India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 25,000+ Posts

Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 13:35 [IST]

The Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications has announced the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 recruitment. The notification, issued under Advertisement No. 17-12/2026-GDS on August 27, 2026, invites applications for more than 25,000 BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak vacancies across different postal circles.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 25,000+ Posts

The One-Time Registration (OTR) facility will open on August 31, 2026, followed by the online application and fee payment process from September 2 at 5 PM. Eligible candidates can complete and submit their applications online until September 21, 2026, at 5 PM.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	August 27, 2026
One-Time Registration	August 31 to September 19, 2026
Online Application Begins	September 2, 2026, 5 PM
Last Date to Apply	September 21, 2026, 5 PM

Candidates should complete the OTR and application process within the prescribed deadlines. Before applying, applicants should check the circle-wise vacancies, eligibility requirements and local language conditions.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: More Than 25,000 Vacancies

The recruitment drive includes vacancies for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak positions.

Candidates should carefully check the vacancies available in their preferred postal circle before submitting their applications. The recruitment also involves specific regional language requirements, making it important for applicants to verify the language prescribed for the selected circle.

India Post GDS 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the GDS posts must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English from a recognised board. Applicants must also have knowledge of the relevant local language prescribed for the postal circle.

Other requirements include:

Basic computer knowledge
Knowledge of cycling
Age between 18 and 40 years
Age calculated as on September 21, 2026
Fulfilment of other conditions specified in the official notification

Age relaxation will be available to eligible candidates according to the prescribed government rules.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for eligible candidates varies according to category. Male candidates belonging to UR, OBC and EWS categories are required to pay ₹100.

Candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwBD categories, along with female and transgender/woman candidates as specified in the notification, are exempt from payment of the application fee.

Applicants should verify their category and applicable fee before completing the payment process.

India Post GDS Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) according to their post and applicable level.

BPM: ₹12,000 to ₹29,380
ABPM/Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 to ₹24,470

The prescribed working requirement is a minimum of four hours and a maximum of five hours per day, subject to the applicable duties and conditions.

Important Conditions for GDS Posts

Candidates selected as Branch Postmasters will have to arrange suitable accommodation for the Branch Post Office at their own expense. The selected BPM must also reside within the village where the Branch Post Office is located.

For ABPM and Dak Sevak positions, candidates are required to reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the concerned Post Office.

Applicants should carefully read these conditions before selecting their preferred post and postal circle.

How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can complete the India Post GDS application process through the official GDS recruitment portal. The broad application process is as follows:

1. Visit the official India Post GDS recruitment portal.

2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using the required personal and academic details.

3. Log in after completing registration.

4. Fill in the online application form.

5. Select the preferred postal circle and available post.

6. Upload the required documents and photograph as specified.

7. Pay the applicable application fee, if required.

8. Verify all details entered in the application form.

9. Submit the application before the deadline.

10. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that all information provided in the application matches their official documents.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Key Points

The India Post GDS Schedule-II July 2026 recruitment provides more than 25,000 opportunities for eligible Class 10 candidates. The vacancies cover BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak posts across postal circles.

The OTR process begins on August 31, followed by online applications from September 2 at 5 PM. The final date to submit the application is September 21, 2026, at 5 PM.

Candidates should check the official notification for circle-wise vacancies, local language requirements, eligibility conditions and other recruitment rules before submitting their applications.