The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has officially released the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Schedule-II (July 2026) notification to fill over 25,000 vacancies across postal circles nationwide. Eligible Class 10 graduates can submit their applications through the official portal at indiapost.gov.in starting September 2, 2026, following the commencement of One-Time Registration (OTR) on August 31.Massive Nationwide Hiring DriveThe recruitment drive aims to fill positions for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak across rural and semi-urban postal offices throughout India. Unlike traditional government recruitment drives, the GDS selection process involves no written examination. Shortlisting is entirely automated and transparent, calculated via a system-generated merit list based on candidates' aggregate marks obtained in their Class 10 board examinations to four decimal places.Selected candidates will serve as Gramin Dak Sevaks under a Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) structure for a daily duty duration of 4 to 5 hours.Branch Postmaster (BPM): TRCA slab ranges from ₹12,000 to ₹29,380 per month.Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) & Dak Sevak: TRCA slab ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹24,470 per month.Key Application Dates and TimelineCandidates planning to apply for the GDS Schedule-II recruitment drive should track the following crucial dates announced by the Department of Posts:Official Notification Release Date: August 27, 2026One-Time Registration (OTR) Window: August 31, 2026 to September 19, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)Online Application & Fee Payment Window: September 2, 2026 to September 21, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)Application Edit/Correction Window: September 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026Target Completion of Engagement Process: December 31, 2026Eligibility Criteria and Mandatory RequirementsTo be eligible for engagement, applicants must satisfy structural educational, age, and local language criteria as of the application closing date (September 21, 2026):Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Secondary School Examination (Class 10) pass certificate from a recognized school board with passing marks in Mathematics and English. Equivalent qualifications from non-recognized boards are not accepted.Local Language Proficiency: Applicants must have studied the official local language of the applied postal circle at least up to the 10th standard.Age Limit: The minimum age is 18 years, while the maximum upper age limit is 40 years.Age Relaxations: Permissible age relaxations include 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 to 15 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). No age relaxation applies to the EWS category.Additional Skills: Candidates must possess basic computer knowledge, bicycle riding skills, and an adequate independent means of livelihood. Candidates selected for the BPM role are required to arrange suitable accommodation for the Branch Post Office within the post village.Application Fee and How to ApplyThe application fee for the GDS recruitment drive is ₹100 for male candidates belonging to the Unreserved (UR), OBC, and EWS categories. All female applicants, SC/ST candidates, PwBD applicants, and Transwomen are fully exempted from paying the fee.Eligible candidates must visit the official portal at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement to complete their registration. Applicants will need to generate registration credentials, select their preferred postal circles and post choices, upload mandatory documents—including photographs, signatures, and Class 10 marksheets—and submit their preferences before the September 21 deadline.
