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| Recruiting authority | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (GDS Section) |
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| Last successful check | 14 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 31 Dec 2026 |
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- The Department of Posts (India Post), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has activated the Edit/Correction Window today, 23 September 2026, for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 recruitment under Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20 August 2026. Candidates who have submitted applications for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts can now edit or correct their submitted application details through the official GDS Online Engagement Portal. The correction window will remain open until 24 September 2026, up to 1700 hrs.
- Quick Answer: India Post has activated the application correction window today, 23 September 2026, for 23,757 tentative Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) vacancies under the Schedule-II, July-2026 engagement cycle. Candidates who submitted applications for BPM, ABPM, and Dak Sevak posts can modify eligible details in their application forms until 24 September 2026 (up to 1700 hrs). Applicants should carefully verify all edited details and submit the corrected application within the specified deadline.
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Indian Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- 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.
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India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 - Post Details
- India Post has announced 23,757 vacancies under the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) engagement. The latest Annexure-Ia provides the vacancy position Circle-wise, local-language-wise and category-wise across India. The vacancies are distributed among UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwBD categories.
- According to the annexure, the highest number of vacancies are available in North Eastern Circle (2,614), followed by Maharashtra Circle (2,431), Tamilnadu Circle (2,118), West Bengal Circle (1,762) and Uttar Pradesh Circle (1,691). The annexure does not provide a separate vacancy breakup for BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak posts; it gives the consolidated GDS vacancy position by Circle, language and reservation category.
- The category-wise overall vacancy distribution is 10,640 UR, 4,433 OBC, 3,082 SC, 2,773 ST and 2,160 EWS vacancies. In addition, the annexure lists 192 PwD-A, 227 PwD-B, 178 PwD-C and 72 PwD-DE vacancies, taking the overall total to 23,757 posts.
- Some Circles have separate vacancy entries based on the prescribed local language. For example, Assam has Assamese/Asomiya, Bengali and Bodo entries; Maharashtra has Konkani/Marathi and Marathi entries; and West Bengal has multiple language combinations. The figures in the table above combine those language-wise entries to show the total vacancies for each Circle.
- 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.
Indian Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
Indian Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 Salary (TRCA)
- 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).
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- 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
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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- 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.
Indian Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- 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
- Tie-breaking in the merit list follows a fixed priority order based on date of birth (older preferred) followed by category and gender combinations (ST trans-woman, ST female, SC trans-woman, SC female, and so on down the prescribed order), with the Department reserving the right to apply additional tie-breaking criteria
- Shortlisted candidates must undergo physical verification of original documents by the Engaging Authority (Divisional/Unit Head), followed by an offer of provisional engagement, pre-engagement formalities (including 3 days of basic training and arranging accommodation), and final regularization after antecedent and document verification
How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
- Applications must be submitted online only, in two stages - One-Time Registration (OTR) followed by the Online Application Form.
- Visit the GDS Online Engagement Portal: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) using a valid mobile number and email ID (verified via OTP), entering personal details and Class 10 board/year of passing information, to generate a unique Registration Number
- Log in using the Registration Number and password received via SMS, then click "Apply Online" under the "Active Notification" tab
- Fill in Personal Details, Board/Educational Details (Circle, Board Name, passing year, marks obtained), and select Division and post preferences based on eligible vacancies
- Upload a recent photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30-100 KB, 320×400 px, 4:5 aspect ratio) and signature (JPG/JPEG, 20-100 KB, 300×120 px, 5:2 aspect ratio) as per prescribed specifications
- Preview the application and make any corrections before final submission
- Pay the applicable fee (if not exempted) through the available online payment modes within 10 minutes of initiating payment
- Submit the application on or before the last date, and use the two-day edit/correction window (23-24 September 2026) if any corrections are needed
Indian Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- 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 consent for this verification
- Candidates dismissed/removed/retired from Government service in the past as a penalty are barred from applying; a false declaration will lead to termination and possible prosecution
- No person holding an elective office will be considered for engagement
- The Department does not make phone calls to applicants; all correspondence is through the Engaging Authority only, and applicants should be cautious of unscrupulous calls seeking personal information
- The Department reserves the right to modify, cancel the notification, or revise the number of posts at any time without assigning any reason
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- Candidates who have passed Class 10 and are looking for more opportunities can also explore the latest 10th Pass Government Jobs and Postal Department Jobs across India. Applicants interested in similar rural and postal sector openings can check more India Post Recruitment notifications, while those looking for contractual government roles can browse Government Contract Jobs matching their qualification. Candidates preparing for other Class 10-level government exams can also explore SSC and State Government 10th Pass Jobs for upcoming vacancies.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available under India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
- According to the latest vacancy annexure, a total of 23,757 vacancies are available across different Postal Circles and prescribed local languages.
Q4. What is the qualification required for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must have passed the Secondary School Examination (Class 10) with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized board, and must have studied the prescribed local language up to 10th standard.
Q5. What is the age limit for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
- The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on the last date of application submission, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD, and no relaxation for EWS.
Q6. What is the application fee for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
- The fee is ₹100/-, exempted for female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants, and Transwomen applicants.
Q8. What is the selection process for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
- There is no written exam. Selection is based on a system-generated merit list prepared from the candidate's Class 10 (SSE) marks/grades, followed by physical verification of documents.
Q9. What is the salary (TRCA) for GDS posts in this recruitment?
- Branch Postmaster (BPM) receives TRCA of ₹12,000/- to ₹29,380/-, and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak receives ₹10,000/- to ₹24,470/-, plus Dearness Allowance and other GDS benefits.
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