India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Q: 📢Gramin Dak Sevak Jobs 2026 – Notification, Dates & Eligibility

The Department of Posts has published the official notification for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. Applications are invited for the posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. Candidates can apply online at https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement .

Q: 📝 Registration and Application Dates

GDS are not regular government employees. They work under GDS Rules 2020. They serve mainly in rural areas, work 4–5 hours daily, and cannot continue after 65 years of age. A GDS must have another source of income for livelihood.

📢Gramin Dak Sevak Jobs 2026 – Notification, Dates & Eligibility

The Department of Posts has published the official notification for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. Applications are invited for the posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. Candidates can apply online at https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement .

📝 Registration and Application Dates

Online Registration: 31 August 2026 to 19 September 2026
Application Submission & Fee Payment: 02 September 2026 to 21 September 2026
Edit/Correction Window: 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026

📌 Service Conditions Are Different From Regular Jobs

GDS are not regular government employees. They work under GDS Rules 2020. They serve mainly in rural areas, work 4–5 hours daily, and cannot continue after 65 years of age. A GDS must have another source of income for livelihood.

👩‍💼 Job Profile of Branch Postmaster

BPM manages daily postal operations, India Post Payments Bank services, marketing of products, and smooth running of the Branch Post Office. BPM must arrange accommodation for the post office and live in the same village where the branch is located.

👨‍💼 Job Profile of Assistant Branch Postmaster

ABPM helps BPM in postal work, delivers mail, handles IPPB transactions, and promotes services. ABPM must live within the delivery area of the concerned post office.

📦 Job Profile of Dak Sevak

Dak Sevak works in post offices, sorting offices, mail offices, or delivery centers. Duties include sale of stamps, mail handling, delivery of parcels, and assisting postmasters. Dak Sevak must live within the delivery area of the attached post office.

💰 Salary and Allowances

BPM: ₹12,000 – ₹29,380
ABPM/Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470

They also get Dearness Allowance, Gratuity, and Service Discharge Benefit Scheme benefits.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Age: 18 – 40 years (with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
Education: 10th pass with English and Mathematics
Local Language: Must have studied local language up to 10th standard
Other Skills: Knowledge of computers and cycling

📑 Reservation Rules

Reservation is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and EWS categories as per government rules. Candidates must produce valid certificates during document verification.

📊 Selection Process Is Based On Merit

Selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained in the 10th standard. A system‑generated merit list will be prepared. No written exam will be conducted.