India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 28,740 Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancies

India Post has released the latest notification for Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment to engage candidates across multiple postal circles in India.

This India Post GDS recruitment is conducted for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts. The engagement is suitable for 10th pass candidates seeking a no-exam central government job with local posting.

India Post Recruitment 2026 : Overview

Organization	Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India
Recruitment Name	Gramin Dak Sevak Online Engagement – Schedule I (January 2026)
Posts	Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak
Total Vacancies	28,740
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	indiapost.gov.in

Notification : India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

This Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment drive aims to strengthen rural postal services. Selection is purely merit based on Class 10 marks, with no written examination or interview. Eligible candidates can submit applications online within the notified schedule.

Why This Gramin Dak Sevak Recruitment Stands Out

Feature	Details
Exam	No Written Exam
Qualification	10th Pass
Selection	Merit Based
Job Type	Central Government
Posting	Local / Rural Area

Vacancy Details

Post-wise Vacancy Breakup

Post Name	Vacancies
Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak)	28,740

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects. Knowledge of the local language of the concerned postal circle up to Class 10 level is mandatory.

Age Limit

• Minimum age is 18 years 
• maximum age is 40 years

The age limit for all GDS posts is calculated as of 16 February 2026.Following relaxations apply to reserved categories:

 

Category	Permissible Age Relaxation
Schedule 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

Note: Age will be determined as on the last date of submission of applications (16.02.2026).

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Nil

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be paid Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) along with admissible Dearness Allowance.

• Branch Postmaster (BPM): Rs. 12,000 – Rs. 29,380
• ABPM / Dak Sevak: Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 24,470

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India Post GDS Job Profile and Roles 2026 

Before applying for the Gramin Dak Sevak Recruitment, candidates should understand the specific duties of each post. The following table describes the job roles for BPM, ABPM, and Dak Sevak:

Post Name	Detailed Job Profile & Duties
Branch Postmaster (BPM)	Managing the overall administration of the Gramin Dak Seva Post Office. Handling transactions for India Post Payments Bank (IPPB). Ensuring the marketing and promotion of various postal schemes. Supervising the work of ABPMs and Dak Sevaks under their jurisdiction.
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)	Assisting the BPM in daily office operations and mail management. Performing door-to-door mail delivery and collection. Selling postage stamps, stationery, and other postal products. Promoting financial services like savings accounts and insurance.
Dak Sevak	Handing and sorting of mail bags received from RMS or post offices. Assisting in the distribution of mail in allocated beats. Maintaining cleanliness and assisting in general tasks at the post office. Any other task assigned by the Postmaster or superior authorities.

Selection Process

Selection will be made on the basis of a system-generated merit list prepared from Class 10 marks. No written examination or interview will be conducted. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.

How to Apply?

1. Visit the official GDS online engagement portal.
2. Complete the registration process.
3. Fill the online application form carefully.
4. Upload photograph and signature.
5. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
6. Submit the application and keep a copy for reference.

Documents Required for India Post GDS Online Form 2026

Candidates must keep the following documents ready before starting the Gramin Dak Sevak Recruitment application process. All documents should be in the prescribed format and size as mentioned in the official notification.

Document Name	Specifications / Format
Recent Photograph	JPG/JPEG format, size up to 50kb
Candidate Signature	JPG/JPEG format, size up to 20kb
Class 10th Marksheet	For reference of marks and DOB
Cast Certificate	Required for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates
PwD Certificate	Required for Disability category candidates
Valid Mobile & Email	For OTP and registration details

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	31 January 2026
Registration Last Date	14 February 2026
Application Submission & Fee Payment	Up to 16 February 2026
Correction Window	18 – 19 February 2026

Important Weblinks

Type	Link
Online Apply Link	Click Here
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

FAQs

What is Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment?

It is the engagement process conducted by India Post to appoint BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak posts through a merit-based selection system.

When does the application process close?

Registration closes on 14 February 2026, while final submission with fee payment is allowed up to 16 February 2026.

Is there any exam for selection?

No written examination is conducted. Selection is based solely on Class 10 merit.

When will the merit list be released?

The merit list will be published on the official portal after completion of the application process.

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