India Post GDS Notification 2026 Out, 10th Pass Can Apply for 23757 Vacancies

The Department of Posts has released the notification for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) vacancies under GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. The recruitment includes Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts across different postal circles.

The GDS application form can be submitted till September 21, 2026, up to 5:00 pm. Candidates must first complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), which is available from 31 August to 19 September 2026. Selection is based on merit, determined from eligible candidates’ Class 10 marks; there is no written examination.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026- Overview

Candidates looking for a 10th-pass government job without a competitive written exam should check the eligibility, local language requirement, vacancy details, selection method and application rules carefully before applying.

Is There Any Exam for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
No, the India Post GDS exam does not involve a written examination. Candidates are shortlisted based on merit, determined by their marks in the Class 10th examination.

India Post GDS 2026 Important Dates

India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 (23757 Posts)

A total of 23,757 GDS Vacancy 2026 have been notified for the July 2026 Schedule-II engagement.

The vacancies cover the following GDS positions:

• Branch Postmaster (BPM)
• Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
• Dak Sevak

Category-Wise GDS Vacancy

Circle-wise GDS Vacancy

BPM vs ABPM vs Dak Sevak

Who Can Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must check the minimum eligibility criteria required to apply for the GDS Vacancy 2026.

India Post GDS Apply Online 2026

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the India Post GDS Exam for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 at https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement. Candidates interested in applying for 23757 Posts must complete their registration form by providing valid details. The direct registartion link is also shared here, which will remain active till September 19, 2026.

India Post GDS 2026 Apply & Registration Link- Click Here

Q. Can I apply for GDS posts in multiple circles?
Ans. No, candidates can apply for GDS posts in only one circle per the official notification guidelines.

Q. What should I do if I made a mistake in my India Post GDS application form?
Ans. Candidates can use the correction window provided by India Post, which is September 23-24 2026.

India Post GDS Application Fee 2026

• Application Fee – Rs. 100/- for all eligible posts
• Exempted Categories – Female candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, and Trans women applicants do not pay any fee
• Payment Methods – Online payment using Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI.

How to Apply for Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official website https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/.
2. A text appears: “Registration and application submission for GDS Online Engagement Schedule I, January 2026, is live on the new website.
   Click here to visit the new website”
3. Then you are redirected to a new page: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
4. Now scroll down and click “Click Here to Register/Apply”.
5. If you haven’t registered, you first have to register; if you are already registered, begin with the application process.
6. Fill in the application forms and submit the details carefully.
7. Attach the required documents and pay the required application fee.
8. Submit the application forms by September 21, 2026

Why Consider GDS Recruitment 2026?

• No need to appear for any examination or interview. It is a purely merit-based and transparent selection process.
• There are a huge number of vacancies available in various circles for 23,757 posts, which increases your chances of selection as compared to other government exams.
• The eligibility is quite easy, as you need to have passed class 10th to apply for GDS posts.
• It is a central government job, but there is a common misconception that GDS posts are not under Group C since they have fixed terms and conditions for recruitment.

India Post GDS Application Form 2026: What Will You Need?

Candidates should keep their documents ready before the application window opens.

Commonly required details/documents include:

• Class 10 marksheet/certificate
• Valid mobile number (working)
• Active email ID (should receive mail)
• Recent photograph (2-3 months old)
• Signature (same as to be used at DV)
• Identity details
• Category certificate, wherever applicable
• Disability certificate, wherever applicable
• Other certificates required under the notification

GDS Circle-wise Language Requirement (Mandatory)

Local Language Proficiency is a mandatory requirement for the GDS role. Check state/circle-wise language requirements.

India Post GDS Selection Process 2026

This recruitment is different from most government recruitment examinations because candidates are not required to appear for a written competitive examination.

The broad selection process is:

Online Application → Merit List → Document Verification → Engagement

The merit list is prepared using eligible candidates’ Class 10 marks, subject to the rules and verification requirements of the recruitment.

How is the GDS Merit List Prepared?

The selection process for India Post GDS 2026 is merit-based.

• Merit-Based Shortlisting – Candidates are shortlisted purely based on their Class 10th aggregate marks. Marks from all subjects in the 10th Board Examination are considered. If the board uses a grade-point system, it is converted using the formula: Marks = Grade Point x 9.5.
• Tie-Breaking Criteria – When two or more candidates share an identical Class 10th percentage (up to 4 decimal places), the following tie-breaking criteria are applied in order:
  • Preference is given to the older candidate (higher date of birth / born earlier).
  • If still tied, category reservation rules of the Government of India apply in this order: ST Female → SC Female → OBC Female → EWS Female → UR Female, then ST Male → SC Male → OBC Male → EWS Male → UR Male
• Document Verification (DV) – Shortlisted candidates must report to the designated Divisional Head Office for Document Verification within 15 days of the merit list release. DV is the final stage before appointment confirmation
• Final Appointment – Candidates who successfully clear Document Verification are issued an appointment order for their allotted GDS post and division.

India Post GDS Merit List Details

The India Post GDS merit list and the subsequent requirements for selected candidates will be provided. The merit list is based on marks or grades from the 10th standard exam. Marks are converted to a percentage with four decimal places for accuracy.

Post Office GDS Salary Structure

GDS employees are paid under the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) system. The applicable TRCA and other allowances are subject to the conditions of engagement and applicable rules.