India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 has brought a new opportunity for candidates who have passed Class 10th and are looking for a postal department job. The Department of Posts, Government of India, has released the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 notification for engagement to posts including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak.
The notification is dated 20 August 2026, and eligible candidates can apply through the official India Post GDS online engagement portal. The selection is particularly important for 10th-pass candidates because the shortlisting is based on a system-generated merit list prepared from Class 10th marks, rather than a conventional written examination.
In this article, we explain the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 notification in simple language, including eligibility, age limit, educational qualifications, salary, application fee, selection process, important dates, job profiles, and the complete online application procedure.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Department of Posts, Government of India |
| Ministry | Ministry of Communications |
| Recruitment | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement |
| Schedule | Schedule-II, July 2026 |
| Posts | BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak |
| Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Selection Process | Merit List Based on 10th Marks |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 20 August 2026 |
| One-Time Registration Starts | 31 August 2026 |
| One-Time Registration Last Date | 19 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Online Application & Fee Payment Starts | 2 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application & Fee | 21 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Correction Window | 23–24 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |