Quick Info
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India |
| Advt Number | 17-12/2026-GDS |
| Posts | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak |
| Total Vacancies | 23,757 Posts |
| Notification Released | 27 August 2026 |
| One-Time Registration (OTR) | 31 August – 19 September 2026 |
| Application Window | 2 September – 21 September 2026 (5 PM) |
| Correction Window | 23 – 24 September 2026 (5 PM) |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based (Class 10th Marks) — No Written Exam |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years (as on 21 September 2026) |
| Qualification | 10th Pass (Matriculation) with Maths & English from recognised board |
| Local Language | Mandatory — must have studied the local language in 10th |
| Computer Knowledge | Required |
| Cycling Knowledge | Required |
| Salary (BPM) | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380/month (TRCA + DA) |
| Salary (ABPM/Dak Sevak) | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470/month (TRCA + DA) |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (General/OBC/EWS Male) / Nil (SC/ST/Female/PwBD/Transwomen) |
| Negative Marking | Not Applicable (No Exam) |
| Official Website | indiapost.gov.in / indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement |
India Post GDS 2026 — 23,757 Vacancies, Bina Exam Ke Sarkari Naukri!
10th pass candidates ke liye badi khabar! Department of Posts (India Post) ne GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 ke tahat 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) vacancies ke liye notification jari kar di hai. Advt No. 17-12/2026-GDS ke under Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), aur Dak Sevak posts ke liye online applications 2 September 2026 se shuru honge.
Is recruitment ka sabse bada highlight — koi written exam nahi hota! Selection sirf Class 10th ke marks ke basis par merit list banakar ki jaati hai. Candidates are shortlisted purely on the basis of their Class 10th marks, followed by document verification for final selection. Matlab 10th mein acche marks wale candidates directly shortlist honge, bina kisi competitive exam ke tension ke.
🔔 One-Time Registration (OTR) 31 August 2026 se shuru — pehle register karein, phir 2 September se apply karein!
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India Post GDS 2026 — Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 27 August 2026 |
| One-Time Registration (OTR) Starts | 31 August 2026 |
| OTR Last Date | 19 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Online Application Starts | 2 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Application Last Date | 21 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 21 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 23 – 24 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Merit List Release | To be announced — check indiapost.gov.in |
| Document Verification | After merit list release |
| Medical Examination | After document verification |
| Official Website | indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement |
How to track merit list: Official portal par "Candidate Corner" → "List of Shortlisted Candidates" regularly check karein. SMS aur email bhi registered mobile/email par aayenge.
India Post GDS 2026 — Circle-Wise Vacancies
| Circle Name | Local Language | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 2,431 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2,118 |
| North Eastern | English/Hindi | 2,614 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 1,762 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 1,691 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 1,450 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 1,379 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1,373 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1,353 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1,116 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1,098 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 1,009 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 917 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 419 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 499 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 762 |
| Assam | Assamese | 414 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 340 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 335 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 452 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 122 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 87 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 16 |
| Total | 23 Circles | 23,757 |
Circle-wise aur division-wise detailed vacancy distribution official notification PDF ke Annexure-I mein available hai — indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement se download karein.
India Post GDS 2026 — Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- 10th Pass (Matriculation / SSLC) from any recognised board of school education by Government of India / State Government / Union Territory
- Mathematics aur English subjects 10th mein hone chahiye — compulsory requirement
- Computer Knowledge required — basic computer operations aana chahiye
- Cycling Knowledge required — candidate ko cycle chalana aana chahiye
- Adequate Means of Livelihood — candidate ke paas rozgar ka sadhan hona chahiye
Local Language Requirement (Mandatory)
| Circle | Language |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| Assam | Assamese |
| Bihar | Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| Delhi | Hindi |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu |
| Jharkhand | Hindi |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Marathi / Konkani |
| North Eastern | Bengali / Kak Barak |
| Odisha | Oriya |
| Punjab | Punjabi |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telugu |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| West Bengal | Bengali |
Important: Candidate ne jo local language apply kar rahe hain, woh 10th standard mein padhi honi chahiye. Bina local language ke application reject ho sakti hai.
Age Limit (as on 21 September 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 to 40 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 18 to 43 years (+3 years) |
| SC / ST | 18 to 45 years (+5 years) |
| PwBD (General) | 18 to 50 years (+10 years) |
| PwBD (OBC) | 18 to 53 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 18 to 55 years |
Nationality
Must be an Indian citizen or as defined by Government of India norms.
India Post GDS 2026 — Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Transwomen | Nil (Free) |
Fee online mode mein pay karni hogi — Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, ya UPI ke through.
India Post GDS 2026 — Salary & Perks
GDS employees ko Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) ke form mein salary milti hai, jo post aur working hours ke hisaab se vary karti hai.
TRCA Salary Structure
| Post | 4 Hours Duty | 5 Hours Duty |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | ₹12,000/month | ₹14,500/month |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | ₹10,000/month | ₹12,000/month |
| Dak Sevak | ₹10,000/month | ₹12,000/month |
Maximum TRCA Slab (with increments)
| Post | TRCA Range |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380/month |
| ABPM / Dak Sevak | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470/month |
Additional Allowances & Perks
- Dearness Allowance (DA) — TRCA par applicable
- Office Maintenance Allowance (OMA) — ₹100/month (BPM ke liye)
- Fixed Stationery Charge — ₹25/month (BPM) / ₹10/month (Others)
- Cycle Maintenance Allowance (CMA) — ₹60/month (agar cycle use karte hain)
- Combined Duty Allowance (CDA) — ₹250–₹500/month (BPM ko delivery/conveyance duty par)
- Boat Allowance — Actual charges, max ₹50/month (where applicable)
- Cash Conveyance Allowance — ₹50/month
- Free / Concessional medical facilities
- Annual Leave — as per GDS rules
Annual Package: BPM ka annual package approximately ₹1,44,000 aur ABPM/Dak Sevak ka ₹1,20,000 hota hai.
India Post GDS 2026 — Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Online Application & One-Time Registration (OTR) | Official portal par register karein aur form bharein |
| 2. System-Generated Merit List | Class 10th marks ke basis par auto-generated merit list — 4 decimal places tak calculate hoti hai |
| 3. Document Verification (DV) | Shortlisted candidates ko original documents verify karne bulaya jaayega |
| 4. Medical Examination | Postal medical standards ke according |
| 5. Final Appointment Letter | Verification ke baad joining letter issue hoga |
Important: Koi written exam nahi hota! Selection sirf Class 10th ke percentage ke basis par hota hai. Higher qualifications (12th, Graduation) ko extra weightage nahi milti.
Merit List Calculation (Tie-Breaker Rules)
Agar same marks ho toh tie-breaker rules apply honge (in order):
- Higher Age — jiski age zyada hogi, woh preferred
- Category Priority — ST Female → SC Female → OBC Female → EWS Female → UR Female → ST Male → SC Male → OBC Male → EWS Male → UR Male
Merit list har circle ke liye alag-alag release hoti hai. Division, office, post name, post community, registration number, aur marks percentage mention honge.
India Post GDS 2026 — How to Apply Online (Step by Step)
- Official website par jaayein: indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
- "Click Here to Register/Apply" par click karein
- One-Time Registration (OTR) karein:
- Active mobile number (OTP verification ke liye)
- Active email ID (OTP verification ke liye)
- Aadhaar number (agar available ho)
- Registration number aur password SMS par receive hoga
- Login karein — Registration Number aur Password se
- "Apply Online" link par click karein GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II section mein
- Form bharein:
- Personal Details
- Board / Educational Details (10th ke marks, board name, passing year)
- Division selection aur Post preference (local language ke basis par options show honge)
- Photo aur Signature upload karein (Photo < 50 KB, Signature < 20 KB, JPG/JPEG format)
- Application Fee pay karein (if applicable)
- Final Submit karein — ek baar submit hone ke baad correction window 23-24 September ko open hogi
Duplicate Registration Warning: Ek mobile number ya email ID sirf ek hi candidate ke liye use ho sakta hai. Duplicate registration milne par saari candidature cancel ho sakti hai.
India Post GDS 2026 — Document Verification (DV) Process
Merit list mein naam aane ke baad candidates ko document verification ke liye bulaya jaayega. 15 days ke andar verification complete karna mandatory hai.
Documents Required for DV
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 10th Marksheet & Certificate | Eligibility proof |
| 10th Pass Certificate (Board-issued) | Age & education verification |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | Reservation claim |
| PwBD Certificate (if applicable) | Disability claim |
| Computer Knowledge Certificate | Eligibility |
| Local Language Proof | 10th marksheet mein language subject |
| Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID) | Identity verification |
| Residence Proof / Domicile | Locality verification |
| Recent Passport Size Photographs | Official records |
| Signature (same as uploaded) | Verification |
BPM candidates ko accommodation arrange karna hoga Branch Post Office operate karne ke liye, apne kharch par. ABPM aur Dak Sevak ko concerned Post Office ke delivery jurisdiction ke andar rehna hoga.
India Post GDS 2026 — Expected Cut-Off (Category-Wise)
Class 10th marks ke basis par expected cut-off range:
| Category | Expected Cut-Off (%) |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 85% – 95% |
| OBC | 80% – 90% |
| SC | 80% – 88% |
| ST | 79% – 85% |
| EWS | 75% – 83% |
| PwBD | 65% – 80% |
Note: Yeh expected range hai. Actual cut-off har circle, division, aur post ke hisaab se alag hoti hai.
Preparation Strategy — 10th Marks Strong Hone Chahiye!
GDS mein selection sirf 10th ke marks par hai — isliye jo candidates apply kar chuke hain ya karne wale hain, unhe documents aur verification pe focus karna chahiye:
| Area | Action Required |
|---|---|
| Documents Ready | 10th marksheet, certificate, category certificate, Aadhaar, photo, signature sab ready rakhein |
| Computer Certificate | Agar formal certificate nahi hai toh basic computer course complete karein |
| Cycling Practice | Delivery duty ke liye cycle chalana aana chahiye |
| Local Language Verify | 10th marksheet mein local language subject confirm karein |
| Merit List Track | indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement par "Candidate Corner" daily check karein |
| Correction Window | 23-24 September ko form mein koi galti ho toh sudhar lein |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official GDS Portal | indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement |
| India Post Main Website | indiapost.gov.in |
| GDS Notification PDF | indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement → Active Notification |
| Apply Online / Register | indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement → Click Here to Register/Apply |
| Merit List Download | indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement → Candidate Corner → List of Shortlisted Candidates |
| India Post GDS Salary Details | indiapost.gov.in → GDS Rules |
| DOP Grievance / Help | Official email: @indiapost.gov.in ya @indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
Security Warning: Sirf official email IDs (@indiapost.gov.in ya @indiapostgdsonline.gov.in) se aaye messages par bharosa karein. Koi bhi third-party agent ya consultant ki baat mein na aayein — India Post directly recruit karti hai.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. India Post GDS 2026 mein kitni vacancies hain? GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 ke tahat total 23,757 vacancies hain — Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), aur Dak Sevak posts ke liye 23 postal circles mein distributed.
Q2. GDS recruitment mein written exam hota hai? Nahi — koi written exam nahi hota! Selection sirf Class 10th (Matriculation) ke marks ke basis par merit list banakar ki jaati hai. Marks 4 decimal places tak calculate hote hain.
Q3. India Post GDS ke liye kya qualification chahiye? 10th Pass from any recognised board, Maths aur English subjects compulsory hone chahiye. Saath mein local language knowledge, computer knowledge, aur cycling knowledge bhi required hai.
Q4. India Post GDS ki salary kitni hoti hai? BPM ko ₹12,000 – ₹29,380/month (TRCA + DA) aur ABPM/Dak Sevak ko ₹10,000 – ₹24,470/month milta hai. Additional allowances jaise OMA, CMA, CDA, stationery charge bhi milte hain.
Q5. GDS merit list kab aayegi aur kaise check karein? Merit list application window close hone ke kuch weeks baad release hogi. Official portal indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement par "Candidate Corner" → "List of Shortlisted Candidates" se circle-wise PDF download kar sakte hain.
Q6. GDS apply karne ke liye fee kitni hai? General/OBC/EWS male candidates ke liye ₹100 fee hai. SC/ST, Female, PwBD, aur Transwomen candidates ke liye fee bilkul free hai.
Q7. Document verification mein kya-kya documents chahiye? 10th marksheet & certificate, category certificate, computer certificate, local language proof, identity proof (Aadhaar), residence proof, recent photographs, aur signature required hain. BPM candidates ko accommodation bhi arrange karna hota hai.
Q8. Odisha circle mein kitni GDS vacancies hain? Odisha Postal Circle mein 1,353 vacancies hain aur local language Oriya mandatory hai. Odisha ke candidates ke liye yeh bada opportunity hai!
Q9. GDS mein age limit kya hai? 18 to 40 years (as on 21 September 2026). OBC ko 3 saal, SC/ST ko 5 saal, aur PwBD ko 10 saal ki relaxation milti hai.
Q10. Application form mein galti ho gayi toh kya karun? Correction window 23-24 September 2026 ko open hoga. Is duration mein aap form mein limited fields edit kar sakte hain. Isliye form bharte waqt details carefully enter karein.
Conclusion
India Post GDS 2026 recruitment 10th pass candidates ke liye bina exam ke sarkari naukri paane ka sabse aasaan aur transparent mauka hai — 23,757 vacancies with stable income, allowances, aur rural posting. Koi written exam nahi, koi interview nahi — sirf aapke Class 10th ke marks matter karte hain!
Agar aapne abhi tak One-Time Registration (OTR) nahi kiya hai toh 19 September 2026 se pehle kar lein — bina OTR ke application submit nahi ho sakta. Application window 2 September se 21 September 2026 tak open rahegi.
Brinto.in ko bookmark karein — jaise hi India Post GDS 2026 merit list, document verification dates, aur final selection list announce hogi, hum turant update karenge!
Last Updated: 31 August 2026 | Source: indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement — Advt No. 17-12/2026-GDS