🚨 GDS 2026 OFFICIAL UPDATE
Apply Online from Jan 20, 2026 | No Exam | 10th Pass Job
By Admin | January 7, 2026 | Source: India Post Official
GDS Recruitment 2026: 25,000+ Vacancies Out Soon; Online Registration Starts Jan 20
NEW DELHI: The Department of Posts has finalized the timeline for the **GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I (January 2026)**. According to the latest reports, the notification for over **25,000 posts** of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak will be released on **January 20, 2026**.
1. GDS 2026 Schedule-I: Key Dates
The recruitment process will be entirely merit-based. Here are the confirmed dates for the January cycle:
- 📅 Notification Release: 20 January 2026
- 📅 Online Registration Starts: 20 January 2026
- 📅 Last Date to Apply: 04 February 2026
- 📅 Correction Window: 08 – 10 February 2026
- 📅 1st Merit List Expected: 20 February 2026
2. 8th Pay Commission & 60% DA Hike News
While freshers eye GDS jobs, serving employees have received a major financial boost. The Government has officially approved the DA hike to 60% effective from January 1, 2026.
The AICPI-IW for November 2025 rose to 148.2, making a 2% increase (from 58% to 60%) almost certain for Jan 2026.
Discussions on the 8th Pay Commission suggest a minimum basic pay rise to **₹34,560** using a fitment factor of 1.92.
Check your revised salary on our 8th Pay Salary Calculator »
📝 GDS Eligibility 2026
- Qualification: 10th Pass with Maths and Local Language.
- Age: 18 to 40 years (Relaxation as per Govt rules).
- Selection: Purely based on 10th Marks Merit List.