About the Examination
Official recruitment notification by Department of Posts (India Post) (Advt No. GDS/ONLINE-ENGAGEMENT/SCHEDULE-II/2026) for 44228 vacancies across Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts.
Selection Pattern Overview
Automated Merit List based on 10th standard board marks without any written test.
Examination Stages & Marks Distribution
Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.
Stage I: Preliminary Screening / CBT
offline omr
120 Mins
200 Marks
66 Marks
Stage II: Main Examination / Skill Evaluation
pen paper
180 Mins
300 Marks
100 Marks
Syllabus & Marking Guidelines
Syllabus Breakdown
Automated Merit List based on 10th standard board marks without any written test.
Marking & Negative Marking Rules
Negative marking applicable for incorrect responses (1/3rd or 0.25 marks deduction) as per official scheme.
Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications
18 to 32 Years
Unlimited
Citizen of India
Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
18 to 40 years as on closing date of application.
Milestone Timeline
Application Window Opens
Last Date for Online Application
Tentative Examination Date
Application Fee Structure
Gazettes & Circulars
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