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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Gramin Dak Sevak Posts | Notification January 2026

India Post (Department of Posts), Ministry of Communications, Government of India has released the GDS Online Engagement Notification – Schedule I, January 2026 for engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) across various postal circles in India. Online applications are invited for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts.

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement within the prescribed schedule.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

  • Organization: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications

  • Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak)

  • Notification No.: 17-37/2025-GDS (Pt.I)

  • Notification Date: 28 January 2026

  • Job Location: Across India (Rural & Postal Circles)

  • Application Mode: Online

  • Official Website: indiapost.gov.in

Important Dates – GDS Online Engagement January 2026

ActivityDates
Online One-Time Registration31.01.2026 to 14.02.2026 (till 5:00 PM)
Online Application & Fee Payment02.02.2026 to 16.02.2026 (till 5:00 PM)
Edit / Correction Window18.02.2026 to 19.02.2026 (till 5:00 PM)

⚠️ Only one registration per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature.

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GDS Vacancy Details 2026

India Post will fill vacancies of:

  • Branch Postmaster (BPM)

  • Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

  • Dak Sevak

📌 Circle-wise and division-wise vacancy details are provided in Annexure-I of the notification.

Service Conditions (Important)

  • GDS are not regular Central Government employees

  • Governed by GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020

  • Working hours: Minimum 4 hours – Maximum 5 hours per day

  • Maximum age for engagement: 65 years

  • Must have another source of income

  • Mostly posted in rural areas

Job Profile of GDS Posts

🏤 Branch Postmaster (BPM)

  • Manage Branch Post Office & IPPB services

  • Handle mail conveyance & delivery

  • Promote postal & financial services

  • Must arrange post office accommodation at own cost

  • Mandatory residence in post village

🏣 Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

  • Mail delivery & postal transactions

  • Assist BPM in office operations

  • IPPB services & CSC operations

  • Residence within BO delivery jurisdiction required

📬 Dak Sevak

  • Mail delivery & sorting

  • RMS duties & office assistance

  • Marketing & business procurement

  • Residence within HO/SO jurisdiction

Salary / TRCA Pay Scale

PostTRCA Slab
BPM₹12,000 – ₹29,380
ABPM / Dak Sevak₹10,000 – ₹24,470

✔️ Annual increment: 3%
✔️ Dearness Allowance applicable
✔️ GDS Gratuity & Service Discharge Benefit Scheme included

Eligibility Criteria for GDS Recruitment 2026

Age Limit (as on last date)

  • Minimum: 18 years

  • Maximum: 40 years

Age Relaxation

  • SC/ST: 5 years

  • OBC: 3 years

  • PwBD: 10–15 years (as applicable)

  • EWS: No age relaxation

Educational Qualification

  • 10th Pass (Secondary School Examination)

  • Passing marks in Mathematics & English

  • Studied local language up to Class 10

Special local language provisions apply for Arunachal Pradesh, Goa & Sikkim.

Other Requirements

  • Basic computer knowledge

  • Knowledge of cycling

  • Adequate means of livelihood

Selection Process – India Post GDS 2026

  • Selection based on 10th class merit

  • No written exam / interview

  • Marks calculated up to 4 decimal accuracy

  • Grade to mark conversion done by system

  • Tie-breaking based on age, category & gender priority

Reservation Details

Reservation applicable for:

  • SC / ST

  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

  • EWS

  • PwBD

Certificates must be produced during document verification in prescribed format.

How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement

  2. Complete One-Time Registration

  3. Fill online application form

  4. Upload photograph & signature only

  5. Pay application fee (if applicable)

  6. Submit application before last date

📌 No documents to be uploaded during application.

Document Verification & Final Selection

  • Shortlisted candidates informed via SMS & Email

  • Physical verification within 15 days

  • Medical certificate mandatory

  • Final engagement after verification & training

  • Engagement process closes on 30.06.2026

Important Instructions

  • Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected

  • No phone calls from the Department

  • Edit window available after closing date

  • English version of notification is final

  • Beware of fraud calls

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