India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 23,757 Vacancies (Schedule-II, July 2026)

The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has officially released the comprehensive notification (Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS) for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026.

This nationwide recruitment drive aims to fill 23,757 vacancies for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts across 23 postal circles in India. The One-Time Registration (OTR) window opened on 31st August 2026, and the online application submission commenced on 2nd September 2026, running through 21st September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Organization	Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India
Recruitment Cycle	GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026
Notification Number	Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS (Dated 20th August 2026)
Post Designations	Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak
Total Openings	23,757 Vacancies
Job Location / Cadre	Pan-India across 23 Postal Circles
Application Mode	Online Only (via official GDS portal)
One-Time Registration (OTR) Dates	31st August 2026 to 19th September 2026 (5:00 PM)
Online Application & Fee Dates	2nd September 2026 to 21st September 2026 (5:00 PM)
Official Website Portal	indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement

Important Schedule & Timeline Matrix

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Notification Release Date	20th August 2026
Commencement of One-Time Registration (OTR)	31st August 2026
Closing Date & Time for OTR	19th September 2026 (up to 17:00 Hrs)
Commencement of Online Applications & Fee Payment	2nd September 2026
Closing Date & Time for Online Applications	21st September 2026 (up to 17:00 Hrs)
Application Correction / Edit Window	23rd to 24th September 2026 (up to 17:00 Hrs)
Result Declaration & Shortlisting	To be notified subsequently on portal

State & Circle-Wise Vacancy Distribution Matrix

The 23,757 vacancies are allocated across multiple postal circles nationwide:

S. No.	Postal Circle Name	Local Language	Total Vacancies
1	Andhra Pradesh Circle	Telugu	917
2	Assam Circle	Assamese, Bengali, Bodo	414
3	Bihar Circle	Hindi	1,098
4	Chhattisgarh Circle	Hindi	762
5	Delhi Circle	Hindi	16
6	Gujarat Circle	Gujarati	499
7	Haryana Circle	Hindi	87
8	Himachal Pradesh Circle	Hindi	335
9	Jammu and Kashmir Circle	Hindi / Urdu	340
10	Jharkhand Circle	Hindi	1,379
11	Karnataka Circle	Kannada	1,116
12	Kerala Circle	Malayalam	1,373
13	Madhya Pradesh Circle	Hindi	1,450
14	Maharashtra Circle	Marathi / Konkani	2,431
15	North Eastern Circle	English, Hindi, Bengali, Manipuri, Mizo, Khasi, Garo	2,614
16	Odisha Circle	Oriya	1,353
17	Punjab Circle	Punjabi / English / Hindi	122
18	Rajasthan Circle	Hindi	1,009
19	Tamil Nadu Circle	Tamil	2,118
20	Telangana Circle	Telugu	419
21	Uttar Pradesh Circle	Hindi	1,691
22	Uttarakhand Circle	Hindi	452
23	West Bengal Circle	Bengali, Nepali, English, etc.	1,663
Total	—	—	23,757 Posts

Job Profiles & Remuneration Structure

• Branch Postmaster (BPM): Managing day-to-day postal operations of Branch Post Offices, handling India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) transactions, and promoting government schemes. Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) Slab: ₹12,000 – ₹29,380/-.
• Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM): Assisting BPMs, door-to-door mail delivery, stamp sales, and financial transactions. TRCA Slab: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470/-.
• Dak Sevak: Mail conveyance, delivery, and handling departmental tasks at Post Offices or Sub-Offices. TRCA Slab: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470/-.

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Parameters

1. Age Limit Parameters

• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
• Maximum Age Limit: 40 Years
• Upper Age Relaxations:
  • Scheduled 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 (Gen), 13 Years (OBC), 15 Years (SC/ST)

2. Educational Qualifications

• Secondary School Examination (Class 10th): Must have passed Class 10th from a recognized Board of School Education with Mathematics and English as mandatory or qualifying subjects.
• Mandatory Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must have studied the prescribed local language of the respective postal circle up to at least the 10th standard.
• Computer Knowledge: Must possess a basic certificate in computer training of at least 60 days duration from a recognized institute, computer training school, or board.
• Cycling Proficiency: Knowledge of riding a bicycle is an essential pre-requisite for all GDS posts.

Selection Process Structure

• Merit-Based Selection: Selection is carried out automatically through a web-based system built strictly on the percentage of marks secured in the Class 10th secondary school examination. No offline or online written examinations are held.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for physical verification of original documents by designated Divisional Heads.

Application Fee Structure

• Male Candidates of UR, OBC, and EWS Categories: ₹100/- (Fee payable for each preferred division). Testbook
• Female Candidates, SC/ST, PwBD, and Transwomen: Exempted from fee payments.
• Payment Mode: Digital channels via unified payment interfaces (UPI), net banking, credit cards, or debit cards on the portal.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Portal: Navigate to the official India Post GDS engagement website at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR): Click on “Candidate Registration”, enter active contact details (verified via OTP), and fill in personal data strictly mirroring your Class 10th certificate to generate a unique Registration Number.
3. Initiate Online Application: Log in using your credentials, choose the active notification cycle (Schedule-II, July 2026), and select your desired Postal Division.
4. Enter Academic Records: Input your Class 10 marks, board details, passing year, and subject-wise grades accurately.
5. Select Post Preferences: Submit your priority order for available GDS/BPM/ABPM vacancies within the chosen division.
6. Upload Scanned Documents:
   • Photograph: Passport-size color image (JPEG/JPG format, 10 kb to 20 kb, dimension 200×230 pixels).
   • Signature: Clear signature file (JPEG format, 5 kb to 10 kb, dimension 140×60 pixels).
   • Class 10 Marksheet & Certificates.
7. Pay Application Fee: Non-exempted male applicants must complete fee transfers through online gateways before 21st September 2026 (5:00 PM).
8. Final Submission & Print: Preview the final form layout carefully before clicking submit, and save the generated acknowledgement slip.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the final deadline to apply online for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 (Schedule-II)?

A: The online application submission and fee payment window closes strictly on 21st September 2026 at 5:00 PM, while One-Time Registration closes on 19th September 2026.

Q2: How many total vacancies are announced in this recruitment cycle?

A: A total of 23,757 vacancies have been notified for Gramin Dak Sevak, Branch Postmaster, and Assistant Branch Postmaster posts.

Q3: Is there any written examination for India Post GDS posts?

A: No, selections are finalized entirely on the basis of an automated merit list derived from marks obtained in the Class 10th secondary school examination.

Q4: Can I apply for divisions across multiple states or circles?

A: A candidate can apply for vacancies in only one selected division during a specific recruitment cycle, though multiple post preferences within that division can be submitted.

Q5: What is the correction window schedule if an error is made in the application form?

A: The application correction and edit window will remain active from 23rd to 24th September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).