India Post invites online applications for 28470 Gramin Dak Sevak posts including Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster, and Dak Sevak across India. The recruitment is non-regular and governed by GDS Rules 2020. Candidates must be 10th pass with local language knowledge and basic computer training. Age limit is 18-40 years with relaxations and maximum retention age is 65 years. Selection is based on Class 10 marks merit list without any test. Application is online with fee applicable for some categories. Important dates include registration from 31-01-2026 to 14-02-2026 and application submission till 16-02-2026.
Vacancy Details
- Branch Postmaster (BPM): 28470 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass with Mathematics and English, local language up to 10th standard, Basic Computer Training Course Certificate - Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak: 28470 vacancies
Qualification: 10th pass with Mathematics and English, local language up to 10th standard, Basic Computer Training Course Certificate
Qualification Requirements
10th pass with Mathematics and English. Must have studied the local language up to 10th standard. Basic Computer Training Course Certificate of at least 60 days duration is required, relaxable if candidate has studied computer as a subject in Matriculation or class XII or any other higher educational level.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 65 years
Application Fees
- UR/OBC/EWS/Male/Trans-man: ₹100
- Female / SC / ST / PwD / Trans-Female: ₹0
Selection Process
- Merit List Preparation: Candidates are shortlisted based on a system-generated merit list from Class 10 marks. No test is conducted.
- Application Scrutiny: Applications with incomplete or incorrect details or documents will be rejected. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via portal, SMS, and email.
- Physical Verification of Documents: Shortlisted candidates must report to designated Divisional/Unit Head within 15 days with required documents.
- Provisional & Final Engagement: After verification, provisional engagement offer is issued. Candidates must join within 30 days including 3 days training.
How to Apply
- Complete One-Time Registration on the GDS Online Engagement portal with valid mobile and email.
- Fill registration form with personal details and create password.
- Receive registration number and password via SMS and email.
- Login using registration number and password.
- Fill online application form with personal, educational details, division selection, and post preference.
- Upload photograph and signature as per specifications.
- Preview and submit application form.
- Pay application fee online if applicable.
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Important Dates
- Registration Window Start: 31-01-2026
- Registration Window End: 14-02-2026
- Application Submission & Fee Payment Start: 02-02-2026
- Application Submission & Fee Payment End: 16-02-2026
- Edit/Correction Window Start: 18-02-2026
- Edit/Correction Window End: 19-02-2026
- Engagement Process Close Date: 30-06-2026
