India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 23,757 Vacancies

The Department of Posts, India Post has released an official notification for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 (Advt. No.: 17-12/2026). A total of 23,757 vacancies are available across Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak roles throughout various postal circles nationwide.

Key Recruitment Highlights

Particulars	Details
Organization	Department of Posts, India Post
Post Names	Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak
Advt. No.	17-12/2026
Engagement Type	GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026
Total Vacancies	23,757
Job Location	Across India (Respective Postal Circles)
Selection Process	Merit-based (10th Standard Marks)

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	August 2026
One-Time Registration (OTR) Starts	31 August 2026
Last Date for One-Time Registration	19 September 2026
Online Application Starts	02 September 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	21 September 2026
Merit List / Result Release	To be announced

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit (as on 21 September 2026):
  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 40 Years
  • Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) as per central government norms.
• Educational Qualification:
  • Secondary School Examination (10th Standard) passing certificate with Mathematics and English as compulsory or elective subjects from a recognized Board of School Education.
  • Compulsory knowledge of the local language of the applied postal circle.
  • Basic computer training certification, cycling knowledge, and adequate means of livelihood.

Application Fee

• UR / OBC / EWS (Male candidates): ₹100/-
• Female / SC / ST / PwD / Transwomen: Exempted (Nil)
• Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, UPI)

Important Links

Link Description	Link / Action
One-Time Registration (OTR)	Register Here
Apply Online (Candidate Login)	Apply Online
Download Official Notification (PDF)	Download Notification
Check Circle-Wise Vacancies	View Vacancy Matrix
India Post GDS Official Portal	Official Website

How to Apply

1. Visit the official India Post GDS portal at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process between 31 August 2026 and 19 September 2026.
3. Pay the mandatory application fee (if applicable).
4. Fill out the application form with your personal, educational, and communication details.
5. Select circle preferences, upload required documents (photograph, signature), and review your submission.
6. Submit the final application form on or before 21 September 2026 and save a printed copy for future reference.