India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks GDS Recruitment Schedule II July 2026 – Apply Online for 23,757 Posts

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About the Post

The Department of Posts (India Post) has officially released the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) Schedule II July 2026 Notification (No. 17-12/2026-GDS) for 23,757 vacancies across various postal circles in India.

Eligible candidates who have passed Class 10th with Mathematics and English can apply online for the GDS posts. The selection will be based on a system-generated merit list prepared using Class 10th marks, and there will be no written examination or interview.

The online registration process will begin on 31 August 2026 and the last date to register is 19 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Department of Posts, India Post
Post Name	Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Posts	BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak
Recruitment Schedule	Schedule II July 2026
Notification No.	17-12/2026-GDS
Total Vacancies	23,757
Educational Qualification	Class 10th Pass with Mathematics and English
Selection Process	Merit-Based Selection
Application Mode	Online
Registration Start Date	31 August 2026
Last Date to Register	19 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM

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Vacancy Details

The India Post GDS Schedule II July 2026 recruitment includes a total of 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies for various postal circles.

Post-Wise Vacancy

Post Name	Total Vacancy	Eligibility
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) – BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak	23,757	Class 10th Pass with Mathematics and English + Knowledge of Local Language

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India Post GDS 2026 State-Wise Vacancy Details

State / Postal Circle	Local Language	Vacancies
Uttar Pradesh	Hindi	1,691
Uttarakhand	Hindi	452
Bihar	Hindi	1,098
Chhattisgarh	Hindi	762
Delhi	Hindi	16
Rajasthan	Hindi	1,009
Haryana	Hindi	87
Himachal Pradesh	Hindi	335
Jammu / Kashmir	Hindi / Urdu	340
Jharkhand	Hindi	1,379
Madhya Pradesh	Hindi	1,450
Kerala	Malayalam	1,373
Punjab	Punjabi / English / Hindi	122
Maharashtra	Konkani / Marathi	2,431
North Eastern Circle	Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / Mizo	2,614
Odisha	Oriya	1,453
Karnataka	Kannada	1,116
Tamil Nadu	Tamil	2,118
Telangana	Telugu	419
Assam	Assamese / Bengali / Bodo / Hindi / English	414
Gujarat	Gujarati	499
West Bengal	Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali	1,762
Andhra Pradesh	Telugu	917

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 should have:

• Passed Class 10th / Secondary School Examination from a recognized board.
• Mathematics and English should be among the subjects studied and passed.
• Candidates must have knowledge of the local language of the respective postal circle/state.

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Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	40 Years

Age Relaxation: Applicable as per India Post GDS Recruitment Rules for Schedule II July 2026.

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Selection Process

The selection process for India Post GDS Schedule II July 2026 will be based on merit.

There will be:

• No written examination
• No interview
• Merit list based on Class 10th marks
• System-generated merit list

Candidates should ensure that the academic marks entered in the application form are accurate because the merit list is prepared on the basis of eligible Class 10th marks.

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Salary & Benefits

Post	Salary / Benefits
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) – BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak	As per applicable India Post GDS rules and TRCA structure

The supplied recruitment details do not provide a specific TRCA amount, so no salary figure has been added here.

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Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹100/-
SC / ST / PH	₹0/-
All Category Female Candidates	₹0/-

The application fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Registration Begins	31 August 2026
Last Date for Registration	19 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM
Last Date to Pay Application Fee	21 September 2026
Last Date to Complete Form	21 September 2026
Application Correction Window	23–24 September 2026

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How to Apply for India Post GDS Schedule II July 2026?

Candidates can apply online by following the steps below:

1. Visit the official India Post GDS Engagement Portal.
2. Read the detailed GDS Schedule II July 2026 notification carefully.
3. Complete the required registration process.
4. Keep your Class 10th marksheet, address details and basic ID proof ready.
5. Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature and educational certificates.
6. Select the preferred postal circle/division as applicable.
7. Enter your Class 10th marks and other academic details carefully.
8. Pay the application fee, if applicable, through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
9. Preview the application form and verify all details.
10. Submit the application form.
11. Download and keep a printout of the final submitted application/confirmation for future reference.

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Important Links

Particular	Link
Apply Online	Registration | Login
Download Notification	Click Here
Circle-Wise Vacancy Details	Click Here
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Join Telegram Channel	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

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Important Instructions

• Read the official notification carefully before submitting the application.
• Verify your Class 10th marks and personal details before final submission.
• Make sure you meet the required age and educational qualification.
• Candidates should have knowledge of the prescribed local language for the selected postal circle.
• Pay the application fee within the prescribed deadline, wherever applicable.
• Complete the application form before 21 September 2026.
• Use the correction window from 23 to 24 September 2026, if any correction is required.
• Keep the final submitted application and payment details safely for future reference.
• The merit list will be prepared based on eligible Class 10th marks as per the recruitment rules.

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FAQs – India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

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