The Department of Posts, government of India has officially commenced the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 cycle, inviting applications for a total of 28,740 vacancies spread across various postal circles in the country. The recruitment drive offers a major government job opportunity, especially for candidates who have completed Class 10 (matriculation).
📌 Vacancies and Posts
The vacancies announced under this recruitment include three main positions:
· Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
· Branch Postmaster (BPM)
· Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
These roles will be filled across 23 postal circles nationwide, covering rural and semi‑urban areas where postal services play a critical role in connectivity and public service delivery.
🗓️ Important Dates
· Application Start: January 31, 2026
· Last Date to Apply Online: February 14, 2026
· Last Date for Fee Payment: February 16, 2026
· Application Correction Window: February 18–19, 2026
· First Merit List Release (Tentative): February 28, 2026
📍 How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must complete their online registration and application via the official GDS Online Engagement Portal at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Applicants should carefully follow the steps to fill in personal, educational, and contact information, and upload necessary documents before the deadline.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the GDS posts, candidates must:
· Have passed Class 10 (Secondary school Examination) from a recognised board, with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
· Possess knowledge of the local language of the postal circle they are applying to.
· Meet the age criteria, typically between 18 and 40 years, with age relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
📈 Selection Process
Unlike many other government recruitments, the GDS selection process is merit‑based — no written examination is conducted. The selection is made based on the Class 10 marks of eligible candidates. Higher marks improve the chances of being included in the circle‑wise merit list.
💰 Salary and Allowances
Selected candidates receive a Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), a salary structure that varies by post:
· Branch Postmaster (BPM): Approximately ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 per month
· Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and GDS: Approximately ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month
Additional allowances and benefits are provided as per india Post norms.
This recruitment drive is one of the largest government job opportunities of 2026 for matriculation‑qualified candidates, offering stable employment in the postal service without the need for an examination.
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