India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Schedule-II: 23,757 Posts, 10th Pass Apply Online

India Post has released GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 for 23,757 tentative vacancies. The posts are Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak across postal circles in India.

सीधी बात: अगर आपने 10वीं में Maths और English पास की है, अपनी postal circle की local language 10वीं तक पढ़ी है, और आपकी उम्र 18 से 40 साल के बीच है, तो आप eligibility check कर सकते हैं. Selection के लिए written exam नहीं है; merit 10वीं के marks से बनेगी.

India Post GDS 2026 quick summary

Important dates

Who can apply?

• You must be 18 to 40 years old on the last application date.
• You must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
• You must have studied the prescribed local language for the selected post at least up to Class 10.
• You should know how to use a computer and ride a bicycle.
• You must choose posts in only one Division. Give preferences carefully because only one post will be offered if you qualify for several.

Upper-age relaxation

Salary / TRCA

The official notice calls this payment Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA). It also mentions an annual increase subject to rules, Dearness Allowance and specified social-security benefits.

Application fee

The fee is ₹100 for applicants who are required to pay. All female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants and transwomen applicants are exempt. Payment is online and is not refundable.

How selection works

1. India Post prepares a system-generated merit list from Class 10 marks.
2. There is no written examination mentioned in the notice.
3. Shortlisted candidates receive information by SMS and email, but should also keep checking the official portal.
4. Shortlisted candidates must report for physical document verification within 15 days of shortlisting.

Documents to keep ready

• Class 10 marksheet
• Identity proof and date-of-birth proof
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Government medical certificate for document verification
• Recent JPG/JPEG photograph and signature for the online form
• Local/tribal language certificate where the special state rule requires it

How to apply online

1. Open the official GDS portal.
2. Complete one-time registration using your own active mobile number and email.
3. Select one postal Division and review every eligible Post ID.
4. Enter preferences in the order you actually want.
5. Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
6. Pay ₹100 if you are not exempt.
7. Preview the full form, submit it, and save the registration/application details.

Open official GDS application portalDownload official notification PDFDownload circle-wise vacancy PDF

Circle-wise vacancy highlights

The official Annexure-Ia totals 23,757 posts. Large totals include Maharashtra (Marathi) 2,297, Tamil Nadu 2,118, Uttar Pradesh 1,691, West Bengal (Bengali) 1,619, Madhya Pradesh 1,450, Jharkhand 1,379, Kerala 1,373 and Odisha 1,353. Check the official vacancy PDF for your language, category and Circle before applying.

FAQs

Is there an exam for India Post GDS Schedule-II 2026?

The notification says shortlisting will be through a system-generated merit list based on Class 10 marks.

Can a 10th-pass candidate apply?

Yes, if Mathematics and English are passed and the required local language was studied up to Class 10. Other conditions also apply.

What is the last date?

The application and fee deadline is 21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Registration closes on 19 September at 5:00 PM.

Where should I check updates?

Use only the Department of Posts GDS portal and official PDFs linked above.

Last checked: 28 August 2026. Information was verified from the Department of Posts notification and Annexure-Ia.