India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: The OTR process for the India Post GDS recruitment will start from 31 August 2026. Interested candidates can complete their OTR registration before the application process begins on 02 September. The candidates can complete the OTR through the official website at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement. The application process will commence from 02 September and will end on 19 September 2026. The OTR can also be completed till 19 September 2026. The candidates will only be able to fill the application form, once they have their OTR number. India Post has announced a total of 23,757 vacancies for the Dak Sevaks including Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks posts.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Highlights
Interested candidates should complete their One Time Registration to fill the application form. The link will be available on the official website at indiapost.gov.in. Check the highlights of the recruitment in the table below:
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Particulars
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Details
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Recruiting Authority
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India Post
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Post Name
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Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevaks
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Advertisement No.
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17-12/2026-GDS
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23,757
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Notification Release Date
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20 August 2026
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OTR Registration Dates
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31 August to 19 September 2026
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Application Dates
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02 September to 19 September 2026
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Corrections in Registration/ Online Application Form including Last Date for Fee Payment
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23 September to 24 September 2026
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Official Website
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indiapost.gov.in
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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: OTR Registration
The process of filling online application for the examination consists of two parts:
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One-Time Registration (OTR)
Filling of Online Application
How to Do One Time Registration (OTR)?
The candidates are required to complete the online registration process to proceed with the application form. The process can be completed through the GDS online Engagement Portal. Follow the steps provided here to complete the OTR process:
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Visit the GDS online Engagement Portal at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
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Click on the Login/Register button on the homepage.
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For 1st time registration, click on New Candidate Registration.
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Enter a valid mobile number and email ID and verify them.
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Enter the personal details such as:
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Name
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Date of birth
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Gender
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Father’s/Guardian’s name
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Mother’s name
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Community
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Board and the Year of Passing the Matriculation (10th) Examination
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Once the details are submitted, the registration number and a random password will be sent to the registered mobile number. However, the candidate can change the password after the first login.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 OTR Link
The candidates can complete the OTR process through the direct link provided here. The candidates are required to visit the official website and click on New Candidate Registration through the Register link provided on the homepage.
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GDS Recruitment 2026 OTR
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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must possess the essential educational qualifications along with the age limit to apply for GDS recruitment 2026.
Educational Qualification
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The candidates must have Secondary School Examination (SSE) pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized board in India.
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The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board.
Age Limit
To apply for GDS recruitment 2026, the candidate must be minimum 18 years of age and maximum 40 years of age as on the last date of submission of application i.e. 19-09-2026. There are age relaxations granted for reserved category candidates.