India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: July Schedule II, Apply Online for Gramin Dak Sevak Posts

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is open under Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026. The Department of Posts has activated the official GDS portal and candidates must complete fresh registration for this schedule.

Last Updated: 18 September 2026

Last Updated: 18 September 2026

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Overview

Vacancy Details

India Post has notified 23,757 GDS vacancies for Schedule-II, July-2026, covering Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak engagements across postal circles. Candidates should still check the live circle/division-wise vacancy list and Annexures on the official portal before selecting preferences.

Eligibility

GDS eligibility is governed by the current Schedule-II notification. Candidates should verify the prescribed educational qualification, local-language requirement, computer knowledge, cycling/other engagement conditions and category requirements directly in the official notification before applying.

Age Limit

The applicable minimum and maximum age, as well as relaxations for reserved categories, must be checked in the current July-2026 Schedule-II notification. Do not use an age limit copied from an earlier GDS schedule.

Selection Process

GDS engagement is based on the process prescribed by the Department of Posts for the relevant schedule. Candidates should read the notification carefully for the method of shortlisting, merit preparation, document verification and subsequent engagement formalities.

Application Process

1. Open the official India Post GDS portal.
2. Complete fresh candidate registration.
3. Verify the registration details and mobile/email information.
4. Fill the application form carefully.
5. Select the applicable postal circle and preferences.
6. Upload the required documents and photograph/signature as prescribed.
7. Pay the applicable fee, if required.
8. Submit the application and save the confirmation/print copy.

Important Documents

• Recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format
• Educational qualification documents
• Category/EWS/PwBD documents, where applicable
• Identity and address proof
• Other certificates specifically required by the notification

Important Points for Candidates

India Post has specifically stated that candidates applying in Schedule-II must register afresh; registration numbers from previous schedules are not valid for this schedule. Candidates should also use only official communication channels ending in the domains identified by India Post.

Official Recruitment Notification

View the official India Post GDS Schedule-II July-2026 notification, circle-wise posts and annexures

Official Apply Link

Apply Online through the Official India Post GDS Portal

FAQs

When does GDS Schedule-II registration close?

Fresh user registration closes on 19 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Application submission remains open until 21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Is fresh registration required?

Yes. India Post says candidates must register afresh for this schedule.

Where can I check vacancies?

Use the official portal’s “Vacant Posts” section for the current circle-wise vacancy list.