India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification Released & Apply Online for 28636 Posts

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: The Department of Posts, India Post, has released an official notification for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts. This recruitment drive is being conducted for approximately 28,000 vacancies. The online application process started on 31 January 2026, and candidates can apply until 14 February 2026. The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 40 years as on 1 January 2026. Candidates are advised to check the complete details of the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 given below.

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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Organization	Indian Postal Department
Post Name	Gramin Dak Sewak (GDS)
Vacancies	28636
Job Location	All India
Last Date to Apply	16 February 2026
Mode of Application	Online
Category	India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Official Website	indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 31 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 14 February 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 February 2026
• Final Date for Application Submission: 16 February 2026
• Correction Window: 18 to 19 February 2026
• 1st Merit List Released Date: 28 February 2026

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
• SC / ST / PH (Divyang): ₹100/-
• All Female Candidates / Third Gender: ₹100/-
• Payment Mode: Online

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Age Calculation Date: 16 February 2026
• Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification

Post Name	Vacancies
Gramin Dak Sewak (GDS)	Candidates Must Have Passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and must know the local language.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies
Gramin Dak Sewak (GDS)	28636

Circle Wise Vacancies
Circle Name	Language	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	PWD-A	PWD-B	PWD-C	PWD-DE	Total
Andhra Pradesh Circle	Telugu	487	241	142	45	110	10	9	15	1	1,060
Assam Circle	Assamese/ Asomiya	241	116	41	53	50	3	3	3	1	511
Assam Circle	Bengali	48	30	16	0	10	0	0	1	1	106
Assam Circle	Bodo	15	1	0	4	2	0	0	0	0	22
Bihar Circle	Hindi	599	328	199	67	119	8	8	11	5	1,344
Chhattisgarh Circle	Hindi	472	46	137	340	115	16	11	10	8	1,155
Delhi Circle	Hindi	27	4	2	3	2	0	0	0	0	38
Gujarat Circle	Gujarati	752	441	61	281	179	12	16	31	9	1,782
Haryana Circle	Hindi	114	73	48	0	25	4	2	4	0	270
Himachal Pradesh Circle	Hindi	217	101	131	12	49	3	3	4	0	520
Jammukashmir Circle	Hindi/Urdu	116	69	24	24	25	4	1	4	0	267
Jharkhand Circle	Hindi	382	105	100	218	71	8	12	9	3	908
Karnataka Circle	Kannada	435	242	149	59	112	5	11	7	2	1,022
Kerala Circle	Malayalam	930	378	151	20	161	8	22	20	1	1,691
Madhya Pradesh Circle	Hindi	844	252	336	398	222	18	19	8	5	2,102
Maharashtra Circle	Konkani/ Marathi	49	15	0	14	12	0	3	0	0	93
Maharashtra Circle	Marathi	1,505	765	383	272	389	32	53	42	19	3,460
North Eastern Circle	Bengali/ kak barak	42	2	17	32	10	0	2	1	0	106
North Eastern Circle	English/ Hindi	344	0	0	104	27	21	0	1	0	497
North Eastern Circle	English/Hindi and Garo	46	5	1	37	9	1	1	1	1	102
North Eastern Circle	English/ Hindi and Khasi	44	4	0	63	11	1	1	1	1	126
North Eastern Circle	English/ Manipuri	50	23	3	42	13	2	2	1	1	137
North Eastern Circle	Mizo	19	2	0	20	4	0	1	0	0	46
Odisha Circle	Oriya	518	121	175	249	106	9	9	3	1	1,191
Punjab Circle	English/ Hindi	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
Punjab Circle	Punjabi	116	58	55	3	20	1	1	4	0	258
Rajasthan Circle	Hindi	295	87	84	73	73	9	6	6	1	634
Tamilnadu Circle	Tamil	870	503	372	17	186	17	22	20	2	2,009
Telangana Circle	Telugu	305	127	73	17	70	2	4	9	1	608
Uttarakhand Circle	Hindi	228	63	72	16	38	10	3	6	0	436
Uttar Pradesh Circle	Hindi	1,328	830	588	62	291	29	20	14	7	3,169
West Bengal Circle	Bengali	1,157	616	561	159	193	26	23	20	10	2,765
West Bengal Circle	Bengali/ Nepali	13	4	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	24
West Bengal Circle	English and Bhutia/ Gurung/ Lepcha/ Nepali/ Rai/ Sherpa/ Tamang	34	17	2	7	7	1	1	0	1	70
West Bengal Circle	English/ Hindi	20	11	0	3	4	0	2	1	0	41
West Bengal Circle	Nepali	31	14	12	2	4	0	0	0	0	63
Total		12696	5694	3942	2716	2719	260	271	257	81	28636

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale Details

• Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) / Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM): ₹10,000 to ₹24,470 per month
• Branch Postmaster (BPM): ₹12,000 to ₹29,380 per month

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment process will consist of the following stages:

• Merit List based on Class 10 marks
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026:

• First, check your eligibility and qualifications in the official notification PDF given below.
• Click on the “Apply Online” link provided below.
• Fill in the online application form with correct details.
• Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• After successful submission, take a printout of the application form for future reference.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link

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FAQs for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

• Q1. When did the online application for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 start?
• Answer: The online application process started on 31 January 2026.
• Q2. What is the last date to apply online for India Post GDS Online Form 2026?
• Answer: The last date to submit the online application form is 14 February 2026.
• Q3. What is the age limit for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026?
• Answer: The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 40 years as on 1 January 2026.
• Q4. What is the eligibility for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Vacancy 2026?
• Answer: Candidates must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and should have knowledge of the local language. For complete details, refer to the official notification.
• Q5. What is the official website for India Post GDS recruitment?
• Answer: The official website for India Post GDS is https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/.