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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online Now

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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

India Post GDS Registration 2026 is your first step to get your spot in the gramin dak sevak recruitment examination. Visit indiapostgdsonline.gov.in and enter your name, mobile number, and email to get a unique registration ID. Use this ID for fee payment and finishing your application. Enter correct details to avoid problems.

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Authority	Department of Posts, Government of India
Recruitment Name	India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Posts	GDS, BPM, ABPM
Total Vacancies	28,740 (tentative)
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Merit list based on 10th marks
Official Website	indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The India Post GDS 2026 complete notification will be released on 31st January, 2026. All interested canndidates can check the complete schedule for application and merit list.

Activity	Revised Timeline
Vacancy capturing by the Division	05.01.2026 to 15.01.2026
Approval of the vacancies by the Circle	16.01.2026 to 19.01.2026 (upto 12:00 Hrs)
Approval of vacancies by the Directorate	19.01.2026 (from 12:00 Hrs onwards)
Online Registration	31.01.2026 to 14.02.2026
Submission of online applications and fee payment	02.02.2026 to 16.02.2026 (upto 17:00 Hrs)
Corrections in Application Forms, including payment of the online fee, if applicable	18.02.2026 to 19.02.2026 (upto 17:00 Hrs)
Release of the first list (Tentative)	28.02.2026

India Post GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) Vacancies 2026

The India Post GDS recruitment is conducted across various states and circles to fill the post of Gramin Dak Sevak. The total number of vacancies is 28,740 for 2026, spread across all regions of India. Candidates can check the state-wise distribution of vacancies to plan their application accordingly.

States/Circles	Vacancies
Andhra Pradesh	1060
Assam	639
Bihar	1347
Chhattisgarh	1155
Delhi	42
Gujarat	1830
Haryana	270
Himachal Pradesh	520
Jammu / Kashmir	287
Jharkhand	908
Karnataka	1023
Kerala	1691
Madhya Pradesh	2120
Maharashtra	3553
North Eastern	1014
Odisha	1191
Punjab	282
Rajasthan	634
Tamil Nadu	2009
Telangana	609
Uttar Pradesh	3169
Uttarakhand	445
West Bengal	2982
Total	28,740

India Post GDS Selection Process 2026

The India Post GDS selection process is simple and clear:

Merit list preparation based on 10th class marks (converted to percentage)
Shortlisting of candidates in each postal circle
Document verification
Final engagement/appointment

There is no written exam or interview for GDS recruitment.

India Post GDS Application Fee 2026

The application fee is different for different categories. Check here the amount need to paid for India Post GDS online Application 2026.

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹100/-
SC / ST / PWD / Female / Transwomen	Nil (No Fee)

Note: Application fee must be paid online through debit/credit card or net banking.

Documents Required for India Post GDS 2026

Prepare these documents for India Post GDS 2026:

10th mark sheet.
Date of birth proof.
Category certificate (if applicable).
Computer training certificate.
Physically handicapped certificate (if needed).
Recent passport photo and signature.

India Post GDS Salary 2026

Along with basic salary, candidates get allowances as per postal norms.

Post	Monthly Salary
GDS / ABPM	₹10,000/- to ₹24,470/-
BPM	₹12,000/- to ₹29,380/-

India Post GDS Age Limit 2026

The India Post GDS Age Limit 2026 is set between 18 and 40 years as on the cutoff date specified in the notification. Age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwD candidates. Here is a table summarizing relaxations: