📮 India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II 2026
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Schedule-II BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak
Department of Posts • Ministry of Communications • Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS • Schedule-II, July-2026
📌 Current Status:
Recruitment for the July 2026 (Schedule-II) recruitment has opened on the India Post GDS portal. To apply, you'll need to register first on India Post's official website and then fill out the form. While filling out the form, carefully check the vacancies (Post IDs) for your state and region (Division), as only after this will you lock your preferences to increase your chances of selection.
India Post GDS Schedule-II 2026 – Quick Answers
| Department | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications |
| Notification | 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20 August 2026 |
| Posts | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak |
| Application | Online through the official GDS Online Engagement portal |
| Qualification | Class 10 pass with Mathematics and English, plus the prescribed local language studied through Class 10 |
| Age | 18 to 40 years on the closing date, with category relaxation where applicable |
| Selection | Class 10 merit generated by the system, followed by original-document verification for shortlisted candidates |
| Vacancy Position | Live Division/Post ID and community-wise vacancy details are published through the official GDS portal |
India Post GDS Schedule-II 2026 – Important Dates
Notification Date
20 Aug 2026
OTR Window
31 Aug–19 Sep 2026
Apply & Fee
02–21 Sep 2026
Correction Window
23–24 Sep 2026
Closing Hours:
If you wish to fill out this form, first complete your one-time registration (OTR) by 5:00 PM on September 19, 2026. After this, you will have until 5:00 PM on September 21, 2026, to submit your main application form and pay the fees. If you make any mistakes while filling out the form, the correction window will remain open until 5:00 PM on September 24, 2026.
Application Fee
Applicable Fee
₹100
Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Transwomen
Exempt
Fee Note:
General and OBC category candidates filling the form in the selected division will have to pay an online application fee of Rs 100, whereas for all Female, SC, ST, Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) and Transwomen candidates, this fee is completely waived and the money once deposited will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
40 Years
Age Cut-off
21 September 2026
Relaxation:
The rule for relaxation in the upper age limit in government jobs or examinations is that SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC gets 3 years and Divyang i.e. PwBD candidates get 10 years relaxation, whereas in case of OBC along with PwBD, 13 years additional relaxation is given and in case of SC/ST along with PwBD, 15 years additional relaxation is given, but candidates belonging to Economically Weaker Section i.e. EWS category are not given any kind of relaxation in the age limit.
India Post GDS 2026 – State/UT & Postal Circle Vacancy Reference
Circle-level figures are shown as a reference; live Division/Post ID and reservation breakup should be checked on the official GDS portal.
| State / UT Postal Circle | Posts | Count Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle: Andhra Pradesh | 917 | Circle total; includes Yanam |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
400
OBC
213
SC
125
ST
45
EWS
109
PwBD-A
5
PwBD-B
8
PwBD-C
11
PwBD-D/E
1
Total
917
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| Arunachal Pradesh Postal Circle: North Eastern | 2,614 | Combined NE Circle |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Arunachal Pradesh is covered by the North Eastern Postal Circle here. The figures below are circle-level category totals, not a separate Arunachal Pradesh-only breakup.
UR
1,422
OBC
87
SC
60
ST
768
EWS
206
PwBD-A
26
PwBD-B
22
PwBD-C
14
PwBD-D/E
9
Total
2,614
|
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| Assam Postal Circle: Assam | 414 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Assam Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
214
OBC
93
SC
37
ST
37
EWS
27
PwBD-A
2
PwBD-B
3
PwBD-C
1
PwBD-D/E
0
Total
414
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| Bihar Postal Circle: Bihar | 1,098 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Bihar Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
491
OBC
279
SC
157
ST
56
EWS
87
PwBD-A
9
PwBD-B
7
PwBD-C
4
PwBD-D/E
8
Total
1,098
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| Chhattisgarh Postal Circle: Chhattisgarh | 762 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Chhattisgarh Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
290
OBC
35
SC
83
ST
257
EWS
75
PwBD-A
9
PwBD-B
7
PwBD-C
4
PwBD-D/E
2
Total
762
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| Goa Postal Circle: Maharashtra | 2,431 | Combined Maharashtra |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Goa is covered by the Maharashtra Postal Circle here. The figures below are circle-level category totals, not a separate Goa-only breakup.
UR
1,061
OBC
600
SC
241
ST
194
EWS
248
PwBD-A
18
PwBD-B
37
PwBD-C
21
PwBD-D/E
11
Total
2,431
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| Gujarat Postal Circle: Gujarat | 499 | Includes DNH & DD |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Gujarat Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
234
OBC
118
SC
24
ST
74
EWS
38
PwBD-A
3
PwBD-B
1
PwBD-C
7
PwBD-D/E
0
Total
499
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| Haryana Postal Circle: Haryana | 87 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Haryana Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
36
OBC
22
SC
16
ST
1
EWS
9
PwBD-A
0
PwBD-B
1
PwBD-C
2
PwBD-D/E
0
Total
87
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| Himachal Pradesh Postal Circle: Himachal Pradesh | 335 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Himachal Pradesh Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
142
OBC
66
SC
76
ST
12
EWS
33
PwBD-A
3
PwBD-B
2
PwBD-C
1
PwBD-D/E
0
Total
335
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| Jharkhand Postal Circle: Jharkhand | 1,379 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Jharkhand Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
527
OBC
162
SC
160
ST
343
EWS
134
PwBD-A
13
PwBD-B
19
PwBD-C
13
PwBD-D/E
8
Total
1,379
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| Karnataka Postal Circle: Karnataka | 1,116 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Karnataka Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
446
OBC
286
SC
176
ST
64
EWS
115
PwBD-A
9
PwBD-B
7
PwBD-C
11
PwBD-D/E
2
Total
1,116
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| Kerala Postal Circle: Kerala | 1,373 | Includes Lakshadweep |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Kerala Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
753
OBC
343
SC
111
ST
5
EWS
114
PwBD-A
12
PwBD-B
16
PwBD-C
15
PwBD-D/E
4
Total
1,373
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| Madhya Pradesh Postal Circle: Madhya Pradesh | 1,450 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Madhya Pradesh Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
563
OBC
215
SC
225
ST
272
EWS
133
PwBD-A
11
PwBD-B
17
PwBD-C
7
PwBD-D/E
7
Total
1,450
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| Maharashtra Postal Circle: Maharashtra | 2,431 | Includes Goa |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Maharashtra Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
1,061
OBC
600
SC
241
ST
194
EWS
248
PwBD-A
18
PwBD-B
37
PwBD-C
21
PwBD-D/E
11
Total
2,431
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| Manipur Postal Circle: North Eastern | 2,614 | Combined NE Circle |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Manipur is covered by the North Eastern Postal Circle here. The figures below are circle-level category totals, not a separate Manipur-only breakup.
UR
1,422
OBC
87
SC
60
ST
768
EWS
206
PwBD-A
26
PwBD-B
22
PwBD-C
14
PwBD-D/E
9
Total
2,614
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| Meghalaya Postal Circle: North Eastern | 2,614 | Combined NE Circle |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Meghalaya is covered by the North Eastern Postal Circle here. The figures below are circle-level category totals, not a separate Meghalaya-only breakup.
UR
1,422
OBC
87
SC
60
ST
768
EWS
206
PwBD-A
26
PwBD-B
22
PwBD-C
14
PwBD-D/E
9
Total
2,614
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| Mizoram Postal Circle: North Eastern | 2,614 | Combined NE Circle |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Mizoram is covered by the North Eastern Postal Circle here. The figures below are circle-level category totals, not a separate Mizoram-only breakup.
UR
1,422
OBC
87
SC
60
ST
768
EWS
206
PwBD-A
26
PwBD-B
22
PwBD-C
14
PwBD-D/E
9
Total
2,614
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| Nagaland Postal Circle: North Eastern | 2,614 | Combined NE Circle |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Nagaland is covered by the North Eastern Postal Circle here. The figures below are circle-level category totals, not a separate Nagaland-only breakup.
UR
1,422
OBC
87
SC
60
ST
768
EWS
206
PwBD-A
26
PwBD-B
22
PwBD-C
14
PwBD-D/E
9
Total
2,614
|
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| Odisha Postal Circle: Odisha | 1,353 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Odisha Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
571
OBC
152
SC
213
ST
266
EWS
123
PwBD-A
9
PwBD-B
9
PwBD-C
9
PwBD-D/E
1
Total
1,353
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| Punjab Postal Circle: Punjab | 122 | Includes Chandigarh |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Punjab Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
56
OBC
28
SC
28
ST
2
EWS
8
PwBD-A
0
PwBD-B
0
PwBD-C
0
PwBD-D/E
0
Total
122
|
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| Rajasthan Postal Circle: Rajasthan | 1,009 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Rajasthan Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
470
OBC
114
SC
138
ST
133
EWS
120
PwBD-A
13
PwBD-B
9
PwBD-C
10
PwBD-D/E
2
Total
1,009
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| Sikkim Postal Circle: West Bengal | 1,762 | Combined West Bengal |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Sikkim is covered by the West Bengal Postal Circle here. The figures below are circle-level category totals, not a separate Sikkim-only breakup.
UR
741
OBC
395
SC
361
ST
105
EWS
120
PwBD-A
13
PwBD-B
15
PwBD-C
9
PwBD-D/E
3
Total
1,762
|
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| Tamil Nadu Postal Circle: Tamil Nadu | 2,118 | Includes Puducherry areas |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Tamil Nadu Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
921
OBC
524
SC
385
ST
18
EWS
203
PwBD-A
13
PwBD-B
23
PwBD-C
23
PwBD-D/E
8
Total
2,118
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| Telangana Postal Circle: Telangana | 419 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Telangana Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
201
OBC
85
SC
59
ST
17
EWS
45
PwBD-A
2
PwBD-B
5
PwBD-C
5
PwBD-D/E
0
Total
419
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| Tripura Postal Circle: North Eastern | 2,614 | Combined NE Circle |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Tripura is covered by the North Eastern Postal Circle here. The figures below are circle-level category totals, not a separate Tripura-only breakup.
UR
1,422
OBC
87
SC
60
ST
768
EWS
206
PwBD-A
26
PwBD-B
22
PwBD-C
14
PwBD-D/E
9
Total
2,614
|
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| Uttar Pradesh Postal Circle: Uttar Pradesh | 1,691 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Uttar Pradesh Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
720
OBC
453
SC
301
ST
48
EWS
139
PwBD-A
14
PwBD-B
9
PwBD-C
4
PwBD-D/E
3
Total
1,691
|
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| Uttarakhand Postal Circle: Uttarakhand | 452 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Uttarakhand Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
225
OBC
71
SC
78
ST
17
EWS
43
PwBD-A
7
PwBD-B
5
PwBD-C
5
PwBD-D/E
1
Total
452
|
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| West Bengal Postal Circle: West Bengal | 1,762 | Includes Sikkim & A&N |
Category-Wise Vacancy
West Bengal Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
741
OBC
395
SC
361
ST
105
EWS
120
PwBD-A
13
PwBD-B
15
PwBD-C
9
PwBD-D/E
3
Total
1,762
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| Andaman & Nicobar Islands Postal Circle: West Bengal | 1,762 | Combined West Bengal |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Andaman & Nicobar Islands is covered by the West Bengal Postal Circle here. The figures below are circle-level category totals, not a separate Andaman & Nicobar Islands-only breakup.
UR
741
OBC
395
SC
361
ST
105
EWS
120
PwBD-A
13
PwBD-B
15
PwBD-C
9
PwBD-D/E
3
Total
1,762
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| Chandigarh Postal Circle: Punjab | 122 | Combined Punjab |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Chandigarh is covered by the Punjab Postal Circle here. The figures below are circle-level category totals, not a separate Chandigarh-only breakup.
UR
56
OBC
28
SC
28
ST
2
EWS
8
PwBD-A
0
PwBD-B
0
PwBD-C
0
PwBD-D/E
0
Total
122
|
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| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Postal Circle: Gujarat | 499 | Combined Gujarat |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is covered by the Gujarat Postal Circle here. The figures below are circle-level category totals, not a separate Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu-only breakup.
UR
234
OBC
118
SC
24
ST
74
EWS
38
PwBD-A
3
PwBD-B
1
PwBD-C
7
PwBD-D/E
0
Total
499
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| Delhi Postal Circle: Delhi | 16 | Standalone |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Delhi Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
8
OBC
3
SC
2
ST
2
EWS
1
PwBD-A
0
PwBD-B
0
PwBD-C
0
PwBD-D/E
0
Total
16
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| Jammu & Kashmir Postal Circle: Jammu & Kashmir | 340 | Includes Ladakh |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Jammu & Kashmir Postal Circle category-wise breakup.
UR
148
OBC
89
SC
26
ST
37
EWS
30
PwBD-A
1
PwBD-B
5
PwBD-C
2
PwBD-D/E
2
Total
340
|
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| Ladakh Postal Circle: Jammu & Kashmir | 340 | Combined J&K |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Ladakh is covered by the Jammu & Kashmir Postal Circle here. The figures below are circle-level category totals, not a separate Ladakh-only breakup.
UR
148
OBC
89
SC
26
ST
37
EWS
30
PwBD-A
1
PwBD-B
5
PwBD-C
2
PwBD-D/E
2
Total
340
|
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| Lakshadweep Postal Circle: Kerala | 1,373 | Combined Kerala |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Lakshadweep is covered by the Kerala Postal Circle here. The figures below are circle-level category totals, not a separate Lakshadweep-only breakup.
UR
753
OBC
343
SC
111
ST
5
EWS
114
PwBD-A
12
PwBD-B
16
PwBD-C
15
PwBD-D/E
4
Total
1,373
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| Puducherry Postal Circle: Tamil Nadu / AP / Kerala | Circle-dependent | Area-wise split |
Category-Wise Vacancy
Puducherry areas fall under more than one postal circle; exact UT-only category total is not published as one consolidated figure.
Tamil Nadu Circle
UR
921
OBC
524
SC
385
ST
18
EWS
203
PwBD-A
13
PwBD-B
23
PwBD-C
23
PwBD-D/E
8
Total
2,118
Andhra Pradesh Circle
UR
400
OBC
213
SC
125
ST
45
EWS
109
PwBD-A
5
PwBD-B
8
PwBD-C
11
PwBD-D/E
1
Total
917
Kerala Circle
UR
753
OBC
343
SC
111
ST
5
EWS
114
PwBD-A
12
PwBD-B
16
PwBD-C
15
PwBD-D/E
4
Total
1,373
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| Portal Summary Postal Circle: 23 Circles | 23,757 | Combined counts not re-added |
Category-Wise Vacancy
All India – 23 Postal Circles
UR
10,640
OBC
4,433
SC
3,082
ST
2,773
EWS
2,160
PwBD-A
192
PwBD-B
227
PwBD-C
178
PwBD-D/E
72
Total
23,757
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State/Circle Reading Rule:
A Postal Circle can cover more than one State or Union Territory. This simply means that if you're looking at a table of postal department statistics and see the same circle name or number repeatedly appearing against multiple states, it should be considered a single circle. You shouldn't confuse that number by adding it separately for each state to increase the total; it should be counted only once.
India Post GDS 2026 – Category-Wise Vacancy Position
| Category | Vacancies | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 10,640 | Unreserved |
| OBC | 4,433 | Other Backward Classes |
| SC | 3,082 | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | 2,773 | Scheduled Tribe |
| EWS | 2,160 | Economically Weaker Section |
| PwBD-A | 192 | Low Vision (LV) |
| PwBD-B | 227 | Deaf / Hard of Hearing |
| PwBD-C | 178 | Eligible locomotor and related disabilities |
| PwBD-D/E | 72 | Specific learning / intellectual disability and eligible multiple disabilities |
| Total | 23,757 | Schedule-II overall notified posts |
Category-Wise Vacancy Note:
The total number of posts is 23,757, of which 669 are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD). These reserved posts are divided into different categories, with 192 reserved for Category A, 227 for Category B, 178 for Category C, and 72 for Category D/E. For complete and accurate information about a specific division, office, or post ID, you'll need to visit the Live GDS portal.
Important Links
How to Apply for India Post GDS Schedule-II 2026
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1Open the official GDS Online Engagement portal and complete One-Time Registration with your own active mobile number and email address.
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2Enter personal details and Class 10 information exactly as they appear in your school record, then keep the registration number safely.
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3During the application window, sign in and choose the Division for which you meet the language, age, community and PwBD conditions.
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4Review the eligible Post IDs shown by the portal and arrange your preferences carefully; only posts for which a preference is recorded can be considered.
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5Upload the recent photograph and signature in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format, preview the form and correct any visible mistake before final submission.
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6Complete the ₹100 online payment if you are not in an exempt category, then submit the application within the notified closing time.
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7Use the correction window only for permitted changes, and keep a saved copy of the final application for later shortlisting and verification stages.
Photo & Signature:
While filling India Post GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) or any such online form, you have to upload your photograph and signature as per the prescribed measurement and size, in which the photograph must be in JPG/JPEG format of 30 to 100 KB (size 320×400 pixels) and signature of 20 to 100 KB (size 300×120 pixels), whereas your other original certificates or mark sheets are not to be uploaded in the initial stage of filling the form, rather they are asked for by the department later if required.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility
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✓Class 10: Applicants need a recognised Class 10 pass record showing passing marks in Mathematics and English.
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✓Local Language: The language mapped to the chosen post must have been studied through Class 10; the Circle/State/UT mapping is given in Annexure-III.
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✓Special Language Cases: Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim and Nagaland carry additional language or dialect conditions, so candidates from these areas should check the state-specific proof requirement before selecting a post.
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✓Other Requirements: Computer use, cycling and adequate means of livelihood form part of the stated GDS eligibility conditions.
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✓Qualification Cut-off: The required educational qualification must be held as on 20 August 2026, the notification date.
India Post GDS 2026 – Selection Process
| Stage / Rule | Official Position |
|---|---|
| Separate Test / Interview | The notified process does not add a written recruitment test or interview; shortlisting starts from Class 10 merit. |
| Merit Calculation | The system uses Class 10 marks and applies the notified grade/point conversion rules where marks are not directly available, with the resulting percentage carried to four decimal places. |
| Grade / CGPA Cases | A 9.5 conversion factor applies in the specified grade/CGPA situations; where both subject grades and CGPA are available, the system follows the notified higher converted outcome. |
| Tie Handling | Older date of birth receives first priority, after which the category-and-gender sequence in the notification is used. |
| Document Check | A shortlist is not the final engagement. Original records must clear physical verification with the Engaging Authority. |
| Supplementary Lists | The engagement cycle is scheduled to close after 31 December 2026 unless the Department changes or extends the timeline. |
GDS TRCA, Work Conditions & Residence Rules
| BPM TRCA Slab | ₹12,000 to ₹29,380 |
| ABPM / Dak Sevak TRCA Slab | ₹10,000 to ₹24,470 |
| TRCA Progression | The allowance carries a 3% annual increase when the applicable GDS Rule conditions are met; Dearness Allowance is separate. |
| Service Position | GDS engagement is governed by the GDS Rules and is not treated as regular Central Government employment. |
| Daily Work | The stated duty span is four to five hours a day under the applicable GDS framework. |
| BPM Residence / Office | A selected BPM must arrange suitable Branch Post Office accommodation at personal cost and live in the post village. |
| ABPM / Dak Sevak Residence | Residence is required within the delivery jurisdiction of the Post Office to which the candidate is attached. |
Documents Needed After Shortlisting
All shortlisted candidates must bring their original documents and two self-attested photocopies for verification. This verification set should include your 10th grade marksheet, any government ID, and date of birth proof. Additionally, bring your reservation (SC/ST/OBC), PwBD, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), or transgender certificate, if applicable, along with the required government medical certificate. If you are from Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim, or Nagaland, you must also submit your local language or dialect certificate.
