India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications has released the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II (July 2026) notification for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts in North East Circle. A total of 2614 GDS posts are notified across different divisions.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official GDS Online Engagement Portal. Check vacancy details, educational qualification, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process, important dates and application process below.
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Important Dates
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| Notification Date | 20.08.2026 |
| Online OTR | 31.08.2026 to 19.09.2026 |
| Fee Submission | 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 |
| Edit Window | 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 |
| Merit List | To be notified |
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North East Circle – Division-Wise Vacancy
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| Division | Total Posts |
| Arunachal Pradesh Division | 1,191 |
| Manipur Division | 306 |
| Meghalaya Division | 665 |
| Mizoram Division | 110 |
| Nagaland Division | 163 |
| Agartala Division | 85 |
| Dharmanagar Division | 94 |
| Total North East Circle | 2,614 |
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Salary & Emoluments
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| Designation | Basic TRCA Scale |
| BPM | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380/- |
| ABPM/Dak Sevak | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470/- |
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Eligibility Criteria
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| Criteria | Details |
| Qualification | Secondary School Examination (Class 10th) pass certificate with passing marks in Mathematics and English from any recognized Board. |
| Local Language | Candidate must have studied the designated local language of the concerned Circle at least up to Class 10th standard. |
| Computer Knowledge | Working knowledge of computers is mandatory. |
| Cycling/Two-Wheeler | Candidate should have the ability to ride a bicycle/two-wheeler. |
| Source of Livelihood | Candidate should have an adequate independent source of livelihood. |
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Age Limit & Relaxation
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| Criteria | Details |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 21.09.2026 |
| SC/ST | 5 Years Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 Years Relaxation |
| PwBD Candidates | 10 to 15 Years, as applicable |
| EWS | No Upper Age Relaxation |
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Application Fee
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| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹100/- |
| Female Candidates | Nil |
| SC/ST Candidates | Nil |
| PwBD Candidates | Nil |
| Transwomen Candidates | Nil |
| One-Time Registration (OTR) | Free |
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How to Apply Online
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| Step | Application Process |
| 1 | Visit the official GDS Online Engagement Portal. |
| 2 | Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by verifying your mobile number and email ID through OTP. |
| 3 | Log in using the Registration Number. |
| 4 | Enter educational details and Class 10th marks. |
| 5 | Select the concerned Circle, preferred Division and available Post IDs. |
| 6 | Upload recent photograph in JPG/JPEG format, size 30–100 KB. |
| 7 | Upload clear signature in JPG/JPEG format, size 20–100 KB. |
| 8 | Pay the applicable application fee of ₹100/-. |
| 9 | Review all details carefully and submit the final application. |
| 10 | Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference. |
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Important Links
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| Online Apply | GDS Online |
| Official Notification | GDS Notification |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram |