The application deadline was 21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM; corrections closed on 24 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. This page preserves the original notice. Check the official GDS portal for subsequent updates.
India Post 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
| Recruitment | GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Notification number | 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20 August 2026 |
| Total tentative vacancies | 23,757 |
| Posts | BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak |
| Qualification | 10th pass with Mathematics and English; local language up to 10th |
| Age | 18 to 40 years, with category relaxation |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Selection | System-generated merit list based on 10th marks |
| Application deadline | 21 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Correction window | 23 to 24 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
Important dates
| Work | Date |
|---|---|
| One-time registration | 31 August to 19 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Application and fee payment | 2 September to 21 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Correction window | 23 to 24 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
Eligibility under the original notice
- 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
| SC/ST | 5 years |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| EWS | No age relaxation |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
Salary / TRCA
| BPM | ₹12,000 to ₹29,380 per month |
|---|---|
| ABPM / Dak Sevak | ₹10,000 to ₹24,470 per month |
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
- India Post prepares a system-generated merit list from Class 10 marks.
- There is no written examination mentioned in the notice.
- Shortlisted candidates receive information by SMS and email, but should also keep checking the official portal.
- 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
Original online application process (closed)
The following steps are retained for reference. The application and correction deadlines for this schedule have passed; they do not describe a currently open application window.
- Open the official GDS portal.
- Complete one-time registration using your own active mobile number and email.
- Select one postal Division and review every eligible Post ID.
- Enter preferences in the order you actually want.
- Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
- Pay ₹100 if you are not exempt.
- Preview the full form, submit it, and save the registration/application details.
Official GDS portal (updates)Download 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. The linked official vacancy PDF contains the original language, category and Circle breakdown.
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 I still apply for this schedule?
The application deadline was 21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM, and the correction window ended on 24 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Both dates have passed. See the official GDS portal for subsequent announcements.
What were the original deadlines?
Applications and fee payment closed on 21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Registration ended on 19 September 2026 at 5:00 PM; corrections ended on 24 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Where should I check updates?
Use only the Department of Posts GDS portal and official PDFs linked above.
Status checked: 1 October 2026 against the Department of Posts notification and official GDS portal. The original application and correction dates have passed.