India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 25000+ BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak Posts (Schedule-II, July)

The Department of Posts has issued Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20 August 2026 for the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 cycle. Candidates are advised to read the full 38-page notification, including all annexures, before applying. Notification: India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Apply Online Link: Apply Here Official Website: Check Here • Never Miss an Update from FreeJobAlert – Save Us as a Preferred Source on Google

The GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 cycle follows a three-stage schedule for registration, application submission, and correction, as given below. Candidates are strongly advised to complete registration and application submission well before the closing date and time, as the cut-off for both stages is strictly 1700 hrs, with no extensions granted for technical issues or heavy website load near the deadline.

The notification covers three categories of Gramin Dak Sevak posts: Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. The exact number of vacancies for each Circle and Division is not specified in the notification document itself - Annexure-I of the notification provides only a template format ("Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancy Position for___Division"), and candidates are directed to check the division-wise tentative vacancy position directly on the GDS Online Engagement Portal. As per the notification, community-wise consolidation of posts (OBC, ST, SC as per state reservation percentage, EWS at 10%, UR, and PwBD sub-categories at 1% each) will be reflected in the division-wise vacancy annexure available on the portal.

Eligibility for all GDS posts (BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak) is assessed as on the date of the notification (for qualification) and the last date of application submission (for age), as detailed below. Note: Past experience or service of any kind is not considered for selection, as per the notification.

GDS are not regular Central Government employees; they are paid emoluments in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), which carries an annual increase of 3% (subject to fulfilment of conditions under the GDS Rules), along with Dearness Allowance on TRCA as declared by the Government of India from time to time. GDS are also entitled to GDS Gratuity and the Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (akin to the National Pension System for regular employees).

A fee of ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) is payable by applicants 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 fee, once paid, is non-refundable, and payment must be completed strictly within the application closing date and time (up to 1700 hrs). 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

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years, to be determined as on the last date of submission of applications, subject to the following relaxations in the upper age limit. Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age criteria. Calculate your exact age using our Age Calculator before submitting your application to confirm your eligibility.

There is no written examination for GDS engagement. Selection is entirely merit-based, computed from the candidate's Class 10 (SSE) academic record. Applicants are shortlisted on the basis of a system-generated merit list The merit list is prepared from marks obtained (or grades/points converted to marks) in the Secondary School Examination (10th standard), aggregated to a percentage up to 4 decimal places Where only grades are given, marks are computed using a multiplication factor of 9.5 against the grade point (e.g., A1 = Grade Point 10 × 9.5); where CGPA is given, marks are computed as CGPA × 9.5, and the higher of the two (individual subject grades vs. CGPA) is taken if both are provided Candidates must enter marks/grades exactly as shown on their marksheet - mixing marks and grades incorrectly, or entering grades where marks are required, can lead to cancellation/disqualification T

Only one registration is permitted per candidate; multiple or duplicate registrations/applications are strictly prohibited and will result in cancellation of candidature Candidates are not required to upload documents with the application, only their photograph and signature; original documents are verified physically at a later stage Name, Date of Birth, Father's name, and Mother's name must be entered exactly as recorded in the Class 10 (Matriculation) certificate, failing which candidature may be cancelled Mobile number and email ID, once registered, cannot be modified under any circumstances Candidates who have been dismissed/removed/compulsorily retired from Government service/GDS in the past as a penalty are barred from applying and must submit an undertaking to this effect SSE marksheets of selected candidates may be verified through DigiLocker/API Setu, and candidates must give c