India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply for 28000 Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancy

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Last Date: 16/02/2026.

Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has recently announced an employment notification for the recruitment of 28000+ Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Vacancies - i.e., Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks in different offices of the Department of Posts.

India Post GDS Recruitment

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026:

Organization Indian Post
No of Posts 28000
Minimum Educational Qualification 10th Pass
Job Type Central Govt Job
Apply Mode Online

Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)

No of Posts: 28000+

Category of Posts:
  • Branch Postmaster (BPM)
  • Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
  • Dak Sevak

No of Posts in Assam: 639

Educational Qualification: Passed 10th standard with Mathematics and English from a recognized board.

Age Limit: Age between 18 to 40 years (relaxations available: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD)

Special Language Requirements: Candidates applying for positions in Arunachal Pradesh must know English/Hindi plus any tribal dialect. Goa applicants need Konkani or Marathi proficiency, while Sikkim positions require English plus one of twelve specified local languages.

Salary and Benefits of India Post GDS Latest Recruitment:

Selected candidates receive Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) with annual increments:
  • BPMs earn between ₹12,000 to ₹29,380 monthly
  • ABPMs and Dak Sevaks receive ₹10,000 to ₹24,470 monthly
  • Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance, GDS Gratuity, and Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (similar to pension provisions)

Other Eligibility Criteria:

  • Studied the local language of the applied region up to 10th grade
  • Basic computer knowledge and cycling ability required
  • Must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the applied post office

Selection Process of India Post GDS Vacancy 2026:

Selection is purely merit-based using 10th standard marks:
  • System-generated merit list prepared from SSC percentage (converted to 4 decimal accuracy)
  • Tie-breakers follow priority: older candidates first, then gender and category considerations
  • No interviews or written exams were conducted

Application Fee:

  • UR/OBC: Rs 100/-
  • SC/ ST: Nil
  • Female/ PwD/Transwomen: Nil

How to Apply ?

Interested and suitable candidates who have fulfilled the above-mentioned eligibility criteria may apply online through the official India Post GDS Recruitment Portal on or before the last date. Follow the step-by-step guide below -

Step 1: Scroll down and go to the Important Links section.

Step 2: Click on Apply Online Link.

Step 3: After that, a new web page will be opened.

Step 4: Fill in all personal and other details and upload Photographs. 

Step 5: Pay the application fee, if needed, and click on the Submit button.

Step 6: Don't forget to take a printout of Your Application.

Important Dates:

Application Start Date 02/02/2025
Application End Date 16/02/2026

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