India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Schedule-II (23,757 Posts)

The Department of Posts has released the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 notification, inviting applications for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts — Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak — across postal circles nationwide. Candidates who have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English from a recognised board, and have studied the local language up to Class 10, are eligible. There is no written exam — selection is entirely merit-based on Class 10 marks through a system-generated list. The application fee is ₹100, with full exemption for women and SC/ST/PwBD/Transwomen candidates. This is one of the largest GDS recruitment drives of the year and a straightforward entry point into a Department of Posts career with a Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) and annual increments.

• Apply early — don't wait for the last date to avoid website rush and technical issues.
• Keep documents ready — photograph, signature and educational certificates, before starting the application.
• Fill your name, date of birth, and parents' names exactly as on your Matriculation certificate — mistakes can get your candidature cancelled.
• Review every detail carefully before final submission — changes are usually not allowed afterward.
• Take a printout of the submitted application for your records and document verification.

1. Automatic, system-generated merit list based on Class 10 marks (percentage converted via an official grade-to-marks table) — no written examination or interview.

• Read the official notification carefully and check post-wise eligibility, experience and documents.
• Prepare required documents — photograph, signature, identity proof and educational certificates.
• Complete the online application and upload documents as per specifications.
• Pay the applicable fee, if any.
• Submit and save a copy of the final application.