Department of Posts Extends Deadline for Service Association and GDS Association Verification Applications to 26 October 2026
Department of Posts Extends Deadline for Verification of Service Associations and GDS Associations to 26 October 2026
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has extended the deadline for submitting scrutinized constitutions and bye-laws for the verification of Service Associations and Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Associations.
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As per the official communication dated **14 October 2026**, issued by the Staff Relations (SR) Section, Department of Posts, the last date for submission has been extended from **14 October 2026 to 26 October 2026**.
## Background of the Extension
The Department had earlier issued a letter dated 6 October 2026, pointing out various observations regarding applications submitted for the verification of Service Associations and GDS Associations. The concerned associations were requested to make the necessary amendments to their constitutions and bye-laws and submit the revised documents by 14 October 2026.
Following this, the competent authority has decided to provide additional time to enable the associations to complete the required amendments and submit their scrutinized documents.
## Revised Deadline: 26 October 2026
The key details of the latest communication are as follows:
- **Issuing authority:** Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India.
- **Letter number:** No. 10/6/2026-SR-DOP.
- **Date of issue:** 14 October 2026.
- **Subject:** Scrutiny of applications submitted for the verification of Service Associations and GDS Associations.
- **Earlier deadline:** 14 October 2026.
- **Revised deadline:** 26 October 2026.
## Important Instructions to Associations
All concerned Service Associations and GDS Associations are required to address the observations communicated by the Department and make the necessary amendments to their respective constitutions and bye-laws.
The revised documents must be scrutinized and submitted within the extended deadline.
The Department has also cautioned that failure to carry out the required amendments within the stipulated period may result in **non-consideration of the application for membership verification/recognition**.
## Advice to Service and GDS Associations
The concerned associations should review the observations raised by the Department, complete all necessary amendments and submit the revised constitutions and bye-laws on or before 26 October 2026 to avoid any adverse consequences in the verification and recognition process.
**Official reference:** Department of Posts, Staff Relations Section, Letter No. 10/6/2026-SR-DOP dated 14 October 2026.