India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online, Vacancy, Eligibility, Merit List

Description:
India Post (Department of Posts) has released the notification for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 for various postal circles across India. This recruitment is conducted for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts. Selection will be done purely on the basis of merit, without any written examination.

Eligible 10th pass candidates can apply online for India Post GDS 2026 within the given dates.


India Post GDS 2026 – Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationIndia Post
Recruitment NameGramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
PostsBPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak
Recruitment Year2026
Job TypeCentral Government Job
Job LocationAll India (State-wise Circles)
Application ModeOnline

Important Dates

EventDate
Online Apply Start Date31 January 2026
Online Apply Last Date14 February 2026
Fee Payment Last Date16 February 2026
Application Submission Last Date16 February 2026
Correction Date18–19 February 2026
Merit ListAvailable Soon

Post Wise Vacancy Details

Vacancy Details 
Category NameNo. Of Post
General12696
EWS2719
OBC5694
SC3942
ST2716
PWD – A260
PWD – B271
PWD – C257
PWD – DE81

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matric) from a recognized board.
  • Must have passed Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects.
  • Knowledge of local language of the postal circle is mandatory.

Computer Knowledge

  • Basic computer knowledge is required.

Age Limit (As on Cutoff Date)

CategoryAge Limit
Minimum Age18 Years
Maximum Age40 Years
Age RelaxationAs per India Post GDS rules

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Female₹0/-
Payment ModeOnline / Post Office Challan

Selection Process – India Post GDS 2026

  • Merit List Based Selection
  • Merit will be prepared based on Class 10 marks
  • No written exam, no interview

Merit Calculation

  • Marks calculated up to 4 decimal places
  • Higher marks get higher rank
  • Category-wise cut-off applied

Salary / Pay Scale

Post NameSalary
BPM₹12,000 – ₹29,380
ABPM / Dak Sevak₹10,000 – ₹24,470

How to Apply Online – India Post GDS 2026

  1. Visit the official India Post GDS portal
  2. Complete registration using mobile number & email
  3. Login and fill the application form
  4. Select postal circle & post preference
  5. Upload required documents
  6. Pay application fee (if applicable)
  7. Submit form and take printout
IMPORTANT LINKS
Online Registration FormClick Here
Check Circle Wise NotificationClick Here
Check Official NotificationClick Here
India Post GDS Official WebsiteClick Here

Important Instructions

  • Apply for only one postal circle
  • Ensure 10th marks & local language details are correct
  • No changes allowed after final submission (except during correction window)
  • Merit list will be released state-wise

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