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| India Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply online for Branch Postmaster (BPM), ABPM, and Dak Sevak vacancies in Meghalaya. |
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has officially released Notification No. 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20th August 2026 for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026. This major recruitment drive aims to fill vacant posts for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak across various post offices in India, including the North East Circle covering Meghalaya.
Candidates who have passed Class 10th and meet the local language criteria are eligible to submit their online applications on the official postal portal.
India Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is an essential job opportunity for candidates in Meghalaya seeking civil posts outside the regular civil services of the Union. Eligible applicants can complete their One-Time Registration (OTR) starting 31st August 2026, followed by online application submission from 2nd September 2026 to 21st September 2026. Selection is purely merit-based on Class 10th marks, with no written examination or interview required.
Key Details of India Post GDS Vacancies 2026
- Recruiting Authority: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India
- Notification Number: 17-12/2026-GDS (Dated 20.08.2026)
- Engagement Cycle: GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026
- Total All-India Vacancies: 23,759 Posts
- Vacancies in Meghalaya (North Eastern Circle): 665 Posts
- Designations: Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak
- Duty Hours: Minimum 4 hours to maximum 5 hours per day (Max age limit of service is 65 years)
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Meghalaya GDS Vacancy Breakdown by Language
Out of the total 665 vacancies available in Meghalaya under the North Eastern Circle, the posts are divided based on local language eligibility requirements as follows:
- English/Hindi and Garo: 296 Posts
- English/Hindi and Khasi: 369 Posts
India Post GDS Vacancy 2026: Circle-Wise Total Breakdown
Below is the total vacancy count for each circle and local language across India:
- Andhra Pradesh Circle (Telugu): 917 Posts
- Assam Circle (Assamese/Asomiya): 322 Posts
- Assam Circle (Bengali): 77 Posts
- Assam Circle (Bodo): 15 Posts
- Bihar Circle (Hindi): 1,098 Posts
- Chhattisgarh Circle (Hindi): 762 Posts
- Delhi Circle (Hindi): 16 Posts
- Gujarat Circle (Gujarati): 499 Posts
- Haryana Circle (Hindi): 87 Posts
- Himachal Pradesh Circle (Hindi): 335 Posts
- Jammu and Kashmir Circle (Hindi/Urdu): 340 Posts
- Jharkhand Circle (Hindi): 1,379 Posts
- Karnataka Circle (Kannada): 1,116 Posts
- Kerala Circle (Malayalam): 1,373 Posts
- Madhya Pradesh Circle (Hindi): 1,450 Posts
- Maharashtra Circle (Konkani/Marathi): 134 Posts
- Maharashtra Circle (Marathi): 2,297 Posts
- North Eastern Circle (Bengali/Kak Barak): 179 Posts
- North Eastern Circle (English/Hindi): 1,354 Posts
- North Eastern Circle (English/Hindi and Garo): 296 Posts
- North Eastern Circle (English/Hindi and Khasi): 369 Posts
- North Eastern Circle (English/Manipuri): 306 Posts
- North Eastern Circle (Mizo): 110 Posts
- Odisha Circle (Oriya): 1,353 Posts
- Punjab Circle (English/Hindi): 3 Posts
- Punjab Circle (Punjabi): 119 Posts
- Rajasthan Circle (Hindi): 1,009 Posts
- Tamilnadu Circle (Tamil): 2,118 Posts
- Telangana Circle (Telugu): 419 Posts
- Uttarakhand Circle (Hindi): 452 Posts
- Uttar Pradesh Circle (Hindi): 1,691 Posts
- West Bengal Circle (Bengali): 1,619 Posts
- West Bengal Circle (Bengali/Nepali): 12 Posts
- West Bengal Circle (English and Bhutia/Gurung/Lepcha/Nepali/Rai/Sherpa/Tamang): 86 Posts
- West Bengal Circle (English/Hindi): 38 Posts
- West Bengal Circle (Nepali): 7 Posts
- Total Vacancies Across All Circles: 23,757 Posts
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Important Dates for Online Application
- Notification Release Date: 20th August 2026
- Online One-Time Registration (OTR) Dates: 31st August 2026 to 19th September 2026 (up to 17:00 Hrs)
- Online Application & Fee Payment Window: 02nd September 2026 to 21st September 2026 (up to 17:00 Hrs)
- Application Edit/Correction Window: 23rd September 2026 to 24th September 2026 (up to 17:00 Hrs)
- Last Date for Merit List & Supplementary Shortlists: 31st December 2026
Pay Scale & Monthly Emoluments (TRCA)
Gramin Dak Sevaks are paid Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) with an annual increment of 3% along with Dearness Allowance:
- Branch Postmaster (BPM): Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/- per month
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak: Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/- per month
Eligibility Criteria: Qualification & Age Limit
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Secondary School Examination (Class 10th) from a recognized Board with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
- Meghalaya Local Language Requirement:
- For Sixth Schedule Areas in East Garo Hills, North Garo Hills, South Garo Hills, West Garo Hills, and South West Garo Hills: Must have studied both Hindi or English, AND Garo up to Class 10th.
- For Sixth Schedule Areas in East Khasi Hills, West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills, South West Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, Eastern West Khasi Hills, and Ri Bhoi: Must have studied both Hindi or English, AND Khasi up to Class 10th.
- For the rest of the areas in Meghalaya not under the Sixth Schedule: Must have studied Hindi or English up to Class 10th.
- Other Essential Requirements: Basic knowledge of computers, knowledge of cycling, and adequate independent means of livelihood.
- Age Limit (as on 21.09.2026): Minimum 18 years and Maximum 40 years.
- Upper Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- OBC candidates: 3 years
- PwBD candidates: 10 years
- PwBD + OBC candidates: 13 years
- PwBD + SC/ST candidates: 15 years
- EWS candidates: No age relaxation
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS Male Applicants: Rs. 100/-
- Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Transwomen Applicants: Exempted (Free)
Selection Process & Merit List Criteria
Shortlisting is done via an automated system-generated merit list based strictly on Class 10th marks (aggregated to a percentage accurate to 4 decimal places). No written test or interview will be conducted. Shortlisted candidates must report to the Divisional/Unit Head within 15 days for physical document verification.
How to Apply Step-by-Step for Meghalaya GDS Posts
- Step 1: Visit the official India Post GDS engagement web portal.
- Step 2: Click on "Candidate Login/Register" and select "New Candidate Registration" to perform One-Time Registration (OTR).
- Step 3: Validate your active Mobile Number and Email ID using OTP.
- Step 4: Enter basic personal details such as Name, Parent Names, Date of Birth, Community, and Class 10th Board details exactly as mentioned in your mark sheet.
- Step 5: Note down the generated unique Registration Number and log in to the portal.
- Step 6: Select the North East Circle and choose your preferred Division/Post IDs.
- Step 7: Upload a recent clear passport photo (30 KB to 100 KB, JPG/JPEG format) and signature on white paper (20 KB to 100 KB, JPG/JPEG format).
- Step 8: Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online (if applicable).
- Step 9: Review the application preview carefully and submit the final form before the deadline.
- Step 10: Print and save the final application confirmation for future reference.
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Key Information & Links
- Online Application Form: Apply Here
- Official Advertisement: Download/Check Here
- Circlewise Post details: Check Here
- Official Website: Click Here to Visit
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