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Job details & eligibility
Recruitment Overview
• Department of Posts is accepting online applications for Branch Postmaster under GDS Schedule-II, July 2026.
Vacancy Breakup
• BPM vacancies form part of 50,000+ circle-wise GDS posts; candidates must check the official division and category matrix.
Educational Qualification
• Class 10 pass with Mathematics and English; local language studied through Class 10; computer knowledge, cycling ability and adequate means of livelihood
Age Limit
• 18–40 years; SC/ST +5, OBC-NCL +3, PwBD +10/+13/+15 by category; other relaxations as notified
Important Dates
• Registration: 31 August–19 September 2026, 5:00 PM; application: 2–21 September 2026, 5:00 PM; correction: 23–24 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
Application Fee
• ₹100 for non-exempt applicants; all women, SC/ST, PwBD and transwomen candidates are exempt.
Selection Process
• System-generated merit list based on Class 10 marks, followed by physical document verification.
How to Apply
1. Open the official notification and confirm eligibility.
2. Open the official application portal and complete registration.
3. Enter personal, category, qualification and post-preference details.
4. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.
5. Pay the applicable fee, preview every entry and submit before the deadline.
6. Save the final application and payment acknowledgement.
Check Before Submission
• Match name and date of birth with official records.
• Verify category, qualification, discipline/post preferences and uploaded documents.
• Check the final fee status and retain a printout.
Official Information
• Official notification: https://www.indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement/pdf/descriptive-notification.pdf
• Official application: https://www.indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
• Department of Posts is accepting online applications for Branch Postmaster under GDS Schedule-II, July 2026.
Vacancy Breakup
• BPM vacancies form part of 50,000+ circle-wise GDS posts; candidates must check the official division and category matrix.
Educational Qualification
• Class 10 pass with Mathematics and English; local language studied through Class 10; computer knowledge, cycling ability and adequate means of livelihood
Age Limit
• 18–40 years; SC/ST +5, OBC-NCL +3, PwBD +10/+13/+15 by category; other relaxations as notified
Important Dates
• Registration: 31 August–19 September 2026, 5:00 PM; application: 2–21 September 2026, 5:00 PM; correction: 23–24 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
Application Fee
• ₹100 for non-exempt applicants; all women, SC/ST, PwBD and transwomen candidates are exempt.
Selection Process
• System-generated merit list based on Class 10 marks, followed by physical document verification.
How to Apply
1. Open the official notification and confirm eligibility.
2. Open the official application portal and complete registration.
3. Enter personal, category, qualification and post-preference details.
4. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.
5. Pay the applicable fee, preview every entry and submit before the deadline.
6. Save the final application and payment acknowledgement.
Check Before Submission
• Match name and date of birth with official records.
• Verify category, qualification, discipline/post preferences and uploaded documents.
• Check the final fee status and retain a printout.
Official Information
• Official notification: https://www.indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement/pdf/descriptive-notification.pdf
• Official application: https://www.indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement