India Post Recruitment 2026 for posts of GDS. India Post GDS Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form the Candidates must have passed  10TH Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 31-01-2026, and closes on 16-02-2026. The candidate shall apply online through India Post website, indiapost.gov.in.

 

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Organization Name	Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India
Post Name	Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) – Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak
No of Posts	As per Annexure-I (Division-wise vacancy available on portal)
Advt No	17-37/2025-GDS (Pt.I)
Salary	BPM: Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 29,380 | ABPM/Dak Sevak: Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 24,470
Qualification	10th Standard (SSE) with passing marks in Mathematics and English
Age Limit	18 to 40 years
Start Date for Apply	31/01/2026
Last Date for Apply	16/02/2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
Official Website	https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement

 

Vacancy Details:-

 

India Post Gramin Dak Sevak Recruitment 2026

 

Post Name	Number of Posts
Branch Postmaster (BPM)	As per Division-wise vacancy (Available on Portal)
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)	As per Division-wise vacancy (Available on Portal)
Dak Sevak	As per Division-wise vacancy (Available on Portal)
Total	Division-wise details in Annexure-I

 

 

Educational Qualification

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

• Secondary School Examination (SSE) pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India, State Governments, or Union Territories in India.

• The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board. Post-wise local language details are given in Annexure-III.
• Special provisions apply for engagement in Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, and Sikkim regarding local language requirements.

Essential Qualifications

• Knowledge of computers
• Knowledge of cycling
• Adequate means of livelihood

Desirable

• Candidates applying for BPM posts must be able to arrange accommodation for running the Branch Post Office at their own cost.
• Ability to work in rural areas
• Ability to use smartphones, laptops, or computer devices

Salary/Stipend

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

 

 

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS Candidates: Rs. 100 (Rupees One Hundred only)
• Fee Exemption for: All female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants, and Transwomen applicants
• Payment Mode: Online payment through Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking, or UPI

Important Dates

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Online One-Time Registration	31/01/2026	14/02/2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
Submission of Online Applications and Fee Payment	02/02/2026	16/02/2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
Corrections in Registration/Application Forms (Edit/Correction Window)	18/02/2026	19/02/2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
Physical Verification of Documents	Within 15 days from date of shortlisting
Joining Formalities	Within 30 days from offer of provisional engagement
Process of Engagement Closes	30/06/2026

 

 

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted in online mode only at https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement

 

Important Links

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here