India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancies
BPM • ABPM • Dak Sevak
✅ 10th Pass Candidates Can Apply
No written examination. Selection is based on merit generated from Class 10 marks.
No written examination. Selection is based on merit generated from Class 10 marks.
📌 Recruitment Highlights
| Organization | India Post – Department of Posts |
| Post | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) |
| Posts | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak |
| Total Vacancies | 23,757 |
| Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18–40 Years |
| Selection | Merit Based on Class 10 Marks |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 2 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 September 2026 – 5:00 PM |
| Location | Across India |
🎓 Eligibility
- Candidate must have passed Class 10 / Matriculation.
- Mathematics and English should be among the subjects studied.
- Candidate must know the relevant local language prescribed for the postal circle.
- Basic computer knowledge is required as prescribed in the notification.
- Other eligibility conditions are applicable as per the official notification.
🎯 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories according to Government rules.
💰 Salary / TRCA
GDS candidates are paid Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) according to the post and working hours.
- BPM: TRCA as prescribed by India Post
- ABPM / Dak Sevak: TRCA as prescribed by India Post
- Additional applicable allowances are provided according to Government rules.
📊 Selection Process
Step 1: Online Registration
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Step 2: Online Application
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Step 3: Merit List Based on Class 10 Marks
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Step 4: Document Verification
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Step 5: Final Selection
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Step 2: Online Application
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Step 3: Merit List Based on Class 10 Marks
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Step 4: Document Verification
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Step 5: Final Selection
⚠️ No Written Exam
Selection for GDS is based on the merit list prepared using candidates’ Class 10 marks, subject to the conditions in the official notification.
Selection for GDS is based on the merit list prepared using candidates’ Class 10 marks, subject to the conditions in the official notification.
📅 Important Dates
| Registration/Application Start | 2 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | 19 September 2026 – 5:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 – 5:00 PM |
📍 Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
Andhra Pradesh Circle: 917 vacancies
Telangana Circle: 419 vacancies
Telangana Circle: 419 vacancies
Candidates should check the official vacancy list for their preferred postal circle, division and post before submitting the application.
👨🎓 Why This Job Is Good for Freshers
- ✅ Only 10th qualification is required.
- ✅ Freshers can apply.
- ✅ No competitive written examination.
- ✅ Selection is based on Class 10 merit.
- ✅ Large number of vacancies across India.
- ✅ AP and Telangana candidates have dedicated vacancies.
⚠️ Important Notice
This recruitment is conducted by India Post. Candidates should apply only through the official India Post GDS portal and carefully check the official notification, circle-wise vacancies, eligibility and fee requirements before submitting the application.
This recruitment is conducted by India Post. Candidates should apply only through the official India Post GDS portal and carefully check the official notification, circle-wise vacancies, eligibility and fee requirements before submitting the application.
Official Source: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India.