India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25,000+ 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 25,000+ 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 :- 25000+
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) |