India Post GDS 2026: Last Chance to Apply Before Registration Closes This Weekend

India Post’s Gramin Dak Sevak Schedule-II closes for registration on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 5 pm. Application submission continues till Monday, September 21, 5 pm. Aspirants targeting Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster, or Dak Sevak should complete registration, upload photo and signature, and confirm any payable fee without delay to avoid portal traffic near cut-offs.

Eligibility remains simple yet strict: Class 10 pass with Mathematics and English from a recognised board, and age between 18 and 40 years, with statutory relaxations. Selection is merit-only, based on Class 10 percentage to four decimals; no exam is conducted. Enter particulars exactly as per Class 10 marksheet to avoid rejection.

India Post GDS 2026 last date and schedule

Note the three hard deadlines: registration ends September 19, 5 pm; application submission ends September 21, 5 pm; edit or correction window runs September 23–24, up to 5 pm. Plan uploads and payments well before 5 pm because the system enforces the exact closing time.

India Post GDS 2026 eligibility, documents and fee

The fee is Rs 100 for eligible applicants; all women, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and transwomen are exempt. Only photo and signature are uploaded with the form. Follow specs: photo 320×400 pixels, 30–100 KB; signature 300×120 pixels, 20–100 KB, JPG/JPEG format.

India Post GDS 2026 selection and tie-break rules

Merit lists derive from Class 10 marks only. If scores tie, older candidates rank higher. If still tied, category and gender priority, as notified, is applied in a defined sequence. Keep documents consistent with the marksheet; mismatches can void candidature during scrutiny.

India Post GDS 2026 apply flow and portal fixes

Register with unique mobile and email; validate both through one-time passwords. Submit the application, set preferences, and complete fee payment if applicable. If online payment shows “pending,” wait up to 72 hours for settlement before retrying. Trust communications only from official India Post domains.

India Post GDS 2026 next steps after submission

Shortlisted candidates will be informed through the portal and SMS or email. Keep originals ready for physical document verification at the division. For Branch Postmaster, be prepared to arrange suitable space for the Branch Post Office as per rules. Track portal updates through the correction window and beyond.