Golden Opportunity for GDS Positions in the Postal Department: Application Process Begins Soon

Bhupendra Singh Chundawat August 27, 2026, 2:05 pm 2 min read

New Delhi, August 27: A golden opportunity has emerged for youth aspiring to work in the Postal Department. The department has issued an official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates to fill vacant positions of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), which include Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Postal Servants across various offices.

The online application process for these vacancies will commence on August 31, with the last date for applications set for September 19. Candidates wishing to apply for these positions can complete their registration process on the official Postal Department website once the application link is activated. The deadline for registration is 5 PM on the final date. Additionally, a correction window for applicants who may make errors while filling out their forms will be available from September 23 to September 24 at 5 PM.

Applicants must possess a certificate of having passed the 10th grade (SSE) from a recognized board, institution, or university, with Mathematics and English as subjects. Furthermore, candidates should have studied the local language up to at least the 10th grade. Knowledge of computers and cycling is also required.

The minimum age for applicants is set at 18 years, while the maximum age is 40 years, calculated based on the final application date. Candidates from reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per regulations.

Selection of eligible candidates will be based on application scrutiny, shortlisting, written examinations, merit lists, and document verification. The salary for selected candidates will range from ₹12,000 to ₹29,380 per month for BPM positions and ₹10,000 to ₹24,470 for ABPM/Postal Servant roles.

While filling out the application, candidates must pay the prescribed application fee online, which is set at ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS categories. SC/ST/PWD/Women and transgender applicants are exempt from the registration fee.