India Post India Post job vacancy 2026: The India Post has announced a new job vacancy Notification for Advertisement Notification No: 17-12/2026-GDS, dated 20th, August 2026, to fill the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) vacancy for the trades of India Post Office. The India Post planned to hire a total of 23757 employees for this India Post post across Across India. The online application is open for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) job vacancy from 02/09/2026 and closes on 21/09/2026 on the India Post official site https://indiapost.gov.in/.

The eligibility details for the India Post job vacancy are that you must have compleate 10th. The salary range for selected candidates is from ₹12,000 to ₹29,380. The application fees to apply for this India Post GDS, BPM, and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) Job Vacancy are UR- Rs. 100 and SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates/Transwomen applicants- No Fees. India Post Recruitment 2026 online application ends on 21/09/2026, so candidates should apply before the last date.
The age limit for the India Post GDS job vacancy is between 18 years and 40 years years old as of 21/09/2026. Age relaxations for reserved categories are applicable. The selection process for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) job vacancy is Merit-Based, Document Verification.
India Post Job vacancy 2026 – Quick summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | India Post office (India Post) |
| Notification No. | 17-12/2026-GDS5 |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) |
| Total Vacancies | 23757 Posts |
| Trades Available | Indian Post Office |
| Educational Qualification | 10th |
| Age Limit (as on 21/09/2026) | 18 years and 40 years years old |
| Salary Range | ₹12,000 to ₹29,380 |
| Application Fee | UR- Rs. 100 and SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates/Transwomen applicants- No Fees |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based → Document Verification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 02/09/2026 |
| Application End Date | 21/09/2026 |
| Official Website | https://indiapost.gov.in/ |
Vacancy split-up details for India Post Recruitment notification 2026:
The India Post job vacancy 2026 a total of 23757 vacancies Split-up across various places in Across India , here we attached detailed vacancy details for this Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) job vacancy.
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 10,640 |
| OBC | 4,433 |
| SC | 3,082 |
| ST | 2,773 |
| EWS | 2,160 |
| PwD-A | 192 |
| PwD-B | 227 |
| PwD-C | 178 |
| PwD-DE | 72 |
| Total | 23,757 |
BPM vs ABPM vs Dak Sevak
| Feature | BPM | ABPM | Dak Sevak |
| Full Form | Branch Postmaster | Assistant Branch Postmaster | Dak Sevak |
| Main Role | Handles branch post office operations | Assists BPM and performs assigned postal work | Performs postal and delivery-related duties |
| TRCA | Higher slab | Applicable GDS slab | Applicable GDS slab |
| Selection | Merit Based | Merit Based | Merit Based |
Educational and Age Qualification for India Post Recruitment notification 2026:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Secondary School Examination (Class 10) with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized Board.
- Board Requirement: Recognised Board of School Education by the Government of India, State Governments, or Union Territories in India.
- Additional Criteria:
- Knowledge of computer
- Knowledge of cycling
- Adequate means of livelihood
GDS Circle-wise Language Requirement (Mandatory)
Local Language Proficiency is a mandatory requirement for the GDS role. Check state/circle-wise language requirements.
| States/Circles | Language Spoken |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| Assam | Assamese/Asomiya |
| Bihar | Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| Delhi | Hindi |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi |
| Jammu / Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu |
| Jharkhand | Hindi |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi |
| North Eastern | Bengali/Kak Barak |
| Odisha | Oriya |
| Punjab | Punjabi |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telugu |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| West Bengal | Bengali |
The age limit for India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) Job Vacancy 2026 is between 18 to 40 Years
- Age Relaxation Categories:
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 years (up to 45 years)
- OBC Candidates: 3 years (up to 43 years)
- EWS Candidates: No age relaxation
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years
- PwD + OBC: 13 years
- PwD + SC/ST: 15 years
Official notification PDF for India Post GDS Job Vacancy 2026 >>
Application fees for India Post Job Vacancy 2026:
The application fees for India Post India Post Job Vacancy 2026 recruitment is UR- Rs. 100 and SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates/Transwomen applicants- No Fees. Candidates need to pay application fees only on online mode of payment while apply on official website for India Post official website during the application period from 02/09/2026 to 21/09/2026.
India Post GDS Job Vacancy 2026 Selection process:
The India Post India Post Recruitment 2026 selection process is based on a Merit-Based, Document Verification.
Application process for India Post Job Vacancy 2026:
To apply for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) Job vacancy 2026, candidates must check the official India Post career website (https://indiapost.gov.in/) between the dates of 02/09/2026 and closes on 21/09/2026 to fill out and submit their application form.
step 1 – candidate who have interested to apply for India Post Job vacancy login to the India Post official web site https://indiapost.gov.in/ and click to the “Apply for ” section
Step 2 – you need to fill-up all details correctly and upload necessary supporting documents and photograph of signature and passport size photo with mentioned file ferment and size.
step 3 – after complete fill up application, need to pay application fees via online mode. and check once again your application form before clicking submit button.
Step 4 – After payment is successful, the application is submitted, and after download fee payment receipt and application form for your reference.
Online Application Form for India Post vacancy 2026 >>
Important date for India Post Job Vacancy 2026:
| Events | Dates |
| OTR begins | August 31, 2026 |
| Application Submission Begins | September 2, 2026 |
| Last Date for OTR | September 19, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | September 21, 2026 |
| Correction Window | September 23-24, 2026 |
| 1st Merit List | October 2026 |

