India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for Over 25,000 Vacancies, Apply From September 2
India Post has released the GDS Recruitment 2026 notification for over 25,000 BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak vacancies. Registration begins August 31, online applications open September 2, and the last date to apply is September 21, 2026.
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has released the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 notification. Issued under Advertisement Number 17-12/2026-GDS on August 27, 2026, the recruitment drive will fill more than 25,000 vacancies for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts across postal circles. The one-time registration process will begin on August 31, 2026, while the online application and fee payment window will open on September 2 at 5 pm, with candidates able to apply until September 21, 2026, at 5 pm.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | August 27, 2026 |
| One-Time Registration (OTR) | August 31 to September 19, 2026 |
| Online application starts | September 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm |
| Last date to apply online | September 21, 2026, at 5:00 pm |
More Than 25,000 GDS Vacancies
The recruitment covers more than 25,000 GDS posts across BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak roles. Applicants must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and possess knowledge of the relevant local language, along with basic computer knowledge and cycling skills. The age limit is 18 to 40 years, calculated as on September 21, 2026, with age relaxation applicable as per prescribed rules. BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 32,388 Posts, Applications From September 1; Check Dates, Eligibility.
Application Fee And Service Conditions
Male candidates belonging to the UR, OBC and EWS categories must pay an application fee of INR 100, while SC, ST, PwBD, female and transwomen candidates are exempted. BPMs will receive a Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) of INR 12,000 to INR 29,380, while ABPMs and Dak Sevaks will receive INR 10,000 to INR 24,470. The working requirement is a minimum of four hours and a maximum of five hours daily. Selected BPMs must arrange accommodation for the Branch Post Office at their own cost and reside within the post village, while ABPMs and Dak Sevaks must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the concerned Post Office. SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Online Registration Starts at SBI Careers Portal, Know How To Apply.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a system-generated merit list prepared using Class 10 marks calculated to four decimal places. Shortlisted candidates will undergo physical document verification, followed by medical examination and pre-engagement formalities.
How To Apply For India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Candidates should visit the official India Post GDS online engagement portal, complete OTR using their mobile number and email ID, enter Class 10 details, select postal divisions and post preferences, upload the required photograph and signature, pay the applicable fee and submit the application before the deadline.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 27, 2026 11:47 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
