All IndiaPostal circles across IndiaRegular / Full-timeOnlineClosedChecked 06-09-2026

Department of Posts, India Post Gramin Dak Sevak — Schedule II, July 2026 Recruitment

Applications closed. The advertised deadline was 21-09-2026 at 5:00 PM IST. This notice is retained for reference. Find current government openings.

India Post's official GDS portal is accepting Schedule II applications for Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster and Dak Sevak positions. Registration and application have separate deadlines; selection is normally based on a system-generated Class 10 merit list rather than an examination.

Official NotificationRead Archived Official NoticeDepartment of Posts, India Post Website

Recruitment Summary

Organization
Department of Posts, India Post
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GDS Online Engagement, Schedule II — July 2026
Post Name
Gramin Dak Sevak — Schedule II, July 2026
Total Vacancies
Circle-wise vacancies in official portal
Qualification
Class 10 pass with Mathematics and the prescribed local language, plus other conditions in the notification
Application Status
Closed
Application Mode
Online
Last Date
21-09-2026 · 5:00 PM
Location
Postal circles across India
Age Limit
18-40 years, with category and disability relaxations as stated in the notification.
Salary / Pay
Time Related Continuity Allowance: BPM ₹12,000-29,380; ABPM/Dak Sevak ₹10,000-24,470, subject to the official notification.
Application Fee
₹100 for applicants who are not exempt. Women, transgender, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are generally exempt under the notification.

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
Branch Postmaster (BPM)Circle/division-wise
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)Circle/division-wise
Dak SevakCircle/division-wise

Selection Process

  1. 1System-generated merit list based on Class 10 marks under the notified conversion rules
  2. 2Circle/division preference and reservation processing
  3. 3Document verification and medical/eligibility checks

Archived Application Instructions

  1. 1.Read the Schedule II notification and circle-wise vacancy annexures on the official GDS portal.
  2. 2.Complete registration by 5:00 PM on 19 September 2026 using your own mobile number and email.
  3. 3.Complete the application, select divisions/posts in preference order, upload documents and pay the fee if applicable.
  4. 4.Submit by 5:00 PM on 21 September and use the correction window only for permitted fields.

Important Notes

  • GDS posts are governed by GDS rules and are outside the regular civil service; read the engagement conditions carefully.
  • Apply for only one selected postal circle and verify the local-language requirement before choosing preferences.
  • No coaching portal can alter the system-generated merit list.