GDS Recruitment 2026 — Gramin Dak Sevak India Post Vacancy
ग्रामीण डाक सेवक भर्ती 2026 — इंडिया पोस्ट GDS वैकेंसी
Find the latest GDS recruitment 2026 by India Post (Department of Posts). Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies for BPM (Branch Postmaster), ABPM (Assistant Branch Postmaster), and Dak Sevak posts. Eligibility is 10th pass with Mathematics and English. Selection is purely merit-based on 10th marks — no written exam. TRCA salary ranges from Rs 12,000 to Rs 29,380. GDS can be promoted to regular Postman/MTS posts.
यहां इंडिया पोस्ट की GDS भर्ती 2026 देखें। 10वीं पास उम्मीदवार ग्रामीण डाक सेवक (BPM, ABPM, डाक सेवक) पदों पर आवेदन करें। बिना परीक्षा, 10वीं के मार्क्स पर मेरिट से चयन। TRCA Rs 12,000-29,380।
Frequently Asked Questions — GDS Recruitment
What is the eligibility for GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) recruitment?▼
GDS eligibility requires 10th pass (Secondary School) from a recognized board with mandatory pass in Mathematics and English (studied as compulsory or elective subjects). Age limit is 18 to 40 years with relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwD (10 years). Candidates must be a resident of the postal division they apply for. Knowledge of local language of the state is mandatory.
GDS ki salary kitni hoti hai aur kya allowances milte hain?▼
GDS ko TRCA (Time Related Continuity Allowance) milta hai, salary nahi. BPM (Branch Postmaster) ko Rs 12,000-29,380, ABPM ko Rs 10,000-24,470 aur Dak Sevak ko Rs 10,000-24,470 milta hai (as per GDS revision). DA bhi milta hai jo har 6 mahine revise hota hai. Medical allowance, risk/hardship allowance aur ex-gratia bhi milte hain. GDS ko pension nahi milti, lekin SB (Sevak Benefit) fund milta hai.
How is GDS selection done — is there any exam?▼
GDS selection is purely merit-based on 10th class marks — there is NO written exam, NO interview, and NO physical test. Merit is calculated based on marks obtained in 10th standard (converted to percentage). In case of equal marks, preference is given to older candidates. The merit list is prepared circle-wise and published on the India Post GDS portal (appost.in).
Can GDS be promoted to Postman or MTS?▼
Yes, GDS can be promoted to regular government posts. GDS with 2 years of service can appear for Postman/Mail Guard exam (25% quota reserved for GDS). GDS can also be promoted to MTS (Multi Tasking Staff) with 50% quota reserved for GDS having 5 years of service. After becoming MTS/Postman, they get regular government pay scale, pension, and all benefits.
What is GDS cycle list and how many posts are available?▼
India Post releases GDS vacancies in cycles. Each cycle covers multiple postal circles across India. Recent cycles have had 30,000-44,000+ vacancies per cycle. GDS Cycle 7 and Cycle 8 are the latest rounds. Vacancies are available in all 23 postal circles covering all states and union territories. Candidates can apply for multiple divisions within their state.
What are the different types of GDS posts?▼
There are three types of GDS posts: 1) BPM (Branch Postmaster) — heads the Branch Post Office, handles all postal operations, highest TRCA. 2) ABPM (Assistant Branch Postmaster) — assists BPM in postal work, handles money orders and registered articles. 3) Dak Sevak — delivers mail in rural areas, collects letters from letter boxes. All three are part-time government engagement (not regular employment) with 5 hours of daily duty.