India Post
Central Government
Verified Official Notice
All India Jurisdiction
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Engagement for Branch Postmaster (BPM) & Assistant BPM
Official Notification No: GDS/ONLINE-ENGAGEMENT/SCHEDULE-II/2026
Total Vacancies
44,228 Posts
Pay Scale
TRCA Slab BPM: Rs. 12,000 - 29,380; ABPM/Dak Sevak: Rs. 10,000 - 24,470
Application Start
10 Aug 2026
Application Deadline
5 Sept 2026
Notice Summary & Overview
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.
Important Dates & Schedule
Notification Released / Application Window Opens
10 Aug 2026
Online Application Closing Date
5 Sept 2026
Post-Wise Vacancy & Reservation Breakdown
1 Post Cadre
| Post Name | Pay Level | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwD | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) / Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak SevakCode: GDS/ONLINE-ENGAGEMENT/SCHEDULE-II/2026 | Level-7 | 17691 | 4422 | 11941 | 6634 | 3317 | 1769 | 44,228 |
Educational Qualifications & Age Criteria
Minimum Qualification:
Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
Age Limits
As per official rules
Age Relaxation:
18 to 40 years as on closing date of application.
Selection Process & Application Fees
Stages of Selection:
Automated Merit List based on 10th standard board marks without any written test.
Application Fee Structure:
payment mode:Online Credit/Debit/UPI
general obc ews:₹100
sc st pwd women:Exempted / Nil
Official Verification Documents
Statutory Notice: SuchnaSetu does not accept payments, job application forms, or resumes. All applications must be submitted strictly on the official authority portal (https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in). Please verify all terms in the original notification document.