Overview
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (GDS Section) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak (Not specified (25,000+ Posts Expected) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (GDS Section)
- Qualification
- Secondary School Examination (SSE)/10th standard pass certificate, with passing marks in Mathematics and English, from a Board recognized by the Government of India/State Governments/Union Territories. Candidates with equivalent qualification from any other board are not eligible.
- Vacancies
- Not specified (25,000+ Posts Expected)
- Advertisement No
- 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20 August 2026
- Posted
- 31 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 31 December 2026 (engagement process closes after this date)
Important Dates
| Registration Start Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Application Submission Window | 2 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
| Notification Release Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Edit/Correction Window (Registration/Application Forms, including online fee payment if applicable) | 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
| Last Date for Issue of Any Supplementary Shortlist | 31 December 2026 (engagement process closes after this date) |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
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Vacancy Details
The notification covers three categories of Gramin Dak Sevak posts: Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. The exact number of vacancies for each Circle and Division is not specified in the notification document itself - Annexure-I of the notification provides only a template format ("Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancy Position for___Division"), and candidates are directed to check the division-wise tentative vacancy position directly on the GDS Online Engagement Portal. Post Name: Brief Role Branch Postmaster (BPM): Overall in-charge of a single-handed Branch Post Office (B.O.) - day-to-day postal operations, IPPB transactions, marketing/promotion of Department services, mail conveyance and delivery. Must arrange own accommodation for the Branch Post Office and reside in the post village. Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM): Assists the BPM - sale of stamps/stationery, mail conveyance and doorstep delivery, IPPB transactions; may perform combined BPM duties when required. Must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the concerned Post Office. Dak Sevak: Engaged in Post Offices, Sorting Offices, Mail Offices, Transit Mail Offices, or Delivery Centres - handling of mail/parcels, sale of stamps and stationery, IPPB transactions, and assisting the Postmaster/Sub-Postmaster in office functioning. Must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the concerned Post Office. As per the notification, community-wise consolidation of posts (OBC, ST, SC as per…
Eligibility
Eligibility for all GDS posts (BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak) is assessed as on the date of the notification (for qualification) and the last date of application submission (for age), as detailed below. Criterion: Requirement Educational Qualification: Secondary School Examination (SSE)/10th standard pass certificate, with passing marks in Mathematics and English, from a Board recognized by the Government of India/State Governments/Union Territories. Candidates with equivalent qualification from any other board are not eligible. Local Language: Must have studied the local language (as prescribed post-wise for each Circle in Annexure-III of the notification) at least up to 10th standard from a recognized board. Special provisions apply for Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim, and Nagaland. Other Qualifications: Knowledge of computers; knowledge of cycling; and adequate means of livelihood besides the GDS allowances (to be submitted as undertakings at the time of engagement) Note: Past experience or service of any kind is not considered for selection, as per the notification.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years, to be determined as on the last date of submission of applications, subject to the following relaxations in the upper age limit. Category: Permissible Age Relaxation 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 PwBD + OBC: 13 years PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age criteria. Calculate your exact age using our Age Calculator before submitting your application to confirm your eligibility.
Salary
GDS are not regular Central Government employees; they are paid emoluments in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), which carries an annual increase of 3% (subject to fulfilment of conditions under the GDS Rules), along with Dearness Allowance on TRCA as declared by the Government of India from time to time. GDS are also entitled to GDS Gratuity and the Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (akin to the National Pension System for regular employees). Category: Initial TRCA Slab Branch Postmaster (BPM): ₹12,000/- to ₹29,380/- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak: ₹10,000/- to ₹24,470/-
Application Fee
A fee of ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) is payable by applicants for all posts notified in their choice of Division. Payment can be made online through recognized Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking, or UPI (usage charges as applicable will be levied). The fee, once paid, is non-refundable, and payment must be completed strictly within the application closing date and time (up to 1700 hrs). • Fee-exempted categories: All female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants, and Transwomen applicants • Applicants who are exempted may submit their application without making any payment
Selection Process
There is no written examination for GDS engagement. Selection is entirely merit-based, computed from the candidate's Class 10 (SSE) academic record. • Applicants are shortlisted on the basis of a system-generated merit list • The merit list is prepared from marks obtained (or grades/points converted to marks) in the Secondary School Examination (10th standard), aggregated to a percentage up to 4 decimal places • Where only grades are given, marks are computed using a multiplication factor of 9.5 against the grade point (e.g., A1 = Grade Point 10 × 9.5); where CGPA is given, marks are computed as CGPA × 9.5, and the higher of the two (individual subject grades vs. CGPA) is taken if both are provided • Candidates must enter marks/grades exactly as shown on their marksheet - mixing marks and grades incorrectly, or entering grades where marks are required, can lead to cancellation/disqualification • Tie-breaking in the merit list follows a fixed priority order based on date of birth (older preferred) followed by category and gender combinations (ST trans-woman, ST female, SC trans-woman, SC female, and so on down the prescribed order), with the Department reserving the right to apply additional tie-breaking criteria • Shortlisted candidates must undergo physical verification of original documents by the Engaging Authority (Divisional/Unit Head), followed by an offer of provisional engagement, pre-engagement formalities (including 3 days of basic training and arranging accommodati…
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only, in two stages - One-Time Registration (OTR) followed by the Online Application Form. • Visit the GDS Online Engagement Portal: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement • Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) using a valid mobile number and email ID (verified via OTP), entering personal details and Class 10 board/year of passing information, to generate a unique Registration Number • Log in using the Registration Number and password received via SMS, then click "Apply Online" under the "Active Notification" tab • Fill in Personal Details, Board/Educational Details (Circle, Board Name, passing year, marks obtained), and select Division and post preferences based on eligible vacancies • Upload a recent photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30-100 KB, 320×400 px, 4:5 aspect ratio) and signature (JPG/JPEG, 20-100 KB, 300×120 px, 5:2 aspect ratio) as per prescribed specifications • Preview the application and make any corrections before final submission • Pay the applicable fee (if not exempted) through the available online payment modes within 10 minutes of initiating payment • Submit the application on or before the last date, and use the two-day edit/correction window (23-24 September 2026) if any corrections are needed
Important Instructions
• Only one registration is permitted per candidate; multiple or duplicate registrations/applications are strictly prohibited and will result in cancellation of candidature • Candidates are not required to upload documents with the application, only their photograph and signature; original documents are verified physically at a later stage • Name, Date of Birth, Father's name, and Mother's name must be entered exactly as recorded in the Class 10 (Matriculation) certificate, failing which candidature may be cancelled • Mobile number and email ID, once registered, cannot be modified under any circumstances • Candidates who have been dismissed/removed/compulsorily retired from Government service/GDS in the past as a penalty are barred from applying and must submit an undertaking to this effect • SSE marksheets of selected candidates may be verified through DigiLocker/API Setu, and candidates must give consent for this verification • Candidates dismissed/removed/retired from Government service in the past as a penalty are barred from applying; a false declaration will lead to termination and possible prosecution • No person holding an elective office will be considered for engagement • The Department does not make phone calls to applicants; all correspondence is through the Engaging Authority only, and applicants should be cautious of unscrupulous calls seeking personal information • The Department reserves the right to modify, cancel the notification, or revise the number of post…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 25000+ BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak Posts (Schedule-II, July)?
Registration Start Date: 31 August 2026; Application Submission Window: 2 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 (up to 1700 hrs); Notification Release Date: 20 August 2026; Edit/Correction Window (Registration/Application Forms, including online fee payment if applicable): 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 (up to 1700 hrs); Last Date for Issue of Any Supplementary Shortlist: 31 December 2026 (engagement process closes after this date); Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 years
What is the application fee?
A fee of ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) is payable by applicants for all posts notified in their choice of Division. Payment can be made online through recognized Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking, or UPI (usage charges as applicable will be levied). The fee, once paid, is non-refundable, and payment must be completed strictly within the application closing date and time (up to 1700 hrs). • Fee-exempted categories: All female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants, and Transwomen applicants • Applicants who are exempted may submit their application without making any payment
What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years, to be determined as on the last date of submission of applications, subject to the following relaxations in the upper age limit. Category: Permissible Age Relaxation 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 PwBD + OBC: 13 years PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age criteria. Calculate your exact age using our Age Calculator before submitting your application to confirm your eligibility.
What is the selection process?
There is no written examination for GDS engagement. Selection is entirely merit-based, computed from the candidate's Class 10 (SSE) academic record. • Applicants are shortlisted on the basis of a system-generated merit list • The merit list is prepared from marks obtained (or grades/points converted to marks) in the Secondary School Examination (10th standard), aggregated to a percentage up to 4 decimal places • Where only grades are given, marks are computed using a multiplication factor of 9.5 against the grade point (e.g., A1 = Grade Point 10 × 9.5); where CGPA is given, marks are computed as CGPA × 9.5, and the higher of the two (individual subject grades vs. CGPA) is taken if both are provided • Candidates must enter marks/grades exactly as shown on their marksheet - mixing marks and grades incorrectly, or entering grades where marks are required, can lead to cancellation/disqual…