TN Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026

Tamil Nadu Postal Circle (India Post) invites online applications for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment 2026. This is a great opportunity for candidates who want to work in a stable Central Government job with postings across Tamil Nadu. Selected candidates will support essential postal and delivery services in rural and semi-urban areas.

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Post Details

Recruitment Organisation: India Post – Tamil Nadu Postal Circle
Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Available Roles (GDS Categories):

• Branch Postmaster (BPM)

• Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

• Dak Sevak

Total Vacancies: 2,019 Posts
Job Location: Tamil Nadu
Job Type: Government Job
Mode of Application: Online
Selection Method: Merit-based (10th marks)

Qualifications

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

Educational Qualification:

• Must have passed 10th Standard (SSLC) from a recognized board.

Language Requirement:

• Must have studied Tamil as a local language (as per rules).

Additional Skills (Preferred/Required):

• Basic computer knowledge

• Ability to ride a bicycle (as per job requirement)

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive monthly pay as per post category:

• BPM: ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 per month

• ABPM / Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month

(Salary may include applicable allowances and is subject to official rules.)

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years

Age Relaxation:
Applicable for reserved categories as per Government norms (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD, etc.).

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100

• SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: No Fee (Exempted)

Payment Mode: Online

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 31 January 2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: 14 February 2026

• Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 February 2026

• Correction Window: 18 February 2026 to 19 February 2026

• Merit List / Result Date: To be announced

(Candidates are advised to complete the application before the deadline.)

Process (How to Apply)

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official India Post GDS Online Engagement portal

2. Complete new registration using a valid mobile number and email ID

3. Fill out the online application form carefully

4. Upload required documents:

   • 10th Marksheet

   • Photo & Signature

   • Community Certificate (if applicable)

   • Other required certificates

5. Pay the application fee (if applicable)

6. Submit the form and download/print the application for future reference