India Post has published the Schedule-II 2026 timeline for Gramin Dak Sevak engagement. Applicants should use only the official portal and understand that GDS engagement has its own conditions and is not the same as regular Central Government employment.
What you need to know
- Registration is scheduled from 31 August to 19 September 2026, up to 5 PM.
- The application window is scheduled from 2 to 21 September 2026, up to 5 PM.
- A correction window is scheduled for 23 and 24 September 2026.
- Eligibility, local-language requirements, division preferences and document accuracy need careful review.
- Fake recruitment sites and payment requests are a recurring risk.
Practical next steps
Read the official notification before registering, prepare matching identity and education records, use your own email and phone number, review every field before the deadline and save the submitted application and payment receipt.
Official sources
Last verified: 30 August 2026. Details can change; check the official sources before making an important decision.