The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications has released official notifications for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) [i.e. Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks] in different offices of the Department of Posts. In this notification, a total of 28700 vacancies has mentioned in this notification and the online application process will commence from 31.01.2026, and the last date will be on 14.02.2026. Interested candidates can apply online from official website. In this article we will cover all important details including eligibility criteria, application process, selection process and other key details.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

GDS Eligibility Criteria

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 applicant should have studied the local language at least up to the 10th Standard from a recognized board. The details of post-wise local language prescribed by the Department is given in Annexure-III.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 40 years
• Subject to relaxations as per sub para (a) below
• Age will be determined as on the last date of submission of applications. Relaxations in upper age limit

GDS Selection Process

The selection process conists following stages:

• The applicants will be shortlisted for engagement on the basis of a system-generated merit list.
• The Merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained/ conversion of Grades/Points to marks (as explained in sub-paragraphs – iii to xiii below) in Secondary School Examination of 10th standard of recognised Boards aggregated to a percentage to the accuracy of 4 decimals.

Important Dates

How To Apply Online For GDS Recruitment

Candidates need to follow below steps to complete application process:

1. Go to the official website at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
2. Applications received from any other mode shall not be entertained and no communication in this respect will be entertained/replied.
3. Register yourself with active email and active mobile number.
4. Scroll down on the homepage, find active link titled “India Post GDS Recruitment 2026”.
5. Fill application with accurate details including educational, contact and personal details.
6. Upload necessary documents such as photo, signature.
7. Pay application fee.
8. Submit and take printout for future reference.

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