The Department of Posts has opened recruitment for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts under GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. The recruitment covers Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak positions across postal circles in India.
The recruitment is a major opportunity for candidates who have passed Class 10 and are looking for government-sector employment. Importantly, there is no written examination for this recruitment. Candidates are shortlisted through a system-generated merit list based on their Class 10 marks.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
The official India Post GDS portal states that One-Time Registration (OTR) is open from August 31 to September 19, 2026, up to 5 PM. Candidates can submit their online applications and applicable fees from September 2 to September 21, 2026, up to 5 PM. The correction window will remain open from September 23 to September 24, 2026.
Event Date
Notification August 2026
OTR August 31 – September 19, 2026
Application September 2 – September 21, 2026
Correction Window September 23 – September 24, 2026
Total Vacancies 23,757
Selection Class 10 Merit
Written Exam No
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 must have passed the Secondary School Examination (Class 10) from a recognised board. The recruitment also requires candidates to meet the prescribed language and other conditions mentioned in the detailed notification.
The reported age limit is 18 to 40 years, with applicable relaxations for eligible reserved categories. Candidates should carefully check the official notification for category-specific requirements before applying.
Circle-Wise Vacancies
The 23,757 vacancies are distributed across postal circles. Karnataka has 1,116 vacancies, while Maharashtra has 2,431, Tamil Nadu 2,118, West Bengal 1,762 and Uttar Pradesh 1,691 vacancies. The North Eastern Circle has the highest overall allocation at 2,614 posts.
Selection Process
The selection process is merit-based, meaning candidates are shortlisted according to their Class 10 marks. There is no written examination or interview. After selection, candidates have to undergo document verification and fulfil the prescribed engagement conditions.
How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Candidates should first complete the mandatory One-Time Registration on the official GDS portal. After registration, applicants can fill in the online application, select their preferred posts and locations, upload the required photograph and signature, pay the applicable fee and submit the application.
The official portal specifically advises candidates to register afresh for the July-2026 Schedule-II cycle; previous registration numbers are not valid for this cycle.
Official Application Portal: India Post GDS Online Engagement
Candidates are advised to complete the application well before the September 21 deadline and rely only on official India Post notifications for recruitment-related information
