FAQ

Indian Post GDS Recruitment is conducted by India Post to recruit candidates for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts, including Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), across India.

A total of 28,740 vacancies have been announced under Indian Post GDS Recruitment 2026.

The minimum qualification required is 10th pass from a recognized board.

No. There is no written examination. Selection is done purely on the basis of 10th standard marks.

• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Maximum Age: 40 years
  Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

The selection process includes:

• Merit list based on 10th marks

• Category-wise and circle-wise selection

• Final document verification

Yes, GDS is a permanent central government job, but it is categorized as an Extra Departmental post.

The retirement age for Gramin Dak Sevak employees is 65 years.

Yes. Both male and female candidates are eligible and equally suitable for GDS posts.

No. Computer certificate is not compulsory for GDS recruitment.

You can apply for multiple posts, but only within one selected division.
If selected for more than one post, only one post will be allotted based on preference.

The merit list is prepared based on 10th standard marks, without any exam or interview.

Candidates must apply online only through the official website:
👉 https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement

Since there is no exam, negative marking does not apply.

Yes. GDS employees can appear for departmental exams and get promoted to posts like MTS, Postman, Mail Guard, PA, or SA.

The first merit list is expected on 28 February 2026.

No. There is no interview for GDS recruitment.

• No exam

• 10th pass eligibility

• Government job security

• Fixed working hours

• Promotion opportunities