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Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2026

JOBAdded: 1 Feb 2026Department of Posts

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the posts of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevaks in various offices of the Department of Posts.

Important Dates

Activity Schedule
Online One-Time Registration 31.01.2026 to 14.02.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
Submission of online applications and fee payment 02.02.2026 to 16.02.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
Corrections in Registration/Application Forms 18.02.2026 to 19.02.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)

Emoluments and Allowances

The emoluments are in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA).

Category TRCA Slab
BPM Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/-
ABPM/Dak Sevak Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/-

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limits (as on the last date of submission of applications)

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Maximum age: 40 years

Upper Age Relaxation

Category Permissible Age Relaxation
Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) 5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC) 3 years
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) No relaxation
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) 10 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) + OBC 13 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) + SC/ST 15 years

Educational Qualification

  • Secondary School Examination (10th standard) pass certificate with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized Board.
  • The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard.

Other Qualifications

  • Knowledge of computers.
  • Knowledge of cycling.
  • Adequate means of livelihood.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official portal: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.

Application Fee

  • A fee of Rs. 100 is required.
  • Payment is exempted for all female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants, and Transwomen applicants.

Selection Criteria

  • Selection will be based on a system-generated merit list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Secondary School Examination (10th standard).
  • For applicants with grades/points, marks will be calculated by applying a multiplication factor of 9.5.
  • In case of a tie, the priority order will be: DOB (Older in age), ST trans-woman, ST female, SC trans-woman, SC female, and so on.

Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates will be called for physical verification of documents. They must bring original documents and two sets of self-attested photocopies. Required documents include:

  • Marks sheet
  • Identity proof
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • PwBD certificate (if applicable)
  • EWS Certificate (if applicable)
  • Date of Birth Proof
  • Medical certificate

For more detailed information, candidates are advised to read the complete official notification.

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