India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notice Out: Apply to 25,000+ BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak Vacancies by September 21

• India Post GDS recruitment is expected to offer 25,000+ BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak vacancies across India.
• Class 10 pass candidates with Mathematics, English and the required local language can apply, with selection based on 10th marks and no exam or interview.
• Registration starts August 31, while online applications are open from September 2 to September 21, 2026.

India Post has announced the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 recruitment for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts across Postal Circles in India. More than 25,000 vacancies are expected under the recruitment drive, with the online application process scheduled to run from September 2 to September 21, 2026.

The Department of Posts will begin One-Time Registration for candidates on August 31. Applicants must have passed the Secondary School Examination/Class 10 with Mathematics and English and should have studied the relevant local language up to at least Class 10. Selection will be through an automated merit list based on Class 10 marks, followed by document verification, with no written examination or interview.

The Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) ranges from ₹12,000 to ₹29,380 for BPM posts and ₹10,000 to ₹24,470 for ABPM and Dak Sevak posts. Candidates should note that the figure of more than 25,000 vacancies is currently unofficial and should verify the final post-wise and circle-wise vacancy count from the detailed India Post GDS notification.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification

The India Post GDS Schedule-II July 2026 engagement covers BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak positions in rural post offices across different Postal Circles. One-Time Registration will remain available from August 31 to September 19, while the application and fee-payment window will run from September 2 to September 21, 2026.

Important Dates

India Post GDS Vacancy 2026

The Schedule-II July recruitment is expected to offer more than 25,000 Gramin Dak Sevak positions. The engagement covers three types of posts:

Candidates should check the detailed vacancy list when available for the exact number of posts in their preferred Postal Circle, division, category and office.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed the Secondary School Examination/Class 10 from a recognized Board with passing marks in Mathematics and English.

Candidates must also have studied the prescribed local language of the Postal Circle concerned at least up to the 10th standard. Applicants should carefully check the circle-wise local language requirement before choosing their post preferences.

Higher educational qualifications do not provide additional weightage in preparation of the GDS merit list.

Age Limit

The minimum age for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years, calculated as on the last date for submission of the application.

The stated upper-age relaxations include:

Candidates claiming age relaxation should meet the applicable eligibility conditions and provide the required supporting documents.

India Post GDS Salary / TRCA

Selected candidates will receive Time Related Continuity Allowance according to the post.

The TRCA is stated to carry an annual increase of 3% subject to the applicable GDS rules.

Selection Process

There will be no written examination or interview for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026. Selection will primarily depend on the marks obtained by candidates in the 10th standard.

An automated system-generated merit list will be prepared from Class 10 marks, with marks calculated to an accuracy of four decimal places. Higher educational qualifications will not carry additional weightage.

Candidates shortlisted through the merit list will be called for document verification. In the event of a tie, preference will be determined according to the prescribed tie-breaking rules, including age and applicable category preference.

Application Fee

Applicable candidates can pay the fee online using the available electronic payment options such as credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI.

How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official India Post GDS Online Engagement portal.
2. Complete One-Time Registration using a valid mobile number and email address and complete OTP verification.
3. Enter the required personal and Class 10 details, including Board and year of passing.
4. Provide Aadhaar details where applicable and upload the prescribed photograph and signature. The stated file limits are below 50 KB for the photograph and below 20 KB for the signature.
5. Complete the online application and select the desired Postal Circle, division and post preferences carefully.
6. Upload the Class 10 certificate and other required supporting documents.
7. Pay the ₹100 application fee online if it applies to your category.
8. Review all information before submitting the application.
9. Submit the form by September 21, 2026, up to 5:00 PM, and retain a copy of the completed application for future reference.

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