India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026

Department of Posts, India Post 

Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 - Notification Number: 17-37/2025-GDS (Pt.I) 

Short Details of Notification 

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Important Dates

• Application Begin : 31/01/2026
• Last Date for Apply Online: 16/02/2026 upto 05:00 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 16/02/2026
• Correction Date : 18/02/2026 to 19/02/2026
• Merit List Date : 6 March 2026
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC : ₹100/-
• EWS : ₹100/-
• SC / ST / Female / PH : Nil
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 40 years (as on 16/02/2026). Age relaxation as per rules: OBC 3 yrs, SC/ST 5 yrs, PwD 10 yrs etc.
• Selection Process: Merit List based on 10th Standard Marks (percentage to 4 decimals) + Document Verification

Vacancy Details - Total 28740

• 10th/Secondary School Examination pass certificate with passing marks in Mathematics & English from recognized Board.
• Studied local language of posting up to 10th standard.
• Knowledge of Computer. Knowledge of Cycling. Adequate means of livelihood.
• Circle-wise vacancies (Detailed Annexure on portal)

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• BPM: ₹12,000 - ₹29,380/- (TRCA)
• ABPM / Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 - ₹24,470/- (TRCA)
• Additional Benefits: DA, GDS Gratuity, Service Discharge Benefit Scheme, Space Money for BPM
• Job Security: Department of Posts GDS Engagement with fixed tenure till 65 years
• Career Growth: Possibility of regularization/promotion based on performance

Exam Pattern

• Exam Type: No Written Exam - Merit Based
• Total Marks: 10th Standard Marks (converted to percentage)
• Duration: N/A
• Negative Marking: N/A
• Preparation Time: N/A (Based on existing 10th marks)

Document Verification Centers

• All Circles: Respective Postal Divisions / Units across India
• Center Allocation: Based on applied Postal Division / Circle
• Shortlisted candidates will receive SMS / Email for verification

Post-wise Work Profile

The duties are divided into administrative management, field delivery, and technical support:

• Branch Postmaster (BPM):

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  • Team Lead: Acts as the head of the Gramin Dak Seva Branch Office (BO).
  • Management: Handles day-to-day postal operations and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) transactions using handheld devices/smartphones.
  • Business Procurement: Responsible for marketing postal products (insurance, savings schemes) and organizing "Melas" to promote government services in the village.
  • Records: Maintains office records and ensures smooth mail conveyance and delivery.

• Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM):

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  • Operations: Assists the BPM in counter duties and managing the Customer Service Centre (CSC).
  • Delivery & Marketing: Responsible for the sale of stamps/stationery and doorstep delivery of mail.
  • Backup: Required to perform the duties of the BPM in their absence.

• Dak Sevak:

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  • Logistics: Engaged in Sub-Post Offices or Head Post Offices.
  • Mail Handling: Handles receipt, dispatch, and transshipment of mailbags.
  • RMS Support: May be required to work in Railway Mail Service (RMS) sorting offices.
  • Customer Service: Performs doorstep delivery and IPPB transactions as assigned by the Postmaster.

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