Job Title Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) – Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak
Category GOVT
Location India
Company Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India
Description India Post Office has released an official notification for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts under the Gramin Dak Sevak Online Engagement Schedule-I, January-2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official India Post GDS portal. The last date to submit the application form is 14-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the India Post GDS recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and online application form

Age Limit 18 to 40 years
Start Date for Apply 31/01/2026
Last Date for Registration 14/02/2026
Last Date for Apply 16/02/2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
Official Website https://indiapost.gov.in/

Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Secondary School Examination (SSE) pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India, State Governments, or Union Territories in India.
The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board. Post-wise local language details are given in Annexure-III.
Special provisions apply for engagement in Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, and Sikkim regarding local language requirements.
Essential Qualifications
Knowledge of computers
Knowledge of cycling
Adequate means of livelihood
Desirable
Candidates applying for BPM posts must be able to arrange accommodation for running the Branch Post Office at their own cost.
Ability to work in rural areas
Ability to use smartphones, laptops, or computer devices

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in online mode only at https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
Applications received through any other mode will not be entertained.
The application process consists of two parts: (A) One-Time Registration (OTR) and (B) Filling of Online Application
Candidates must have their own active email ID and mobile number for registration.
Once registered, the same mobile number and email ID will not be allowed for further registrations of any other applicant.
Before One-Time Registration, keep ready: Mobile Number (to be verified through OTP), Email ID (to be verified through OTP), and information about Board and Year of Passing Matriculation (10th) Examination.
For One-Time Registration, click on "Candidate Login/Register" button, then click on "New Candidate Registration".
After registration, a registration number will be generated and sent to registered mobile number and email ID.
For submitting the application, log in using Registration Number and password.
Fill all details in the online application form including Personal Details, Board/Educational Details, Division selection and Post preference.
Upload recent photograph (JPG/JPEG format, 30 KB to 100 KB, 320×400 pixels recommended) and signature (JPG/JPEG format, 20 KB to 100 KB, 300×120 pixels recommended).
Preview the application before final submission.
Make fee payment if applicable before final submission.
Candidates can apply for one or more vacant posts in only one selected Division.
On selecting the Division, give preferences for eligible posts based on community, age, PwD status, and local languages studied.
If shortlisted for more than one post, only the first post in order of preference will be offered and candidature for remaining posts will be forfeited.
Candidates are advised to submit the online application well before the closing date and time.
The cut-off time for submission is 17:00 hours on 16/02/2026.
Salary BPM: Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 29,380 | ABPM/Dak Sevak: Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 24,470
Last Date 2026-02-14 00:00:00
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