GDS New Website Apply Now 2026 इंडिया पोस्ट ऑफिस GDS के लिए इस लिंक से करें आवेदन
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.
- Registration/Online application/Edit-correction Window:
Only one registration is permitted per candidate for submission of the online
application. Multiple or duplicate registrations/applications are strictly
prohibited. If at any stage—before or after engagement—it is found that a candidate
has submitted duplicate or multiple applications, the candidature shall be cancelled or
appropriate action will be initiated under GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules,
2020.
Candidates are not required to attach/upload any documents along with the
application form. However, they must upload their recent photograph and signature
on the portal as prescribed. Detailed instructions for registration and submission of
the online application are provided in Annexure-II. Candidates are advised to
carefully fill in all details in the registration and application forms and review them
thoroughly before final submission.
In case any mistake is noticed after registration/submission of the application
form, candidates are not required to make registration again, but to rectify the
mistakes in registration/application form, an edit/correction window of two (02) days
will be provided after the stipulated closing date, during which candidates may edit or
correct their registration/application details
1 Online One-Time Registration 31.01.2026 to 14.02.2026
(upto 1700 Hrs)
2 Submission of online applications and fee payment
02.02.2026 to 16.02.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
Corrections in Registration/Application Forms, including payment of the online fee,
if applicable. 18.02.2026 to 19.02.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
The brief job profiles of different categories of GDSs are as under:
i. 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.
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.
ii. 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.
iii. 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.
- BPM Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/-
- ABPM/Dak Sevak Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/-
5.1. Age Limits :
i. Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 40 years
[Subject to relaxations as per sub para (a) below]
ii. Age will be determined as on the last date of submission of applications.