India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India. The recruitment is being conducted for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts under the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026.

A total of 23,757 vacancies are available across various Postal Circles and Divisions in India. Interested candidates can complete the India Post GDS Online Application Form 2026 through the official website within the prescribed dates.

Through this recruitment drive, India Post is inviting applications for 23,757 GDS vacancies. The vacancies are distributed among different Postal Circles and Divisions across the country.

The recruitment includes the following posts:

Branch Postmaster (BPM)

Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

Dak Sevak

Candidates should check the official recruitment notification for the state-wise and category-wise vacancy details before submitting their application.

India Post GDS 2026

 Important Dates :

The important dates for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 are given below:

Registration Begins: 31 August 2026

Application Submission Starts: 2 September 2026

Last Date to Submit Application: 21 September 2026

Last Time: 5:00 PM

Candidates are advised to complete their registration and application process before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

India Post GDS Posts

The Branch Postmaster is responsible for managing the Branch Post Office and performing various postal and customer-service-related activities.

The ABPM assists the Branch Postmaster in postal operations, mail-related work, customer services and other duties assigned at the Branch Post Office.

Dak Sevaks perform various duties related to mail delivery and other postal operations in rural areas.

Class 10th pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized board.Local Language: Must have studied the local language up to Class 10th.Age Limit: 18 to 40 years as of September 21, 2026 (with category age relaxations for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD).Other Skills: Cycling knowledge, basic computer skills, and an active DigiLocker account. 

Eligible candidates can submit the India Post GDS Application Form 2026 through the online application process. Applicants should carefully enter their personal, educational and other required information while completing the form.

Before submitting the application, candidates should verify all details and ensure that the required information and documents have been provided correctly.

Candidates can follow these general steps to apply:

Visit the official India Post website.

Open the GDS Recruitment/Online Engagement section.

Complete the online registration.

Enter the required personal and educational details.

Upload or provide the required documents and information.

Complete the application process as applicable.

Review the application form carefully.

Submit the application before the last date.

Save or print the submitted application for future reference.

Selected candidates will be engaged in various Postal Circles, Divisions and rural postal offices across India. The exact place of engagement will depend on the vacancy and selection process applicable to the respective Postal Circle.

The selection process and eligibility conditions for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 should be checked from the official notification issued by the Department of Posts. Candidates should carefully read the notification before applying.

Candidates are advised to:

Check the official notification before applying.

Verify all personal and educational details carefully.

Submit the application before 21 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Follow only the information published through official India Post recruitment channels.

Official Website: indiapost.gov.in

Candidates can visit the official website for the latest notification, application details, vacancy information and other updates related to India Post GDS Recruitment 2026.