Postal Department GDS Recruitment 2026 – New Vacancies – Job Notification – Qualification: 10th Pass – Apply Now

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A recruitment notification for the Postal Department for the year 2026 has been released. Applications are invited from candidates who have passed the 10th standard and possess knowledge of the local language for three categories of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts. Please read the official recruitment notification before applying. Both men and women are eligible to apply. Applications can be submitted via the website https://indiapost.gov.in/dgsonlineengagement. The last date for submitting applications is 19.09.2026.

Post office recruitment 2026 : overview :-

1.	Government Organization	Government of India
2.	Ministry	Ministry of Communications
3.	Department	Department of Posts
4.	Recruitment Number	17-12/2026-GDS
5.	Date of Notification	August 20, 2026
6.	Category	Gramin Dak Sevaks
7.	Educational Qualification	Pass in 10th Standard
8.	Location	India
9.	Mode of Application	Online
10.	Application Website	https://indiapost.gov.in/dgsonlineengagement
11.	Last Date to Apply	19.09.2026

Post office gds recruitment 2026 name of the post & vacant :-

Sl.No	Name of the Post	No.Of Vacant
1..	BPM (Branch Postmaster)	To be later
2.	APBM / Dak Sevak (Assistant Branch Postmaster)	To be later

How much salary in gds post per month ?

Sl.No	Name of the Post	Salary
1.	BPM (Branch Postmaster)	Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/-
2.	APBM / Dak Sevak (Assistant Branch Postmaster)	Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/-

Post office gds recruitment 2026 education qualification :-

To apply for the GDS position, candidates must have passed the 10th standard examination from a recognized school education board and possess proficiency in the local language; only those meeting these criteria are eligible to apply.

Post office gds recruitment 2026 age limit india :-

Candidates wishing to apply for the GDS position must be at least 18 years old and not older than 40. Mandatory age limits apply to this role; the details are provided below.

Post office gds recruitment 2026 age relaxation online :-

Sl.No	Category	Age relaxation
1.	SC / ST - Category	5 Yrs
2.	OBC - Category	3 Yrs
3.	EWS - Category	No relaxation
4.	PwBD - Category	10 Yrs
5.	PwBD + OBC - Category	13 Yrs
6.	PwBD + SC/ST - Category	15 Yrs

What is the selection process for the India Post GDS position :-

For the GDS post, there is no written examination or medical test. The selection process is based on a merit list derived from the 10th-standard marks obtained by the applicants; subsequently, the eligible candidates are announced.

Documents required for certificate verification :-

10th Standard Mark Sheet

Applicant's Proof of Identity

Caste Certificate

Differently-abled Certificate

Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate

Transgender Certificate

Date of Birth Certificate

Post office gds recruitment 2026 application fees in tamilnadu:-

1. All General Candidate : Rs.100/-

2. SC/ ST/ PwBD Candidate : No Fees

3. Payment Mode : Online (UPI , Net Banking ,Credit , Debit Card)

Post office gds recruitment 2026 apply online dates :-

1.	Application registration start date	31.08.2026
2.	How to apply gds post 2026 online last date	19.09.2026
3.	Dates for submitting applications and paying the application fee	02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026
4.	Dates for making corrections to applications	: 23.09.2026 to

How to apply for gds post :-

Post Office Recruitment 2026 official website : Link

GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF : Link

Post Office job apply online : Link

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What is the expected vacancy for gds 2026?

The Department of Posts has indicated that approximately 50,000 vacancies for the post of Gramin Dak Sevak may be filled. Therefore, this is a highly beneficial opportunity for individuals wishing to work in the postal department.