India Post GDS Online Recruitment 2026 : Schedule II July 2026, Eligibility, Fee, Last Date, Apply Online. The Authority has released the New Notification for the recruitment of India Post GDS New Vacancy 2026 for 23757 Posts. India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks GDS Online Registration Form 2026 will be started from 31 August 2026 to 19 September 2026 through the official website of the Authority. The candidates who are interested in the India Post GDS Bharti 2026, kindly read the full notification related to the India Post GDS Jobs 2026. Check Eligibility, Application Fee, Age Limit, Salary, Selection Process, and all other information. All the details related to the India Post GDS Online Recruitment 2026 Online Registration Link folowing below.
India Post GDS Online Recruitment 2026
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II July-2026
India Post GDS Online Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Posts Available | Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster and Dak Sevak |
| Total Vacancies | 23,757 |
| Selection Method | System-generated merit list based on Class 10 marks |
| Official Portal | indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement |
Important Dates
| Event | Schedule |
| One-Time Registration (OTR) | August 31, 2026 – September 19, 2026 |
| Application Submission | September 2, 2026 – September 21, 2026 |
| Edit/Correction Window | September 23, 2026 – September 24, 2026 |
India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria
Education: Candidates must have passed Class 10 with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
Local Language: Mandatory study of the local language for the chosen postal circle up to at least the 10th standard.
Age Limit: 18 to 40 years as of the last date of application. Upper age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10-15 years for PwBD candidates.
Additional Skills: Basic knowledge of computers, cycling, and adequate means of livelihood.
Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 Apply Fee
The application fee for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 recruitment is ₹100 for male General, OBC, and EWS candidates.
Fee Details & Exemptions
Fee Amount: ₹100/- payable for notified posts in the chosen division.
Exempted Categories: Female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) applicants, and Transwomen applicants do not have to pay any fee.
Payment Modes: Online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI on the official portal. The fee is non-refundable.
India Post Jobs Pay Scale Matrix
The Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) salary is based on the Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), which is determined by the daily working hours.
| Designation / Post | 4 Hours Shift (TRCA Level 1) | 5 Hours Shift (TRCA Level 2) |
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 | ₹14,500 – ₹35,480 |
| ABPM / Dak Sevak | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 |
Post Office Recruitment Circlewise Vacancy
| Circle Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh Circle | 917 |
| Assam Circle | 414 |
| Bihar Circle | 1,098 |
| Chhattisgarh Circle | 762 |
| Delhi Circle | 16 |
| Gujarat Circle | 499 |
| Haryana Circle | 87 |
| Himachal Pradesh Circle | 335 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Circle | 340 |
| Jharkhand Circle | 1,379 |
| Karnataka Circle | 1,116 |
| Kerala Circle | 1,373 |
| Madhya Pradesh Circle | 1,450 |
| Maharashtra Circle | 2,431 |
| North Eastern Circle | 2,614 |
| Odisha Circle | 1,353 |
| Punjab Circle | 122 |
| Rajasthan Circle | 1,009 |
| Tamilnadu Circle | 2,118 |
| Telangana Circle | 419 |
| Uttarakhand Circle | 452 |
| Uttar Pradesh Circle | 1,691 |
| West Bengal Circle | 1,762 |
| Total | 23,757 |
IMPORTANT LINKS | |
| Apply Online | Click Her |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click Here |
