India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: India Post is expected to invite online applications for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 for 25,000+ vacancies across various postal circles in India. This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for 10th-pass candidates who are looking for a government job in the postal department. The recruitment is expected to be conducted for the posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. Eligible candidates will be able to submit their applications through the official India Post GDS online portal once the detailed notification is released. Eligible candidates can complete their online one-time registration from August 31, 2026, while the online application and fee submission window remains open from September 2, 2026, to September 21, 2026 Through Official Website @indiapost.gov.in. India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 25000+ BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak Posts – Apply Online.
Are you also waiting for The Department of Posts Ministry of Communications Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak) Recruitment 2026 Notification? If yes, then now you can apply your form. Because today the India Post has released the notification for the Gramin Dak Sevak Post. For more news and updates recruitment, read the section given below. This is a big opportunity for candidates who are seeking Job in India Post. Because the Recruitment notification is released for waiting candidates. Also, on this page, check the complete details of India Post Gramin Dak Sevak Posts, like the starting date of the application form, eligibility details, Fee & Pay Scale, etc.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview
Organization
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (GDS Section)
Post Name
Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak)
Total Post
25,000+ (Expected)
Advt. No.
17-12/2026-GDS dated 20th, August ,2026
Engagement Cycle
GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026
Pay Scale
Rs.10,000/- to Rs.29,380/- per months
Apply Last Date
21.09.2026
Job Location
Rural offices of the Department of Posts across various Circles/Divisions in India
Apply Mode
Online
Official Website
@indiapost.gov.in
Important Dates
Activity
Dates
Notification Release Date
27.08.2026
One Time Registration Start
31 August- 19 September 2026
Apply Online Start Date
02.09.2026
Apply Online Last Date
21.09.2026
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS (Male)
Rs.100/-
SC / ST / PWD / Female
Nil
Payment Mode
Online
Age Limit as on 21/09/2026
Criteria
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
40 Years
Relaxations in upper age limit:
Category
Permissible age relaxation
Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)
5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC)
3 years
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
No relaxation
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
10 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) + OBC
13 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) + SC/ST
15 years
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale
Category
TRCA Slab
BPM
Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/-
ABPM/Dak Sevak
Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/-
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
25,000+
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
10th Pass (with Math & English) + Knowledge of Local Language, Computer, & Cycling.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Preparation of a merit list based on marks obtained in Class 10th.
Document verification of shortlisted candidates.
Verification of eligibility, age, educational qualification, and other required documents.
Final selection and appointment after successful verification.
There is generally no written examination or interview for the regular GDS merit-based selection process, subject to the rules mentioned in the official notification.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
The Department and engaging authorities of each post reserve the right to modify, cancel the notification or revise the number of posts at any time without assigning any reason or to stop the engagement process altogether.
Department is not responsible for non-receipt of email/SMS to the applicants due to any reasons, and the candidates are, therefore, advised to continue to visit the online engagement portal regularly for the latest updates.
The Department does not make any phone calls to the applicants/shortlisted candidates. The correspondence, if any, will be made with applicants through the respective Engaging Authority only. Applicants are advised not to disclose their personal information/registration number/ mobile numbers/email ids to others and be guarded against any unscrupulous phone calls.
Applicant can view his/her application submission status on the website by logging in to the Website using their registration number as username and password.
For any Queries, division-wise help desk and phone numbers are provided on the website. The Department would not entertain any query on any number other than the help desks. The Department would also not entertain any communication regarding acceptance of applications in any other form, and any such communication will be filed.
After the closing date for submission of online applications, a two-day window has been kept for modification/editing in the same. The purpose of providing this correction window is to correct the names and other data/marks/choice filling etc., except mobile number and email ID. During this two-day window, if the modifications involve any change in category requiring fee to be paid, such modifications will be accepted/allowed only if the candidate deposits the fee as per the prescribed procedure. Upon modification, the previous details in the online application would be treated as null and void, and merit would be decided based on the details mentioned in the modified application.
If a candidate initiates modification of the application during the editing window but does not reach the final stage and submit/complete the application, such modifications shall be treated as null and void, and the merit will be decided based on the details furnished in the previously submitted online application.
Before applying, candidates must to go through the instructions given in this notification very carefully. The notification is available both in English and Hindi. In case of any dispute, the English version will prevail.
How To Apply India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
Visit the official India Post GDS recruitment portal.
Complete the registration process using the required personal details.
Log in using the registration credentials.
Select the appropriate postal circle and desired post.
Fill in personal, educational and other required information carefully.
Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Review all details before final submission.
Submit the application form.
Download and save a copy of the final submitted application for future reference.
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