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🔥 India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Important Details
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications has officially released the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 Notification (No.: 17-12/2026-GDS, Dated: 20 August 2026). The recruitment drive covers contractual engagements for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts across various Postal Circles in India. Eligible 10th-pass candidates can submit their online applications directly through the official GDS portal.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications |
| Engagement Schedule | Schedule-II, July 2026 |
| Notification Number | 17-12/2026-GDS |
| Notification Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Post Names | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak |
| Qualification | 10th Pass (with Mathematics & English) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years (Relaxation as per rules) |
| Selection Process | Class 10th Marks-Based Merit List (No Exam / No Interview) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Various Post Offices / Circles across India |
India Post GDS Salary (TRCA Pay Scale)
| Post Name | TRCA Pay Scale Bracket |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 per month |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month |
* GDS remuneration is provided through Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) along with applicable allowances.
Selection Process
Step 01
10th Class Merit List
Written Exam
NO EXAM
Interview
NO INTERVIEW
Special Information for Odisha Candidates
For the Odisha Postal Circle, the compulsory local language prescribed is Odia. Candidates must have studied Odia up to Class 10th. Applicants are strongly advised to check the Division-wise vacancy positions carefully before finalizing their preferences.
⚠️ Important Vacancy Note: A lot of websites are currently claiming figures such as 25,000+, 30,000+ or 35,000+. The safest approach is not to present an estimated total as an officially confirmed figure unless it appears in the current India Post vacancy portal. The official Schedule-II portal provides the real-time division-wise vacancy position.
Important Dates
| Event | Date Range & Closing Time |
|---|---|
| One-Time Registration (OTR) | 31 August 2026 to 19 September 2026 |
| Online Application & Fee Payment | 02 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026 |
⏰ Note: The official portal specifies 5:00 PM as the strict closing time on the respective end dates.
