Post Office Jobs 2026: GDS, Postal Assistant and MTS Recruitment

India Post recruits across three broad streams: branch-level postal staff, departmental posts filled through the Staff Selection Commission, and departmental examinations. This hub explains each route with eligibility and pay.

Post Office Jobs 2026 at a Glance

Post	Recruiting route	Qualification
Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak)	India Post direct recruitment	Class 10 pass with local language
Postal assistant and sorting assistant	SSC CHSL	Class 12 pass
Postman and mail guard	Departmental examination or direct recruitment	Class 12 pass
Multi-tasking staff in postal units	SSC MTS	Class 10 pass
Postal service group B	Departmental promotion examination	Service requirement
Assistant superintendent of posts	Departmental examination through the postal service board	Service requirement

Gramin Dak Sevak: The Largest Rural Recruitment

Head	Detail
Posts	Branch postmaster, assistant branch postmaster and dak sevak
Qualification	Class 10 pass with mathematics and English, plus local language requirement
Selection	Merit based on the Class 10 marks, with no written examination
Age band	18 to 40 years, with category relaxation
Pay	Engagement-based remuneration in a time-related continuity allowance structure
Posting	Branch post offices in the candidate’s own postal division

Gramin Dak Sevak posts are engagement-based rather than regular departmental appointments, and the remuneration is paid as a time-related continuity allowance. The selection depends entirely on the Class 10 marks, so the accuracy of the marks entered in the application is critical.

Because there is no written examination, the document verification stage decides the outcome. Omission of a subject or a decimal error in the entered marks can remove a candidate from the merit list.

Departmental Posts Through SSC

Post	Qualification	Selection
Postal assistant and sorting assistant	Class 12 pass	SSC CHSL, followed by typing skill test
Multi-tasking staff	Class 10 pass	SSC MTS examination
Havaldar in postal units	Class 10 pass	SSC Havaldar with physical test
Stenographer in postal units	Class 12 pass	SSC stenographer with dictation test

Departmental posts carry the regular central government pay levels and the full service benefits, unlike engagement-based Gramin Dak Sevak posts. Candidates aiming for a career in the department should target the SSC route.

Pay Structure in the Postal Department

Post	Pay level	Indicative basic pay
Branch postmaster	Engagement-based allowance structure	Varies by branch workload
Postal assistant	Level 4	25,500 rupees
Sorting assistant	Level 4	25,500 rupees
Postman	Level 3	21,700 rupees
Multi-tasking staff	Level 1	18,000 rupees
Postal service group B	Level 7 and above on promotion	44,900 rupees and above

Departmental employees also get dearness allowance, house rent allowance and medical facilities under the central government framework. Branch postmasters additionally earn commission on certain postal products, which raises the monthly earnings in busy branches.

Preparing for Postal Recruitment

Route	Preparation focus
Gramin Dak Sevak	Accuracy of Class 10 marks, correct document submission and local language proof
SSC CHSL for postal assistant	Reasoning, English, quantitative aptitude, general awareness plus typing practice
SSC MTS	Reasoning, numerical ability, general awareness and English
Departmental examinations	Service rules, postal manuals and departmental procedures

For Gramin Dak Sevak, keep the Class 10 marksheet and the local language certificate ready before applying.
For the SSC route, typing practice should begin at least three months before the skill test.
For departmental promotion, study the postal manuals and the financial rules prescribed in the syllabus.

Which Post Office Posts Are Actually Available

The department fills two very different families of posts. Gramin Dak Sevaks are engaged for branch post offices in rural areas with time related work and a different engagement framework, while postal assistants, sorting assistants and multi tasking staff in departmental post offices are recruited through the staff selection commission examinations. Candidates should understand this difference before applying, because the pay framework and service conditions are not the same.

Post	Recruitment route	Qualification	Pay framework
Gramin Dak Sevak, branch post master	Departmental online engagement	Class 10 pass with compulsory subjects	Time related engagement, not regular pay scale
Gramin Dak Sevak, dak sevak	Departmental online engagement	Class 10 pass with compulsory subjects	Time related engagement
Postal assistant and sorting assistant	SSC CHSL	Class 12 pass	Level 4, 25,500 rupees
Multi tasking staff in post offices	SSC MTS	Class 10 pass	Level 1, 18,000 rupees
Postman and mail guard	Departmental examination route	Class 12 pass for direct recruitment	Level 3 to 4
Assistant superintendent of posts	Departmental promotion examination	Service requirement	Level 6 and above

The Gramin Dak Sevak engagement is not a regular government service post. It cannot be compared with the pay scale posts in a departmental post office, and candidates should read the engagement terms in the notice before applying.

How the Gramin Dak Sevak Selection Works

The selection is made on the basis of the marks obtained in the Class 10 examination, with no written test. Candidates are assigned a merit position according to their percentage in the qualifying examination, after which branch preferences are allotted based on availability and the candidate’s own preference order.

Element	Detail
Merit basis	Class 10 marks in the prescribed compulsory subjects
Rounding of marks	Marks are considered to four decimal places
Preference hierarchy	Post, then division, then branch
Residence	A residence requirement applies for the branch in several circles
Working hours	Four to five hours a day, with additional work paid separately
Other engagement	Candidates can take up other work outside the engagement hours, subject to the conditions

Candidates who wish to be placed in a specific branch must put that branch high in the preference order, because the allotment follows the merit position strictly. Changing the branch after engagement is not permitted, so the preference entry is effectively final.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an exam for Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment?

No. Gramin Dak Sevak selection is based on the marks obtained in Class 10, with no written examination, followed by document verification.

What is the qualification for a postal assistant post?

Class 12 pass from a recognised board, selected through the SSC CHSL examination followed by a typing skill test.

Are Gramin Dak Sevak posts permanent government jobs?

They are engagement-based posts with a time-related continuity allowance, and the terms differ from regular departmental appointments in the postal service.

How is Gramin Dak Sevak selection done without a written exam?

Selection is made on the basis of the marks obtained in the Class 10 examination in the prescribed subjects, with no written test at all.

What is the difference between Gramin Dak Sevak and postal assistant?

Gramin Dak Sevak is a time related engagement in branch post offices selected on Class 10 marks, while postal assistant is a regular pay scale post filled through the SSC CHSL examination.

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Last updated: 18 September 2026.