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Recruitment conducted by India Post. Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS).Includes posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak.Central Government job in rural postal services across India.Selection is based on 10th standard merit list (no written exam).
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | India Post |
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) |
| Total Vacancies | 28740 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Selection Process | Merit List |
| Official Website | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
Post Short Description
- Recruiting Body: India Post (Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India)
- Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) & Dak Sevak
- Recruitment is being conducted on a national level to fill frontline postal service roles in rural and semi-urban areas throughout India.
Qualification
- Must have passed 10th Standard (Matriculation) from a recognised Board of School Education.
- Passing Mathematics and English is required.
Salary Details
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) & Dak Sevak: Approx ₹10,000 – ₹24,470/month
- Branch Postmaster (BPM): Approx ₹12,000 – ₹29,380/month
- In addition to basic pay, candidates receive allowances and perks as per India Post norms.
Important Dates
Recruitment Cycle 2026 (based on latest available schedule):
- Notification Release: January 12, 2026 (approx)
- One-Time Registration: January 31 – February 14, 2026
- Online Application & Fee Payment: February 2 – February 16, 2026
- Application Correction Window: February 18 – February 19, 2026
(Note: Exact dates may vary slightly depending on official notifications. Official portal dates should be confirmed.)
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100
- SC/ST, Female, Transwomen, PwD: No fee (₹0)
Selection Process
- Merit List: Selection is based purely on 10th standard marks through a computerised, system-generated merit list.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates appear for document verification.
- Medical Test: A basic medical fitness test is part of the final selection process.
- No written examination or interview is conducted.
How to Apply
- Visit the official India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal:
➤ - One-Time Registration with a valid email and mobile number.
- Fill in the online form, upload required photograph/signature as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout of the submitted form for records.
Important Links
| Notification Link | https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement/pdf/descriptive-notification.pdf |
| Application Link | https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement |
| Official Website | https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/ |
| Mobile App | Install App |