India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment Notification
Department Of Post, India Post has released a notification on official website for the recruitment of India Post Gramin Dak Seva GDS Post. This recruitment is for 28,636 positions. India Post application form has started on 31 January 2026 & the candidates can apply till the 14 February 2026. The minimum age required is 18 years & the maximum age is 40 years as on 01 January 2026. Candidates must check the complete details for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 which has given below.
Important Dates
| Online Apply Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 14 February 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Application Submission Last Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Correction Date | 18 - 19 February 2026 |
| Merit List | Available Soon |
Candidates are advised to confirm from the India Post GDS official website.
Application Fee
| For General / OBC | ₹ 100/- |
| For SC / ST / PH | ₹ 0/- |
| For All Category Female | ₹ 0/- |
Payment Mode (Online)
You can make the payment using the following methods:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limits (As on 01 January 2026)
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
India Post provides age relaxation for the Gramin Dak Sevak GDS recruitment 2026 position as per their regulations.
Vacancy Details
| Category Name | No. Of Post |
|---|---|
| General | 12,696 |
| EWS | 2,719 |
| OBC | 5,694 |
| SC | 3,942 |
| ST | 2,716 |
| PWD – A | 260 |
| PWD – B | 271 |
| PWD – C | To be announced |
Circle Wise Vacancy Details
| State Name | Language | No. Of Post |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3169 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1344 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 38 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 2102 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 634 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 270 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 436 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 1155 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 520 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 908 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1191 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1782 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1022 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1691 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1060 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 608 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2009 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 3553 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/English/Hindi | 261 |
| Assam | Assamese/Asomiya/English | 639 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Hindi/English/Nepali | 2963 |
| North Eastern | Bengali/Hindi/English/Mizo | 1014 |
| Jammu/Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 267 |
Eligibility Criteria
Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Education Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and must know the local language. Check the official notification for details.
Mode Of Selection
- Based On Merit List
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
Important Links
How To Apply
- Interested candidates who wish to apply for the India Post Post can submit their application online before 14 February 2026.
- Use the "Online Registration Form" link provided above to apply directly.
- Alternatively, visit the official website of India Post to complete the application process online.
- Make sure to complete the application before the deadline 14 February 2026.
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