India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Applications are invited from the eligible candidates to fill vacant posts of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) [i.e. Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks] in different offices of the Department of Posts. The details of the tentative vacant posts in each Circle/Division are given in Annexure-I. The applications are to be submitted online at the following link: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
| Organization | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (GDS Section) |
| Notification Number | 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20 August 2026 |
| Engagement Cycle | GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 |
| Posts | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak |
| Total Vacancies | 23,757 |
| Job Location | Rural offices of the Department of Posts across various Circles/Divisions in India |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Registration Start Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Application Submission Window | 2 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
| Official Website | indiapost.gov.in |
| Circle Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh Circle | 917 |
| Assam Circle | 414 |
| Bihar Circle | 1,098 |
| Chhattisgarh Circle | 762 |
| Delhi Circle | 16 |
| Gujarat Circle | 499 |
| Haryana Circle | 87 |
| Himachal Pradesh Circle | 335 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Circle | 340 |
| Jharkhand Circle | 1,379 |
| Karnataka Circle | 1,116 |
| Kerala Circle | 1,373 |
| Madhya Pradesh Circle | 1,450 |
| Maharashtra Circle | 2,431 |
| North Eastern Circle | 2,614 |
| Odisha Circle | 1,353 |
| Punjab Circle | 122 |
| Rajasthan Circle | 1,009 |
| Tamilnadu Circle | 2,118 |
| Telangana Circle | 419 |
| Uttarakhand Circle | 452 |
| Uttar Pradesh Circle | 1,691 |
| West Bengal Circle | 1,762 |
| Total | 23,757 |
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| India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 |
Important Dates
- Online One-Time Registration - 31.08.2026 to 19.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
- Submission of online applications and fee payment Schedule -02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
- Registration/Application Forms, including payment of the online fee, if applicable. 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs
job profiles
- BRANCH POSTMASTER (BPM) The Job Profile of the Branch post Master include: a) Day-to-day postal operations of the Branch Post Office (B.O.) and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) in the manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time. b) Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by the Department and operating various services in the customer service centres (CSC) of the Department etc.
- ASSISTANT BRANCH POSTMASTER (ABPM) The Job Profile of the Assistant Branch post Master include: a) Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, exchange the mail with the account office etc., deposit/payments/other transactions of IPPB. b) To assist BPM in postal operations in a manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time. c) Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by the Department and operating various services in the Customer Services Centres (CSC) of the Department etc. d) ABPM may also be required to do combined duties of the BPM as and when ordered or in case of non-availability of BPM in addition to his/her regular duties. e) Any other work assigned by superiors like MO/IPO/ASPO/SPOS/SSPOS etc. f) Residence: ABPMs are required to reside within the delivery jurisdictions of the Post Office (BO) concerned.
- DAK SEVAK Dak Sevaks may be engaged in Post Offices, Sorting Offices, Mail Offices, Transit Mail Offices, Delivery Centres or any other office of the Department. The job profile of a Dak Sevak includes the following duties:
- a) In Post Offices : Sale of stamps and stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at the doorstep, deposits, payments and other transactions of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), and any other duties assigned by the Postmaster/Sub Postmaster.
- b) In Sorting/Mail/Transit Mail Offices : Handling of mail, mail bags and parcels, transhipment of bags and other related duties.
- c) In Delivery Centres : Handling of mail, mail bags and parcels, transhipment of bags, delivery of mail and parcels, and other related duties.
- d) Assistance in the functioning of Post Offices : Dak Sevaks will assist the Postmaster/Sub-Postmaster/Officer-in-Charge in ensuring the smooth functioning of Departmental Post Offices. They may also be assigned duties relating to marketing, business procurement and any other work by the Postmaster or other senior officers, including the Sub Divisional and Divisional Heads. e) Residence : Dak Sevaks are required to reside within the delivery jurisdictions of the Post Office (HO/SO) to which they are attached.
EMOLUMENTS AND ALLOWANCES:
- 1. BPM Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/-
- 2. ABPM/Dak Sevak Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/-
Age Limits : Minimum age: 18 years Maximum age: 40 years
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Educational qualification for engagement of GDS is Secondary School Examination (SSE) pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India. The candidates having equivalent qualification from any other board are not eligible to apply for engagement as GDS.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Registration Link: Click Here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
