India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – 23,759 Vacancies

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Job Title

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – 23,759 Vacancies

Department Name

India Post

Type

Government Job

Govt. Type

Central Govt

Vacancies

23,759 Vacancies

Salary

₹10,000 – ₹29,380 (TRCA, not regular pay scale)

Location

All India

Exam Body

Department of Posts (India Post)

Exam Name

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 (Schedule-II)

Application Type

Time Bound

Source

Official Website

Last Updated

8 Sept 2026

Official Site

https://www.indiapost.gov.in/

Description

The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has released the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 17-12/2026-GDS, dated 20th August 2026), inviting applications for 23,759 vacancies across Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts in 23 postal circles nationwide, including 414 posts in the North Eastern Circle (Assam). One-Time Registration (OTR) opens 31st August 2026 and closes 19th September 2026. Online application submission and fee payment run from 2nd September to 21st September 2026, 5 PM. A correction window will be open from 23rd to 24th September 2026. There is no written examination or interview. Selection is based entirely on a system-generated merit list from Class 10 marks. Candidates must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English, studied the local language up to Class 10, and have basic computer knowledge and cycling ability.

Eligibility

Qualification

10th Pass to Post Graduate (Any stream)

Age Limit

18 - 40 years

Applicant Scope

Across the Country · India

Employment Exchange

Not Required

State Citizen

Not Required

Qualification

Candidate must have passed the Secondary School Examination (Class 10) with passing marks in Mathematics and English, from a Board recognised by the Central/State Government or a Union Territory administration. Must have studied the local language of the applied circle up to Class 10 from a recognised board. Additional requirements: basic knowledge of computer operation, knowledge of cycling, and adequate means of livelihood.

10th Passor12th Pass (Any stream)orPursuing Graduation (Any stream)orGraduate (Any stream)orPost Graduate (Any stream)

Dates And Links

Start Date

2 September 2026

Last Date

21 September 2026

Notification Number

17-12/2026-GDS

Notification Release Date

20 August 2026

Official Notification

Click here

Application Mode

Online

Correction Window

Open: 23 September 2026Close: 24 September 2026

Service-wise Vacancy

Branch Postmaster (BPM)23759 Posts

Salary

₹12,000 – ₹29,380 (TRCA)

Qualification

Class 10 pass with Maths & English

Age Limit

18–40 years

Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)23759 Posts

Salary

₹10,000 – ₹24,470 (TRCA)

Qualification

Class 10 pass with Maths & English

Age Limit

18–40 years

Dak Sevak23759 Posts

Salary

₹10,000 – ₹24,470 (TRCA)

Qualification

Class 10 pass with Maths & English

Age Limit

18–40 years

State-wise Vacancy

Sl No	State	Total Vacancy
1	Andhra Pradesh	918
2	Assam	414
3	Bihar	1,099
4	Chhattisgarh	762
5	Delhi (National Capital Territory)	16
6	Gujarat	499
7	Haryana	87
8	Himachal Pradesh	335
9	Jammu and Kashmir	340
10	Jharkhand	1,379
11	Karnataka	1,116
12	Kerala	1,373
13	Madhya Pradesh	1,450
14	Maharashtra	2,431
15	Odisha	1,353
16	Punjab	122
17	Rajasthan	1,009
18	Tamil Nadu	2,118
19	Telangana	419
20	Uttarakhand	452
21	Uttar Pradesh	1,691
22	West Bengal	1,762

Notes

This is Schedule-II, July 2026 of India Post's GDS Online Engagement, covering 23,759 vacancies across 23 postal circles, including 414 posts in the North Eastern Circle (Assam).

GDS posts are civil post holders, not regular Central Government employees, and are governed by the GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020.

Selection Process

Selection is based entirely on a system-generated merit list prepared from Class 10 marks (converted to percentage to 4 decimal places) — there is no written exam or interview. Shortlisted candidates undergo physical verification of original documents by the Divisional/Unit Head within 15 days of shortlisting. On successful verification, a system-generated Offer of Provisional Engagement is issued, and candidates must complete pre-engagement formalities (including 3 days of basic training) within 30 days.

Disclaimer

This listing is based on the official Department of Posts notification (Advt No. 17-12/2026-GDS, dated 20 August 2026). Candidates must verify all details on indiapost.gov.in before applying. Avedan is not affiliated with the Department of Posts or India Post.

Terms and Conditions:

Eligibility (age, Class 10 qualification, local language, category) is your responsibility. Applications are submitted using your provided documents — Avedan isn't liable for rejection from incorrect details. Avedan's platform fee is separate from India Post's application fee, governed by Avedan's Refund Policy. The official notification (Advt No. 17-12/2026-GDS) prevails over anything here.