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India Post GDS : Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result

Updated On - March 23, 2026

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The India Post GDS recruitment notifications are released throughout the year to recruit eligible staff from different regions across the country. Candidates must know that the application process for the same can be done via online mode on the official website only. To secure their desired position, candidates are advised to thoroughly check the eligibility criteria by constantly visiting the official website as their candidature.

India Post GDS Highlights

Name Of Exam INDIA POST-GDS
Organization Name India Post (Bharatiya Dak Vibhag)
Number Of Vacancies 16,469
Mode Of Exam Online
Official Website www.appost.in
Post Branch Postmaster & Assistant Branch Postmaster, Gramin Dak Sevak

India Post GDS Important Dates

Name of the event Important Dates
Start of Registration and Payment of Fees January 31 โ€“ February 14, 2026
End of Registration Process February 2 โ€“ February 16, 2026
Merit List/ Result Date Late March 2026

India Post GDS Application Process

The online application process includes the following stages in the GDS online application process as follows:

  • Online Registration
  • Payment of Fees (Online or Offline)
  • Online application

Below are the steps to complete the online application for India Post GDS

  • Visit the official website of the India Post GDS viz. www.appost.in.
  • Go to the registration link and click on the โ€œRegistrationโ€ tab. Enter the required details such as Name, Mobile Number, Gender, Date of Birth, Category, etc.
  • You will receive an OTP after the registration is completed on the registered mobile number. And, a unique registration number will be generated.
  • Make the payment for the application fees through online or offline mode as per your convenience. To make an offline payment, candidates must visit the head post office.
  • After the payment is done fill-up the GDS online application form using the registration number and other details. Upload your educational certificates, photo, signature, etc. in the prescribed format. Click on the โ€œSubmit Detailsโ€ button.
  • The candidates are advised to take a printout of the application form for their future reference.
India Post GDS 2026 Application Fees
Name of the category Application Fees
Unreserved/ OBC/ EWS (Male) 100
SC/ ST/ PWD Exempted
Female Candidates Exempted

Documents required during the application process are as follows

  • DOB Certificate or SSC Mark sheet as DOB Proof
  • Scanned Copy of Signature
  • Scanned Copy of Photograph
  • SSC Marks sheet
  • Community or Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
  • Computer Certificate (As per requirement)
  • PH Certificate (If applicable)

The format for uploading documents should be considered while submitting the documents.

Name of the document Format of the file Size of the file
Signature jpg/ jpeg 20 KB
Photograph jpg/ jpeg 50 KB
SSC Marksheet jpg/ jpeg 200 KB
DOB Proof jpg/ jpeg 200 KB
Caste Certificate jpg/ jpeg 200 KB
Computer Certificate jpg/ jpeg 200 KB
Certificate of Disability jpg/ jpeg 200 KB

India Post GDS Exam Pattern

  • Duration of the exam: 120 minutes
  • Mode of examination: Online test/ Written-test
  • Language of the examination: English or any other regional languages based on the specific regions.
Name of the subject Number of Question Total Marks
Hindi Language 25 25
Mathematics 25 25
GK Reasoning Analytical Ability 25 25
English Language 25 25
Total 100 100

India Post GDS Syllabus

Numerical Ability:

  • Profit & Loss
  • Time & Distance
  • Time & Work
  • Fractions
  • Percentages
  • Interest
  • Discount
  • Ratio and proportion
  • Number Systems
  • Decimals

General English:

  • Prepositions
  • Tenses
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Sentence structure
  • Phrases
  • Articles
  • Conjunctions
  • Verbs
  • Vocabulary
  • Proverbs
  • Unseen passage

Mathematics:

  • Mathematical induction
  • Exponential and logarithm series
  • Matrices and determinants
  • Logarithm
  • Mathematical logic
  • Trigonometric functions
  • Complex numbers
  • Solutions of triangle
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Boolean algebra

General Knowledge:

  • Uttar Pradesh State Culture
  • Economics
  • Basic Human Behavior
  • National Movements
  • Indian Politics & Political Science
  • Commerce, Journal
  • Current Affairs
  • Computer Knowledge
  • Knowledge, Agriculture
  • Business & other related social things
  • Indian Ancient History
  • Indian & World Geography
  • Indian Economics
  • Banking
  • Indian Agriculture

India Post GDS Admit Card

  • To download the admit card you can visit the official website of India GDS, viz. www.appost.in
  • Log in with the required credentials and the link to download the admit card will appear on the screen. Click on the link.
  • Candidates are required to enter their details like password, username, etc.
  • Enter the required details and click on Submit.
  • The aspirants will get the admit card displayed on the screen.
  • Download it and save it for future reference.

India Post GDS Selection Process

The selection process of India Post GDS is as follows:

  • The candidates will be selected on the basis of the merit list that will be released by the authorities according to their parameters set by them. There is no specific exam for this particular selection process.
  • Only marks obtained in Class 10th will be considered for the selection process.
  • Aspirants are required to apply by entering their marks obtained in Class 10th only in the form of marks obtained. For those who have grades have to convert them into marks and fill in the application form.

India GDS Result

The result and merit list will be updated on the official website. Students can visit the website and download the result card and merit list in the pdf format and save it for future reference. The steps to download India Post GDS are given below:

  • Step 1: Go to the official website of Gramin Dak Sevak Engagement Portal of India and login using the login credentials.
  • Step 2: A list of postal circles will be displayed on the homepage.
  • Step 3: Search for the postal circle you have applied for and open it.
  • Step 4: Click on the link โ€œResultsโ€.
  • Step 5: Once the page will be opened, the aspirants can check the GDS Merit List displayed on the screen in the format of PDF.
  • Step 6: Candidates are required to enter their registration number and have to find their name from the list.
  • Step 7: Now, Download the result in the pdf format and save it for future reference.

India Post GDS Vacancy

India GDS recruitment notification is out for many states with a total of 16, 469 vacancies for the post of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak. The vacancies for different states are given below:

Category wise NIACL Assistant Vacancies (Provisional)
Name of the Region Total number of posts
Gujarat 2510 Posts
Karnataka 2637 Posts
Assam 919 Posts
Kerala 2086 Posts
Delhi 174 Posts
Himachal Pradesh 757 posts
Bihar 1063 Posts
Jharkhand 804 posts
Odisha 4392 posts
Punjab 851 Posts
Andhra Pradesh 2707 Posts
Tamil Nadu 4442 posts
Chhattisgarh 1799 Posts
Telangana 970 Posts
Maharashtra 3650 Posts
Uttar Pradesh 5314 Posts
West Bengal 2026 Posts
JK 442 Posts
Uttarakhand 774 Posts
MP 2834 Posts

India Post GDS Pay Scale

The India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks offeres salaries in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA). Minimum TRCA or salary payable to these three categories of GDS after 7th Pay Commission are:

  • Dak Sevak - The minimum TRCA for 4 hours (level 1) is Rs. 10,000 and The minimum TRCA for 5 hours (level 2) is Rs. 12,000.
  • Branch Postmaster (BPM) - The minimum TRCA for 4 hours (level 1) is Rs. 12,000 and The minimum TRCA for 5 hours (level 2) is Rs. 14,500.
  • Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)- The minimum TRCA for 4 hours (level 1) is Rs. 10,000 and The minimum TRCA for 5 hours (level 2) is Rs. 12,000.

Incentives, Allowances & Perks for Gramin Dak Sevak after 7th Pay Commission:

  • Children education allowance of a maximum of Rs. 6000 per year
  • Stationery charges of Rs 25 per month
  • CMA of Rs 180
  • Office rent for Branch Postmaster of Rs 500 for standard office & Rs 200 for non-standard office
  • Voluntary Retirement option available after a minimum of 10 yearsโ€™ service
  • Transfer Policy: One-time transfer for Males & 2-times for Females

India Post Office GDS and Cut Off

Before starting preparation for any exam, it is necessary to check the syllabus and the cut-off marks for the Exam. Cut-off marks for the 2018 Exam are available and are mentioned below. This will help in preparation for the exam.

Name of the category Cut off marks
General Category 77
OBC 77
SC 75
ST 66

India Post GDS FAQs

Q. What formalities are to be followed after the announcement of GDS Result?

A: Candidates have to attend the document verification round, once the result for India Post GDS is declared.

Q. How to get the information that result of the respective portal circle is announced?

A. The result of India Post GDS will be displayed on the official portal on the official website.

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