India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak Posts

Post Date: 9 February 2026

India Post, Department of Posts has officially released the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 notification on its official website. This recruitment drive is being conducted for 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts across various postal circles in India.

The online application process started on 31 January 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online till 14 February 2026. Interested candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.


India Post GDS Online Form 2026 – Overview

Particulars Details
Organization Department of Post, India Post
Post Name Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Total Vacancies 28,636 Posts
Application Mode Online
Selection Process Merit Based
Official Website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

Important Dates – India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

  • Online Apply Start Date: 31 January 2026

  • Last Date to Apply Online: 14 February 2026

  • Fee Payment Last Date: 16 February 2026

  • Application Final Submission: 16 February 2026

  • Correction Window: 18 – 19 February 2026

  • Merit List Release: Available Soon

👉 Candidates are advised to confirm all dates from the official India Post website.


Application Fee

Category Fee
General / OBC ₹100/-
SC / ST / PH ₹0/-
All Female Candidates ₹0/-

Payment Mode (Online):

  • Debit Card

  • Credit Card

  • Internet Banking

  • IMPS

  • Mobile Wallet / Cash Card


Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years

  • Maximum Age: 40 Years

👉 Age relaxation will be provided as per India Post GDS recruitment rules.


India Post GDS Vacancy Details 2026 (Category Wise)

Category No. of Posts
General 12,696
EWS 2,719
OBC 5,694
SC 3,942
ST 2,716
PWD-A 260
PWD-B 271
PWD-C 257
PWD-DE 81

Total Posts: 28,636


Circle Wise Vacancy Details – India Post GDS 2026

State / Circle Language Posts
Uttar Pradesh Hindi 3,169
Bihar Hindi 1,344
Delhi Hindi 38
Madhya Pradesh Hindi 2,102
Rajasthan Hindi 634
Haryana Hindi 270
Uttarakhand Hindi 436
Chhattisgarh Hindi 1,155
Himachal Pradesh Hindi 520
Jharkhand Hindi 908
Odisha Oriya 1,191
Gujarat Gujarati 1,782
Karnataka Kannada 1,022
Kerala Malayalam 1,691
Andhra Pradesh Telugu 1,060
Telangana Telugu 608
Tamil Nadu Tamil 2,009
Maharashtra Marathi / Konkani 3,553
Punjab Punjabi / Hindi / English 261
Assam Assamese / Bengali / Bodo / Hindi / English 639
West Bengal Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali 2,963
North Eastern Multiple Languages 1,014
Jammu & Kashmir Hindi / Urdu 267

Eligibility Criteria – India Post GDS 2026

Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)

  • Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation)

  • Mathematics and English must be compulsory subjects

  • Candidate must have knowledge of the local language of the postal circle applied for

👉 Refer to the official notification for complete eligibility details.


India Post GDS Selection Process 2026

The selection will be done through the following stages:

  1. Merit List (Based on Class 10 Marks)

  2. Document Verification

  3. Final Selection

❌ No written exam will be conducted.


How to Apply for India Post GDS Online Form 2026

  1. Visit the official website – indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

  2. Click on Online Registration / Apply Online

  3. Complete registration using basic details

  4. Fill the application form carefully

  5. Upload required documents

  6. Pay the application fee (if applicable)

  7. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference

📌 Last date to apply online: 14 February 2026


Important Links

  • Apply Online: Available on Official Website

  • Circle Wise Notification: Check Online

  • Official Notification PDF: Download from Website

  • India Post GDS Official Website: https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/


India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. When did the India Post GDS Online Form 2026 start?
👉 The online application started on 31 January 2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
👉 The last date to apply online is 14 February 2026.

Q3. What is the age limit for India Post GDS Bharti 2026?
👉 Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years as on 01 January 2026.

Q4. What is the qualification required for GDS 2026?
👉 Candidates must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and should know the local language.

Q5. What is the official website of India Post GDS?
👉 https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/

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