India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Department of Posts released an official notification (No. 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20.08.2026) for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) – Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak posts under GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026, covering Tamil Nadu Circle among other circles. Tamil Nadu division-wise vacancy numbers 2118.
Candidates who have completed their Secondary School Examination (10th standard) with passing marks in Mathematics and English, and have studied Tamil up to 10th standard, are eligible to apply for these posts. Candidates can apply online through the official website https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement from 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026.
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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Full Details:
| Organization Name: | Department of Posts (India Post) |
| Job Category: | Government Jobs |
| Post Name : | Branch Postmaster (BPM) / Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak |
| Vacancy: | 2118 |
| Job Location: | Tamil Nadu |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Start Date: | 02.09.2026 |
| Last Date: | 21.09.2026 |
| Official Website: | https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement |
Vacancy Details:
- Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
- Dak Sevak
Tamil Nadu Circle – Division-wise vacancy position for GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026:
| S.No | Division | Vacancy |
| 1 | Arakkonam Division | 34 |
| 2 | Chengalpattu Division | 68 |
| 3 | Chennai City Central Division | 1 |
| 4 | Chennai City North Division | 2 |
| 5 | Chennai City South Division | 11 |
| 6 | Chennai City Sorting Division | 2 |
| 7 | Coimbatore Division | 41 |
| 8 | Cuddalore Division | 57 |
| 9 | Dharmapuri Division | 48 |
| 10 | Dindigul Division | 77 |
| 11 | Erode Division | 83 |
| 12 | Kanchipuram Division | 51 |
| 13 | Kanniyakumari Division | 30 |
| 14 | Karur Division | 45 |
| 15 | Kovilpatti Division | 58 |
| 16 | Krishnagiri Division | 63 |
| 17 | Kumbakonam Division | 42 |
| 18 | Madurai Division | 54 |
| 19 | Mayiladuthurai Division | 34 |
| 20 | Nagapattinam Division | 35 |
| 21 | Namakkal Division | 71 |
| 22 | Nilgiri Division | 35 |
| 23 | Pattukottai Division | 52 |
| 24 | Pollachi Division | 34 |
| 25 | Pondicherry Division | 76 |
| 26 | Pudukkottai Division | 47 |
| 27 | Ramanathapuram Division | 60 |
| 28 | RMS CB Division | 7 |
| 29 | RMS MA Division | 6 |
| 30 | RMS T Division | 2 |
| 31 | Salem East Division | 42 |
| 32 | Salem West Division | 46 |
| 33 | Sivaganga Division | 32 |
| 34 | Srirangam Division | 40 |
| 35 | Tambaram Division | 60 |
| 36 | Thanjavur Division | 54 |
| 37 | Theni Division | 60 |
| 38 | Trichy Division | 74 |
| 39 | Tirunelveli Division | 50 |
| 40 | Tirupattur Division | 49 |
| 41 | Tirupur Division | 85 |
| 42 | Tiruvannamalai Division | 108 |
| 43 | Tuticorin Division | 37 |
| 44 | Vellore Division | 29 |
| 45 | Virudhunagar Division | 44 |
| 46 | Vriddhachalam Division | 59 |
| Total (Tamil Nadu Circle) | 2118 | |
Eligibility Criteria:
- Branch Postmaster (BPM) ,Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) , Dak Sevak
Educational Qualification: Secondary School Examination (10th standard) pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized Board, with Tamil studied at least up to 10th standard.
Age Limit: 18 to 40 years (as on 21.09.2026, the closing date for application)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- PwBD (Gen/EWS): +10 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): +15 years
- PwBD (OBC): +13 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. Policy
Salary Details:
- Branch Postmaster (BPM) – Rs.12,000/- to Rs.29,380/- (TRCA)
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) – Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/- (TRCA)
- Dak Sevak – Rs.10,000/- to Rs.24,470/- (TRCA)
Selection Process
- Merit list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Secondary School Examination (Class 10)
- No written examination or interview
- Physical verification of documents by the Engaging Authority
Application Fee:
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women – Nil
- Others – Rs.100/-
Apply Procedure:
- Candidates will be required to apply online through the Department of Posts website: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement. . Applications will be accepted from 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026.
Dates to remember
- Online One-Time Registration Start Date: 31.08.2026
- Online One-Time Registration End Date: 19.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
- Start date to send the application form: 02.09.2026
- Last date to send the application form: 21.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
- Edit/Correction Window: 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
Important Links
| Department of Posts Official Website | Click Here |
| Department of Posts Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Department of Posts One Time Registration | Link active |
| Department of Posts Online application | Link |
