to 21/09/2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
| Last Date of Fee Payment | 02/09/2026 to 21/09/2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
| Edit/Correction Window (Registration/Application Forms, including online fee payment if applicable) | 23/09/2026 to 24/09/2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
| Last Date for Issue of Any Supplementary Shortlist | 31/12/2026 (engagement process closes after this date) |
India Post GDS Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the GDS Online Engagement Portal: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
- Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) using a valid mobile number and email ID (verified via OTP), entering personal details and Class 10 board/year of passing information, to generate a unique Registration Number
- Step 3: Log in using the Registration Number and password received via SMS, then click "Apply Online" under the "Active Notification" tab
- Step 4: Fill in Personal Details, Board/Educational Details (Circle, Board Name, passing year, marks obtained), and select Division and post preferences based on eligible vacancies
- Step 5: Upload a recent photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30-100 KB, 320×400 px, 4:5 aspect ratio) and signature (JPG/JPEG, 20-100 KB, 300×120 px, 5:2 aspect ratio) as per prescribed specifications
- Step 6: Preview the application and make any corrections before final submission
- Step 7: Pay the applicable fee (if not exempted) through the available online payment modes within 10 minutes of initiating payment
- Step 8: Submit the application
- Step 9: Take Printout of Application for future reference.
India Post GDS Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
There are 23,757 tentative vacancies. These vacancies are available across different Postal Circles and prescribed local languages.
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
The start date for online application is 31 August 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 21 September 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 posts?
The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on the last date of application submission, with relaxation applicable for reserved categories and PwBD candidates as per Government norms.
Q 5. What is the application fee for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
₹100/- for GEN/EWS/OBC/Male category. SC/ST, Ex-servicemen/PwBD and Female/Transgender candidates are exempted.
Abbreviation
| GDS | Gramin Dak Sevak |
|---|---|
| BPM | Branch Postmaster |
| ABPM | Assistant Branch Postmaster |
| PSU | Public Sector Undertaking |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| FTE | Fixed Term Executive |
| EMD | Engineering Maintenance Department |
| C&P | Contracts & Procurement |