India Post GDS 28636 Posts Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak Posts

Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications has released the official notification for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 to fill 28636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) vacancies across India. These posts include Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts in various postal circles.

Candidates who have passed 10th class and are looking for central government jobs can apply online for India Post GDS 28636 Posts Recruitment 2026 through the official portal. Selection will be done on the basis of 10th marks merit list without any written exam.

🟢 Job Overview

📅 Important Dates

Only one registration per candidate is allowed. Multiple registrations will be rejected.

💰 Application Fee

Fee once paid will not be refunded.

🎂 Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Maximum Age: 40 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years

• OBC: 3 years

• PwBD: 10 years

• PwBD + OBC: 13 years

• PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years

India Post GDS 28636 Posts Recruitment 2026

Age will be calculated as on last date of application.

🎓 Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

• 10th pass with Maths & English

• From recognized board

• Local language studied upto 10th class

• Basic computer knowledge

• Cycling knowledge

• Adequate livelihood source

Candidates must know local language of the postal circle.

India Post GDS 28636 Posts Recruitment 2026

💵 Salary Details (TRCA)

Additional benefits:

• Dearness Allowance

• Annual increment 3%

• Gratuity

• Social security benefits

GDS are not regular central govt employees but civil post holders.

🧾 Job Profile Details

Branch Postmaster (BPM)

• Handle branch post office operations

• Manage IPPB banking services

• Mail conveyance and delivery

• Marketing postal services

• Must arrange accommodation for branch office

Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

• Sell stamps & stationery

• Deliver mails

• Assist BPM in office work

• Handle IPPB transactions

Dak Sevak

• Mail delivery

• Sorting work

• Assist postmaster

• Customer service centre work

Candidates must reside within delivery area of post office.

🧪 Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

• 10th marks merit list

• No written exam

• Document verification

Merit list will be prepared based on:

• 10th marks percentage

• Grades converted into marks

• Tie break by age & category

📊 Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 28636

Vacancies available across all states in India.
State-wise and division-wise vacancies will be available on official portal.

Reservation available for:

• SC

• ST

• OBC

• EWS

• PwBD

📄 Documents Required for Verification

Shortlisted candidates must carry:

• 10th marks memo

• ID proof

• Caste certificate

• PwBD certificate (if any)

• EWS certificate

• Medical certificate

• DOB proof

Original documents + 2 sets photocopies required.

🖥️ How to Apply Online

1. Visit official website

2. Click GDS recruitment link

3. Complete registration

4. Fill application form

5. Upload photo & signature

6. Pay fee (if applicable)

7. Submit application

Apply only through online mode.

India Post GDS 28636 Posts Recruitment 2026

📷 Photo & Signature Size

Photo

• JPG format

• 30KB–100KB

• White background

• Clear face

Signature

• JPG format

• 20KB–100KB

• Black/blue pen on white paper

Blurred images will be rejected.

📢 Important Instructions

• Only one registration allowed

• Wrong info leads to rejection

• No offline application accepted

• Keep mobile & email active

• Check portal regularly

• Final selection after verification

Candidates dismissed from govt service not eligible.

🔴 Important Links

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