India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II July 2026
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India
India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II July 2026 notification. OTR is open from 31 August to 19 September; online applications and fee payment run from 02 September to 21 September 2026.
📅 Important Dates
| Notification / Advt. Date | 20 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 02 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Fee Adjustment / Correction Last Date | 23–24 Sep 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | Not applicable / as notified |
| Examination Date | Not announced |
| Result Declared | As per merit-list schedule |
🧭 Introduction
India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II July 2026 notification. OTR is open from 31 August to 19 September; online applications and fee payment run from 02 September to 21 September 2026.
📋 India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II July 2026 – Complete Information
| Name of Post / Exam | Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak) |
|---|---|
| Post Date / Published | 04 Sept 2026 |
| Category / Section | Latest Jobs |
| Recruitment Board / Authority | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India |
| Department | — |
| Total Vacancy / Posts | Division-wise tentative vacancies will be displayed on the official GDS Online Engagement Portal; this notification does not state one combined total. |
| Vacancy Details | Division-wise tentative vacancies will be displayed on the official GDS Online Engagement Portal; this notification does not state one combined total. |
| Qualification / Eligibility | Secondary School Examination (10th standard) pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized board, plus the prescribed local language studied at least up to 10th standard. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years as on the last date of online application submission, subject to category-wise relaxations: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years and applicable combined relaxations. |
| Application Fee | Rs.100 for all posts in the chosen Division. Fee is exempted for female, SC/ST, PwBD and Transwomen applicants. |
| Pay Scale / Salary | BPM: TRCA Rs.12,000–29,380. ABPM/Dak Sevak: TRCA Rs.10,000–24,470, subject to the conditions in the GDS Rules. |
| Selection Process | System-generated merit list based on 10th standard marks / converted percentage, followed by document verification and the prescribed physical verification / engagement process. |
| Application Begin Date | 02 Sep 2026 |
| Reference Link | Official portal link available in Important Links section |
💳 Application Fee
| Fee Details | Rs.100 for all posts in the chosen Division. Fee is exempted for female, SC/ST, PwBD and Transwomen applicants. |
|---|---|
| Payment Mode | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI (as per official portal) |
⏳ Age Limit
| Age Limit Details | 18 to 40 years as on the last date of online application submission, subject to category-wise relaxations: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years and applicable combined relaxations. |
|---|---|
| Age Relaxation | Extra age relaxation for SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen as per Government rules (). |
👥 Vacancy & Eligibility Details
| Total Post | Division-wise tentative vacancies will be displayed on the official GDS Online Engagement Portal; this notification does not state one combined total. |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Information | Division-wise tentative vacancies will be displayed on the official GDS Online Engagement Portal; this notification does not state one combined total. |
| Educational Qualification | Secondary School Examination (10th standard) pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized board, plus the prescribed local language studied at least up to 10th standard. |
| Pay Scale / Salary | BPM: TRCA Rs.12,000–29,380. ABPM/Dak Sevak: TRCA Rs.10,000–24,470, subject to the conditions in the GDS Rules. |
| Selection Process | System-generated merit list based on 10th standard marks / converted percentage, followed by document verification and the prescribed physical verification / engagement process. |
📁 Documents Required
- Recent photograph
- signature and required registration/application details. Upload and verification requirements must be checked on the official portal.
✅ How to Fill Online Form
- 1Visit https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
- 2Complete one-time registration from 31 August 2026 to 19 September 2026
- 3Submit the online application and fee, if applicable, from 02 September 2026 to 21 September 2026
- 4Select an eligible Division and post preferences
- 5Complete corrections, if required, from 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
- 6Save the submitted application and registration details
🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online | Open Official Link |
|---|---|
| Notification | Download Notification |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
📖 About This Update
Department of Posts has issued Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20 August 2026 for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026.
The engagement covers Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts. Division-wise tentative vacancies will be available on the official GDS Online Engagement Portal.
Important Dates
- One-time registration: 31 August 2026 to 19 September 2026, up to 17:00 hours
- Online application and fee payment: 02 September 2026 to 21 September 2026, up to 17:00 hours
- Correction window: 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026, up to 17:00 hours
Eligibility
Applicants need a recognized 10th standard pass certificate with passing marks in Mathematics and English and must have studied the prescribed local language up to 10th standard. The age limit is 18 to 40 years on the last date of application, with applicable relaxations.
Selection
Shortlisting is based on a system-generated merit list prepared from 10th standard marks or converted percentage. Shortlisted candidates undergo document and physical verification as prescribed.
Application Fee
The fee is Rs.100 for all posts in the chosen Division. Female, SC/ST, PwBD and Transwomen applicants are exempt from the fee.
Read the complete official notification and check division-wise vacancies on the India Post GDS portal before applying.