The
India Post (Department of Posts) annual recruitment for
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) is one of the biggest government job drives in the country, offering posts like Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak — with selection based on
Class 10th marks (merit), not an exam.📅
Expected Timeline for GDS 2026 RecruitmentAlthough the official notification hasn’t been released yet on the
India Post GDS Online portal, multiple credible job sources and recruitment trackers indicate the following schedule based on recent government patterns:·
📜 Notification Release: January 2026 (expected very soon)·
📝 Online application Window: january – february 2026 (tentative)·
📊 Merit List Announcement: february – march 2026 (based on Class 10 marks)·
🗂️ Document Verification: march 2026 onwards (approximate)Some tracking sites even suggest
specific application start dates such as
20 January 2026 and last date around
05 February 2026, but these are
tentative and depend on the official notification.📌
What to Expect·
No Written Exam: Selection is purely merit‑based on your 10th‑standard score and local language proficiency.·
Age Limit: Typically
18 – 40 years for general category candidates.·
Vacancies: Reports suggest anywhere from
~28,000 to 30,000+ posts may be announced across India.·
Salary: Selected candidates usually earn around
₹10,000 – ₹29,000+ per month (TRCA and allowances).📍
Where to watch for the Official NotificationThe
only official place to find the GDS 2026 notification and apply online is the india Post GDS portal:
👉
indiapostgdsonline.gov.inCandidates should regularly check this portal so they don’t miss the notification, application link, and exact dates once announced.
📝 Summary✅
India Post GDS 2026 notification is
expected this month (January 2026).
✅ Online applications will likely open in
January–February 2026.
✅ Selection is merit‑based (no exam).Stay tuned to the
official india Post GDS website for the confirmed notification and exact timeline!
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