India Post GDS Online Engagement (Schedule-II, July 2026)
The Department of Posts has commenced fresh registrations for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Schedule-II. Review all crucial deadlines, registration steps, upload rules, and correction window guidelines below.
Mandatory Notice: Candidates must register afresh. Registration numbers generated in previous recruitment cycles are strictly invalid.
Key Schedule & Important Dates
User Registration
Starts: 31-08-2026
Ends: 19-09-2026 (17:00)
Application Form
Starts: 02-09-2026
Ends: 21-09-2026 (17:00)
Edit / Correction Window
Starts: 23-09-2026
Ends: 24-09-2026 (17:00)
Step 1: Registration Rules
- OTP Verification: Both a unique active 10-digit mobile number and email ID are mandatory. Dual OTP verification is required to complete registration.
- Strict Matching: Your full name, parents' names, and date of birth must match your Secondary School Certificate (SSC / 10th Standard) precisely.
- Deduplication Policy: Only one registration per applicant is permitted. Registered email and mobile numbers cannot be altered later in the process.
Step 2: Completing Application & Uploading Files
- Login: Access the portal using your newly generated Registration Number, SMS password, and registered mobile OTP.
- Address Fields: Only dots (.), commas (,), and hyphens (-) are accepted in the address forms. Other special characters are blocked.
- Circle & Preferences: Select your SSC Board, subjects, and marks carefully. You may choose vacant posts and rank preferences within any single chosen division.
| Document | Permitted File Size | Required Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Photo | 30 KB – 100 KB | 5:4 (Portrait) |
| Signature | 20 KB – 50 KB | 5:2 (Landscape) |
Step 3: Application Fee & Payment Mode
- Standard Fee: Rs. 100/- payable via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Exempted Categories: All Female applicants, Trans-women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates pay no fee.
- Payment Session: You must finalize your payment within 10 minutes of initiation to avoid session expiration and transaction failure. Disable popup blockers to ensure gateway redirects run smoothly.
Step 4: Edit & Correction Window Guidelines
- The correction window is open exclusively to applicants who have completed and submitted their applications before the deadline.
- Corrections can be applied to academic details, personal data, and choices, but mobile numbers and email IDs cannot be changed.
- Once resubmitted, previous submissions are considered null and void. Any newly required category fees must be paid during the edit window; previously paid fees will not be refunded.