Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India invites online applications from eligible candidates to fill the vacant posts of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs), Branch Postmaster (BPM)/ Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/ Dak Sevaks in different offices of the Department of Posts.
Advertisement No.17-37/2025-GDS [Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-I, 2026]
Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies Advertised:
Branch Postmaster (BPM): The department manages marketing, promotions, and various customer services at its Customer Service Centres (CSCs). In single-handed Branch Offices (BOs), Branch postmasters (BPMs) bear full responsibility for the smooth operation of the office, including mail conveyance and delivery. In BOs with multiple staff, BPMs may receive support from Assistant Branch Postmasters (ABPMs). BPMs are required to undertake ABPM duties when directed or when ABPMs are unavailable. Additionally, they may be assigned other tasks by superiors such as Mail Overseers (MO), Inspector Post (IPO), Assistant Superintendents of Posts (ASPOs), Superintendents of Post Offices (SPOs), and Senior Superintendents of Post Offices (SSPOs).
Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM): Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, exchange the mail with account office, etc. deposit/payments/other transactions of IPPB.
To assist BPM in postal operations in a manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time.
Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by the Department and operating various services in the Customer Services Centres (CSC) of the Department etc.
ABPM may also be required to do combined duties of the BPM as and when ordered or in case of non-availability of BPM in addition to his/her regular duties.
Any other work assigned by superiors like MO/IPO/ASPO/SPOs/SSPOs, etc.
Dak Sevak: Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, deposits/payments/other transactions of IPPB, and any other duties assigned by Postmaster/Sub Postmaster.
Dak Sevaks may have to work in sorting offices of the Railway Mail Service (RMS).
Dak Sevaks in the Mail offices will handle receipt-dispatch of mailbags, transshipment of bags, etc.
Dak Sevaks will also assist Post Masters/Sub Postmasters in managing the smooth functioning of Departmental Post Offices and do marketing, business procurement or any other work assigned by the Post Master or IPO/ASPO/SPOs/SSPOs/SRM/SSRM, etc.
Number of vacancies: India Post is about to recruit 28,001 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) for 2026 across 23 postal circles in India.
| Andhra Pradesh Postal Circles | 1060 Vacancies |
| Assam Postal Circles | 639 Vacancies |
| Bihar Postal Circles | 1344 Vacancies |
| Chhattisgarh Postal Circles | 1155 Vacancies |
| Delhi Postal Circles | 37 Vacancies |
| Gujarat Postal Circles | 1782 Vacancies |
| Haryana Postal Circles | 270 Vacancies |
| Himachal Pradesh Postal Circles | 520 Vacancies |
| Jammu / Kashmir Postal Circles | 267 Vacancies |
| Jharkhand Postal Circles | 908 Vacancies |
| Karnataka Postal Circles | 1022 Vacancies |
| Kerala Postal Circles | 1691 Vacancies |
| Madhya Pradesh Postal Circles | 2102 Vacancies |
| Maharashtra Postal Circles | 3553 Vacancies |
| North Eastern Postal Circles | 1014 Vacancies |
| Odisha Postal Circles | 1191 Vacancies |
| Punjab Postal Circles | 261 Vacancies |
| Tamil Nadu Postal Circles | 2009 Vacancies |
| Telangana Postal Circles | 608 Vacancies |
| Uttar Pradesh Postal Circles | 3169 Vacancies |
| Uttarakhand Postal Circles | 436 Vacancies |
| West Bengal Postal Circles | 2963 Vacancies |
Important Dates:
Commencement of Online Application: 01-02-2026
Last Date of Online Application: 18-02-2026
Opening Date for User Registration: 30-01-2026
Closing Date for User Registration: 14-02-2026
Opening Date for Edit/Correction Window: 17-02-2026
Closing Date for Edit/Correction Window: 18-02-2026
Remuneration:
BPM: Rs. 12,000-Rs. 29,380 per month
ABPM/Dak Sevaks: Rs. 10,000-Rs. 24,470/- per month
Age Limits: Candidates must have attained the minimum age of 18 years and must not have crossed the maximum age of 40 years as on 16-02-2026. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per government directives.
Educational Qualification:
Educational qualification for engagement of GDS is a secondary school examination pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in mathematics and English conducted by any recognized board of school education by the Government of India/State Governments/Union Territories in India.
Other Qualifications:
i. Knowledge of computer
ii. Knowledge of cycling
iii. Adequate means of livelihood
Selection Process: Candidates will be shortlisted for engagement based on a system-generated merit list.
Application Mode: Online
What is the application procedure for GDS positions?
How to Apply:
Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of the GDS Online Engagement, at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of GDS Online Engagement at www.indiapostgdsonline.cept.gov.in/Notifications
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