India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
You
can apply online for BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak posts under this India Post GDS Recruitment
in 2026. The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of
India, has officially released the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement
Notification Schedule-I for January 2026. This India Post recruitment
drive aims to fill vacant posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch
Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak across multiple postal circles in India. The
engagement is purely merit-based and is a golden opportunity for candidates who
have passed Class 10 and are seeking a stable government job without a written
examination.
In
this Govt Jobs Portal employment news article, we will explain the India Post GDS
Recruitment 2026 in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, covering
eligibility, salary, selection process, important dates, and application
procedure. You have to read the full recruitment news carefully before applying
for this India Post GDS Vacancy 2026.
POST DETAILS UNDER INDIA POSTGDS RECRUITMENT 2026
The India Post organization under the Government of India has invited applications for the following posts under the Gramin Dak Sevak engagement:
Branch Postmaster (BPM): The Branch Postmaster is responsible for managing the day-to-day postal operations of the Branch Post Office. Duties include handling postal services, India Post Payments Bank transactions, marketing postal products, and overall supervision of the office. Selected candidates must arrange suitable accommodation for running the branch post office at their own cost and must reside in the same village where the post office is located.
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM): The Assistant Branch Postmaster assists the BPM in postal operations such as mail delivery, sale of stamps and stationery, IPPB transactions, and customer service activities. ABPMs may also be required to perform BPM duties when directed by higher authorities.
Dak Sevak: Dak Sevaks are engaged in Departmental Post Offices, Sub Post Offices, Head Post Offices, and Railway Mail Service units. Their responsibilities include mail delivery, handling mailbags, assisting postmasters, and performing other postal duties as assigned.
Total Vacancies: 30000+
Posts.
INDIA POST GDS SALARY 2026 – PAY SCALE AND ALLOWANCES
The Gramin Dak Sevaks are paid Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) along with Dearness Allowance as per government rules.
- The TRCA pay scale for the Branch Postmaster ranges from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 29,380.
- For Assistant Branch Postmaster and Dak Sevak, the TRCA pay scale ranges from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 24,470.
Apart from TRCA, GDS employees are entitled to annual increments, Dearness Allowance, GDS Gratuity, and the Service Discharge Benefit Scheme as per GDS rules.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR GDS
RECRUITMENT 2026
AGE BOND: The
minimum age required to apply for this India Post GDS vacancy is 18 years,
while the maximum age limit is 40 years as of the last date of application
submission, that is, February 14th, 2026.
Age relaxation: The age relaxation for different categories is as follows:
- SC and ST candidates get 5 years relaxation.
- The OBC category candidates get 3 years relaxation. Persons with benchmark disabilities may get up to 15 years of relaxation depending on the category.
- The EWS category candidates
are not eligible for age relaxation.
EDUCATION: The
candidates must have passed the Secondary School Examination (10th
Class) from a recognized educational board of India. The applicant must have
studied the local language of the concerned postal circle up to Class 10.
OTHER CRITERIA: Applicants
must have basic knowledge of computers. The ability to ride a bicycle is
compulsory. Candidates must have adequate means of livelihood apart from the GDS
allowance.
HOW MUCH IS THE APPLICATION FEE FOR
APPLYING?
The
application fee is Rs.100 for the candidates who belong to the General, OBC,
and EWS male categories. The female candidates of all castes—SC, ST, PwBD, and
transwomen applicants are exempted from payment of the application fee. The fee,
once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.
SELECTION PROCESS FOR INDIA POST GDS
2026
The
selection of applicants will be done purely on the basis of 10th-class marks. The merit list will be prepared based on Class 10 marks. There
will be no written examination or interview conducted for the selection
of candidates for these government jobs in India. The 10th class marks will
be calculated automatically by the system up to four decimal places.
In case of a tie, preference will be given based on age, category, and gender as per the prescribed rules.
DOCUMENT VERIFICATION PROCESS
1. The candidates who will be shortlisted in the merit list will be informed through SMS
on their mobile number and email.
2. They
must report for physical document verification within 15 days once they see
their name in the merit list.
3.
The documents required by the
India Post recruitment department include a Class 10 marksheet, identity proof,
caste or EWS certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate, medical
certificate, and local language proficiency certificate, where required. The failure
to complete document verification will result in the cancellation of the candidature.
HOW TO APPLY FOR INDIA POST GDS RECRUITMENT 2026
- The job applications must be submitted online only through the official GDS engagement portal. We have shared the direct link under the IMPORTANT LINK section.
- Applicants must primarily complete the One-Time Registration process using his/her mobile number and email ID.
- After registration, log in using your registration number and password.
- Fill the application form carefully, upload a photograph and a signature, and submit the form.
- After that, you have to pay the application fee, if applicable, according to your category.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference related to the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
1. Please ensure that all personal details that you filled out in the online
application form related to this GDS recruitment must match the 10th
class certificate.
2. You
have to upload a clear photograph and signature as per the specifications given by
the department.
3. We
are advising all the candidates not to submit multiple applications for this GDS
Recruitment 2026.
4. You
have to check the India Post GDS Portal for updates and merit list
announcements.
5.
India Post does not make phone
calls regarding selection.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR INDIA POST GDS
RECRUITMENT 2026
Applicants must carefully note the important dates related to this India Post GDS Vacancy 2026. The important dates related to this employment opportunity under the India Post department are as follows:
- The online one-time registration starts on 31 January 2026.
- The last date for applying for this India Post GDS vacancy is 14 February 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
- The submission of online application forms along with fee payment will be active from 02 February 2026 to 16 February 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
- The India Post GDS online application form correction windows will be available from 18 February 2026 to 19 February 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Only
one registration per candidate is allowed. Multiple or duplicate registrations
will lead to the cancellation of candidature.
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FINAL WORDS
India
Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for Class 10 pass
candidates to secure a government job with stable income and social security
benefits. Candidates are advised to apply early and carefully read all
instructions before submission to avoid rejection.
