India Post GDS 2026 | Apply Link, Notification, Selection Process, Salary
The India Post GDS Schedule-II (July 2026) recruitment notification has been released, with online registration beginning on August 31, 2026 and application submissions open from September 2 to September 21, 2026. Check complete details on the educational platform Examcart or official website.
India Post GDS 2026 Recruitment
The recruitment advertisement for India Post GDS 2026 is published on India Post's official website, www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Candidates who have completed the tenth standard should take advantage of this opportunity because 25000+ vacancies have been made available. For candidates, the online application window is now open as of 31 August 2026. We've covered all the essential information about the India Post GDS Recruitment 2023. Also, check How to apply for India Post GDS 2026?
India Post GDS Notification 2026
On 31 August 2026, India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 was announced. Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) (Branch Postmaster(BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster(ABPM)/Dak Sevak) candidates will be chosen based on a merit list created using their marks obtained in high school. Here, we've included a direct link to the PDF notification for the 2026 India Post GDS Recruitment.
How to apply online for India Post GDS 2026?
Here are some simple steps to apply online for India Post GDS 2026:
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Go to official website, https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/Reg_validation.aspx
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Fill all the required details.
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Upload the essential documents and click submit.
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Pay the application fee.
India Post GDS 2026 | Overview
The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the board, check out the brief overview of the post.
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Organization
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India Post
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Post Name
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India Post Gramin
-Dak Sevak -Branch Post Master -Assistant Branch Post Master |
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Exam Name
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India Post GDS 2026
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Exam Level
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Central
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Selection Process
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Merit Based
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Official Website
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India Post GDS Important Dates 2026
The important dates for India Post GDS 2023 are mentioned below in the table:
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Event
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Date
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Notification Released
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20th August 2026
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Registration Start
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31 August 2026
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Registration Last date
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19 September 2026
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Form Submission Start Date
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02 September 2026
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Form Submission Last Date
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21 September 2026
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Correction Date
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23 – 24 September 2026
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Merit List
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Will Be Updated Here Soon
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India Post GDS Application fee 2026
The category wise application will be applicable to the candidates apply for India Post GDS 2026 recruitment, the application fee is given below:
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General / OBC : 100/-
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SC / ST / PH : 0/- (Nil)
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All Category Female : 0/- (Exempted)
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To Pay the Exam Fee Through India Post E-Challan Submit at Nearest Head Post Office / GPO
India Post GDS Vacancy 2026
Category wise and circle wise vacancies are given below in the image: these are the previous vacancy because the new vacancy are not decided yet. check the previous vacancy.
India Post GDS Eligibility 2026
The candidates applying for India Post GDS 2026 should know the eligibility criteria given below:
India Post GDS Age Limit
The age limit criteria which is given below will be applicable for ALL POSTS:
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age: 40 years
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Age will be determined as on the last date of submission of application as per notification
India Post GDS Educational Qualification
The candidates should pass class 10th with Mathematics and English.
India Post GDS Other Qualifications
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Knowledge of computer
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Knowledge of cycling
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Adequate means of livelihood
India Post GDS Selection Process 2026
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The applicants will be shortlisted for engagement on the basis of a system-generated merit list.
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The Merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks/grades obtained in class 10th.
The official Conversion table for Grades is given below:
India Post GDS Salary 2026
The salary structure for all the posts under India Post GDS 2026 recruitment is given below in the table:
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Salary
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BPM
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Rs.12,000/ to Rs.29,380/-
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ABPM/Dak Sevak
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Rs.10,000/ to Rs.24,470/-
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India Post GDS Job Profile 2026
The job profile for the recruitment positions is given below:
Branch Post Master
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Day to day postal operations of Branch Post Office and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) in the manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time.
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Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by Department and operating various services in the Customer Services’ Centres (CSC) of the Department etc.
Assistant Branch Post Master
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Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, deposits/payments/other transactions of IPPB.
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To assist BPM postal operations in a manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time.
Dak Sevak
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Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, deposits/payments/other transactions of IPPB and any other duties assigned by Postmaster/Sub Postmaster.
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Dak Sevaks may have to work in sorting offices of Railway Mail Service (RMS).
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Dak Sevaks in the Mail offices will handle receipt dispatch of mail bags, transhipment of bags etc.
India Post GDS 2026 | FAQs:
Q1. What is the last date to apply online for India Post GDS 2026?
Ans. The last date to apply online is 21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Q2. How to apply for India Post GDS 2026?
Ans. To apply online for the post of India Post Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment 2026, the steps are given above in this article.
Q3. What are the total vacancies for India Post GDS 2026?
Ans. There are total of 25000+ vacancies for the fiscal year 2026.
Q4. What is the salary for the post of Dak Sevak in India Post?
Ans. The Salary of a Dak Sevak in India Post will be Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/-.
Q5. How many posts are advertised under India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
Ans. There are three types of posts which are being advertised under India Post GDS Recruitment 2026:
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Branch Post Master
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Assistant Branch Post Master
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Dak Sevak
