India Post Gramin Dak Sevak Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Division-wise Vacancy Posts

India Post has released an official notification for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official India Post GDS engagement portal. The registration process started on 31st January 2026 and the final date to submit the application is 16th February 2026.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for All Posts (BPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak)

• Essential Qualification: Secondary School Examination (SSE) pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board of School Education. The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard.
• Essential Skills: Knowledge of computers, knowledge of cycling, and adequate means of livelihood.
• Desirable: Ability to work in rural areas, ability to use smartphones/laptops/computer devices. Candidates applying for BPM posts must be able to arrange accommodation for running the Branch Post Office at their own cost.

Age Limit & Relaxation

• Age Limit (as on 16/02/2026): Minimum 18 years, Maximum 40 years.
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
• OBC: 3 years relaxation.
• PwBD: 10 years relaxation.
• PwBD + OBC: 13 years relaxation.
• PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years relaxation.

Important Dates

Selection Process

Selection will be based on a system-generated merit list prepared based on marks obtained in the Secondary School Examination (10th standard). Merit will be calculated to an accuracy of 4 decimals. In case of ties, priority is given based on age (older) and specific category order (ST/SC/OBC/EWS/UR and Trans-woman/Female categories). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via SMS/Email for document verification.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 100
• Exempted: All Female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants, Transwomen applicants.
• Payment mode: Online.

Important Links

• Apply Online
• Official Notification PDF
• Official Website

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 16th February 2026 up to 17:00 Hrs.

Q2. What is the educational qualification required for GDS posts?
Ans: Candidates must have passed 10th Standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized board. They must also have studied the local language up to 10th standard.

Q3. Is there any application fee?
Ans: Yes, Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates. Female, SC/ST, PwBD, and Transwomen candidates are exempted from fee payment.

Q4. How will the selection be done?
Ans: Selection is based on an automated merit list generated from 10th class marks. No written exam is conducted.