Indian Post Recruitment 2026 – 28000+ Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Posts

Indian Post Recruitment 2026 – 28000+ Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Posts

Last Date : 16/02/2026

The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has released an official employment notification for the recruitment of 28000+ Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts. The recruitment includes Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak vacancies across various postal circles in India. Eligible and interested candidates may apply online as per the details given below.

Indian Post Recruitment 2026 – Post Details

• Name of Organization : India Post
• Name of Post : Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
• Category of Posts : BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak
• Total Vacancies : 28000+ Posts
• Vacancies in Assam : 639 Posts
• Mode of Application : Online
• Last Date : 16/02/2026

Category-wise GDS Posts

• Branch Postmaster (BPM)
• Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
• Dak Sevak

Emoluments (Salary)

• Gramin Dak Sevaks are paid Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) with an annual increment of 3%, subject to conditions. Dearness Allowance (DA) is also applicable as per Government rules.

Initial TRCA Slabs:

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

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years
• (as on the last date of application)
• Age Relaxation
• SC / ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD (UR): 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed Secondary School Examination (Class 10) from a recognized board.
• Mathematics and English must be studied and passed.

Local Language Requirement

• The candidate must have studied the local language of the concerned postal circle up to Class 10.

Other Required Criteria

• Basic computer knowledge
• Knowledge of cycling
• Adequate means of livelihood

Application Fee

• Category Fee
• UR / OBC ₹100/-
• SC / ST Nil
• Female / PwD / Transwomen Nil
• Payment Mode:
• UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card / Debit Card

The selection process includes the following stages:

1. Shortlisting

• Based on a system-generated merit list.

2. Merit List Preparation

• Prepared on the basis of Class 10 marks
• Marks/Grades converted to percentage up to 4 decimal places
• No written exam or interview

3. Physical Verification of Documents

• Shortlisted candidates must report to the Divisional / Unit Head
• Verification must be completed within 15 days.

4. Final Selection & Engagement

• After successful document verification, a system-generated provisional engagement offer will be issued.
• Candidates must complete joining formalities within 30 days, including 3 days of basic training.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps :

• Scroll down and go to the Important Web-Links section.
• Click on Online Application Form and complete the one-time registration.
• Login using your credentials.
• Fill in personal and educational details.
• Upload required documents.
• Pay the application fee (if applicable).
• Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

• Starting date of one-time registration: 31st January 2026
• Last date of one-time registration: 14th February 2026 upto 5 PM
• Starting date of submission of online application: 2nd February 2026
• Last date of submission of online application: 16th February 2026 upto 5 PM

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