The Department of Posts has published List-I of shortlisted candidates for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 (Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20 August 2026). The schedule has 23,757 vacancies for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak across 23 postal circles, including 452 posts in the Uttarakhand Circle. There was no exam — candidates are shortlisted on a merit list made from their Class 10 marks.
If your name is in List-I: you must report to the Divisional Head of your division for document verification within 15 days of the list. Candidates who do not report in time are marked "non-turned up" and their candidature is cancelled automatically. The Department will keep issuing supplementary lists for vacancies that remain, but no list will be issued after 31 December 2026.
India Post GDS Schedule-II July 2026 — Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications |
| Notification | 17-12/2026-GDS, dated 20 August 2026 |
| Posts | Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster, Dak Sevak |
| Total vacancies | 23,757 (Uttarakhand Circle: 452) |
| Qualification | Class 10 pass with Maths and English, and the local language studied up to Class 10 |
| Age | 18 to 40 years on the last date of application (21 September 2026) |
| Selection | Merit on Class 10 marks — no written exam or interview |
| Current status | List-I of shortlisted candidates published |
| Official portal | indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 20 August 2026 |
| One-time registration | 31 August to 19 September 2026 (5 PM) |
| Online application and fee | 2 to 21 September 2026 (5 PM) |
| Edit / correction window | 23 to 24 September 2026 (5 PM) |
| List-I of shortlisted candidates | Published |
| Document verification | Within 15 days of the list in which you are shortlisted |
| Joining formalities | Within 30 days of the offer of provisional engagement |
| Last supplementary list | No list after 31 December 2026 |
How to Check the GDS List-I Result
- Open indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
- Click Shortlisted Candidates: Schedule-II, July-2026.
- Choose your circle (for example Uttarakhand) and open the List-I PDF.
- Search for your registration number (Ctrl+F on a computer, or "Find in page" on a phone). The list also shows the post, division and the office you are shortlisted for.
- Shortlisted candidates are also informed by SMS and email on the registered mobile number and email ID — but the Department says it is not responsible if a message does not arrive, so check the portal yourself.
Uttarakhand Circle Vacancies
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 225 |
| OBC | 71 |
| SC | 78 |
| ST | 17 |
| EWS | 43 |
| PwBD (A / B / C / D-E) | 7 / 5 / 5 / 1 |
| Total | 452 |
The local language for the Uttarakhand Circle is Hindi, which must have been studied up to Class 10.
Circle-wise Vacancies (All India: 23,757)
| Circle | Local language | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 917 |
| Assam | Assamese | 322 |
| Assam | Bengali | 77 |
| Assam | Bodo | 15 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1,098 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 762 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 16 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 499 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 87 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 335 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 340 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 1,379 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1,116 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1,373 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 1,450 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 134 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 2,297 |
| North Eastern | Bengali/Kak Barak | 179 |
| North Eastern | English/Hindi | 1,354 |
| North Eastern | English/Hindi and Garo | 296 |
| North Eastern | English/Hindi and Khasi | 369 |
| North Eastern | English/Manipuri | 306 |
| North Eastern | Mizo | 110 |
| Odisha | Odia | 1,353 |
| Punjab | English/Hindi | 3 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 119 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 1,009 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2,118 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 419 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 452 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 1,691 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 1,619 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 12 |
| West Bengal | English and Bhutia/Gurung/Lepcha/Nepali/Rai/Sherpa/Tamang | 86 |
| West Bengal | English/Hindi | 38 |
| West Bengal | Nepali | 7 |
| Total | 23,757 | |
All India category split: UR 10,640, OBC 4,433, SC 3,082, ST 2,773, EWS 2,160, and PwBD 669 (A 192, B 227, C 178, D-E 72).
Documents for Verification
Take the originals and two sets of self-attested photocopies of:
- Class 10 mark sheet (the merit list is based on it)
- Identity proof and date of birth proof
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC), EWS income & asset certificate, PwBD or transgender certificate — as applicable, in the prescribed format
- Medical certificate from a medical officer of a government hospital, dispensary or primary health centre — this is compulsory
- Undertakings for computer knowledge, cycling and having another source of livelihood (formats in the notification)
The Department may verify your Class 10 mark sheet through DigiLocker / API Setu. Keep a DigiLocker account with your mark sheet and certificates fetched in. Any mismatch in marks or details leads to rejection.
If your caste certificate is not in the prescribed format, you may be selected provisionally and must submit it within 15 days of the offer of provisional engagement.
Pay (TRCA) and Working Hours
| Post | Starting TRCA slab (per month) |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 |
| ABPM / Dak Sevak | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 |
- Dearness allowance is paid on TRCA, with a 3% annual increase subject to conditions.
- GDS work 4 to 5 hours a day and can serve up to 65 years of age.
- GDS are not regular central government employees; they are governed by the GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020.
- A Branch Postmaster must provide accommodation for the branch post office at their own cost and live in the post village. ABPMs and Dak Sevaks must live within the delivery area of their office.
How the Merit List Was Made
- Merit is the aggregate percentage of Class 10 marks, calculated to four decimal places.
- Grades are converted to marks by multiplying the grade point by 9.5 (for example A1 = 10 × 9.5 = 95).
- Ties are broken by age (older first), then in this order: ST, SC, OBC, EWS, UR — with trans-women and women placed ahead of men within each category.
- If you are shortlisted for more than one post, you are offered only the first one in your order of preference.
Beware of Fake Calls and Emails
The Department of Posts does not make phone calls to candidates. It sends messages only from email IDs ending in @indiapost.gov.in or @indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Do not share your registration number, mobile number or OTP with anyone who promises a GDS job.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| GDS Online Engagement portal | Shortlisted candidates list, notification, vacant posts, helpdesk |
| India Post official website | GDS Rules and TRCA orders |