India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 (Schedule-II, July 2026) – BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak

Overview

Organisation

Department of Posts (India Post)

Department

Ministry of Communications, Government of India

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Post Name(s)

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

Job Location

All India (postal circles and divisions)

Job Category

Central Government Jobs, Post Office Jobs

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Class 10 (Secondary School Examination) pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a board recognised by the Government of India, a State Government or a Union Territory.
• You must have studied the local language of the circle at least up to Class 10.
• The qualification is counted as on the date of the notification.

Age Limit

• Minimum 18 years, maximum 40 years, counted on the last date of application.
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation. OBC: 3 years. EWS: no relaxation.
• PwBD: 10 years (PwBD + OBC: 13 years, PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years).

Application Fee

Salary / Pay Scale

GDS are paid Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) with Dearness Allowance: Branch Postmaster ₹12,000 – ₹29,380; ABPM / Dak Sevak ₹10,000 – ₹24,470. GDS are not regular Central Government employees; their conditions follow the GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020.

Selection Process

1. System-generated merit list based on Class 10 marks (percentage to 4 decimal places)
2. Document verification of shortlisted candidates
3. BPM candidates must arrange accommodation for the Branch Post Office before engagement

How to Apply

1. Applications closed on 21/09/2026
2. If you applied, check indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement for the merit lists of your chosen division

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