Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-I – January 2026

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Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-I – January 2026

The Department of Posts, Government of India has released the official notification for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-I, January-2026. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for engagement to the posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak across various postal circles in India.

Candidates must submit their applications online only through the official portal.

Official Application Portal:
https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

OrganisationDepartment of Posts, Government of India
Post NameBPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak
RecruitmentGDS Online Engagement Schedule-I (January-2026)
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Job LocationAcross India (Various Postal Circles)
Selection ModeMerit Based (10th Marks)

GDS Important Dates – January 2026

ActivityDate & Time
Online One-Time Registration & Application Submission (with Fee Payment) 31 January 2026 to 14 February 2026 (upto 5:00 PM)
Extended Application Submission Window 02 February 2026 to 16 February 2026 (upto 5:00 PM)
Correction / Edit Window (Including Fee Payment, if applicable) 18 February 2026 to 19 February 2026 (upto 5:00 PM)

GDS Salary 2026 – Emoluments & Allowances

PostTRCA Pay Scale
Branch Postmaster (BPM)₹12,000 – ₹29,380
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak₹10,000 – ₹24,470

In addition to TRCA, candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance and other admissible allowances as per India Post rules.

GDS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 40 years
  • Age will be calculated as on the last date of application submission

Age Relaxation

CategoryAge Relaxation
SC / ST5 Years
OBC3 Years
EWSNo Relaxation
PwBD10 Years
PwBD + OBC13 Years
PwBD + SC / ST15 Years

Educational Qualification

  • Must have passed 10th Standard (Secondary School Examination)
  • Passing marks in Mathematics and English are mandatory
  • 10th certificate must be from a recognized board by Government of India / State / UT
  • Candidate must have studied the local language at least up to 10th standard

Other Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of computers
  • Knowledge of cycling
  • Adequate means of livelihood

How to Apply for GDS Recruitment 2026

  • Applications must be submitted online only
  • Visit: indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
  • No offline or other mode of application is accepted
  • Read the instructions carefully before registration, fee payment, and post selection

GDS Selection Criteria 2026

  • Selection is based on a system-generated merit list
  • Merit list is prepared based on 10th standard marks
  • Marks are aggregated and calculated up to 4 decimal places
  • If marks are available, marks will be considered (not grades)
  • For subjects where only grades are given, grades are acceptable
  • Applications with only grades instead of marks (where marks are available) are liable for rejection

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