Jobs Description:
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has announced vacancies for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions, including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevaks.
Vacancy Details India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Organization: India Post
No of Post : 28000+ posts
Post name: Name of post: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
# Branch Postmaster (BPM)
# Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
# Dak Sevak
Application fees :
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
SC/ST/PwD/Female: Exempted
Apply Date :
Registration Start Date: January 31, 2026
Registration Last Date: February 14, 2026
Application Submission Last Date: February 16, 2026
Apply Mode: Online
Eligibility Criteria India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Education:
Minimum Qualification: 10th pass with Mathematics and English from a recognized board
Local Language: Proficiency in the local language of the postal circle is mandatory
Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge is required Cycling: Ability to cycle is necessary.
Age limit :
Minimum Age:* 18 years
Maximum Age:* 40 years
Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories:*
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST):* 5 years (up to 45 years)
Other Backward Classes (OBC):* 3 years (up to 43 years)
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS):* No relaxation
Persons with Disabilities (PwD):* 10 years
PwD + OBC:* 13 years
PwD + SC/ST:* 15 years
Nationality: Indian Citizens
Selection Process & exam details :
The selection process for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is merit-based, with no written exam. Candidates are shortlisted based on their 10th standard marks, and the merit list is generated automatically. Here’s a breakdown of the selection process:
A. Merit List Preparation: Based on 10th class marks (converted to percentage) B. Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted in each postal circle
C. Document Verification: Two-stage physical verification of original documents D. Final Engagement: Candidates are offered provisional engagement after verification
Documents required :
A. 10th Class Mark Sheet/Certificate: Proof of educational qualification and date of birth B. Date of Birth Proof: If not mentioned in 10th certificate
C. Category Certificate: For SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates D. Disability Certificate: For physically handicapped candidates
E. Recent Passport-Size Photograph: JPG/JPEG format, 30-100 KB, 320×400 pixels F. Signature: JPG/JPEG format, 20-100 KB, 300×120 pixels
Apply proses India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
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