India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026

India Post GDS recruitment offers roles like Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. This is a massive recruitment drive based purely on 10th-grade merit, without any written examination.

1. Important Dates

• Notification Released: February 2026.
• Online Application Dates: Ongoing (Check exact circle dates on portal).
• Merit List Generation: Expected 3-4 weeks after the application window closes.

2. Selection Process Result (No Exam)

• Merit-Based Selection: The selection is made strictly based on the system-generated merit list based on the marks obtained in the 10th standard (Secondary School Examination) aggregated to percentage to the accuracy of 4 decimals.
• No Weightage: Passing of all the subjects as per the respective approved board norms is mandatory. No weightage is given for higher educational qualification.

3. Salary and Job Profile

• BPM (Branch Postmaster): Minimum TRCA for 4 Hours/Level 1 in TRCA Slab is ₹12,000/-.
• ABPM/Dak Sevak: Minimum TRCA for 4 Hours/Level 1 in TRCA Slab is ₹10,000/-.

4. Official Direct Links

5. What You Need Before Applying

• Basic Details: Name, Father's Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, Date of Birth.
• Documents: Scanned photograph (up to 50kb in .jpeg/.jpg) and scanned signature (up to 20kb in .jpeg/.jpg).
• Preferences: You can select the division and post preferences carefully based on your local language criteria.

[!NOTE] Candidates must know the local language of the postal circle they are applying for. Knowledge of cycling and basic computer usage is also mandatory.