TN Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 Released For 2,118 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Vacancies By Tamil Nadu Postal Circle, Department of Posts. Recruitment is for the posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak in Tamil Nadu. Candidates who have passed 10th Standard and fulfilll the stipulated eligibility conditions can apply online. The One-Time Registration process will open on 31.08.2026. The online application can be submitted from 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 till 05.00 PM.
The selection would be done on the basis of merit list established by the system based on the marks of 10th Standard and thereafter document verification and other engagement formalities. Tamil Nadu has the second largest number of vacancies in the current recruitment cycle with 2,118 jobs circle-wise.
TN Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Tamil Nadu Postal Circle, Department of Posts |
| Recruitment Name | TN Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak) |
| Job Category | Central Government Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | 2,118 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years |
| Application Start Date | 02.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21.09.2026, 5:00 PM |
| Official Website | India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal |
The Department of Posts is conducting this recruitment under GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. The official portal lists the OTR and application windows separately.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 27.08.2026 |
| One-Time Registration Start Date | 31.08.2026 |
| One-Time Registration Last Date | 19.09.2026, 5:00 PM |
| Online Application Start Date | 02.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 21.09.2026, 5:00 PM |
| Correction Window | 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026, up to 5:00 PM |
The official India Post GDS portal confirms that registration runs from 31 August to 19 September 2026, while application submission runs from 2 September to 21 September 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | ₹100/- |
| OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
| Transwomen Candidates | Nil |
As reported for the current GDS recruitment, applicable male candidates from UR, OBC and EWS categories are required to pay the ₹100 application fee. SC, ST, PwBD, women and transwomen candidates are exempted.
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
The prescribed age limit for GDS engagement is 18 to 40 years, subject to the applicable category-wise relaxation rules.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| EWS | No Relaxation |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 Years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 Years |
The Department of Posts’ GDS eligibility rules prescribe the above upper-age relaxations, subject to the conditions in the notification.
Educational Qualification
Gramin Dak Sevak, BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak
Candidates applying for the GDS posts should have:
- Passed 10th Standard / Secondary School Examination from a recognised board.
- Passed Mathematics and English in Class 10.
- Studied the prescribed local language up to 10th Standard.
- Basic knowledge of computers.
- Knowledge of cycling.
- Adequate means of livelihood as prescribed under the GDS engagement rules.
For Tamil Nadu Circle posts, Tamil is the relevant local language. The official GDS eligibility rules specifically require the candidate to have studied the prescribed local language up to 10th Standard.
Experience
No previous work experience is required for applying for these GDS posts, provided the candidate satisfies all prescribed eligibility conditions.
TN Post Office GDS Vacancy 2026 Details
Tamil Nadu Postal Circle has 2,118 GDS vacancies in the July 2026 recruitment cycle. The vacancy figure places Tamil Nadu among the circles with the largest number of GDS posts in the current recruitment.
| Postal Circle | Language | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2,118 |
The 2,118 vacancies are for Tamil Nadu Circle. The overall India Post GDS recruitment covers 23,757 vacancies across different postal circles and language categories.
Post Names
The GDS recruitment covers:
- Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
- Dak Sevak
The exact post and office available to a candidate will depend on the vacancies notified in the candidate’s eligible area and the options submitted during the application process.
Salary Details
| Post Name | TRCA Slab |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380/- |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470/- |
| Dak Sevak | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470/- |
GDS personnel are paid through the prescribed Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) structure. The current recruitment information gives a TRCA range of ₹12,000 to ₹29,380 for BPM and ₹10,000 to ₹24,470 for ABPM/Dak Sevak.
Selection Process
There is no written examination and no interview for this GDS recruitment.
The selection process includes:
- 10th Standard marks-based merit list
- System-generated merit calculation
- Shortlisting of candidates
- Document Verification
- Medical examination and other prescribed engagement formalities
The merit list is prepared using the candidate’s Class 10 marks, calculated to the prescribed decimal accuracy.
Important Point for Candidates
Higher educational qualifications such as graduation do not provide additional merit points. The GDS merit calculation is based on the prescribed 10th Standard marks.
How to Apply TN Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026?
Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can submit their application online through the official India Post GDS portal.
- Visit the official India Post GDS recruitment website.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR).
- Enter your personal and educational details.
- Verify the information carefully.
- Log in using the registration details.
- Select the eligible Tamil Nadu Circle options.
- Enter the required post and preference details.
- Upload the required photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Check the complete application before submission.
- Submit the application before 21.09.2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Download or save the submitted application for future reference.
The official portal currently shows the OTR and application submission stages separately, so candidates should complete OTR within the prescribed period before proceeding with the online application.
Required Documents
Candidates should keep the following ready while applying:
- 10th Standard marksheet/certificate
- Valid identity proof
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Other documents specified in the notification
Candidates should ensure that their name, date of birth and educational details match their official certificates before submitting the application.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification / Instructions | Click Here |
| Official Website | India Post |
The official India Post GDS portal currently provides the notification, circle-wise posts, registration instructions, application instructions and fee instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in TN Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026?
Answer: There are 2,118 Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies in Tamil Nadu Postal Circle in the current recruitment cycle.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Q3. What is the qualification for TN Post Office GDS Recruitment?
Answer: Candidates should have passed 10th Standard, including Mathematics and English, and should have studied the prescribed local language up to 10th Standard.
