The Department of Posts (India Post) has invited online applications for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 (Advt. No. 17-12/2026). A total of 23,757 GDS posts are available for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak across postal circles. One-Time Registration is open from 31 August 2026 to 19 September 2026, and candidates can submit the online form till 21 September 2026.

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Complete One-Time Registration by 19 September 2026 (5:00 PM) and submit the application with fee (if applicable) by 21 September 2026 (5:00 PM). Late applications will not be accepted.

Important Dates

EventDate
One-Time Registration Start31 August 2026
One-Time Registration Last Date19 September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Online Application Start02 September 2026
Online Application Last Date21 September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Correction Window23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Merit ListTo be announced

Vacancy Details

India Post will fill 23,757 GDS vacancies under Schedule-II, July-2026. Category-wise posts are given below.

CategoryNo. of Posts
General (UR)10640
EWS2160
OBC4433
SC3082
ST2773
PWD – A192
PWD – B227
PWD – C178
PWD – DE72
Total23757

Circle-Wise Vacancy

Circle / StateLocal LanguageNo. of Posts
Uttar PradeshHindi1691
BiharHindi1098
DelhiHindi16
Madhya PradeshHindi1450
RajasthanHindi1009
HaryanaHindi87
UttarakhandHindi452
ChhattisgarhHindi762
Himachal PradeshHindi335
JharkhandHindi1379
OdishaOriya1353
GujaratGujarati499
KarnatakaKannada1116
KeralaMalayalam1373
Andhra PradeshTelugu917
TelanganaTelugu419
Tamil NaduTamil2118
MaharashtraKonkani / Marathi2431
PunjabPunjabi / English / Hindi122
AssamAssamese / Bengali / Bodo / Hindi / English414
West BengalBengali / Hindi / English / Nepali1762
North EasternBengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / Mizo2504
Jammu and KashmirHindi / Urdu340
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You can apply for posts in only one Division. Choose posts as per the local language you studied in Class 10.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 21 September 2026)

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Maximum age: 40 years

Age relaxation is given as per India Post GDS rules:

CategoryRelaxation
SC / ST5 years
OBC3 years
EWSNo extra relaxation
PwBD10 years
PwBD + OBC13 years
PwBD + SC / ST15 years

Educational Qualification

  • Passed Class 10 (Secondary School Examination) from a recognised board with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
  • Must know the local language of the post, studied at least up to Class 10.

Other Requirements

  • Knowledge of computers
  • Knowledge of cycling
  • Adequate means of livelihood besides GDS allowance
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Tip: Keep your Class 10 mark sheet ready. Name, date of birth, and other details in the form must match the 10th certificate exactly.

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)₹100
SC / ST / PwBD₹0
All female candidates₹0

Pay the fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card / Mobile Wallet. The fee is not refunded once paid.

Salary and Benefits

GDS staff receive Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) with Dearness Allowance and other benefits as per rules.

PostTRCA
Branch Postmaster (BPM)₹12,000 – 29,380
ABPM / Dak Sevak₹10,000 – 24,470
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GDS is an engagement under India Post, not a regular civil service post. BPM must live in the post village and arrange accommodation for the Branch Office.

Selection Process

There is no written exam and no interview. Selection is done in this order:

  1. Merit list based on Class 10 marks
  2. Document verification
  3. Final engagement

If two candidates have the same percentage, the older candidate is ranked higher. Shortlisted candidates must report for document verification within the time given by India Post.

How to Apply

Apply only online before 21 September 2026.

  1. Visit the official GDS portal at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/ or go to One-Time Registration.
  2. Complete One-Time Registration with a valid mobile number and email ID (both stay locked after registration).
  3. Log in with your registration number and password.
  4. Fill personal details, Class 10 board details, marks, Division, and post preferences.
  5. Upload a recent photograph and signature in the required size.
  6. Pay the fee if it applies to you, preview the form, and submit it.
  7. Download and save the submitted application for future use.
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Only one registration is allowed. Duplicate forms can lead to cancellation. Do not trust emails or messages that do not come from @indiapost.gov.in or @indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

Use the correction window on 23–24 September 2026 if you need to fix details. Read the official notification before you apply.

Important Links

ParticularsLink
Apply OnlineClick Here
One-Time RegistrationClick Here
Official NotificationDownload Notification
Circle-Wise NotificationDownload Circle Wise Notification
India Post GDS WebsiteVisit Official Website

Apply early, match your form with the Class 10 certificate, and keep checking the official portal for the merit list.