India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: 25000+ Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancies
India Post GDS Notification 2026: The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, released the India Post GDS 2026 notification on its official website. Candidates will be able to do the One Time Registration process from August 31 to September 19. India Post GDS 2026 application form will be available from September 2 to 21, 2026 at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement. Aspirants can refer to the link below to download the GDS notification 2026.
Latest- India Post GDS Notification 2026- Click here
Aspirants planning to appear for the exam can download the complete India Post GDS notification 2026 PDF at indiapost.gov.in. Candidates need to fill out the India Post GDS 2026 registration form online only. The exam authority has published the notification with complete details regarding the India Post GDS eligibility criteria, exam pattern, vacancies, and selection process. Go through the article below to know more about the India Post GDS BPM ABPM recruitment 2026
India Post GDS 2026 Notification- Exam Dates
The India Post GDS Online Schedule-II cycle follows a three-stage schedule for registration, application submission, and correction, as given below.
India Post GDS 2026 Important Dates
Events | Dates |
One-Time Registration | August 31 to September 19, 2026 |
India Post GDS 2026 Registration date | September 2, 2026 |
India Post GDS Last date 2026 | September 21, 2026 |
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India Post GDS Notification 2026- Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for all GDS posts, such as BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak, is assessed for qualification, and the last date for application submission (for age) is detailed below.
India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Criteria | Requirements |
India Post GDS age limit 2026 | 18 to 40 Years |
India Post GDS qualification 2026 | Secondary School Examination (SSE)/10th standard pass certificate, with passing marks in Mathematics and English, from a Board recognized by the Government of India/State Governments |
Local Language | Must have studied the local language at least up to 10th standard from a recognized board. |
Other Qualifications | Knowledge of computers; knowledge of cycling; and adequate means of livelihood besides the GDS allowances |
India Post GDS salary 2026
GDS are not typical Central Government staff; they receive remuneration as Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), which includes an annual increment of 3%, in addition to the DA on TRCA as periodically announced by the Government of India.
India Post GDS Salary Details 2026
Category | Initial TRCA Slab |
Branch Postmaster (BPM) | Rs.12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/- |
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak | Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/- |
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India Post GDS Application Fee 2026
The Application fee for India Post GDS recruitment is Rs. 100/-, payable for all posts notified in their choice of Division. Payment can be made online through recognized Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking, or UPI (usage charges, as applicable, will be levied). The India Post GDS application fee, once paid, is non-refundable.
Fee-exempted categories: All female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants, and Transwomen applicants
Applicants who are exempted may submit their application without making any payment
India Post GDS Selection Process 2026
The exam authority mentions the India Post GDS selection process in the official notification. The selection process for India Post GDS will be based on the merit list prepared using Class 10 marks. Shortlisted candidates will go through physical document verification followed by medical examination and pre-engagement formalities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is the recruitment drive for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts under India Post.
Candidates are generally required to have passed Class 10th with the prescribed local language studied at the secondary-school level.
Selection is based on the merit criteria specified in the official notification, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates.