India Post has released the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 notification. Applications are invited for the posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak across all postal circles.
The notification is dated 20 August 2026 and carries Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS. It was issued by the GDS Section, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi.
Registration opens on 31 August 2026. Applications open on 02 September 2026.
If you have passed 10th class with Maths and English, and you have studied the local language of your circle, this is your chance. There is no written exam — selection is purely on your 10th class marks.
Quick Summary Table
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | 17-12/2026-GDS |
| Date of Notification | 20 August 2026 |
| Name of Recruitment | GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 |
| Issued By | GDS Section, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi |
| Signed By | Gurvinder Singh, Assistant Director General (GDS) |
| Posts | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak |
| Total Vacancies | Circle/Division-wise, given in Annexure-I and on the portal |
| Official Portal | https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement |
| One-Time Registration | 31.08.2026 to 19.09.2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
| Online Application & Fee | 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
| Correction Window | 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 (up to 1700 hrs) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100/- |
| Fee Exemption | Female, SC/ST, PwBD, Transwomen |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years |
| Qualification | 10th pass with Maths and English |
| Selection | System-generated merit list on 10th marks — no exam, no interview |
| TRCA (BPM) | Rs. 12,000 – Rs. 29,380 |
| TRCA (ABPM/Dak Sevak) | Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 24,470 |
| Process Closes After | 31.12.2026 |
Important Dates — Note These Down
| S. No. | Activity | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online One-Time Registration (OTR) | 31.08.2026 to 19.09.2026 (up to 1700 Hrs) |
| 2 | Submission of online applications and fee payment | 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 (up to 1700 Hrs) |
| 3 | Corrections in Registration/Application Forms, including fee payment if applicable | 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 (up to 1700 Hrs) |
Two things to remember about the closing time:
- The cut-off is 1700 hours sharp on the last date. Not midnight.
- Your application and your fee payment must both be complete before 1700 hours. If the fee is pending after closing time, the application is rejected. No extension will be given.
Do not wait for the last day. The portal gets heavy traffic in the final days and the Department has clearly said it will not be responsible if you cannot log in.
Which Posts Are Being Filled
The notification covers three GDS categories.
1. Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Runs the day-to-day postal operations of a Branch Post Office (BO) and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) work.
- Marketing and promotion of departmental products and services, and operating Customer Service Centre (CSC) services.
- In single-handed BOs, the BPM is fully responsible for smooth working, including mail conveyance and delivery.
- In other BOs, the BPM may be assisted by ABPMs — but must do combined ABPM duties when ordered or when no ABPM is available.
- Any other work assigned by MO / IPO / ASPO / SPOs / SSPOs.
⚠️ Important for BPM candidates: You must arrange the accommodation for running the Branch Post Office at your own cost. A declaration with accommodation details has to be submitted before engagement. You must also reside in the post village — the village where the BO is located.
2. Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
- Sale of stamps and stationery, conveyance and doorstep delivery of mail, exchange of mail with the account office.
- IPPB deposits, payments and other transactions.
- Assisting the BPM in postal operations.
- Marketing, promotions and CSC work.
- May be required to do combined BPM duties when ordered or when the BPM is unavailable.
- Residence: must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the BO concerned.
3. Dak Sevak
Dak Sevaks may be posted in Post Offices, Sorting Offices, Mail Offices, Transit Mail Offices, Delivery Centres or any other departmental office.
- In Post Offices: sale of stamps and stationery, conveyance and doorstep delivery of mail, IPPB deposits/payments, and other duties assigned by the Postmaster/Sub Postmaster.
- In Sorting/Mail/Transit Mail Offices: handling of mail, mail bags and parcels, transhipment of bags.
- In Delivery Centres: handling and delivery of mail and parcels, transhipment of bags.
- General assistance to the Postmaster in smooth functioning, plus marketing and business procurement work.
- Residence: must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the HO/SO to which attached.
Salary — TRCA Slabs
GDS are paid in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), not a regular pay scale.
| S. No. | Category | TRCA Slab |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BPM | Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/- |
| 2 | ABPM / Dak Sevak | Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/- |
Other points on money and benefits:
- TRCA carries an annual increase of 3%, subject to conditions in the GDS Rules.
- Dearness Allowance (DA) is payable on TRCA, as declared by the Government from time to time.
- Other allowances and social security benefits apply, including GDS Gratuity and the Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (similar in nature to NPS for regular employees).
Eligibility Criteria — Read This Carefully
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 40 years
- Age is calculated as on the last date of submission of applications.
Age relaxation:
| S. No. | Category | Permissible Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC / ST | 5 years |
| 2 | OBC | 3 years |
| 3 | EWS | No relaxation |
| 4 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| 5 | PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| 6 | PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
Educational Qualification
- Secondary School Examination (10th standard) pass certificate with passing marks in Mathematics and English, from a recognised Board of School Education under the Government of India / State Governments / Union Territories.
- Candidates with an equivalent qualification from any other board are NOT eligible.
- You must have studied the local language at least up to 10th standard from a recognised board. The circle-wise local language list is in Annexure-III of the notification.
Other Qualifications
Three simple but compulsory requirements:
- Knowledge of computers
- Knowledge of cycling
- Adequate means of livelihood
You will have to submit undertakings for all three at the time of engagement (Annexure VI, VII and VIII).
Local Language — Circle-wise List (Annexure-III)
This decides which circle and division you can apply in. Check your circle before you fill the form.
| Circle | State/UT | Local Language |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh and Yanam | Telugu |
| Assam | Assam (excluding 3 Barak Valley districts & BTC areas) | Assamese |
| Assam | Three districts of Barak Valley | Bengali |
| Assam | Bodoland Territorial Council Areas | Bodo |
| Bihar | Bihar | Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| Delhi | NCT of Delhi | Hindi |
| Gujarat | Gujarat, Dadra Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Haryana | Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi |
| Jammu and Kashmir | J&K and Ladakh | Urdu or Hindi |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand | Hindi |
| Karnataka | Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Kerala, Lakshadweep & Mahe | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Maharashtra | Goa | Konkani or Marathi* |
| North East | Arunachal Pradesh | Hindi or English + any of 23 notified dialects* |
| North East | Manipur | Manipuri or English |
| North East | Meghalaya | Hindi or English + Garo / Khasi (Sixth Schedule areas), else Hindi or English |
| North East | Mizoram | Mizo |
| North East | Nagaland | Hindi or English + any of 19 notified tribal dialects |
| North East | Tripura | Bengali or Kak Barak |
| Odisha | Odisha | Odia |
| Punjab | Punjab | Punjabi |
| Punjab | Chandigarh | Hindi or English |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Tamil Nadu | Puducherry (excluding Mahe & Yanam) | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telangana | Telugu |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| West Bengal | West Bengal | Bengali |
| West Bengal | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi or English |
| West Bengal | Sikkim | English + any one of 12 notified languages* |
| West Bengal | Darjeeling Division | Bengali or Nepali |
| West Bengal | Post offices under GTA | Nepali |
* Special provisions apply for Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim and Nagaland. In these states, if the language was not studied up to 10th standard, proficiency is verified through a certificate from the notified authority (Deputy Commissioner, Goa Konkani Akademi, Joint Director Languages Sikkim, etc.). Failure to produce this certificate at document verification will cancel your candidature.
Selection Process — No Exam, Only 10th Marks
This is the part every candidate must understand properly.
How the merit list is made
- Applicants are shortlisted on the basis of a system-generated merit list.
- Merit is prepared on marks obtained in the Secondary School Examination (10th standard) of recognised boards, aggregated to percentage up to 4 decimal places.
- There is no written exam and no interview.
If your marksheet has marks
If your 10th marksheet shows marks in each subject, the system will use the marks obtained.
⚠️ Critical warning: If your marksheet has marks but you apply using grades/points instead of marks, your application is liable for cancellation. Fill exactly what is printed on your marksheet.
If only some subjects show grades, you may enter grades for those subjects. You do not need to convert them yourself.
If your marksheet has grades
Grades are converted by the system using a multiplying factor of 9.5:
| Grade | Grade Point | Multiplication Factor |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 10 | 9.5 |
| A2 | 9 | 9.5 |
| B1 | 8 | 9.5 |
| B2 | 7 | 9.5 |
| C1 | 6 | 9.5 |
| C2 | 5 | 9.5 |
| D | 4 | 9.5 |
- Where CGPA is given, marks = CGPA × 9.5.
- Where both subject-wise grades and CGPA are given, the higher of the two results will be taken.
- You are not required to convert grades into marks yourself. Just enter the grades/points as printed. The system does the conversion before results are declared.
Special cases
- Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE): awards both percentage and grade points. Merit will be generated on the percentage. You must fill the percentage for each subject. If you apply with Grade Points instead of Percentage, your application is liable for disqualification.
- State Board of School Examinations (SBSE), Tamil Nadu, 2020-21: due to the Covid-19 pandemic, no marks or grade points were awarded and only a pass certificate was issued. The system will award a uniform 66.67% in such cases. Candidates must select “Pass” against each subject while applying online.
Tie-breaking order
If two candidates have the same merit, the tie is broken in this priority order:
DOB (older in age) → ST trans-woman → ST female → SC trans-woman → SC female → OBC trans-woman → OBC female → EWS trans-woman → EWS female → UR trans-woman → UR female → ST trans-male → ST Male → SC trans-male → SC Male → OBC trans-male → OBC male → EWS trans-male → EWS male → UR trans-male → UR male
The Department has reserved the right to introduce any additional tie-breaking criteria, and its decision is final.
Application Fee
- Fee: Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) for all posts notified in the chosen Division.
- Exempted: all female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants and Transwomen applicants.
- Payment modes: Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking, UPI. Bank charges as applicable.
- Fee once paid will NOT be refunded. Confirm your eligibility for the Division before paying.
- Once you start payment, complete it within 10 minutes. Do not close or refresh the window.
- If you paid the fee and later became fee-exempt during resubmission, the fee already paid will not be refunded.
How to Apply — Step by Step
The process has two parts: One-Time Registration (OTR) and Filling the Online Application.
Part A — One-Time Registration
- Go to https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
- Click “Candidate Login/Register”, then “New Candidate Registration”
- Keep ready: active mobile number (OTP verified), active email ID (OTP verified), and details of your Board and Year of Passing 10th
- Fill Contact details, Personal details, and create a Password
- Your Registration Number and a random password will be sent to your registered mobile number
- Note the Registration Number safely — it is your username for login
Part B — Online Application
- Log in with your Registration Number and the password received by SMS
- Click the “Apply Online” link under the Active Notification tab
- Personal Details — mostly auto-filled from your OTR data
- Board/Educational Details — select the Circle where you completed 10th, Board name, passing year, and enter your marks
- Division selection and Post preference — based on the local language you studied
- Upload photo and signature
- Preview before final submission — check everything
- Fee payment (if applicable) — then final submit
Photograph and Signature Specifications
Applications with blurred or illegible photographs and signatures will be rejected. Get this right the first time.
Recent Photograph
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| File format | JPG / JPEG only |
| File size | 30 KB to 100 KB |
| Dimensions | 320 × 400 pixels (recommended) |
| Aspect ratio | 4:5 (Width : Height) |
| DPI | 72 to 150 |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured |
| Face coverage | 70–80% of the image, no shadows, no red-eye |
Do not upload scanned photos or selfies. The photo must be clear, well-lit and in focus.
Signature
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| File format | JPG / JPEG only |
| File size | 20 KB to 100 KB |
| Dimensions | 300 × 120 pixels (recommended) |
| Aspect ratio | 5:2 (Width : Height) |
| DPI | 72 to 150 |
| Background | Plain white with clear signature |
| Signature coverage | 70–80% of the image |
Sign on white paper with a black or blue pen and scan it. Do not upload typed or digital text as your signature. No shadows, borders or extra marks.
After uploading, check the preview. It is entirely your responsibility. If the preview is unclear, upload a revised image before final submission — no correction or replacement will be entertained after final submission.
Division Selection and Post Preference
- You can apply for one or more vacant GDS posts, but only in ONE selected Division.
- After selecting the Division, all eligible posts (based on community, age, PwD status and local language) will be displayed.
- You will NOT be considered for a post you have not given preference for. Give preference for every post you are willing to take.
- If shortlisted, only one post will be offered, and your rights to all other posts are forfeited.
Example from the notification: If you opt for five posts in preference order — post1, post2, post3, post4, post5 — and you are meritorious in more than one, the first post in your preference order for which you are most suitable will be offered. Candidature for the rest is forfeited.
Note on Post ID: If an office has more than one post with the same post name, each is uniquely identified by its Post ID. If you want those posts, you must give preference for all the relevant Post IDs.
Correction Window — How It Works
A two-day edit/correction window runs from 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026.
Key rules:
- You do not need to register again to correct a mistake.
- You can correct names, marks, choice filling and other data — except mobile number and email ID, which cannot be modified under any circumstances.
- If your correction changes your category in a way that requires fee, the modification is accepted only after you pay the fee.
- Once modified, the previous application becomes null and void and merit is decided on the modified application.
- If you start a modification but do not reach the final stage and submit (including payment), the modification is null and void and merit is decided on your previously submitted application.
- Once you resubmit during the edit window, no further corrections are allowed.
- After the window closes, no change will be allowed by post, fax, email or by hand.
After Shortlisting — Verification and Joining
Communication of selection
- The shortlist is released on the GDS Online Engagement Portal.
- Shortlisted candidates are informed through SMS and email on their registered mobile number and email ID.
- If you don’t receive the SMS/email due to technical or other reasons, the Department is not responsible. Visit the portal regularly.
Physical verification of documents
- Report to the Divisional Head / Unit Head of the Division where the post is notified, within 15 days of shortlisting.
- Candidates who fail to report within 15 days are marked ‘Non-turned up’ by the system, further verification is blocked, and candidature is automatically cancelled.
Documents to carry (originals + two sets of self-attested photocopies):
- Marks sheet
- Identity proof
- Caste certificate
- PwBD certificate
- EWS certificate
- Transgender certificate
- Date of Birth proof
- Medical certificate from a medical officer of a Government Hospital / Dispensary / Primary Health Centre (compulsory)
- Language/dialect certificate (for Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Goa or Nagaland)
Joining formalities
- If documents match and no discrepancy is found, a system-generated ‘Offer of Provisional Engagement’ is issued immediately.
- You must complete pre-engagement formalities and join within 30 days of the offer. This includes 3 days of prescribed basic training and arrangement of accommodation.
- Failure to complete formalities or not joining within 30 days cancels the candidature, and the post goes to the next candidate.
- A provisional engagement order is issued pending educational, caste, disability and police antecedent verification.
- On receipt of all verification reports, the final order of engagement is issued.
When candidature gets cancelled
The Department will issue supplementary lists against candidates who:
- Fail to turn up for document verification within the stipulated time
- Whose document verification is unsuccessful
- Fail to complete joining formalities within the stipulated period
- Do not submit the caste certificate in the prescribed format within the extended period
- Are unwilling to join, resign after joining, or fail to join within 30 days
- Disguised their identity in any manner to take unfair advantage
The engagement process will be closed and no further shortlist will be issued after 31.12.2026. The Department may modify or extend dates at its discretion.
Digilocker — Do This Before You Apply
After selection, the Department may verify your 10th marksheet through API Setu / Digilocker / the Board’s official website.
Action points:
- Make sure you have a Digilocker account
- Ensure your marksheet, caste certificate and PwBD certificate are fetched into it
- Check and correct any discrepancy in your online marksheet BEFORE applying — if the online marks differ from what you filled, your candidature will be rejected
You will also have to submit a consent declaration (Annexure-X) authorising the Department to access your marksheet through API Setu.
Service Conditions — Understand Before You Apply
Be clear about what a GDS engagement is and is not.
- GDS are not regular employees of the Department or the Central Government. Their emoluments, allowances and entitlements are not at par with Central Government employees.
- Service conditions are governed by the GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020, and are not framed under Article 309 of the Constitution of India.
- GDS are holders of Civil Posts outside the civil services of the State.
- They serve mostly in rural areas.
- Under Rule 3A, they work a minimum of 4 hours and maximum of 5 hours a day, and cannot be retained beyond 65 years of age.
- A GDS should have another source of income besides the government allowances for adequate livelihood.
Other bars:
- Candidates dismissed / removed / compulsorily retired from Government service or GDS as a penalty are barred from applying (undertaking required — Annexure-IV). Concealment leads to termination and prosecution.
- No person holding an elective office will be considered.
- A selected GDS shall not engage in any activity with any outside agency detrimental to the business or interest of the Post Office / IPPB.
- Past experience or service of any kind will not be considered for selection.
Reservation and PwBD Details
General reservation points
- Candidates seeking SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS benefits must hold a valid certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-V), to be produced at physical verification. Failure to produce the original = candidature cancelled.
- If the caste certificate is not in the prescribed format, the candidate may be provisionally selected and must submit the correct certificate within 15 days of the provisional engagement offer.
- EWS: no upper age relaxation, but 10% reservation in engagement for those not covered under SC/ST/OBC reservation. A valid Income Certificate as per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31.01.2019 is required.
- OBC: the candidate should not fall in the creamy layer as on the closing date of application, irrespective of the date of issue of the certificate.
- EWS certificate of the relevant financial year is accepted if valid as on the last date of application, irrespective of issue date.
PwBD categories and reservation
| Post | Disability Sub-Category | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak | A) Low Vision (LV) | 1% |
| B) Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HH) | 1% | |
| C) One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Both Leg (BL)*, Spinal Infirmity/Spinal Deformity without associated neurological/limb dysfunction | 1% | |
| D) Specific learning disability / Intellectual Disability, and E) Multiple disabilities from (a) to (d) except Deaf and Blindness | 1% |
Note 1: Persons with Both Leg (BL) disability are eligible to apply only for Dak Sevak posts involving both delivery and stationery duties. If selected in BL category for delivery duties, they will be posted to suitable non-delivery stationery assignments.
Note 2: Persons with Spinal Deformity and Spinal Injury (SD/SI) with associated neurological/limb dysfunction are covered under the respective sub-category (OA, OL for all GDS categories, and BL for Dak Sevak only).
Temporary disability certificates: As per letter No. SC-12/20/2025-RC-DOP dated 22.12.2025 —
- Conditions “likely to improve” are NOT eligible for reservation.
- Conditions that are progressive, non-progressive or not likely to improve ARE eligible.
Multiple disabilities:
- Under different categories (e.g. LV under (a) + OA under (c)): apply under category (DE) only.
- Under the same category (e.g. OA + Acid Attack Victim, both under (c)): apply in the same category selecting only one benchmark disability — category (C), not category (E).
Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
Learn from the notification itself. These are the exact grounds for rejection:
- ❌ Multiple or duplicate registrations — strictly prohibited. Candidature cancelled and action under GDS Rules 2020. Duplicate registration by altering basic details removes all such candidates from the process.
- ❌ Applying with grades/points when your marksheet shows marks
- ❌ Applying with Grade Points instead of Percentage for DBSE
- ❌ Blurred or illegible photograph or signature
- ❌ Incomplete data in the application
- ❌ Uploading wrong or unnecessary documents
- ❌ Name, DOB, father’s name, mother’s name not matching the SSC (Class X) marksheet exactly
- ❌ Not giving preference for a post you actually want
- ❌ Fee payment pending after 1700 hours on the closing date
Beware of Fraud Calls
The notification carries a clear warning:
The Department does NOT make any phone calls to applicants or shortlisted candidates.
All correspondence happens through the respective Engaging Authority only. Do not share your personal information, registration number, mobile number or email ID with anyone. Be alert against unscrupulous phone calls promising selection.
For genuine queries, division-wise help desk numbers are provided on the website. The Department will not entertain queries on any other number.
What Happens After You Become a GDS
This is where most candidates stop reading — and it is the most important part for your career.
Getting engaged as a GDS is the first rung of the India Post ladder, not the last. Once you have served the required period, you become eligible for departmental promotional examinations:
| From | To | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| GDS | MTS | GDS to MTS Departmental Exam |
| GDS | Postman / Mail Guard | GDS to Postman Departmental Exam |
| MTS | PA / SA | MTS to PA Departmental Exam |
| Postman | PA / SA | Postman to PA Departmental Exam |
| PA / SA | Inspector Posts | Inspector Posts LDCE |
Unlike GDS engagement, these promotions do involve a written exam. That means syllabus, previous year question papers, mock tests and proper preparation.
Many GDS employees regret not starting preparation early. The smart approach is simple: join as GDS, settle into the work, and start preparing for the GDS to MTS exam and GDS to Postman exam from your first year itself. The eligibility period passes faster than you think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II July 2026? The last date for submission of online applications and fee payment is 21 September 2026, up to 1700 hours. Registration closes on 19 September 2026 at 1700 hours.
Q2. When does registration start? One-Time Registration opens on 31 August 2026. Applications can be submitted from 02 September 2026.
Q3. Is there any written exam for GDS recruitment? No. Selection is based on a system-generated merit list prepared from 10th class marks, calculated to 4 decimal places. There is no written exam and no interview.
Q4. What is the educational qualification for GDS? 10th class (Secondary School Examination) pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognised board. Equivalent qualifications from other boards are not accepted. You must also have studied the local language up to 10th standard.
Q5. What is the age limit for GDS 2026? 18 to 40 years, calculated as on the last date of application. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, PwBD+OBC 13 years, PwBD+SC/ST 15 years. EWS gets no age relaxation.
Q6. What is the application fee? Rs. 100/-. It is exempted for all female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants and Transwomen applicants.
Q7. What is the GDS salary? BPM: Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 29,380 TRCA. ABPM/Dak Sevak: Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 24,470 TRCA, plus DA and a 3% annual increase, subject to conditions.
Q8. Can I apply in more than one Division? No. You can apply for one or more posts, but only within ONE selected Division.
Q9. Do I need to upload documents with the application? No documents are required at the application stage. You only need to upload your recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Q10. Can I correct a mistake after submitting? Yes, during the two-day correction window from 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026. But mobile number and email ID can never be modified. And once you resubmit, no further corrections are allowed.
Q11. Do I need to convert my CGPA into marks? No. Enter the grades/points exactly as printed. The system converts them using the 9.5 multiplication factor before the result is declared.
Q12. What happens if I have marks in my marksheet but I fill grades? Your application will be liable for cancellation. Always fill what is actually printed on your marksheet.
Q13. Do BPM candidates need to arrange a post office building? Yes. Candidates selected as BPM must arrange accommodation for running the Branch Post Office at their own cost and must reside in the post village.
Q14. How long do I have to report for document verification? 15 days from the date of shortlisting. Missing this marks you as ‘Non-turned up’ and your candidature is automatically cancelled.
Q15. When will the GDS engagement process close? No further shortlist will be issued after 31 December 2026, though the Department may modify or extend dates at its discretion.
Q16. Is GDS a permanent government job? No. GDS are not regular employees of the Department or Central Government. They are holders of Civil Posts outside the civil services of the State, governed by the GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020.
Q17. Can a GDS get promoted to MTS or Postman? Yes. After completing the prescribed service, GDS become eligible for departmental promotional exams such as GDS to MTS and GDS to Postman/Mail Guard. These promotions require clearing a written exam.
Official Links
- Apply Online: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
- Notification PDF: Available on the India Post website (CEPT has been asked to upload it)
The notification is available in both English and Hindi. In case of any dispute, the English version will prevail.
Final Advice
Four things, in order of importance:
- Do not create more than one registration. Duplicate registration removes every such candidate from the process. There is no appeal.
- Fill your marks exactly as printed on your 10th marksheet. Not converted, not rounded, not from memory. Keep the marksheet in front of you.
- Apply early. The portal will be slow in the last three days. The 1700 hours cut-off is strict.
- Start thinking about your next step. GDS is the entry door. The GDS to MTS and GDS to Postman exams are where the real career growth happens — and those need preparation, not just a marksheet.
Good luck. Fill the form carefully, and check the preview twice before you hit submit.