Applications are invited from the eligible candidates to fill vacant posts of
Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) [i.e. Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch
Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks] in different offices of the Department of Posts.
The details of the tentative vacant posts in each Circle/Division are given in
Annexure-I. The applications are to be submitted online at the following link:
https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
India Post GDS Vacancy Details
Name of post: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Category of posts:
- Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
- Dak Sevak
No of posts: 23759 posts
No of posts in Assam: 414 posts
Name of organization: India Post
Advertisement No: 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20th, August ,2026
No of posts in Assam: 414 posts
Name of organization: India Post
Advertisement No: 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20th, August ,2026
Circle-Wise Vacancy Break Up
| Sl. No. | Postal Circle | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 918 |
| 2 | Assam | 414 |
| 3 | Bihar | 1,099 |
| 4 | Chhattisgarh | 762 |
| 5 | Delhi | 16 |
| 6 | Gujarat | 499 |
| 7 | Haryana | 87 |
| 8 | Himachal Pradesh | 335 |
| 9 | Jammu and Kashmir | 340 |
| 10 | Jharkhand | 1,379 |
| 11 | Karnataka | 1,116 |
| 12 | Kerala | 1,373 |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | 1,450 |
| 14 | Maharashtra | 2,431 |
| 15 | North Eastern Circle | 2,614 |
| 16 | Odisha | 1,353 |
| 17 | Punjab | 122 |
| 18 | Rajasthan | 1,009 |
| 19 | Tamil Nadu | 2,118 |
| 20 | Telangana | 419 |
| 21 | Uttarakhand | 452 |
| 22 | Uttar Pradesh | 1,691 |
| 23 | West Bengal | 1,762 |
| Total | 23,759 | |
Division-wise Vacancy in Assam
| Name of division | No of posts |
| Cachar Division | 87 |
| Darrang Division | 57 |
| Dibrugarh Division | 7 |
| Goalpara Division | 58 |
| Guwahati Division | 47 |
| Nagaon Division | 80 |
| Nalbari Division | 9 |
| Sibsagar Division | 59 |
| Tinsukia Division | 7 |
| RMS GH Division | 3 |
Pay Scale
The initial engagement of GDS is made in the following basic TRCA Slabs:
| Category | TRCA Slab |
|---|---|
| BPM | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 |
| ABPM/Dak Sevak | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 |
Note: The GDSs are paid emoluments in form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), which carry an annual increase of 3%, subject to fulfillment of conditions, as given in the GDS Rules. They are also entitled to Dearness Allowance on TRCA, as declared by the Govt. of India from time to time.
Eligibility Criteria of India Post Recruitment
Age Limit: Age of the candidates must be between 18 to 40 years as on the last date of submission of the application.
Age Relaxation: The category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD - UR & EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD - OBC/NCL | 13 years |
| PwBD - SC & ST | 15 years |
Local Language Proficiency: The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board.
Other Criteria: Other requisite criteria are:
- Knowledge of computer
- Knowledge of cycling
- Adequate means of livelihood
Application Fee of India Post GDS Recruitment
Category-wise application fee for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is as mentioned below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/OBC | Rs 100/- |
| SC/ ST | Nil |
| Female/ PwD/Transwomen | Nil |
How to Apply for India Post Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy. They may follow below mentioned steps to apply online.
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on the "Online Application Form" and complete the registration process .
- In the next stage, click on "Online Application Form" Link and Login.
- Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- Make payment of application fee as per your category and submit the form.
- At the end, take a print out of the application form .
Important Dates of India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
- Starting date of one-time registration: 31st August 2026
- Last date of one-time registration: 19th September 2026, 5 PM
- Starting date of submission of online application: 2nd September 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 21st September 2026, 5 PM
- Correction window: 23rd to 24th September 2026, 5 PM
Important Web-Links of India Post Vacancy
| Online Registration Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
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