India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Online Engagement for BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak Posts (Schedule-II, July-2026) — Including Gujarat Circle Vacancies

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has released the GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) Online Engagement Notification – Schedule-II, July-2026, inviting online applications for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts across all Postal Circles in India, including the Gujarat Postal Circle. Candidates who have passed Class 10 (SSE) with passing marks in Mathematics and English, and who meet the local language requirement of their chosen Circle, can apply online at indiapost.gov.in from 31/08/2026 onward.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview

Gujarat Circle GDS Recruitment 2026 — Key Highlight

• The Gujarat Postal Circle (covering Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu) is included in this GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 notification.
• The prescribed local language for Gujarat Circle candidates is Gujarati — applicants must have studied Gujarati at least up to the 10th standard from a recognized board to be eligible for GDS posts in the Gujarat Circle.
• Candidates applying under the Gujarat Circle will need to select their preferred Division within Gujarat on the portal, after which eligible posts (BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak) within that Division will be displayed based on community, age, and language eligibility.
• Exact Division-wise vacancy numbers for Gujarat Circle are published separately on the GDS Online Engagement Portal, as per Annexure-I of the notification.
• All eligibility, age, fee, and selection rules described in this post apply equally to candidates applying for posts under the Gujarat Circle.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Job Profile

1. Branch Postmaster (BPM)

• Day-to-day postal operations of the Branch Post Office (B.O.) and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB).
• Marketing/promotion of Department products and services, operating Customer Service Centres (CSC).
• In single-handed BOs, overall responsibility for smooth functioning including mail conveyance and delivery.
• Must arrange accommodation for the Branch Post Office at own cost and reside in the post village.

2. Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

• Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and door-step delivery of mail, IPPB transactions.
• Assists BPM in postal operations and marketing activities.
• Must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the concerned Post Office (BO).

3. Dak Sevak

• Engaged in Post Offices, Sorting Offices, Mail Offices, Transit Mail Offices, or Delivery Centres.
• Duties include sale of stamps/stationery, mail handling, IPPB transactions, and assisting the Postmaster.
• Must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the attached Post Office (HO/SO).

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Salary (TRCA)

• GDS are paid Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) — not a regular Government salary — with an annual 3% increase, subject to conditions.

• GDS are also entitled to Dearness Allowance on TRCA, GDS Gratuity, and Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (akin to NPS).
• Note: GDS are not regular Central Government employees; they are Civil Post holders outside the regular Civil Services, governed by GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years
• Note: Age will be determined as on the last date of submission of applications.

2. Educational Qualification

• Secondary School Examination (SSE)/Class 10th pass certificate with passing marks in Mathematics and English, from any Board recognized by the Government of India/State Governments/Union Territories.
• Candidates with equivalent qualification from any other (non-recognized) board are not eligible.
• The applicant must have studied the local language of the applied Circle at least up to 10th standard from a recognized board (for Gujarat Circle, this is Gujarati; see full language list below).

3. Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of computers.
• Knowledge of cycling.
• Adequate means of livelihood (a GDS is expected to have another source of income besides the TRCA).

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Local Language Requirement (Circle-wise)

The prescribed local language must be studied up to 10th standard from a recognized board. Selected entries below include Gujarat and its neighbouring/related Circles:

*Special local-language provisions apply for Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim, and Nagaland — see the official notification for full details.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Reservation Details

• Reservation is applicable for SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD categories, as per prescribed eligibility and valid certificates.
• EWS reservation: 10% (no age relaxation available for EWS candidates).
• OBC candidates must not fall in the creamy layer as on the closing date of application.

PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Reservation — for BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak

• *Both Leg (BL) category candidates may apply only for Dak Sevak posts involving delivery and stationery duties.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

• General/Applicable Candidates: Rs. 100/- per Division applied for
• Exempted Categories: All female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants, and Transwomen applicants
• Fee can be paid via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
• Fee once paid is non-refundable.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Selection is based on a system-generated Merit List prepared using marks obtained in the Secondary School Examination (Class 10), converted to percentage (up to 4 decimal accuracy).
• Where only Grades/Points are given, marks are calculated using a multiplication factor of 9.5.
• No examination or interview is conducted — selection is purely on 10th standard marks/merit.
• In case of a tie, priority is given based on Date of Birth (older first) followed by category/gender order as specified in the notification.
• Shortlisted candidates must report for physical verification of documents within 15 days of shortlisting, and complete pre-engagement formalities (including 3-day basic training) within 30 days of the offer.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: How to Apply, Step by Step

1. Visit the official GDS Online Engagement Portal: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
2. Part A – One-Time Registration (OTR): Click “Candidate Login/Register”, then “New Candidate Registration”. Enter your active mobile number and email ID (each verified via OTP) — these cannot be changed later.
3. Fill in Personal Details (Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Father’s/Guardian’s Name, Mother’s Name, Community, etc.) exactly as per your Class 10 marksheet.
4. On successful registration, note your Registration Number — it will also be sent via SMS/Email.
5. Part B – Online Application: Log in using your Registration Number and password (received via SMS). Click “Apply Online” under the “Active Notification” tab.
6. Fill in Board/Educational Details — select your Circle, Board name, passing year, and subject-wise marks/grades from your Class 10 marksheet.
7. Select your preferred Division (e.g., a Division under Gujarat Circle) and give post preferences among the eligible BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak posts shown, based on your community, age, PwBD status, and local language.
8. Upload your recent Photograph (JPG, 30–100 KB, 320×400 px, 4:5 ratio) and Signature (JPG, 20–100 KB, 300×120 px, 5:2 ratio) as per the prescribed format.
9. Preview your application carefully and edit if needed.
10. Pay the applicable fee (if not exempted) via the online payment gateway, then submit the application finally.
11. Use the 2-day Edit/Correction Window (23–24 Sep 2026) if you need to correct any details after the closing date.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Documents Required at Verification

• Class 10 (SSE) Marksheet
• Identity Proof and Date of Birth Proof
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC), PwBD Certificate, EWS Certificate, or Transgender Certificate, as applicable
• Medical certificate issued by a Government Hospital/Dispensary/Primary Health Centre (compulsory)
• Local/tribal language proficiency certificate (for Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Goa, or Nagaland candidates)

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Only one registration per candidate is allowed; duplicate/multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• An applicant can apply for posts in only one selected Division; if shortlisted for more than one preferred post, only the highest-preference post will be offered, and candidature for all other posts will be forfeited.
• The Department does not make phone calls to applicants — beware of fraudulent calls; all official communication is via SMS/Email or the Engaging Authority only.
• Candidates dismissed/removed/compulsorily retired from Government service/GDS in the past as a penalty are barred from applying.
• Marksheets may be verified via DigiLocker/API Setu; candidates are advised to keep a DigiLocker account with relevant documents ready.
• Applications with blurred/illegible photographs or signatures will be rejected.
• The notification is available in English and Hindi; in case of dispute, the English version prevails.
• The process of engagement (including supplementary lists) will close by 31.12.2026, subject to the Department’s discretion to extend.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Important Links