India Post GDS July 2026: Notification Out, Vacancy Count Not Given
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India · Advertisement No. 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20th, August ,2026
Recruitment details
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India, issued this notification.
The recruitment is for Gramin Dak Sevak posts under Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026.
The notification number is 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20th, August, 2026.
What you should do now
Check that you meet the education, language, age, computer, cycling, and livelihood requirements.
Complete One-Time Registration between 31.08.2026 and 19.09.2026.
Submit your online application and fee payment between 02.09.2026 and 21.09.2026.
Use the correction window from 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 if you need to correct details.
Keep your documents ready for physical verification if you are shortlisted.
Reservation details
EWS has 10% reservation. PwBD has 1% reservation in each listed category.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
| Post | TRCA range |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/- |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak | Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/- |
The minimum daily working period is four hours. The maximum is five hours a day.
A Sevak can be retained until 65 years of age.
Post-wise vacancies for India Post GDS July 2026. The notification does not break the total down further.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online One-Time Registration | 31.08.2026 to 19.09.2026, up to 1700 Hrs |
| Submission of online applications and fee payment | 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026, up to 1700 Hrs |
| Corrections in registration or application forms, including fee payment if applicable | 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026, up to 1700 Hrs |
Every date Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India printed for India Post GDS July 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online One-Time Registration | 31.08.2026 to 19.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs) |
| Submission of online applications and fee payment | 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs) |
| Corrections in Registration/Application Forms, including payment of the online fee, if applicable | 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs.100 |
| Female | Fee exempted |
| SC/ST | Fee exempted |
| PwBD | Fee exempted |
| Transwomen | Fee exempted |
PwBD means persons with benchmark disabilities.
Application fee for India Post GDS July 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹100 | Fee of Rs.1oo (Rupees One Hundred only) for all posts notified in the choice of Division |
| Female | No fee | Fee exempted |
| SC/ST | No fee | Fee exempted |
| PwBD | No fee | Fee exempted |
| Transwomen | No fee | Fee exempted |
Eligibility
The age limit is 18 to 40 years. The data does not give the age reference date.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| EWS | 0 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
You must pass the 10th standard Secondary School Examination from a recognised education board.
You must have passing marks in Mathematics and English.
You must study the prescribed local language up to at least the 10th standard.
Other requirements
- Knowledge of computers
- Knowledge of cycling
- Adequate means of livelihood
Age Limit
You must be between 18 and 40 years old.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | +5 years | 45 years |
| OBC | +3 years | 43 years |
| EWS | +0 years | 40 years |
| PwBD | +10 years | 50 years |
| PwBD + OBC | +13 years | 53 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | +15 years | 55 years |
Educational Qualification
Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized Board of School Education; the candidate must have studied the prescribed local language at least up to 10th standard.
Knowledge of computers, knowledge of cycling, and adequate means of livelihood.
Selection Process
- A system-generated merit list is prepared from 10th standard examination marks.
- Shortlisted candidates go through physical verification of documents.
- Candidates complete pre-engagement formalities and prescribed basic training.
- Provisional engagement is given.
- The final engagement order follows document and antecedent verification.
The merit-list percentage is shown to four decimals. A grade or point is multiplied by 9.5.
Physical verification must be reported within 15 days. Pre-engagement formalities take 30 days.
Basic training lasts 3 days.
- System-generated merit list based on Secondary School Examination of 10th standard marks
- Shortlisting for engagement
- Physical verification of documents
- Pre-engagement formalities and prescribed basic training
- Provisional engagement
- Final order of engagement after document and antecedent verification
Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Computer Knowledge, India Culture, Agriculture, Business, Other Related Social Matters, Basic Human Behaviour, History of India, National Movements, World Geography, India Politics, India Economics, Commerce, Banking, Current Affairs |
| Reasoning and Analytical Ability | Similarities & Differences, Decision Making, Spatial Orientation, Analysis, Judgment, Arithmetic Reasoning, Arithmetical Number Series, Observation, Visual Memory, Relationship Concepts, Coding & Decoding, Statement Conclusion, Non-Verbal Series, Verbal and Figure Classification, Syllogistic Reasoning, Analogies, Discrimination, Problem Solving, Spatial Visualization |
| Mathematics | Trigonometric Functions, Mathematical Induction, Complex Numbers, Exponential and Logarithm Series, Solutions of Triangles, Matrices and Determinants, Probability, Logarithm, Statistics, Mathematical Logic, Boolean Algebra, Numerical Ability, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Time and distance, Ratio and Proportion, Time and work, Number Systems, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages |
| English Language | Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Tenses, Verbs, Synonyms and antonyms, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure, Proverbs, Phrases, Unseen Passage |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- India Post has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- India Post has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Result
- India Post has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- India Post has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| BPM TRCA slab | Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/- |
| ABPM/Dak Sevak TRCA slab | Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/- |
| Minimum daily working period | four hours |
| Maximum daily working period | five hours a day |
| Maximum age for retention as Sevak | 65 years of age |
| EWS reservation | 10% reservation |
| PwBD reservation in each listed category | 1% |
| Merit-list percentage accuracy | 4 decimals |
| Grade/point multiplication factor | 9.5 |
| Physical verification reporting period | 15 days |
| Pre-engagement formalities period | 30 days |
| Basic training | 3 days |
| Last date after which no further shortlisted list will be issued | 31.12.2026 |
The exam pattern, selection process and syllabus above were not printed in this recruitment's own notice and are compiled from: pw.live, pw.live, competition.careers360.com, freejobalert.com. Every date, vacancy count and fee on this page comes from the official notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does India Post GDS July 2026 registration start?
Registration starts on 31.08.2026.
What is the last date for GDS July 2026 registration?
The last date is 19.09.2026, up to 1700 Hrs.
What is the application fee for General and OBC candidates?
The fee is Rs.100.
What is the age limit for India Post GDS July 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 40 years.
What qualification is needed for GDS July 2026?
You need a 10th standard pass certificate with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
How are candidates selected for GDS July 2026?
Selection starts with a system-generated merit list based on 10th standard marks.
What is the total vacancy for GDS July 2026?
The total vacancy count is not given in the data.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.