Applications are invited for recruitment of over 28000 posts or jobs in India Post in 2026.
India Post is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) [i.e. Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch
Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks] in different offices of the Department of Posts in 2026.
Name of post : Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) [i.e. Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch
Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks] in different offices of the Department of Posts
No. of posts : 28740
Qualification :
(a) Educational qualification for engagement of GDS is 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/ Union Territories in India.
(b) The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board. The details of post-wise local language prescribed by the Department is given in Annexure-III.
Additional Criteria :
i. Knowledge of computers.
ii. Knowledge of cycling.
iii. Adequate means of livelihood.
Pay Scale :
BPM : Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/-
ABPM/Dak Sevak : Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/-
Age Limit : Minimum age: 18 years, Maximum age: 40 years. Age relaxation will be as per rules of Govt. of India
How to apply :
Candidates may apply online for the above posts through the website https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
User Registration
Start Date: 31 Jan 2026
End Date: 14 Feb 2026
Application Submission
Start Date: 02 Feb 2026
End Date: 16 Feb 2026
Application Fees :
Applicants must pay a fee of Rs.1oo (Rupees One Hundred only) for all posts notified in the choice of Division.
However, all female applicants, SC /ST applicants, PwBD and Transwomen applicants gets exemption from payment of fees
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