The Department of Posts, Government of India has opened Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026.
This is an important recruitment update for Deaf and Hard of Hearing candidates. In the Department of Posts’ official 2026 GDS disability-suitability table, Deaf (D) and Hard of Hearing (HH) are listed as suitable for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts, with 1% reservation for the Deaf/HH PwBD category.
Quick job details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications |
| Recruitment | GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 |
| Posts | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak |
| Location | All India; vacancies are circle/division-wise |
| Deaf / Hard of Hearing | Suitable under the official 2026 GDS PwBD framework |
| Hearing-disability reservation | 1% for D (Deaf) / HH (Hard of Hearing) category |
| Qualification | Class 10 pass with Mathematics and English |
| Local language | Must have studied the local language at least up to Class 10 |
| Normal age | 18 to 40 years |
| PwBD age relaxation | 10 years, subject to applicable rules |
| Selection | System-generated merit list based on Class 10 marks |
| Registration start | 31 August 2026 |
| Registration last date | 19 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Application start | 2 September 2026 |
| Application last date | 21 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Correction window | 23 to 24 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
Deaf and Hard of Hearing eligibility
The Department of Posts’ official 2026 GDS notification identifies the following disability category as suitable for GDS posts:
- D - Deaf
- HH - Hard of Hearing
The suitability table covers BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak, and lists 1% reservation for the Deaf/HH category.
Candidates claiming PwBD reservation should ensure that their disability certificate and benchmark-disability status meet the conditions in the active official notification.
Educational qualification
Applicants should have a Secondary School Examination / Class 10 pass certificate from a recognised board with passing marks in:
- Mathematics
- English
The applicant should also have studied the local language of the postal circle/division at least up to Class 10, as required by India Post.
Age limit
Under the official 2026 GDS framework:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 40 years
PwBD candidates receive upper-age relaxation as applicable under the notification. The 2026 framework provides:
- PwBD: 10 years
- PwBD + OBC: 13 years
- PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years
Candidates should confirm the age calculation date and category conditions in the active Schedule-II notification before applying.
Salary / TRCA
The official 2026 GDS framework lists the following basic Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) slabs:
- BPM: ₹12,000 to ₹29,380
- ABPM / Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 to ₹24,470
GDS engagement is different from regular Central Government employment. Candidates should read the official service-condition details carefully.
Selection process
There is no written examination under the standard GDS selection process.
Applicants are shortlisted through a system-generated merit list based on Class 10 marks or the prescribed conversion of grades/points to marks.
Shortlisted candidates must then complete physical document verification and other engagement formalities.
Vacancy details
India Post publishes GDS vacancies circle-wise and division-wise on the official GDS portal.
DeafJobsIndia is not repeating an unverified overall vacancy total here. Candidates should use the official Circlewise Posts Notified / Vacant Posts section to check the exact posts available in their preferred postal circle and division.
Important dates
- Registration: 31 August to 19 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM
- Application submission: 2 September to 21 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM
- Edit / correction window: 23 September to 24 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM
India Post states that candidates applying under Schedule-II, July-2026 must register afresh. Registration numbers from previous schedules are not valid for this schedule.
How to apply
- Open the official India Post GDS Online Engagement portal.
- Complete fresh registration for Schedule-II, July-2026.
- Select the postal circle/division and check the eligible vacant posts shown for your category and PwBD status.
- Fill in the application carefully and upload the required documents.
- Submit the application before 21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Use the correction window on 23-24 September 2026 if required.
Important note for Deaf candidates
DeafJobsIndia has verified that the Department of Posts’ official 2026 GDS framework lists Deaf and Hard of Hearing candidates as suitable for BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak posts with 1% reservation in the D/HH category.
However, candidates should always read the active Schedule-II notification, check the exact circle/division vacancy, and verify the category shown against the post before submitting an application.
Official source: Department of Posts - GDS Online Engagement Portal.