India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Vacancies, Dates & Application Details

Short Description: India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 offers 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies for BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak posts. 10th pass candidates aged 18–40 years can apply online, with selection based on merit. The registration deadline is 19 September 2026, while application submission and fee payment can be completed until 21 September 2026.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Gramin Dak Sevak Online Engagement

Apply Online for BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak Posts | 10th Pass Eligible | Merit Based Selection

Important Information

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release Date : 20 August 2026
Online Registration Starts : 31 August 2026
Application Submission Starts : 02 September 2026
Last Date for Registration : 19 September 2026 (05:00 PM)
Last Date for Submission & Fee : 21 September 2026 (05:00 PM)
Correction Window : 23-24 September 2026 (05:00 PM)
Result : Will be notified on portal

💰 Application Fee

All Male Candidates (UR/OBC/EWS) : ₹ 100/-
Female Candidates : ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
SC / ST Candidates : ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
PwBD / Transwomen : ₹ 0/- (Exempted)

💳 Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

Age Limits & Total Vacancies

📌 Age Limits (As on 21 September 2026)

Minimum Age : 18 Years
Maximum Age : 40 Years

✔ Age Relaxation:

SC / ST : +5 Years
OBC : +3 Years
EWS : No Relaxation
PwBD : +10 Years
PwBD + OBC : +13 Years
PwBD + SC/ST : +15 Years

📊 Total Vacancies

23757

(Across all Circles & Divisions)

Post Name & Eligibility – India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

📖 Post Name	✅ Educational Qualification	💰 TRCA (Monthly)
Branch Postmaster (BPM)	10th Pass with Mathematics & English + Local Language studied up to 10th	₹ 12,000 – ₹ 29,380
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)	10th Pass with Mathematics & English + Local Language studied up to 10th	₹ 10,000 – ₹ 24,470
Dak Sevak	10th Pass with Mathematics & English + Local Language studied up to 10th	₹ 10,000 – ₹ 24,470

Other Requirements: Basic Computer Training Certificate of at least 60 days duration. Knowledge of cycling. Adequate means of livelihood. Work hours: 4 to 5 hours per day. Maximum engagement age: 65 years.

Post Wise Vacancy Details

📖 Post Name	Category	No. of Posts
Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)	General	10640
	EWS	2160
	OBC	4433
	SC	3082
	ST	2773
	PwBD – A	192
	PwBD – B	277
	PwBD – C	178
	PwBD – DE	72
Total		23757

State Wise Vacancy Details

State Name	Language	No. of Posts
Uttar Pradesh	Hindi	1691
Bihar	Hindi	1098
Delhi	Hindi	16
Madhya Pradesh	Hindi	1450
Rajasthan	Hindi	1009
Haryana	Hindi	87
Uttarakhand	Hindi	452
Chhattisgarh	Hindi	762
Himachal Pradesh	Hindi	335
Jharkhand	Hindi	1379
Odisha	Oriya	1353
Gujarat	Gujarati	499
Karnataka	Kannada	1116
Kerala	Malayalam	1373
Andhra Pradesh	Telugu	917
Telangana	Telugu	419
Tamil Nadu	Tamil	2118
Maharashtra	Konkani/Marathi	2431
Punjab	Punjabi / English / Hindi	122
Assam	Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English	414
West Bengal	Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali	1762
North Eastern	Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo	2614
Jammu / Kashmir	Hindi / Urdu	340

Selection Process

Step 1 – Merit List: Selection is purely based on marks obtained in 10th Class (SSE). No written exam or interview.
Merit Calculation: Aggregate percentage of all subjects calculated up to 4 decimal places. Grades/Points converted using multiplying factor 9.5.
Step 2 – Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must report to the Divisional Head within 15 days with original documents.
Step 3 – Pre-Engagement Formalities: 3-day basic training and joining within 30 days of provisional offer.
Tie-Breaking: Older age → ST Trans-woman → ST Female → SC → OBC → EWS → UR (in prescribed order).

How to Apply – India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Visit the official GDS portal: indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
Click on “New Candidate Registration” and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) using email ID and mobile number (OTP verified).
Login with your Registration Number and password.
Fill in personal details, board/educational details (10th marks), division and post preferences.
Upload recent photograph (JPG, 30-100 KB, 320×400 px) and signature (JPG, 20-100 KB, 300×120 px).
Pay the application fee (₹100) if applicable.
Preview, verify, and submit the final application before the last date.
Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

Note – सभी उम्मीदवारों से अनुरोध है कि आवेदन करने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यानपूर्वक जरूर पढ़ें। Notification में दी गई Last Date, Age Limit, Qualification एवं अन्य महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी जांचने के बाद ही आवेदन फॉर्म भरें।

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महत्वपूर्ण निर्देश – India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

आवेदन केवल ऑनलाइन मोड में ही स्वीकार किए जाएंगे, किसी अन्य माध्यम से नहीं।
आयु सीमा 18 से 40 वर्ष है (आरक्षित वर्गों को नियमानुसार छूट)।
10वीं में गणित और अंग्रेजी पास होना अनिवार्य है, साथ ही स्थानीय भाषा 10वीं तक पढ़ी होनी चाहिए।
60 दिनों का बेसिक कंप्यूटर ट्रेनिंग सर्टिफिकेट होना चाहिए।
साइकिल चलाने का ज्ञान होना चाहिए।
आवेदन शुल्क ₹100 है – महिला, SC/ST, PwBD और ट्रांसवुमेन को छूट है।
चयन पूरी तरह 10वीं के अंकों की मेरिट पर आधारित है, कोई लिखित परीक्षा या इंटरव्यू नहीं होगा।
BPM पद के लिए चयनित उम्मीदवार को डाकघर चलाने के लिए स्वयं आवास की व्यवस्था करनी होगी।
GDS कर्मचारी नियमित सरकारी कर्मचारी नहीं होते, उनकी सेवा शर्तें GDS नियम 2020 से नियंत्रित होती हैं।
एक उम्मीदवार केवल एक ही रजिस्ट्रेशन कर सकता है, दोहरे आवेदन पर कार्रवाई होगी।
आवेदन जमा करने के बाद 23-24 सितंबर 2026 तक सुधार किया जा सकता है।
चयनित उम्मीदवारों को 15 दिनों में दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन और 30 दिनों में जॉइनिंग करनी होगी।

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FAQs – India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

What is the last date to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?

The last date for registration is 19 September 2026 and for application submission is 21 September 2026 (05:00 PM).

How many total vacancies are there?

Total 23,757 vacancies across all circles and divisions.

What is the age limit for GDS posts?

Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years as on 21 September 2026. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per rules.

What is the application fee?

₹100 for male candidates (UR/OBC/EWS). Female, SC/ST, PwBD and Transwomen are exempted.

What is the selection process?

Selection is purely merit-based on 10th class marks. No written exam or interview.

What is the salary of a GDS?

BPM: ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 per month. ABPM/Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month (TRCA + DA).

Conclusion

The India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for 10th pass candidates to get a government job in the postal department. With 23,757 vacancies across posts like Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster and Dak Sevak, this is your chance to secure a stable career in rural postal services. The selection is purely based on 10th class merit – no written exam or interview. Apply online at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement between 31 August and 21 September 2026. Make sure you check the eligibility criteria, local language requirements and age limits before applying. For more government job updates, stay connected with JobMitra.info.