India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancy

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: notification released. Apply online for Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak) posts before 16 February 2026. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, and selection process.

India Post, under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has released the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I January-2026 notification. Eligible candidates can apply online for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak across various postal circles in India. The online application process starts from 02 February 2026.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Job Overview

Post Details

(Exact vacancies are available on the official portal.)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• 10th Pass (Secondary School Examination) from a recognized board
• Must have passed Mathematics and English
• Must have studied the local language up to 10th standard

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of Computer
• Knowledge of Cycling
• Must have adequate means of livelihood

Age Limit (as on last date of application)

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• PwBD: 10–15 Years (as applicable)
• EWS: No age relaxation

Salary (TRCA – Time Related Continuity Allowance)

✔ DA and other allowances applicable as per GDS Rules.

Application Fees

Important Dates

Selection Process & Syllabus

• Selection is purely merit-based
• Merit list prepared based on 10th class marks
• No written exam or interview
• Tie-breaking as per age, category, and gender rules
• Final selection after document verification

How to Apply Online?

1. Visit the official website – indiapost.gov.in
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
3. Login using registration number and password
4. Fill the online application form carefully
5. Upload photograph and signature
6. Pay application fee (if applicable)
7. Submit and take a printout for reference

Important Links

Candidates are advised to apply only through the official India Post website and carefully read the complete notification before submitting the application. Do not wait until the last date.