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India Post Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 23,757 GDS Posts (414 in Assam)

Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications  |  Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS  |  No Written Exam

23,757
Total Posts
414
Assam Posts
10th Pass
Qualification
21 Sep
Last Date



The Department of Posts has released the official notification for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 to fill 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) vacancies across various postal circles in India, including 414 posts in Assam Circle. Positions available include Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. Candidates aged 18 to 40 who have passed Class 10 with Mathematics, English, and the relevant local language can apply online from September 2, 2026, to September 21, 2026. Selection is strictly merit-based, calculated from Class 10 marks without any written examination.

🔔 Applications Open: India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 online applications start 2 September 2026. Last date to apply and pay fee: 21 September 2026, 5 PM. No written exam – selection is purely on Class 10 merit. 23,757 posts nationwide, apply early!

India Post Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details

Post Name Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak
Organisation Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Govt. of India
Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS – Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026
Total Vacancies 23,757 (Tentative)
Assam Vacancies 414 Posts
Pay Scale (TRCA) BPM: ₹12,000–₹29,380 | ABPM/Dak Sevak: ₹10,000–₹24,470
Qualification Class 10 Pass with Maths & English
Age Limit 18 to 40 years (as on 21 September 2026)
Application Fee ₹100/- (Others) | NIL for Female, SC/ST, PwBD & Transwomen
Selection Process Merit List (Class 10 Marks) → Document Verification (No Written Exam)
Apply Start Date 2 September 2026
Last Date to Apply 21 September 2026, 5 PM




India Post Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The Department of Posts has issued the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 notification for 23,757 tentative vacancies across postal circles in India. The recruitment covers Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts, with Assam Circle alone offering 414 vacancies under Assamese, Bengali, and Bodo language groups.

One-time registration (OTR) is open from 31 August to 19 September 2026. Registered candidates can then submit their application and pay the fee from 2 September to 21 September 2026, up to 5 PM. There is no written examination – shortlisting is based entirely on a system-generated merit list from Class 10 marks.

No Exam, No Interview! Selection is based only on Class 10 marks merit list followed by document verification – making this one of the largest exam-free government recruitment drives of 2026.

Circle-wise Vacancy Details



Language-wise rows belonging to the same postal circle have been combined below for easier reading:

Postal Circle Vacancies Postal Circle Vacancies
Andhra Pradesh 917 Assam 🏭 414
Bihar 1,098 Chhattisgarh 762
Delhi 16 Gujarat 499
Haryana 87 Himachal Pradesh 335
Jammu & Kashmir 340 Jharkhand 1,379
Karnataka 1,116 Kerala 1,373
Madhya Pradesh 1,450 Maharashtra 2,431
North Eastern 2,614 Odisha 1,353
Punjab 122 Rajasthan 1,009
Tamil Nadu 2,118 Telangana 419
Uttarakhand 452 Uttar Pradesh 1,691
West Bengal 1,762
Total – All Circles 23,757 Posts
🌟 Maharashtra (2,431) and the North Eastern circle (2,614) have the highest vacancy counts, followed by Tamil Nadu (2,118) and West Bengal (1,762). Assam Circle stands at 414 posts.

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India Post Vacancies in Assam



Assam Circle has 414 posts in total. Of these, 322 are under Assamese/Asomiya, 77 under Bengali for the three Barak Valley districts, and 15 under Bodo for the Bodoland Territorial Council areas.

Category Vacancies
Unreserved (UR) 214
OBC 93
SC 37
ST 37
EWS 27
PwBD 6
Total – Assam 414
🏭 Assam Language Groups: Assamese – 322 posts | Bengali (Barak Valley) – 77 posts | Bodo (BTC areas) – 15 posts.

Eligibility Criteria



Educational Qualification

Must have passed the Secondary School Examination (Class 10) from a recognised Board with passing marks in Mathematics and English. An equivalent qualification from another board is not accepted.
Must have studied the prescribed local language at least up to Class 10 from a recognised Board.

Local Language Requirement – Assam Circle

Area Required Language
Assam, except Barak Valley & BTC Assamese
Three Barak Valley districts Bengali
Bodoland Territorial Council areas Bodo

Age Limit (as on 21 September 2026)

Category Age Limit / Relaxation
General 18 – 40 Years
SC / ST +5 Years
OBC +3 Years
EWS No Relaxation
PwBD +10 Years
PwBD + OBC +13 Years
PwBD + SC/ST +15 Years
💻 Other Requirements: Candidates must have knowledge of computers and cycling, along with adequate means of livelihood besides the TRCA and allowances. Use a Age Calculator to verify your eligibility as on 21 September 2026.

Job Profile & Residence Requirements



Branch Postmaster (BPM)

Manages day-to-day postal and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) operations of a Branch Post Office. Must arrange suitable accommodation for the Branch Post Office at own cost and reside in the post village.

Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

Assists the BPM, handles postal and IPPB work, and may perform combined BPM duties when required. Must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the concerned Branch Post Office.

Dak Sevak

Handles mail, delivery, postal transactions, and assistance in Post Offices, Sorting Offices, Mail Offices, or Delivery Centres. Must reside within the delivery jurisdiction of the attached office.

Selection Process of India Post Recruitment

Applicants are shortlisted through a system-generated merit list based on Class 10 marks. Marks or converted grades and points are aggregated as a percentage accurate to 4 decimal places. No written examination is conducted.

Shortlisted candidates must report to the designated Divisional or Unit Head within 15 days from shortlisting for physical verification of documents. After successful verification, candidates must complete joining formalities within 30 days, including 3 days of prescribed basic training and, for BPM candidates, arranging accommodation.

Selection Flow: Merit List (Class 10 %) → Document Verification (within 15 days) → Joining Formalities & Basic Training (within 30 days).

Documents Required for Verification



Carry the applicable documents in original with 2 sets of self-attested photocopies:

Class 10 marksheet
Identity proof
Date of birth proof
Caste certificate, if applicable
EWS certificate, if applicable
PwBD certificate, if applicable
Transgender certificate, if applicable
Medical certificate from a Government medical facility
Local or tribal language certificate, where specifically required

Application Fee



Other Applicants₹100/-
All Female ApplicantsNIL
SC / STNIL
PwBDNIL
TranswomenNIL
⚠ Fee can be paid via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Important Dates



Notification Date
20 August 2026
OTR Start Date
31 August 2026
OTR Last Date
19 Sep 2026, 5 PM
Apply Start Date
2 September 2026
⏰ Apply Last Date
21 Sep 2026, 5 PM
⭐ Correction Window
23–24 Sep 2026
Final Lists End
31 December 2026

How to Apply for India Post Recruitment 2026

1

Open the application link from the Important Links section below and complete one-time registration (OTR) with an active mobile number and email address.

2

Verify both contact details through OTP and enter personal information exactly as recorded in the Class 10 certificate.

3

Log in with the registration number and password received on your registered mobile, then select the active GDS Schedule-II and complete personal, address, and employment details.

4

Enter Class 10 Board, passing year, certificate/roll number, subject-wise marks or grades, and language details exactly as on your certificate.

5

Select one eligible circle and division, arrange your post preferences, then upload a JPG/JPEG photo (30–100 KB) and signature (20–100 KB) as prescribed.

6

Preview the application, accept the declarations, submit, and pay ₹100 online if not in an exempted category. Download the confirmation PDF for your records.

ℹ Only one registration is permitted per candidate – multiple/duplicate registrations can lead to cancellation. Only photograph and signature are uploaded online; eligibility and reservation documents are checked only if shortlisted.

Important Links



Online Application Form
Opens 2 September 2026

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Official Notification PDF
Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS

Download

Circle-wise Vacancy Details
23,757 posts across all circles

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Application User Manual
Step-by-step filling guide

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Official Website – India Post GDS
indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

QHow many vacancies are available under India Post Recruitment 2026?

India Post has notified 23,757 tentative GDS vacancies under Schedule-II, July 2026, across all postal circles in India.

QHow many India Post vacancies are available in Assam?

Assam Circle has 414 vacancies, including 322 Assamese/Asomiya posts, 77 Bengali posts, and 15 Bodo posts.

QWhat is the qualification for India Post GDS Recruitment?

Applicants must pass Class 10 from a recognised Board with passing marks in Mathematics and English, and must have studied the prescribed local language up to Class 10.

QWhat is the age limit for India Post GDS posts?

The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 21 September 2026. Upper-age relaxation applies to SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), and PwBD (10 yrs). No relaxation for EWS.

QWhat is the last date to apply for India Post Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application and applicable fee is 21 September 2026, up to 5 PM.

QWhat is the application fee for India Post GDS Recruitment?

The fee is ₹100. All female, SC, ST, PwBD, and transwomen applicants are exempted from payment.


Apply Online – India Post Recruitment 2026 | Last Date: 21 September 2026
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