India Post GDS Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Department of Posts, Government of India ๐ŸŽ“ 10th pass with Maths, English and local language Official syllabus PDF โ†’

India Post Gramin Dak Sevak Schedule-II 2026 (notification 17-12/2026-GDS) offers 23,757 BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak posts. There is no written exam or interview โ€” a computer-generated merit list from Class 10 marks (CGPA ร— 9.5). Apply 2โ€“21 September 2026 after OTR.

Selection Stages

  1. One-Time Registration (31 August โ€“ 19 September 2026)
  2. Online application, photo/signature and fee (2โ€“21 September 2026)
  3. System-generated Class 10 merit list
  4. Document verification at the engaged post office

Subject-wise Syllabus

Topic list compiled from official notification pattern and prep portals โ€” verify any change on the conducting body website before the exam.

Eligibility (no syllabus paper)

  • Class 10 Maths
  • English
  • Local language of the engagement circle

How to Prepare

  • Complete OTR before 19 September โ€” you cannot apply without it.
  • Resize JPEG photo to 30โ€“100 KB (4:5) and signature to 20โ€“100 KB (5:2) before 21 September 5 pm.
  • Keep original Class 10 marksheet ready for verification.

Syllabus FAQs

Is there a written exam for GDS 2026?
No. Schedule-II selection is only Class 10 merit. There is no CBT or interview.
What is the last date for GDS recruitment 2026?
Apply online by 21 September 2026, 5:00 pm. OTR closes 19 September 2026.
What is GDS salary?
BPM TRCA โ‚น12,000โ€“โ‚น29,380. ABPM / Dak Sevak โ‚น10,000โ€“โ‚น24,470, plus DA.

Syllabus & pattern compiled from Testbook . Always verify against the latest official notification on indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement .

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