Applications are invited from the eligible candidates to fill vacant posts of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) [i.e. Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks] in different offices of the Department of Posts. The details of the tentative vacant posts in each Circle/Division are given in Annexure-I. The applications are to be submitted online at the following link: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
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Online One-Time Registration |
31-01-2026 to 14-02-2026 |
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Submission of online applications and
fee payment |
02.02.2026 to 16.02.2026 |
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Corrections in Registration/Application
Forms, including payment of the online fee, if applicable. |
18.02.2026 to 19.02.2026 |
SERVICE CONDITIONS AND BRIEF JOB PROFILE AND RESIDENT/ACCOMMODATION:
(i) The applicants must clearly understand that the GDSs are not regular employees of the Department/Central Government and their emoluments, allowances and other entitlements are not at par with the Central Government employees.
(ii) Their service conditions are governed by the Department of Posts, Gramin Dak Sevaks (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 [referred to as GDS Rules], as revised from time to time and not framed under Article 309 of the Constitution of India.
(iii) They are holders of Civil Posts outside the civil services of the state. (iv) They are required to serve, mostly, in rural areas to render the services of the Department. (v) As per Rule 3 A of the said GDS Rules, they are required to work for minimum for a period of four hours and a maximum of five hours a day, and they cannot be retained as Sevak beyond 65 years of age. (vi) A Sevak (Gramin Dak Sevak) should have another source of income besides the allowances to be paid by the Government for adequate means of livelihood for himself and his family.
(vii) The candidates selected as BPMs are required to arrange accommodation for running the post office (called as Branch Post Office) at their own cost.
(viii) The candidates are advised to carefully go through the said GDS Rules, which are available on the official website of the Department.
BRANCH POSTMASTER (BPM)
The Job Profile of the Branch post Master include:
a) Day-to-day postal operations of the Branch Post Office (B.O.) and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) in the manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time. GDS Online Engagement Notification, January-2026, Page 3 of 37
b) Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by the Department and operating various services in the customer service centres (CSC) of the Department etc.
c) In the single-handed BOs, BPMs have the overall responsibility of the smooth and timely functioning of the Office, including mail conveyance and mail delivery.
d) In the BOs other than single-handed, the BPMs may be assisted by ABPM(s). However, BPM will be required to do combined duties of ABPM(s) as and when ordered or in the case of non-availability of ABPM (s). Any other work may also be assigned by superiors like Mail Overseer (M.O)/Inspector Post (IPO)/Assistant Superintendent of Post (ASPOs)/Superintendent of Post Offices (SPOs)/Senior Superintendent of Post Office (SSPOs) etc.
e) Residence/Accommodation: The applicant selected as GDS BPM will have to provide accommodation for the Branch post Office after selection but before engagement. A declaration to this effect with details of accommodation is to be submitted before engagement. The applicant so selected will be required to reside in the post village (the village in which the BO is functioning) only. The accommodation should meet the standards as prescribed by this Directorate letter No. 17-02/2018-GDS dated 08.03.2019 as amended from time to time.
ASSISTANT BRANCH POSTMASTER (ABPM)
The Job Profile of the Assistant Branch post Master include:
a) Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at doorstep, exchange the mail with the account office etc., deposit/payments/other transactions of IPPB.
b) To assist BPM in postal operations in a manner as prescribed by the Department from time to time.
c) Marketing and promotions of products and services being provided by the Department and operating various services in the Customer Services Centres (CSC) of the Department etc.
d) ABPM may also be required to do combined duties of the BPM as and when ordered or in case of non-availability of BPM in addition to his/her regular duties.
e) Any other work assigned by superiors like MO/IPO/ASPO/SPOS/SSPOS etc. f) Residence: ABPMs are required to reside within the delivery jurisdictions of the Post Office (BO) concerned.
DAK SEVAK
Dak Sevaks will be engaged in Departmental Offices, line Sub Post Offices, Head Post Offices & offices of Railway Mail Services, etc. The Job Profile of Dak Sevak include:
a) Sale of stamps/stationery, conveyance and delivery of mail at the doorstep, deposits/payments/other transactions of IPPB and any other duties assigned by Postmaster/Sub Postmaster.
b) Dak Sevaks may have to work in sorting offices of the Railway Mail Service (RMS).
c) Dak Sevaks in the Mail offices will handle receipt- dispatch of mailbags, transhipment of bags etc.
d) Dak Sevaks will also assist Post Masters/Sub Postmasters in managing the smooth functioning of Departmental Post Offices and do marketing, business procurement or any other work assigned by the Post Master or IPO/ASPO/SPOS/SSPOS/SRM/SSRM etc.
e) Residence: Dak Sevaks are required to reside within the delivery jurisdictions of the Post Office (HO/SO) concerned.
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TRCA Slab |
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BPM |
Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/- |
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ABPM/Dak Sevak |
Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/- |
Age Limits :
Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 40 years
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
(a) Educational qualification for engagement of GDS is Secondary School Examination (SSE) pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India.
(b) The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: -
i. Knowledge of computers.
ii. Knowledge of cycling.
iii. Adequate means of livelihood.
Fee
A fee of Rs.1oo (Rupees One Hundred only) is to be paid by the applicants for all posts notified in the choice of Division.
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