India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Out For 23757 Posts, Check Full Details

The India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 23,757 vacancies under GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026. The recruitment covers Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts across various postal circles.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The online application process is currently underway. Candidates who have completed the required One-Time Registration (OTR) can submit their applications through the official GDS portal. The last date for application submission and fee payment is September 21, 2026, up to 5 PM. However, candidates applying for this cycle must complete fresh registration by September 19, 2026, at 5 PM.

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Postal GDS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

India Post GDS 2026 Circle-wise Vacancy

Under the July 2026 cycle, India Post has opened recruitment for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions. The vacancies are distributed across different postal circles and categories, with the detailed vacancy breakup provided in the table below.

GDS Recruitment 2026: Posts and Their Work

The recruitment covers three categories of GDS posts:

Branch Postmaster (BPM)

The BPM is responsible for the overall functioning of the Branch Post Office and performs duties connected with postal operations, mail delivery and India Post Payments Bank-related services.

Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

The ABPM assists in postal operations, including mail handling, delivery, sale of stamps and stationery and other assigned duties.

Dak Sevak

Dak Sevaks may be engaged in Post Offices, Sorting Offices, Mail Offices or Delivery Centres and perform duties related to mail and parcel operations and other postal work.

Who Can Apply for India Post Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must fulfil the required educational qualifications, age criteria, and local language requirements to be considered eligible for the recruitment, as provided in the official notification.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as of the application deadline. However, candidates from reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per the applicable rules.

Educational Qualification

For India Post GDS Recruitment 2026, candidates must have passed Class 10th from a recognised Central, State, or Union Territory board. Mathematics and English should be among the passing subjects. Candidates must also have studied the prescribed local language of the concerned postal circle up to Class 10th.

Other Requirements

Candidates should have basic computer skills, be able to ride a bicycle, and have a sufficient independent source of income apart from the GDS allowance.

GDS State Preference & Local Language Requirement

For India Post GDS Recruitment 2026, candidates must fulfil the prescribed education and local language requirements for the selected postal circle. They should have studied the specified local language up to Class 10th. Candidates who do not meet the language requirement may face rejection during document verification.

Registration Process for India Post GDS 2026

The India Post GDS July Schedule-II application process is currently open on the official website. Eligible candidates can fill out and submit the GDS application form online by 21 September 2026.

India Post GDS Apply Online 2026

How to Apply for India Post GDS 2026 Step-by-Step

1. Visit indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) using a valid mobile number and email ID (each can be used for only one registration)
3. Log in using the generated Registration Number and password
4. Fill in personal details, educational (10th standard) details, and select your preferred Division and post(s)
5. Upload photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30–100 KB) and signature (JPG/JPEG, 20–100 KB) as per prescribed specifications
6. Preview the application and make corrections if needed
7. Pay the application fee, if applicable, and submit

Documents Required During Application Submission

• Class 10 marksheet
• Identity proof
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• EWS certificate (if applicable)
• Date of birth proof
• Medical certificate from a Government hospital/dispensary
• Local/tribal language proficiency certificate (where applicable, e.g., Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Goa, Nagaland)

No Written Exam in GDS Selection Process

Selection for GDS, ABPM, and BPM posts is based only on Class 10 marks.

• No written exam or interview
• Selection is based solely on Class 10 marks

If multiple candidates secure the same merit position, the tie is resolved according to the priority rules set by the Department, considering factors such as date of birth and category or gender.

Candidates shortlisted through the merit list must undergo physical document verification at the designated Divisional or Unit Head Office. Once the documents are verified, selected candidates complete the necessary pre-engagement formalities, including three days of basic training.

How is the India Post GDS Merit List Prepared?

The India Post GDS Merit List is prepared using candidates’ Class 10 marks or grades, as no written examination is conducted. Selection is based on 10th marks, category-wise reservation, vacancies, post preferences, and successful document verification. Candidates with higher marks generally have a better chance of selection.

Does India Post release multiple merit lists?

Yes. India Post GDS recruitment is selection-based, not exam-based; candidates are shortlisted purely on their 10th/Matric marks, with no written test or interview. Because of this, India Post releases the result in multiple rounds of merit lists rather than one final list.

Calculation of India Post GDS Cut Off 2026

The merit list is prepared as per the marks obtained by the candidates in 10th standard and some other skills like knowledge of regional language, etc.

Calculation of India Post GDS Marks:

1. Candidates must pass all subjects according to the norms prescribed by the recognised board.
2. If the Class 10th marksheet shows marks or marks along with Grades/Points, the total marks will be calculated using all compulsory and elective/optional subjects, excluding extra subjects. This helps in prioritising candidates with higher marks.
3. If the marksheet contains only Grades, marks for compulsory and elective subjects, excluding extra subjects, will be calculated using a 9.5 multiplication factor.

Check: India Post GDS Full Salary Post-wise