India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Schedule-II, July

Qualification: 10th Pass from a recognized board/university/institute.

Educational Qualification Candidate must have passed the Secondary School Examination (10th standard). Passing marks in Mathematics and English are required. The qualification must be from a Board recognized by the Government of India, State Government or Union Territory. Equivalent qualification from another board is not accepted according to the source. Local Language Candidate must have studied the prescribed local language for the relevant Circle up to at least 10th standard. Local-language requirements are post/Circle specific. Special provisions are applicable for Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim and Nagaland. Other Requirements Knowledge of computers. Knowledge of cycling. Adequate means of livelihood besides GDS allowances. These requirements are to be submitted as undertakings at the time of engagement. Experience Previous experience or service of any kind is not considered for selection.

Minimum Age: 18 Years; Maximum Age: 40 Years. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

• Passport Size Photograph
• Signature
• Aadhar Card
• Mobile Number
• E-mail ID
• Education Certificate – Mark Sheet
• Caste Certificate – SC/ST/OBC (Central Caste Certificate)
• Disability Certificate in case of PwBD
• Income Certificate for EWS Candidates
• Self Certification by Transgender Candidates
• Age Proof – 10th Mark Sheet with age proof or Birth Certificate
• NOC for Current Employer

1. 1One-Time Registration (OTR)
2. 2Online application submission
3. 3System-generated merit list based on Class 10 marks/grades
4. 4Shortlisting
5. 5Physical verification of original documents
6. 6Provisional engagement offer
7. 7Pre-engagement formalities and basic training
8. 8Final engagement after required verification

Visit the India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal. Complete the One-Time Registration using a valid mobile number and email ID. Verify the registration details through the required OTP process. Enter personal information and Class 10 board and passing-year details. Generate the unique Registration Number. Log in using the Registration Number and password received through SMS. Select Apply Online under the Active Notification section. Enter personal and educational information, including Circle, board, passing year and marks. Select the eligible Division and available post preferences. Upload the recent photograph and signature according to the prescribed specifications. Preview the complete application carefully. Correct any errors before final submission. Pay the applicable ₹100 fee if the applicant is not in an exempted category. Complete payment within the prescribed payment period. Submit the application before 21 September 2026, up to 1700 hrs. If necessary, use the edit/correction facility available from 23 to 24 September 2026.

Introduction India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is being conducted under the Gramin Dak Sevak Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 cycle. The Department of Posts has invited eligible candidates for engagement to Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster and Dak Sevak positions in different Circles and Divisions. The notification number is 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20 August 2026. Vacancy Overview The recruitment covers three GDS categories: Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak. The exact vacancy count is not specified in the source. The source mentions 25,000+ posts as expected, but the actual tentative vacancy position is provided division-wise through the GDS Online Engagement Portal. Candidates should therefore check the portal for the vacancies available in their preferred Division instead of assuming a fixed nationwide number. Eligibility Applicants must have passed the Secondary School Examination/Class 10 with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized board. The candidate must also have studied the prescribed local language up to the 10th standard. Knowledge of computers and cycling, along with adequate means of livelihood besides GDS allowances, are among the other specified requirements. Past experience or previous service does not provide an advantage in the selection process. Age Limit The prescribed age range is 18 to 40 years as on the last date of application submission. Category-wise relaxation is available according to the applicable provisions. SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC candidates get 3 years and PwBD candidates get 10 years of relaxation. Specific combined-category relaxations are also provided. Salary GDS personnel receive Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA). The BPM TRCA slab is ₹12,000 to ₹29,380, while the ABPM/Dak Sevak TRCA slab is ₹10,000 to ₹24,470. Applicable Dearness Allowance and other benefits are provided under the GDS rules. Selection Process There is no written examination for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026. Selection is based on a system-generated merit list prepared from the candidate's Class 10 academic performance. Marks and eligible grades are processed according to the prescribed rules. Shortlisted candidates then undergo physical verification of original documents and subsequent engagement formalities. Application Process The application process consists of two main stages: One-Time Registration followed by submission of the Online Application Form. Candidates need to register with a valid mobile number and email ID, enter their Class 10 details and generate their registration number. After logging in, applicants need to complete personal and educational information, select eligible Division/post preferences, upload the required photograph and signature, review the application and pay the applicable fee if required. The online application must be submitted by 21 September 2026 up to 1700 hrs. Important Dates The notification was released on 20 August 2026. OTR begins on 31 August 2026, while online application submission starts on 2 September 2026. The final application and fee-payment deadline is 21 September 2026. Candidates can use the correction facility on 23 and 24 September 2026. Conclusion India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 provides an opportunity for eligible Class 10 candidates to seek engagement as BPM, ABPM or Dak Sevak. Since there is no written examination, the selection process is centered on Class 10 academic performance and subsequent document verification. Candidates should carefully check their eligibility, local-language requirement and Division-wise tentative vacancies before applying. Applications should be completed through the official India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal within the prescribed dates. Candidates should also ensure that all personal and academic details match their official records and avoid duplicate registration or incorrect declarations.