Notification Details

The Department of Posts (India Post), under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has released the official recruitment notification for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement ScheduleII (July2026) cycle under Notification No. 1712/2026GDS. This mega recruitment drive aims to fill 23,757 tentative vacancies for the positions of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak in various rural branch post offices across different postal circles and divisions nationwide.

Role Profiles & Pay Scales (TRCA)

Gramin Dak Sevaks are nondepartmental staff paid in the form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) along with applicable Dearness Allowance as announced by the Central Government:

Branch Postmaster (BPM): Responsible for overall functioning of the singlehanded Branch Post Office (B.O.), IPPB operations, marketing of postal products, and mail delivery management. Pay scale TRCA Slab: ₹12,000/- to ₹29,380/-.
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM): Assists the BPM in sale of stamps/stationery, mail conveyance, doorstep delivery, and IPPB services. Pay scale TRCA Slab: ₹10,000/- to ₹24,470/-.
Dak Sevak: Engaged in SubPost Offices, Head Post Offices, and Sorting Offices handling mail sorting, stamp sales, and counter work. Pay scale TRCA Slab: ₹10,000/- to ₹24,470/-.

Candidates selected for these posts will also be eligible for GDS Gratuity and Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS) benefits.

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