India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 23757 Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancies, Check Eligibility & Merit List
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has officially released the recruitment notification for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Schedule-II (July 2026). This year, India Post is inviting online applications for over 23757 vacancies across various postal circles in India.
The most attractive highlight of this recruitment is that there is no written exam or interview. The final selection will be based purely on a merit list generated from the candidate's 10th-standard marks. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their online application forms before the closing date.
Total Post :- 23757
GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (GDS Section) |
| Notification Number | 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20 August 2026 |
| Engagement Cycle | GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 |
| Posts | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified (25,000+ Posts Expected) |
| Job Location | Rural offices of the Department of Posts across various Circles/Divisions in India |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Registration Start Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Application Submission Window | 2 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
| Official Website | indiapost.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Activity | Schedule |
| Notification Release Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Online One-Time Registration (OTR) | 31.08.2026 to 19.09.2026 |
| Submission of Online Applications and Fee Payment | 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 |
| Edit/Correction Window (Registration/Application Forms, including online fee payment if applicable) | 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 |
| Last Date for Issue of Any Supplementary Shortlist | 31 December 2026 (engagement process closes after this date) |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / All Female Candidates | ₹0/- |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Age Limit as on 01/01/2026
| Minimum | 18 Years |
| Maximum | 40 Years |
| Age relaxation | · Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwD: 10 years). |
Education Qualification
| 10th Pass: Candidates must have passed the Secondary School Examination (10th standard) from any recognized board. |
| Compulsory Subjects: Passing marks in Mathematics and English are mandatory in the 10th class. |
| Local Language: The candidate must have studied the local language of the applied postal circle at least up to the 10th standard. |
| Other Skills: Knowledge of computers, cycling, and adequate means of livelihood is required. |
Salary Structure
| Category | Initial TRCA Slab |
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | ₹12,000/- to ₹29,380/- |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak | ₹10,000/- to ₹24,470/- |
Selection Process
| One of the biggest advantages of India Post GDS Recruitment is that candidates are generally selected without a written examination.Selection is based primarily on: |
| 1. Marks obtained in the Class 10 examination |
| 2. Eligibility conditions mentioned in the notification |
| 3. Local language requirements |
| 4. Document verification |
| 5. Merit list prepared according to applicable recruitment rules |
| Therefore, candidates with strong Class 10 marks may have better chances of selection, subject to vacancy availability and category-wise competition. |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Circle Wise Post | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |