Department of Posts Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) National Engagement Schedule 2026

Mode: Offline OMR Sheet

Stages: 0 Stages Selection

State: Delhi (NCT)

Official Scheme & Overview

About the Examination

National public merit engagement process for Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) across 23 Postal Circles.

Selection Pattern Overview

Online application followed by computerized state-wise merit list declaration and Document Verification.

Curriculum & Evaluation

Syllabus & Marking Guidelines

Syllabus Breakdown

Merit list generated automatically on the basis of 10th Standard secondary school examination marks combined with computer qualification.

Marking & Negative Marking Rules

Automated merit ranking based on percentage in 10th class Board examinations.

Candidate Eligibility

Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications

Age Limit

18 to 40 Years

Permissible Attempts

Unlimited

Nationality

Citizen of India

Educational Qualification Details:

Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board.

Category-Wise Age Relaxation:

Standard relaxation: SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwD (10 yrs), Ex-Servicemen as per government directives.

Important Dates

Milestone Timeline

No official timeline milestones published yet for this examination.

Application Fee Structure

General / Unreserved:₹100

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer):₹100

EWS (Economically Weaker):₹100

SC / ST Candidates:₹0 (Exempted)

Female & PwD Candidates:₹0 (Exempted)

Official Downloads

Gazettes & Circulars

Official Notification Gazette & Examination Scheme

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