Team HindigovtJobsNotificationThe Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India has released the official notification (Advt. No. 17‑12/2026‑GDS) for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026. A total of 23,757 vacancies are available for the posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak.
📅 Last Date to Apply: 21 September 2026 🌐 Official Website: indiapost.gov.in
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India |
| Post Name | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak |
| Total Vacancies | 23,757 |
| Qualification | 10th Pass with Mathematics & English, local language knowledge, computer skills, and cycling ability |
| Job Location | All India (Multiple Circles/Divisions) |
| Application Mode | Apply Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Official Website | indiapost.gov.in |
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Vacancies Detail
Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Vacancies: As per division‑wise vacancy list on the portal
- Qualification: 10th Pass with Mathematics & English, local language knowledge, computer skills, and cycling ability; must have adequate means of livelihood
- Age Limit: 18–40 years (Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – 10 yrs, PwBD+OBC – 13 yrs, PwBD+SC/ST – 15 yrs)
- Pay Scale: ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 per month + DA and other allowances
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
- Vacancies: As per division‑wise vacancy list on the portal
- Qualification: 10th Pass with Mathematics & English, local language knowledge, computer skills, and cycling ability; must have adequate means of livelihood
- Age Limit: 18–40 years (Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – 10 yrs, PwBD+OBC – 13 yrs, PwBD+SC/ST – 15 yrs)
- Pay Scale: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month + DA and other allowances
Dak Sevak
- Vacancies: As per division‑wise vacancy list on the portal
- Qualification: 10th Pass with Mathematics & English, local language knowledge, computer skills, and cycling ability; must have adequate means of livelihood
- Age Limit: 18–40 years (Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – 10 yrs, PwBD+OBC – 13 yrs, PwBD+SC/ST – 15 yrs)
- Pay Scale: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month + DA and other allowances
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Selection Procedure
The selection process for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 will be carried out in a system‑generated merit‑based manner. Below is the summarized procedure:
- Merit List Preparation: Applicants will be shortlisted based on marks obtained in the 10th Standard (SSE) examination. Marks will be aggregated up to four decimal places.
- Marks & Grades Handling:
- For candidates with marks: actual marks obtained will be used.
- For candidates with grades: subject‑wise marks will be calculated using a multiplication factor of 9.5.
- For CGPA: marks = CGPA × 9.5. If both grades and CGPA are available, the higher value will be considered.
- For DBSE candidates: percentage mentioned in the marksheet will be used directly.
- For Tamil Nadu SBSE candidates (2020‑21, COVID year): a uniform 66.67% will be awarded.
- Tie‑Breaking Criteria: Priority will be given in the following order – Date of Birth (older candidates first), then category and gender (ST, SC, OBC, EWS, UR with trans‑woman/female/male order).
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must attend physical verification of documents at the designated Divisional/Unit Head office within 15 days of shortlisting.
- Offer of Engagement: Upon successful verification, a system‑generated Offer of Provisional Engagement will be issued.
- Pre‑Engagement Formalities: Candidates must complete formalities within 30 days, including a 3‑day basic training program. BPM candidates must also arrange accommodation for the Branch Post Office.
- Final Engagement: The final order of engagement will be issued only after verification reports from all authorities and antecedent verification by Police Authorities.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS (Male/Trans‑male): ₹100
- Female Applicants: Exempted
- SC/ST Applicants: Exempted
- PwBD Applicants: Exempted
- Trans‑women Applicants: Exempted
Important Dates
- Online One‑Time Registration Start: 31 August 2026
- Online One‑Time Registration End: 19 September 2026
- Submission of Online Applications & Fee Payment Start: 02 September 2026
- Submission of Online Applications & Fee Payment End: 21 September 2026 (up to 5 PM)
- Correction Window (Edit/Update): 23 September – 24 September 2026
- Engagement Process Closure: 31 December 2026
How to Apply
Candidates must follow the official procedure carefully to ensure successful submission of their application.
- Visit the GDS Online Engagement Portal at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
- Complete One‑Time Registration (OTR) between 31 August 2026 and 19 September 2026 (up to 5 PM) by providing mobile number, email ID, and personal details.
- After registration, log in using the Registration Number and password received via SMS.
- Submit the online application between 02 September 2026 and 21 September 2026 (up to 5 PM), filling in personal details, educational qualifications, division selection, and post preferences.
- Upload recent photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30KB–100KB, 320×400 px) and signature (JPG/JPEG, 20KB–100KB, 300×120 px).
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 online (if applicable) using Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI before 21 September 2026, 5 PM.
- Preview the application form carefully and then submit before the closing date.
- If corrections are required, use the edit/correction window between 23 September and 24 September 2026 (up to 5 PM).
- Only one registration per candidate is permitted. Multiple or duplicate registrations will lead to cancellation.
- No documents need to be uploaded except photograph and signature at the time of application.
Important Links
Candidates must check the official links before applying for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak vacancies.
- GDS Online Engagement Portal (Apply Online) – [Click Here]
- Download Vacancy Detail – [Click Here]
- Download Official Notification – [Click Here]
- India Post Official Website – [Click Here]
Other Important Information
- GDS are not regular Central Government employees; their service conditions are governed by GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020.
- Working hours are minimum 4 hours and maximum 5 hours per day, and the retirement age is 65 years.
- GDS must have another source of income besides the allowances paid by the Government.
- Branch Postmaster (BPM) candidates must arrange accommodation for the Branch Post Office at their own cost and reside in the post village.
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the concerned Post Office.
- Emoluments are paid as Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) with a 3% annual increment plus Dearness Allowance (DA).
- GDS are entitled to Gratuity and Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (similar to NPS).
- Only one registration per candidate is permitted; multiple or duplicate registrations will lead to cancellation.
- Candidates dismissed, removed, or compulsorily retired from Government service are not eligible to apply.
- No person holding an elective office will be considered for engagement.
- Past experience or service of any kind will not be considered for selection.
- Candidates are advised to have a Digilocker account for SSE marksheet verification.
- The engagement process will close on 31 December 2026, and no further shortlist will be issued after this date.
- Reservation applies as per Government norms: SC/ST (state percentage), OBC (state percentage), EWS (10%), PwBD (1% each category).
- Applications with blurred photographs or signatures will be rejected.
- The Department does not make phone calls to applicants; candidates should be cautious of fraudulent calls.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Circle Wise Vacancy Details
Andhra Pradesh Circle
- Language: Telugu
- Total Vacancies: 917
- Major Categories: UR – 400, OBC – 125, SC – 45, ST – 109, EWS – 5
Assam Circle
- Languages: Assamese/Asomiya, Bengali, Bodo
- Total Vacancies: 414 (322 + 77 + 15)
- Major Categories: UR – 159 (Assamese), UR – 68 (Bengali), UR – 15 (Bodo)
Bihar Circle
- Language: Hindi
- Total Vacancies: 1,098
- Major Categories: UR – 491, OBC – 279, SC – 157, ST – 56, EWS – 87
Chhattisgarh Circle
- Language: Hindi
- Total Vacancies: 762
- Major Categories: UR – 264, SC – 76, ST – 199, OBC – 29
Delhi Circle
- Language: Hindi
- Total Vacancies: 16
- Major Categories: UR – 8, OBC – 4, ST – 3
Gujarat Circle
- Language: Gujarati
- Total Vacancies: 499
- Major Categories: UR – 234, OBC – 138, SC – 42, ST – 99
Haryana Circle
- Language: Hindi
- Total Vacancies: 87
- Major Categories: UR – 36, OBC – 16, SC – 12, ST – 9
Himachal Pradesh Circle
- Language: Hindi
- Total Vacancies: 335
- Major Categories: UR – 142, OBC – 66, SC – 76, ST – 12
Jammu & Kashmir Circle
- Languages: Hindi/Urdu
- Total Vacancies: 340
- Major Categories: UR – 148, OBC – 26, SC – 37, ST – 30
Jharkhand Circle
- Language: Hindi
- Total Vacancies: 1,379
- Major Categories: UR – 527, OBC – 160, SC – 343, ST – 134, EWS – 134
Karnataka Circle
- Language: Kannada
- Total Vacancies: 1,116
- Major Categories: UR – 446, OBC – 115, SC – 64, ST – 115
Kerala Circle
- Language: Malayalam
- Total Vacancies: 1,373
- Major Categories: UR – 753, OBC – 333, SC – 111, ST – 57
Madhya Pradesh Circle
- Language: Hindi
- Total Vacancies: 1,450
- Major Categories: UR – 563, OBC – 225, SC – 272, ST – 133
Maharashtra Circle
- Languages: Marathi, Konkani/Marathi
- Total Vacancies: 2,431 (2,297 + 134)
- Major Categories: UR – 991 (Marathi), UR – 63 (Konkani/Marathi)
North Eastern Circle
- Languages: Bengali, English/Hindi, Garo, Khasi, Manipuri, Mizo
- Total Vacancies: 2,614 (multiple language divisions)
- Major Categories: UR – 926 (English/Hindi), UR – 146 (Khasi), UR – 120 (Manipuri)
Odisha Circle
- Language: Oriya
- Total Vacancies: 1,353
- Major Categories: UR – 571, OBC – 152, SC – 266, ST – 123
Punjab Circle
- Languages: Punjabi, English/Hindi
- Total Vacancies: 622 (619 + 3)
- Major Categories: UR – 57 (Punjabi), UR – 1 (English/Hindi)
Rajasthan Circle
- Language: Hindi
- Total Vacancies: 1,009
- Major Categories: UR – 470, OBC – 174, SC – 138, ST – 120
Tamil Nadu Circle
- Language: Tamil
- Total Vacancies: 2,118
- Major Categories: UR – 470, OBC – 433, SC – 187, ST – 203
Telangana Circle
- Language: Telugu
- Total Vacancies: 419
- Major Categories: UR – 201, OBC – 85, SC – 59, ST – 17
Uttarakhand Circle
- Language: Hindi
- Total Vacancies: 452
- Major Categories: UR – 216, OBC – 40, SC – 77, ST – 43
Uttar Pradesh Circle
- Language: Hindi
- Total Vacancies: 1,691
- Major Categories: UR – 727, OBC – 301, SC – 481, ST – 48
West Bengal Circle
- Languages: Bengali, Nepali, English/Hindi, Bhutia/Gurung/Lepcha/Rai/Sherpa/Tamang
- Total Vacancies: 1,757 (multiple language divisions)
- Major Categories: UR – 600 (Bengali), UR – 42 (English + regional languages)
Grand Total
- UR: 10,640
- OBC: 4,433
- SC: 3,082
- ST: 2,773
- EWS: 2,160
- PwBD (All Categories): 669
- Total Vacancies: 23,757
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
A1. The recruitment drive offers 23,757 vacancies across various postal circles in India.
Q2. Which posts are available under this recruitment?
A2. The posts include Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak.
Q3. What is the eligibility criteria for applying?
A3. Candidates must have passed 10th standard (SSE) with Mathematics and English, possess knowledge of the local language, and have basic computer and cycling skills.
Q4. What is the age limit for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
A4. The age limit is 18–40 years. Relaxations apply: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – up to 15 years.
Q5. How will candidates be selected?
A5. Selection will be based on a system‑generated merit list prepared from marks obtained in the 10th standard. Tie‑breaking rules and document verification will follow.
Q6. What is the application fee?
A6. General/OBC/EWS (Male/Trans‑male) candidates must pay ₹100. Female, SC/ST, PwBD, and Trans‑women applicants are exempted.
Q7. What is the pay scale for these posts?
A7.
- BPM: ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 per month + DA
- ABPM: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month + DA
- Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month + DA
Q8. What are the important dates to remember?
A8.
- One‑Time Registration: 31 August – 19 September 2026
- Application Submission: 02 September – 21 September 2026
- Correction Window: 23 – 24 September 2026
- Engagement Process Closure: 31 December 2026
Q9. How can I apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
A9. Candidates must apply online through the GDS Online Engagement Portal. Complete registration, fill the application form, upload photo and signature, pay the fee (if applicable), and submit before the deadline.
Q10. Are GDS employees considered regular government employees?
A10. No, GDS are not regular Central Government employees. Their service conditions are governed by GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020.
