The Department of Posts, has officially released the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-I, January-2026 notification. Through this recruitment drive, applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for engagement to various Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions in postal offices across the country. These include Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts.
There are jobs in many different Postal Circles, Divisions and Offices. You can find out how many jobs are available for each post in each division, by looking at Annexure-I on the website. This will give you all the details you need about the jobs that're available.
Important Dates and Application Schedule:
One-Time Registration: 31 January 2026 to 14 February 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Online Application Submission & Fee Payment: 02 February 2026 to 16 February 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Edit / Correction Window: 18 February 2026 to 19 February 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Each candidate can only register one time. If a candidate tries to register than once their application will be cancelled. This can happen at any point in the process. The candidate will not be allowed to proceed if they have registrations, for the same thing. One registration is permitted for each candidate.
Job Profiles of GDS Posts:
Branch Postmaster (BPM):
The Branch Post Master is, in charge of the Branch Post Office. The Branch Post Master has to do a lot of things. These things include taking care of operations handling India Post Payments Bank services helping customers selling postal products moving mail around and supervising Assistant Branch Post Masters when necessary. The Branch Post Master has to live in the village where the Branch Post Office is. They have to find a place to stay before they start working at the Branch Post Office.
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM):
Assistant Branch Post Masters help the Branch Post Master with postal work. The work of Assistant Branch Post Masters includes selling items delivering mail doing India Post Payments Bank transactions helping customers and doing promotional activities, for the post office. Assistant Branch Post Masters may have to do the work of the Branch Post Master sometimes. They have to live near the post office they work for.
Dak Sevak:
Dak Sevaks work in lots of places like Departmental Offices and Sub Post Offices and Head Post Offices and Railway Mail Service units. Their main job is to deliver mail and sort mail and handle mailbags and help the postmasters with their work.
Salary:
BPM: ₹12,000 to ₹29,380
ABPM / Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 to ₹24,470
Age Limit:
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 40 years (as on last date of application)
Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per government norms. No age relaxation is available for EWS candidates.
Educational Qualification:
1. Must have passed Class 10 (Secondary School Examination) from a recognized board.2. The candidate must have studied the language up to Class 10 because the local language is what the candidate will be using.
3. There are rules for languages in Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Sikkim. For these places you may need to show a certificate that proves you are good at a language when they check your documents. This is because language proficiency is important, for Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Sikkim and they want to make sure you can speak the language properly.
Other Mandatory Qualifications:
1. Basic computer knowledge2. Knowledge of cycling
3. Adequate means of livelihood
Reservation Policy:
The Government of India has rules for Reservation that apply to SC candidates ST candidates, OBC candidates, EWS candidates, PwBD candidates and Transgender candidates.Application Fee: ₹100
Fee Exempted For: Female candidates, SC/ST candidates, PwBD candidates, and Transwomen
You have to pay the fee. It is not possible to get the fee back. The fee must be paid on the internet using the payment methods that are allowed.
Selection Process:
1. They create the merit list by using the marks that students received in Class 10. The merit list is actually based on the marks that students got in Class 10. They use Class 10 marks to make the merit list.
2. So when it comes to grades the grades are basically turned into marks. This is done using a formula that people have to follow. They need to use this formula when they need to turn the grades into marks. The grades are very important. People need to make sure they use the formula correctly to get the right marks, for the grades.
3. So when there is a tie the decision is made based on the age of the people in the category they are in. The gender priority of the people. In the event of a tie the tie is broken by looking at the age of the people the category they're in and the gender priority of the people. The people, in the tie have their age, category and gender priority looked at to resolve the tie.
4. If you give us information or upload blurry photos or the wrong things we will have to reject them. We need everything to be accurate and clear so please make sure you get it right. Incorrect information and wrong uploads are not acceptable.
Document Verification and Engagement Process:
Shortlisted candidates must appear for physical document verification within 15 days of result declaration. After successful verification, provisional engagement is offered, followed by mandatory pre-engagement formalities and training. Final engagement is issued after successful verification of certificates and police antecedents.Important Instructions for Candidates:
1. You have to send in your applications, on the internet there is no way to do it.
2. The Department will not call you on the phone about the selection of the Department. The Department only does things in ways not by making phone calls, about the Department selection.
3. People who are applying for something that is the candidates need to check the website all the time, for new information. The candidates should do this regularly to stay updated on what's happening with the candidates.
4. Supplying false information will lead to termination and legal action.
5. The Department reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process.
How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026:
Stage 1: Registration
1. The candidate must do a one-time registration first. This is something the candidate has to do before they can move on to the step. The candidate will only have to do this registration one time.
2. You have to register before you can apply for any job post. Registration is necessary, for applying to any post.
3. Each candidate can only register one time. The system will not allow a candidate to register more than once. If a candidate tries to register the system will not accept it. This rule applies to all candidates. Each candidate must follow it to be able to register for the event. One registration, per candidate is permitted.
4. If you register than one time your application, for the position will be completely cancelled. Multiple registrations will cause problems and the result will be that your candidature will be cancelled. Multiple registrations are not allowed all.
Stage 2: Online Application
1. After successful registration, the candidate must:
2. Login using registration credentials
Select:
Postal Circle
Division
Post preference
3. Enter personal, educational and local language details
4. Make sure all the information is the same as what is, on the original documents. We need to double check the information to ensure it matches the documents. This will help us avoid any mistakes with the documents.
Stage 3: Upload Documents and Fee Payment
This is the part where you need to upload your documents. You also have to pay the fee at this stage. The documents and the fee payment are very important for Stage 3.• Upload all the documents
• Pay the required fee
Remember to do both these things for Stage 3. The documents and the fee payment are crucial, for moving with Stage 3.
1. Upload required documents as prescribed
2. Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online mode
3. The fee that you pay will not be given back, to you once it is paid. The fee is non-refundable. You will not get the fee back after you have paid it.
4. After successful submission, take a printout of the application
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📍 Important Note
This job notification is strictly applicable only for candidates from Assam and India.
Applications from outside India will not be accepted and should not apply.
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