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India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II July 2026
India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 notification has been released by the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications. The recruitment is for the engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) in different postal circles and divisions across India.
Eligible candidates can apply for the posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak through the official India Post GDS online portal.
Notification No.: 17-12/2026-GDS
Notification Date: 20 August 2026
Recruitment: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026
India Post GDS July 2026 – Important Dates
Candidates should carefully note the following dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| One-Time Online Registration Starts | 31 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 19 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Online Application & Fee Payment Starts | 2 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Edit/Correction Window | 23 September to 24 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
Application Process
How to Apply for India Post GDS July 2026?
Candidates can follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Complete One-Time Registration
Visit the official India Post GDS online engagement portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process.
Step 2: Fill in the Application Form
After registration, log in and enter the required details carefully.
Candidates should check:
- Personal details
- Educational details
- Category details
- Address details
- Other required information
Step 3: Upload Photograph and Signature
Candidates are required to upload their recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
No other documents need to be uploaded with the application form, according to the notification.
Step 4: Select Post and Preferences
Select the applicable Postal Circle/Division and available GDS posts according to the instructions provided on the portal.
Step 5: Pay Application Fee
Candidates who are required to pay the application fee should complete the online fee payment within the prescribed deadline.
Step 6: Submit the Application
Before final submission, carefully check every detail entered in the application form.
After submission, keep a copy of the application/registration details for future reference.
Important Rule: Only One Registration
This is one of the most important instructions in the notification.
Only one registration is permitted for each candidate.
Multiple or duplicate registrations/applications are strictly prohibited.
If it is found at any stage that a candidate has submitted duplicate or multiple applications, the candidature may be cancelled and appropriate action may be taken under the GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020.
What if I make a mistake in the application?
Don't create another registration.
The Department will provide an edit/correction window for two days after the application closing date.
The correction window is:
23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
Candidates can use this window to correct eligible registration/application details, including online fee payment wherever applicable.