India Post (Department of Posts) has released a notification for recruitment to 28,740 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts. The most important thing is that there will be no exam, selection will be based directly on 10th class marks (merit). Online applications are active from tomorrow, 2 February 2026.
Organization India Post (Department of Posts) Post Name GDS, BPM, ABPM Total Vacancies 28,740 Selection Process No Exam (Merit Based) Job Location All Over India (23 Circles) Official Website Click Here
Important Date Application Fee Notification Release: 28 January 2026
Registration Start: 31 January 2026
Apply Online & Fee Start: 02 February 2026
Last Date to Apply: 14 February 2026 (05:00 PM End)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 February 2026
Correction Window: 18 – 19 February 2026
First Merit List Release: 28 February 2026 (Tentative)
General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
SC / ST / PH: ₹0/- (Nil)
All Category Female: ₹0/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Age Limit (As on 16/02/2026) Total Vacancies 28740
Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualification: Must have passed 10th Class from any recognized board.Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics and English are mandatory in 10th.Local Language: Must have knowledge of the local language of the circle from which you are applying.Other Skills: Must know how to ride a bicycle and have basic computer knowledge.
Post-wise Salary (Pay Scale) Post Name Salary (TRCA Slab) Branch Postmaster (BPM) ₹12,000/- to ₹29,380/- ABPM / Dak Sevak ₹10,000/- to ₹24,470/-
How to Apply Form First, visit the official portal indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
Stage 1 (Registration): Register by verifying your mobile number and email.
Stage 2 (Fee Payment): Pay a fee of ₹100, if applicable.
Stage 3 (Apply Online): Enter your 10th grade data and select your preference (please note that your preference should be chosen carefully).
Stage 4: Upload your photo and signature, submit the final form, and print it.
