India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Online Engagement Schedule-II July-2026

Department of Posts

rs 100 (Female applicants, SC/ST, PwBD and Transwomen applicants exempted) Application Fee

Recruitment Details

Organisation	Department of Posts
Post Name	India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Online Engagement Schedule-II July-2026
Job Location	All India
Category	government
Education Qualification	See post-wise details below
Application Fee	rs 100 (Female applicants, SC/ST, PwBD and Transwomen applicants exempted)
Selection Process	System-generated Merit List based on Secondary School Examination marks, Physical Verification of Documents
Application Start Date	02 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply	21 Sep 2026
Official Website	View Notification
Posted On	03 Sep 2026

Verified by: Janani — Content Editor, TNCareerHub

Official notification cross-checked

Last updated: 03 Sep 2026

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Branch Postmaster (BPM)

Qualification

Secondary School Examination (SSE) pass of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English; local language studied at least up to 10th Standard

Age Limit

18 to 40 years (relaxable: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, PwBD+OBC 13 years, PwBD+SC/ST 15 years; no relaxation for EWS)

Pay Scale

TRCA Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/-

Application Fee

rs 100 (Female, SC/ST, PwBD, Transwomen exempted)

Additional Info

Must arrange own accommodation for the Branch Post Office and reside in the post village; knowledge of computers and cycling required

Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

Qualification

Secondary School Examination (SSE) pass of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English; local language studied at least up to 10th Standard

Age Limit

18 to 40 years (relaxable: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, PwBD+OBC 13 years, PwBD+SC/ST 15 years; no relaxation for EWS)

Pay Scale

TRCA Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/-

Application Fee

rs 100 (Female, SC/ST, PwBD, Transwomen exempted)

Additional Info

Required to reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the concerned Post Office; knowledge of computers and cycling required

Dak Sevak

Qualification

Secondary School Examination (SSE) pass of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English; local language studied at least up to 10th Standard

Age Limit

18 to 40 years (relaxable: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, PwBD+OBC 13 years, PwBD+SC/ST 15 years; no relaxation for EWS)

Pay Scale

TRCA Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/-

Application Fee

rs 100 (Female, SC/ST, PwBD, Transwomen exempted)

Additional Info

May be engaged in Post Offices, Sorting Offices, Mail Offices, Transit Mail Offices or Delivery Centres; required to reside within the delivery jurisdiction

About This Notification

The Department of Posts invites online applications to fill vacant Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts - Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak - in different offices under GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026. Candidates need a 10th standard pass with Mathematics and English, plus the local language up to 10th standard. Online registration runs from 31.08.2026 to 19.09.2026, and applications with fee payment from 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026. Selection is based on a system-generated merit list from Secondary School Examination marks, followed by physical verification of documents.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	Refer to Post-wise Vacancy Details table above
Nationality	Indian Citizen
Job Location	All India (Various States)
Application Fee	rs 100 (Female applicants, SC/ST, PwBD and Transwomen applicants exempted) Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances

How to Apply Online

1
Read the Notification Download and read the official notification PDF completely before applying. Check all eligibility criteria carefully.
2
Visit Official Website Go to the official website of Department of Posts and find the recruitment / career section
3
New Registration If you are a new user, register with your mobile number and email ID to get login credentials
4
Fill Application Form Login and fill the online application form with your personal, educational and professional details. Double-check before submitting.
5
Upload Documents Upload scanned copies of your Photo (passport size), Signature, and required certificates as per the specified size and format
6
Pay Application Fee Pay rs 100 (Female applicants, SC/ST, PwBD and Transwomen applicants exempted) via Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
7
Submit & Take Printout Submit your application and download the confirmation page. Take a printout and keep it safe for future reference.

Important: Always apply before the last date. Application submitted after 21 Sep 2026 will not be accepted. Fee once paid will not be refunded.

TNCareerHub Tip: Apply at least 3-4 days before the last date to avoid technical issues on the official website. Keep scanned documents ready in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement, Schedule-II, July-2026, conducted by the Department of Posts.

The Department of Posts (GDS Section), Ministry of Communication, Government of India.

Tentative vacant posts are listed circle/division-wise in Annexure-I of the notification and on the GDS Online Engagement Portal; a single all-India total is not given in the notification.

A Secondary School Examination (10th standard) pass certificate with passing marks in Mathematics and English, plus the prescribed local language studied up to 10th standard.

18 to 40 years, with age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD (13 years for PwBD+OBC, 15 years for PwBD+SC/ST); no relaxation for EWS.

Rs. 100/-, with female applicants, SC/ST, PwBD and Transwomen applicants exempted from the fee.

Selection is via a system-generated merit list based on Secondary School Examination marks, followed by physical verification of documents by the Engaging Authority.

Submission of online applications and fee payment closes on 21.09.2026 (up to 1700 Hrs).

Documents Required

Passport Size Photo

Signature

10th Certificate

12th Certificate

Degree Certificate

Community Certificate

Age Proof

Valid Photo ID Proof

Exact document list will be mentioned in the official notification. Download notification for complete details.

Apply Before

21 Sep 2026

17 Days Remaining

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Quick Info

Job Location All India

Application Fee rs 100 (Female applicants, SC/ST, PwBD and Transwomen applicants exempted)

Important Dates

Notification Date 03 Sep 2026

Start Date 02 Sep 2026

            
              Last Date
            
            21 Sep 2026

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