GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II July 2026 Annexure-II Instructions Released
The Department of Posts has released GDS Online Engagement Notification Schedule-II July-2026 Annexure-II. Completing the online application involves two stages.
*- Part-A: One-Time Registration (OTR)*
*- Part-B: Filling of Online Application Form*
## 1. GDS One-Time Registration (OTR) Process 2026 – How to Get Registration Number?
This is the most important step. Without OTR, you cannot apply.
*Official Portal Link:* https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
*How to do GDS OTR Registration for 2026?*
– Applicant must have own active Email ID and Mobile Number verified through OTP.
– All important information like shortlisting result, offer of provisional engagement will be sent ONLY on registered mobile number and Email ID.
– Same mobile number and Email ID will not be allowed for any other applicant.
– *WARNING: If duplicate Registration is found by altering basic details, candidature of ALL such candidates will be removed.*
*Forgot GDS Registration Number? How to Retrieve?*
Any applicant who forgot the registration number can retrieve it through the option “Forgot Registration”.
*Documents Required Before GDS OTR:*
1. Mobile Number (to be verified through OTP)
2. Email ID (to be verified through OTP)
3. Information about Board and Year of Passing Matriculation (10th) Examination
*Step-by-Step GDS OTR Filling Process:*
First, click “Candidate Login/Register,” then “New Candidate Registration.”
– *Step 1 Contact:* Validate your mobile number and email address via OTP. This will be used for all future communication and retrieval of password/Registration Number.
– *Step 2 Personal Details:* Enter Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Father’s/Guardian’s name, Mother’s name & Community etc. VERY CAUTIOUSLY. Wrong information will lead to cancellation.
– *Step 3 Password Creation:* Once details are submitted, registration number and a random password will be sent to the registered mobile number. You can change password after first login.
– On successful completion, Registration Number will be generated and sent to mobile & Email. Note it for future login.
*GDS OTR Edit Rules 2026 – Can You Change Mobile Number?*
– You can edit registration details ONLY during application submission process in Personal Details section. Data will be auto-populated.
– Click on “Click here to update the registration data” to edit.
Once registered, the mobile number and email ID cannot be updated.
– Your Name, Father’s name, Mother’s name, Date of Birth must be filled EXACTLY as recorded in Matriculation (10th class) certificate, otherwise candidature will be cancelled.
## 2. How to Fill GDS Online Application Form 2026? Part-II Complete Guide
*Login Details:* Use Registration Number and password received through SMS. Login and application submission is allowed ONLY during the dates mentioned for “Submission of Online Applications”.
*Stages to Fill GDS Online Application Form:*
*i) Personal Details:* Some information will be automatically filled from your OTR Data. Fill remaining information.
*ii) Board/Educational Details:* Select the Circle’s name where you completed your SSE (10th class), Board Name, passing year and enter marks obtained in SSE.
*iii) Division Selection and Post Preference – IMPORTANT RULE:* Based on local language studied in SSE, vacancies available in respective Circles and Divisions will be available.
*iv) Upload Photo and Signature:* As detailed in para-5 below.
*v) Preview before Final Submission:* Check preview of your application form. You can edit details before final submission.
*vi) Fee Payment:* System will prompt for fee payment if applicable, else application will be submitted successfully.
## 3. GDS Application Fee Payment 2026 – Who is Exempted From Rs 100 Fee?
*GDS Application Fee 2026:* A fee of *Rs.100 (Rupees One Hundred only)* is to be paid by applicants for all posts notified in choice of Division.
*Who is exempted from GDS fee 2026?* Payment of fee is exempted for:
– All female applicants
– SC / ST applicants
– PwBD applicants
– Transwomen applicants
*How to Pay GDS Fee Online?*
– Payment via Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking/UPI facility. Extra charges applicable.
– Note registration number at secure place for payment.
– *Fee once paid will not be refunded.* So ensure eligibility before payment.
– Applicants eligible for fee payment must make payment within 10 minutes of the window. Do not close or refresh window till payment is completed.
– Online fee can be paid up to 17:00 hours of last date fixed for online application submission.
## 4. GDS Division Selection and Post Preference Rules 2026 – Only One Division Allowed?
*Breaking Rule:* An applicant can apply for one or more vacant posts of GDS in ONLY in *ONE of the selected Divisions*.
On selecting Division, list of all eligible posts (based on community, Age, PwD Status, Local Languages studied) will be displayed, against which applicant has to give preferences.
*If you apply for 5 posts, which one will you get?*
Example: If applicant opts for five posts in a Division with preference post1, post2, post3, post4, post5 etc. and selected as meritorious in more than one post, the FIRST post in order of preference, against which he/she is found most suitable, will be offered and candidature for all remaining posts will be forfeited.
*Post ID Concept:* If an office has more than one post with same post name, each post is uniquely identified by its Post ID. You must give preference for ALL relevant Post IDs.
## 5. GDS Photo and Signature Upload Specifications 2026 – Size, Format, DPI
Clear photographs and signatures are required; otherwise, applications will be REJECTED.
*GDS Recent Photograph Size and Format 2026:*
– File format: JPG/JPEG only
– File size: 30 KB to 100 KB
– Image dimensions: Recommended 320 x 400 pixels
– Aspect Ratio: 4:5 (Width: Height)
– DPI: 72 to 150
– Background: Plain white or light-coloured
Make sure the face covers 70–80% of the image and has no shadows or red-eye.
– Cropping Tip: Use editing tools to crop to 4:5 ratio (e.g., 320×400 or 240×300 px). Face centered and clearly visible.
– Avoid scanned photos or selfies. Photo must be clear, well-lit, in focus.
*GDS Signature Upload Rules 2026 – Black or Blue Pen Only:*
– Upload scanned signature written on white paper with black or blue pen
– File format: JPG/JPEG only
– File size: 20 KB to 100 KB
– Image dimensions: Recommended 300 x 120 pixels
– Aspect Ratio: 5:2 (Width: Height)
– DPI: 72 to 150
– Background: Plain white with clear signature
– Cropping Tip: Crop to 5:2 ratio (e.g., 300×120 px). Signature fits completely.
– Do not upload typed or digital text as signature
– Signature should occupy 70-80% of image
– No shadows, borders, or extra marks
*Verification is MUST:* After uploading, you MUST verify preview. It is solely responsibility of candidate to ensure uploaded photo and signature are correctly uploaded and clearly visible. If preview is not clear, upload revised images before final submission. No request for correction after final submission.
## 6. GDS Application Form Correction Window 2026 – 2 Day Edit Facility Explained
*Big Update:* After closing date for submission, a *two-day window has been kept for modification/editing.*
– During this 2-day window, candidate may modify/edit registration/applications which were successfully submitted with fee payment.
– If modifications involve change in category requiring fee to be paid, modifications will be applicable only if candidate deposits fee as per prescribed procedure.
– Upon modification, previous online application would be treated as null and void, and merit decided based on modified application.
– After expiry of Edit/Correction window, NO change will be allowed under any circumstances. No request by post, fax, email, by hand shall be entertained.
– During edit window, once candidate resubmits application, no further corrections allowed.
– If candidate initiates modification but does NOT complete and finally submit modified application with payment within prescribed timeline, such modifications treated as null and void, and merit decided based on previously submitted application.
– *No Refund Rule:* If candidate paid fee initially and during resubmission application becomes fee-exempt, fee already paid shall NOT be refunded.
## 7. Final Important Instructions – Last Date Time 5 PM Sharp
– Submit online application much before closing date to avoid disconnection/failure due to heavy load on website.
– Department will NOT be responsible for applicants not being able to submit within last date.
– Before submission, check through Preview/Print option and ensure correct details in each field, photo and signature meet requirements.
– *Cut-off time for submission of online applications shall be up to 17:00 hours on last date.*
– If closing time is 17:00 hours, application along with fee payment must be completed by 17:00 hours exactly. Applications with pending/incomplete fee payment after closing time shall be rejected. No extension granted. Payment made after closing date/time will not be refunded.
– It is sole responsibility of candidate to ensure online application is fully completed and finally submitted, including successful fee payment, within date and time as prescribed.
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