India Post GDS Schedule-II Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak Posts

India Post has released an official notification (Notification No: 17-12/2026-GDS) for the engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) under Schedule-II, July-2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 23,757 vacancies across various postal circles nationwide for the roles of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak.

Parameter Details
Recruiting Authority Department of Posts (India Post)
Notification Number 17-12/2026-GDS (dated 20.08.2026)
Engagement Type Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Schedule-II, July-2026
Posts Offered Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak
Total Vacancies 23757
Job Location Across India (All Circles)
Application Mode Online Only
Official Portal indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement

Important Dates

Activity Start Date End Date & Time
One-Time Registration (OTR) 31.08.2026 19.09.2026 (up to 17:00 Hrs)
Online Application Submission & Fee Payment 02.09.2026 21.09.2026 (up to 17:00 Hrs)
Application Edit / Correction Window 23.09.2026 24.09.2026 (up to 17:00 Hrs)
Closure of Engagement Process — 31.12.2026

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 40 years

Age Relaxation in Upper Limit:

  • SC / ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • EWS: No age relaxation
  • PwBD: 10 years
  • PwBD + OBC: 13 years
  • PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee & Salary
Application Fee Salary
  • UR / OBC / EWS (Male): Rs. 100/-
  • Female candidates, SC, ST, PwBD and Transwomen: Nil
  • Payment Mode: Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Emoluments are paid in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) with an annual increment of 3%, along with applicable Dearness Allowance (DA) and service discharge/gratuity benefits:

  • Branch Postmaster (BPM): Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/- per month
  • Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak: Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/- per month

Educational Qualification for India Post GDS
Post Name Total Post Qualification
India Post GDS Schedule-II 23,757
  • Class 10th pass with Mathematics and English.
  • You need to know the local language.

Category-wise Vacancy
UR OBC SC ST EWS PwBD-A PwBD-B PwBD-C PwBD-DE Total
10640 4433 3082 2773 2160 192 227 178 72 23757

Circle-wise Total Vacancy
State Name Language Division Wise Post
Andhra Pradesh Hindi 917
Assam Assamese: 322, Bengali: 77, Bodo: 15 414
Bihar Hindi 1098
Chhattisgarh Hindi 762
Delhi Hindi 16
Gujarat Hindi 499
Haryana Hindi 87
Himachal Pradesh Hindi 335
Jammu & Kashmir Hindi/Urdu 340
Jharkhand Hindi 1,379
Karnataka Hindi 1116
Kerala Hindi 1373
Madhya Pradesh Hindi 1450
Maharashtra Marathi: 2,297, Konkani/Marathi: 134 2431
North Eastern Circle Bengali, Hindi, English, Manipuri, English and Mizo 2923
Odisha Oriya 1353
Punjab Punjabi, English and Hindi 122
Rajasthan Hindi 1009
Tamil Nadu Tamil 2118
Telangana Telugu 419
Uttarakhand Hindi 452
Uttar Pradesh Hindi 1691
West Bengal Bengali: 1,619, Bengali/Nepali: 12, Sikkim Languages: 86, English/Hindi: 38, Nepali: 7 1762

Selection Process

  • Merit List
  • Physical Document Verification
  • Pre-engagement Formalities

How to Apply For India Post GDS Schedule-II Recruitment 2026

  • Registration: Visit indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) with your active mobile number and email ID (verified via OTP).
  • Login: Log in using your generated Registration Number and password.
  • Fill Application Form: Provide personal details, matriculation board details, and marks obtained.
  • Select Division & Preferences: Choose your designated Division and fill post preferences (BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak) according to eligibility and local language studied.
  • Upload Files: Upload your photo (30–100 KB) and signature (20–100 KB) according to specifications.
  • Pay Application Fee: Pay the Rs. 100 fee online (if applicable).
  • Final Submit & Print: Review all entered details carefully, submit the form, and save a copy of the application form for future reference.

Links

Candidate Login

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Direct Registration Link

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Download Notification Link

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Circle Wise Vacancy Details Link

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Official Website

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Document Verification
  1. Class 10th Marks Sheet and Certificate.
  2. Valid Government Identity Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, etc.).
  3. Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC in Central Government format, if applicable).
  4. Income and Asset Certificate for EWS (if applicable).
  5. wBD Certificate (if applicable).
  6. Date of Birth Proof (Secondary marksheet / Birth certificate).
  7. Compulsory Medical Certificate issued by a Medical Officer of a Government Hospital/PHC/Dispensary.
  8. Local Language/Tribal Dialect Certificate (where applicable for NE/Sikkim/Goa/Nagaland).
  9. Prescribed Undertakings (Computer knowledge, Cycling, Adequate Livelihood, and API Setu consent).

FAQ

Q1. Is there an exam for the India Post GDS engagement?

No. Merit list will be prepared solely based on Class 10 marks.

Q2. Can I apply for multiple divisions?

One single division only.

Q3. Who is exempted from the application fee?

All female candidates, SC, ST, PwBD candidates, and Transwomen are exempted from the application fee.

Q4. What is the daily working period for a GDS?

Under Rule 3A of the GDS Rules, a Gramin Dak Sevak is required to work for a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 5 hours a day.

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