Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026
Overview & Summary
Field Name: Description
Applications are invited from eligible candidates to fill vacant posts of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) [i.e. Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks] in different offices of the Department of Posts.Important Dates
4 milestones| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Date | 20 Aug 2026 | Concluded |
| Online One-Time Registration | 31 Aug 2026 | Concluded |
| Submission of online applications and fee payment | 2 Sept 2026 | Concluded |
| Corrections in Registration/Application Forms | 23 Sept 2026 | Current / Active |
Important Dates
Notification Date
20 August 2026
Online One-Time Registration
31 August 2026
Submission of online applications and fee payment
2 September 2026
Corrections in Registration/Application Forms
23 September 2026
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies
4029
Community-wise Consolidation of Posts
9 rowsAnnexure-I Community-wise Consolidation Structure
source: Annexure-I
| sr_no | total | % |
|---|---|---|
OBC As per state reservation % | 0 | 0.0% |
PwBD [Low vision (LV)] 01% | 0 | 0.0% |
PwBD [D (Deaf), HH(Hard of hearing)] 01% | 0 | 0.0% |
PwBD [One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Both Leg (BL)*, Spinal Infirmity/ Spinal Deformity without any associated neurological/ limb dysfunction] 01% | 0 | 0.0% |
PwBD [Specific learning disability/intellectual Disability / Multiple disabilities] 01% | 0 | 0.0% |
ST As per state reservation % | 0 | 0.0% |
SC As per state reservation % | 0 | 0.0% |
EWS 10% | 0 | 0.0% |
UR | 0 | 0.0% |
| total | 0 | 100% |
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Information
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/ Union Territories in India. The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board.
Educational Qualifications
Secondary School Examination (SSE) pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English
Nationality
India
Gender Eligibility
Age Criteria
Additional Information
Age Limits: Minimum age 18 years, Maximum age 40 years. Age will be determined as on the last date of submission of applications.
Age as on
21 September 2026
Age as on Notification
Minimum Age
18
yearsMaximum Age
40
yearsEligibility Criteria
18 - 40 years
Age Relaxation
5 CategoriesUpper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as per government norms
| Category | Relaxation | Max Age After Relaxation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years | 45 years | -- |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years | 43 years | -- |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years | 50 years | -- |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) + OBC | 13 years | 53 years | -- |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) + SC/ST | 15 years | 55 years | -- |
Note: Candidates belonging to reserved categories must produce valid category certificates at the time of document verification to claim age relaxation.
Application Fees
Fee Details
Application Fee: A fee of Rs.100 is to be paid by the applicants for all posts notified in the choice of Division. Fee is exempted for all female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD and Transwomen applicants.
Category-wise Application Fee
| category | amount | Status | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / All posts in choice of Division | ₹100 | Payable | -- |
| Female applicants | ₹0 | Exempted | -- |
| SC / ST applicants | ₹0 | Exempted | -- |
| PwBD applicants | ₹0 | Exempted | -- |
| Transwomen applicants | ₹0 | Exempted | -- |
| total | ₹100 | ||
Online Payment
availableFee Payment Summary
Total Categories
5
Fee Range
₹0 -₹100
exempted_categories
0
Payment Modes
4
Selection Process
Selection Process
Selection Process: Shortlisting via system-generated merit list based on Class 10th marks/grades, followed by physical verification of original documents by the Engaging Authority, completion of pre-engagement formalities (including 3 days basic training), and issuing of provisional/final engagement order.
Selection Stages3
System-Generated Merit List
EliminativePhysical Verification of Documents
EliminativePre-Engagement Formalities
Eliminativerequirements
Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern
Complete examination structure and guidelines
About the Examination
Selection Criteria: The applicants will be shortlisted for engagement on the basis of a system-generated merit list prepared on the basis of marks obtained/ conversion of Grades/Points to marks in Secondary School Examination of 10th standard aggregated to percentage to the accuracy of 4 decimals.
Qualifying Criteria
Syllabus
Syllabus
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Important Note
Syllabus: [Not specified in notification]
Salary & Allowances
Additional Information
Emoluments and Allowances: Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), carrying annual increase of 3%, Dearness Allowance, GDS Gratuity and Service Discharge Benefit Scheme.
Required Documents
Document Requirements
Required Documents for Verification: Original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies.
Total Documents
9
Mandatory
4
Optional
5
categories
3
General Document Requirements
Date of Birth ProofMandatory
Identity proofMandatory
Marks sheetMandatory
Medical certificate issued by a medical officer of any Government Hospital/Government Dispensaries/Government Primary Health CentreMandatory
Caste certificateOptional
Certificate issued by Competent Authority in respect of knowledge of tribal/local dialects or language (for Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Goa, Nagaland)Optional
EWS CertificateOptional
PwBD certificateOptional
How to Apply
Application Instructions
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online at https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.