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The Department of Posts, operating under the Ministry of Communications of the Government of India, is one of the oldest and most extensive postal networks in the world. Often referred to as India Post, it plays a vital role in the socio-economic development of the country, especially in reaching the most remote rural areas. The 2026 recruitment drive for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) is part of a massive employment initiative to fill 28,636 vacancies across 23 postal circles. This recruitment is highly sought after by 10th-pass candidates due to its transparent, merit-based selection process that requires no written examination or interview. **Job Profiles and Responsibilities:** The recruitment covers three primary roles, each essential for maintaining rural connectivity: * **Branch Postmaster (BPM):** The BPM acts as the head of the Gramin Dak Sewak Branch Post Office. Their responsibilities include managing the entire branch, handling postal transactions, promoting India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) services, and ensuring the smooth delivery of mail within their jurisdiction. They are also responsible for maintaining records and managing the handheld devices provided for digital transactions. * **Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM):** The ABPM supports the Branch Postmaster in daily operations. Their core duties involve the sale of stamps and stationery, door-to-door delivery of mail, and assisting with deposits or withdrawals at the counter. They also play a significant role in marketing postal products and schemes in the village. * **Dak Sevak:** Dak Sevaks are primarily engaged in departmental offices like Sub Post Offices and Head Post Offices. Their work includes mail conveyance, sorting, and doorstep delivery. In Railway Mail Service (RMS) units, they handle the closing and opening of mail bags and their transshipment. **Career Growth and Benefits:** While GDS employees are engaged under the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) rather than a regular civil service scale, they enjoy job security and an excellent work-life balance with typical working hours of 4 to 5 hours per day. Furthermore, GDS personnel are eligible for promotion to regular departmental cadres like Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Postman, and Mail Guard through Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE) after completing the required years of service. This makes the GDS role a strategic entry point for a long-term career within the Indian Postal Department.

• General / OBC / EWS: 100/-
• SC / ST / PwD / Female / Transwoman: 0/- (Exempted)
• Payment Method: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI through the official portal.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years (as on 14-02-2026)
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 Years, OBC - 3 Years, PwD - 10 to 15 Years.

• Class 10th (Secondary School) with Mathematics and English

1. Merit-Based Selection

Selection is purely based on the marks obtained in the Class 10th Secondary School Examination. No weightage is given for higher educational qualifications.

• Criteria: Percentage of marks up to 4 decimal places.
• Tie-Breaking: If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate is preferred.

2. Salary (TRCA) Monthly Package

• Local Language: Candidate must have studied the local language of the circle applied for at least up to 10th standard.
• Computer Knowledge: Basic computer training certificate of 60 days (or equivalent knowledge) is required.
• Cycling: Knowledge of cycling is a prerequisite for all GDS posts.
• Livelihood: Candidate must have an adequate means of livelihood apart from GDS salary.