Post Name:
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Post Date:
17 February 2026
Short Details Of Post :
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply for 44,228 Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancies
The Department of Posts (India Post) has officially announced the massive Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment for 2026. This is a golden opportunity for 10th-pass candidates to join the postal department as Branch Postmaster (BPM) or Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) across various circles in India.
The best part? There is No Exam and No Interview. Selection is done purely on a merit basis!
About This Recruitment:
India Post, Department of Post, has released the notification for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) for the year 2026. Candidates who are interested in working in the postal department and meet the required eligibility criteria can apply online for this recruitment.
The online application process started on 31 January 2026 and the last date to submit the application form was 14 February 2026. This recruitment offers a good opportunity for candidates who want to work in the government postal services across different states in India.
Before applying, candidates should carefully read the official notification to check details such as eligibility criteria, required documents, age limit, and other important instructions. In this post, you can check complete information about India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 including important dates, vacancy details, and the application process.
Department of Post (India Post)
India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks GDS Recruitment 2026
India Post GDS 2026 : Short Details of Notification
Dates Information
Application Start Date: 31/01/2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 14/02/2026 (up to 5 PM)
Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: 16/02/2026
Correction Date: 18–19 February 2026
Result / Merit List: Will be notified soon
Fee Details
General / OBC: 100/-
SC / ST / PH: 0/- (Nil)
All Female Candidates: 0/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Candidates can pay the exam fee through India Post E-Challan at the nearest Head Post Office / GPO.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit as on 14/02/2026
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation: Extra age relaxation will be given as per India Post GDS Recruitment Rules 2026.
India Post GDS Notification January 2026 : Vacancy Details Total : 28635 Post
Post Name | Total Post | India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Eligibility | ||||
Gramin Dak Sewak GDS 2026 | 28635 |
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India Post GDS 2026 Notification : State Wise Vacancy Details
State Name | Local Language | Total Post | ||||
Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3169 | ||||
Uttarakhand | Hindi | 436 | ||||
Bihar | Hindi | 1344 | ||||
Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 1155 | ||||
Delhi | Hindi | 37 | ||||
Rajasthan | Hindi | 634 | ||||
Haryana | Hindi | 270 | ||||
Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 520 | ||||
Jammu / Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 267 | ||||
Jharkhand | Hindi | 908 | ||||
Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 2102 | ||||
Kerala | Malayalam | 1691 | ||||
Punjab | Punjabi / English / Hindi | 261 | ||||
Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 3553 | ||||
North Eastern | Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo | 1014 | ||||
Odisha | Oriya | 1191 | ||||
Karnataka | Kannada | 1022 | ||||
Tamil Naidu | Tamil | 2009 | ||||
Telangana | Telugu | 608 | ||||
Assam | Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English | 639 | ||||
Gujarat | Gujarati | 1782 | ||||
West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali / | 2963 | ||||
Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1060 | ||||
How to Apply for India Post GDS Online Form 2026
Application Dates: Application dates will be available soon for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026.
Read Notification: Before applying, candidates should read the official notification carefully.
Check Documents: Make sure to collect all required documents, such as eligibility proof, ID proof, address details, and basic information.
Scan Documents: Keep scanned copies of photo, signature, ID proof, and other required documents ready before filling the form.
Check Form Carefully: Before submitting the application form, check the preview and all details carefully.
Print Application: After submitting the form, take a printout of the final application form for future reference.