India Post GDS Notification 2026: The India Post has officially released the West Bengal (WB) Post Office GDS Division-wise Vacancy List for 2026, bringing a major update for candidates waiting for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment. The newly published vacancy data confirms division-wise and category-wise openings across West Bengal postal circles.
This recruitment drive is part of India Post GDS Vacancy 2026, 30000+ Vacancies (Tentative), one of the largest merit-based government hiring processes for 10th-pass candidates.
What Is India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
India Post conducts GDS recruitment to fill entry-level rural postal positions such as:
- Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
- Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)
Selection is done purely on Class 10 merit, without any written examination.
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution (India Post GDS Notification)
The WB GDS 2026 recruitment includes vacancies for:
- BPM (Branch Postmaster) – Higher responsibility and pay
- ABPM (Assistant Branch Postmaster) – Support and counter duties
- Dak Sevak – Delivery and postal assistance work
Exact numbers vary by division and category.
Eligibility Criteria for WB GDS 2026
To apply for India Post GDS recruitment, candidates must meet the following basic conditions:
- Educational Qualification: Class 10 pass with Mathematics and English
- Age Limit: 18 to 40 years
- Local Language: Knowledge of Bengali (or local language of the division)
- Computer Knowledge: Basic computer skills required
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
Selection Process: No Exam, Merit-Based
One of the biggest advantages of GDS recruitment is its exam-free selection process.
- Selection is based on 10th marks percentage
- Marks are calculated up to four decimal places
- Higher merit gets preference in final selection
Division-wise merit lists are released after application verification.
Salary and Benefits
GDS posts offer monthly pay based on role:
- BPM: ₹12,000 – ₹29,380
- ABPM / Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470
Additional benefits include:
- Time-related continuity allowance
- Annual increments
- Gratuity (after service period)
How to Check WB GDS Division-Wise Vacancy List
Candidates can check the official vacancy list by:
- Visiting the official India Post GDS portal: Link
- Selecting West Bengal Circle
- Downloading the division-wise vacancy PDF
- Reviewing category-wise openings
Only information published on the official portal should be trusted.
WB GDS Division-Wise Vacancy List 2026: What’s New?
For the first time, India Post has clearly published division-wise vacancy details for West Bengal. This helps applicants:
- Choose preferred postal divisions
- Understand local vacancy availability
- Make informed choices while filling applications
Vacancies are spread across urban, semi-urban, and rural divisions under the West Bengal Circle.
Major Postal Divisions in West Bengal India Post GDS Notification
The WB GDS vacancies are distributed across multiple postal divisions, including:
- Kolkata Region divisions
- South Bengal divisions
- North Bengal divisions
- Rural and district-level postal divisions
Each division includes category-wise reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD candidates as per Government of India norms.
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