India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – 28000+ Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak) Posts

The Department of Posts (India Post) has announced 28,000+ vacancies for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for a government job with minimum qualification. The online application process is open from 31 January 2026 to 16 February 2026. Selection will be made purely on merit based on Class 10 marks — there is no written exam or interview. Selected candidates will receive Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) along with Dearness Allowance and other benefits. Interested applicants should carefully read the official notification and apply online before the last date.

Authority - Central Government

Application Mode - Online

Job Type - Regular

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Posted On

02 Feb 2026, 06:06 pm

Total Posts

28000+

Organization

Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India

🗓️ Important Dates

Application Start Date: 31-01-2026
Application Last Date: 16-02-2026 (17:00 Hrs)
Admit Card Release: Not Applicable (No exam)
Exam/Interview Date: Not Applicable

💰 Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
SC/ST/PwD: Exempted
Female Candidates: Exempted
Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

🎯 Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – 10 yrs (as per Govt. rules)

🎓 Qualification

10th Pass (Secondary School Examination) with Mathematics & English
Must have studied local language up to Class 10
Basic computer knowledge required

📋 Vacancy Details

Sl. No	Post Name	No. of Posts	Pay Scale (TRCA)
1	Branch Postmaster (BPM)	As per division	₹12,000 – ₹29,380
2	Assistant BPM (ABPM)	As per division	₹10,000 – ₹24,470
3	Dak Sevak	As per division	₹10,000 – ₹24,470