India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: 23,757 Vacancies for BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak
The Department of Posts is recruiting to fill 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak posts under advertisement number 17-12/2026-GDS. The vacancies cover Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster and Dak Sevak positions. Online applications open on 31 August 2026 and close on 31 December 2026. Eligible candidates must apply within this window.
- Vacancies
- 25,000
- Last date
- 31 Dec 2026
- Status
- 62 days left
Important dates
- Notification released
- 20 Aug 2026
- Applications open
- 31 Aug 2026
- Last date to apply
- 31 Dec 2026
- Correction window closes
- 24 Sep 2026
Application fee
- SC / ST / PwD / Women
- No fee
Age limit
18 to 40 years
Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as stated in the official notification.
Official links
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Posts and qualification
3 posts| Post | Qualification required | Age | Pay | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | 10th Pass / Matriculation (Mathematics and English) | 18–40 yrs | ₹12,000–₹29,380 | — |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | 10th Pass / Matriculation (Mathematics and English) | 18–40 yrs | ₹10,000–₹24,470 | — |
| Dak Sevak | 10th Pass / Matriculation (Mathematics and English) | 18–40 yrs | ₹10,000–₹24,470 | — |
- Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Qualification
- 10th Pass / Matriculation (Mathematics and English)
- Age
- 18–40 yrs
- Pay
- ₹12,000–₹29,380
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
- Qualification
- 10th Pass / Matriculation (Mathematics and English)
- Age
- 18–40 yrs
- Pay
- ₹10,000–₹24,470
- Dak Sevak
- Qualification
- 10th Pass / Matriculation (Mathematics and English)
- Age
- 18–40 yrs
- Pay
- ₹10,000–₹24,470
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