📮 India Post GDS Recruitment January 2026 (BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak – Schedule I)
📌 Overview – Why this recruitment matters?
India Post has released the official notification for engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) under Schedule-I, January-2026. This recruitment fills rural postal vacancies across India for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak. Selection is done purely on 10th class merit without any exam.
🏢 Posts Included
- Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
- Dak Sevak
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Start: 31 January 2026
- Application Submission: 02 – 16 February 2026
- Correction Window: 18 – 19 February 2026
💰 Salary (TRCA)
- BPM: ₹12,000 – ₹29,380
- ABPM / Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470
- 3% annual increment
- DA + Gratuity + Social Security Benefits
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- 10th Pass with Mathematics & English
- Local language studied up to 10th
- Age: 18 – 40 years
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST (5), OBC (3), PwBD (up to 15)
- Computer knowledge mandatory
- Knowledge of cycling required
- Must have other source of income
📊 India Post GDS Vacancy Details 2026
India Post has released tentative vacancies for engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) across different Postal Circles. Final vacancies may change as per administrative requirements.
| Postal Circle | BPM | ABPM | Dak Sevak | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripura | 45 | 62 | 38 | 145 |
| Assam | 310 | 420 | 265 | 995 |
| West Bengal | 520 | 680 | 410 | 1,610 |
| All India (Approx.) | — | — | — | 40,000+ Posts |
📌 Important Vacancy Notes
- Vacancies are tentative and subject to change.
- Category-wise reservation applies as per Govt. rules.
- Final post allocation is done during document verification.
- One candidate can be selected for only one post.
📝 Selection Process
- No written exam
- Merit list based on 10th marks (4 decimal accuracy)
- Grade to mark conversion done automatically
- Tie-break based on age, category & gender priority
📂 Document Verification
- 10th marksheet (original)
- Caste / EWS / PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Medical fitness certificate
- Local language proof
- Undertakings as per annexures
🖥️ How to Apply
- One-Time Registration on portal
- Fill application form
- Upload photo & signature
- Pay fee (₹100, exempted for women/SC/ST/PwBD)
- Submit & print application