Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak
GDS posts are not regular Central Government civil service posts. Their service conditions are governed by the applicable GDS rules.
Overview
Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts – GDS Section Notification No.: 17-12/2026-GDS Notification Date: 20 August 2026 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 Applications are invited from eligible candidates for engagement as Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) in different offices of the Department of Posts. Posts: 1. Branch Postmaster (BPM) 2. Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) 3. Dak Sevak Eligibility: Candidates must have passed the Secondary School Examination (10th standard) with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized Board. Candidates must also have studied the prescribed local language up to at least the 10th standard. Other qualifications include knowledge of computers and knowledge of cycling. Age Limit: Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 40 years Age relaxation is applicable for eligible categories as per the official notification. TRCA / Pay: BPM: ₹12,000 to ₹29,380 ABPM / Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 to ₹24,470 Selection Process: Candidates will be shortlisted through a system-generated merit list based on marks obtained in the 10th standard Secondary School Examination. Shortlisted candidates will undergo physical verification of original documents. Online One-Time Registration: 31 August 2026 to 19 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM Online Application and Fee Payment: 2 September 2026 to 21 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM Edit/Correction Window: 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM Location: Vacancies are available across different postal circles and divisions in India. The exact division-wise vacancy position is available on the official GDS portal. Official Application Website: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement Important: GDS posts are governed by the Department of Posts GDS Conduct and Engagement Rules and are not regular Central Government civil service posts.
Important dates
- Applications open
- 02 Sept 2026
- Applications close
- 21 Sept 2026
- Exam date
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Eligibility
- Age limit
- 18 – 40 yrs
- Age relaxation
- applicable for eligible categories
Exam pattern & syllabus
Selection will be based on a system-generated merit list prepared from marks obtained in the 10th standard examination, followed by verification of original documents and other prescribed formalities.
Update history
- 28 Aug 2026, 03:32 amArticle edited manually by an editormanual edit
- 27 Aug 2026, 03:26 pmPost / recruitment name added manually from an official notificationmanual entry