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📌India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
India Post has released the GDS Online Engagement Notification January 2026 for recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevaks (BPM, ABPM, and Dak Sevak) across various postal circles. Eligible candidates can apply online from 31 January to 14 February 2026 (registration) and submit applications from 2 February to 16 February 2026 through the official portal
📄 Overview
Particulars
Details
Advertisement No.
17-37/2025-GDS (Pt.I)
Organization
India Post
Post Name
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Recruitment Year
2026
Job Type
Government Job
Pay Scale
BPM-12,000/- to Rs.29,380/-
ABPM/Dak Sevak-10,000/- to Rs.24,470/-
Application Mode
Online
Official Website
indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
📅 Important Dates – India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Event
Expected / Tentative Date
Notification Release
31 January 2026
Online Application Start Date
02 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
14 February 2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
Fee Payment Last Date
16 February 2026 (upto 1700 Hrs)
Application Correction Window
18 to 19 February (upto 1700 Hrs)
First Merit List Release
To be announced
Merit List / Selection Updates
To be announced
📊 Vacancy Details(Circle/Category-Wise)
Sl. No.
Circle
Language
UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
PwBD-A
PwBD-B
PwBD-C
PwBD-DE
Total
1
Andhra Pradesh
Telugu
487
241
142
45
110
10
9
15
1
1,060
2
Assam
Assamese/Asomiya
241
116
41
53
50
3
3
3
1
511
3
Assam
Bengali
48
30
16
0
10
0
0
1
1
106
4
Assam
Bodo
15
1
0
4
2
0
0
0
0
22
5
Bihar
Hindi
599
328
199
67
119
8
8
11
5
1,344
6
Chhattisgarh
Hindi
472
46
137
340
115
16
11
10
8
1,155
7
Delhi
Hindi
27
4
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
38
8
Gujarat
Gujarati
752
441
61
281
179
12
16
31
9
1,782
9
Haryana
Hindi
114
73
48
0
25
4
2
4
0
270
10
Himachal Pradesh
Hindi
217
101
131
12
49
3
3
4
0
520
11
Jammu & Kashmir
Hindi/Urdu
116
69
24
24
25
4
1
4
0
267
12
Jharkhand
Hindi
382
105
100
218
71
8
12
9
3
908
13
Karnataka
Kannada
435
242
149
59
112
5
11
7
2
1,022
14
Kerala
Malayalam
930
378
151
20
161
8
22
20
1
1,691
15
Madhya Pradesh
Hindi
844
252
336
398
222
18
19
8
5
2,102
16
Maharashtra
Konkani/Marathi
49
15
0
14
12
0
3
0
0
93
17
Maharashtra
Marathi
1,505
765
383
272
389
32
53
42
19
3,460
18
North Eastern
Bengali/Kokborok
42
2
17
32
10
0
2
1
0
106
19
North Eastern
English/Hindi
344
0
0
104
27
21
0
1
0
497
20
North Eastern
English/Hindi & Garo
46
5
1
37
9
1
1
1
1
102
21
North Eastern
English/Hindi & Khasi
44
4
0
63
11
1
1
1
1
126
22
North Eastern
English/Manipuri
50
23
3
42
13
2
2
1
1
137
23
North Eastern
Mizo
19
2
0
20
4
0
1
0
0
46
24
Odisha
Odia
518
121
175
249
106
9
9
3
1
1,191
25
Punjab
English/Hindi
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
26
Punjab
Punjabi
116
58
55
3
20
1
1
4
0
258
27
Rajasthan
Hindi
295
87
84
73
73
9
6
6
1
634
28
Tamil Nadu
Tamil
870
503
372
17
186
17
22
20
2
2,009
29
Telangana
Telugu
305
127
73
17
70
2
4
9
1
608
30
Uttarakhand
Hindi
228
63
72
16
38
10
3
6
0
436
31
Uttar Pradesh
Hindi
1,328
830
588
62
291
29
20
14
7
3,169
32
West Bengal
Bengali
1,157
616
561
159
193
26
23
20
10
2,765
33
West Bengal
Bengali/Nepali
13
4
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
24
34
West Bengal
English & Bhutia/Gurung/Lepcha/Nepali/Rai/Sherpa/Tamang
34
17
2
7
7
1
1
0
1
70
35
West Bengal
English/Hindi
20
11
0
3
4
0
2
1
0
41
36
West Bengal
Nepali
31
14
12
2
4
0
0
0
0
63
—
Total (All Circles)
—
12,696
5,694
3,942
2,716
2,719
260
271
257
81
28,636
🎓Educational Qualification
Requirement
Details
Qualification
10th Pass from recognized board
Subjects
Mathematics & English compulsory
Computer Knowledge
Basic computer knowledge required
Language
Have knowledge of local languages
📅 Age Limit (as on notified date)
Category
Age
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
40 Years
Age Relaxation
As per Government rules
📅 AGE RELAXATION (CATEGORY-WISE)
Category
Age Relaxation
SC / ST
5 Years
OBC
3 Years
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
No Relaxation
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) – General
10 Years
PwD – OBC
13 Years
PwD – SC / ST
15 Years
₹ Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹100/-
SC / ST / PWD / Female
Nil
Payment Mode
Online
🏁 Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1
Merit based on 10th marks
Stage 2
Document Verification
Stage 3
Final Appointment
📄 Required Documents
No.
Document Name
1.
Class 10 Marksheet / Certificate
2.
Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
3.
Address Proof
4.
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
5.
EWS Certificate (if applicable)
6.
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
7.
Date of Birth Proof
8.
Medical certificate issued by a Medical officer of any Government
9.
Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in respect of knowledge of tribal/local dialects in case of engagement in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
📸 Photo & Signature Guidelines
Item
Specification
Photo Size
Dimensions-320 × 400 pixels Size-30 KB-100 KB
Signature Size
Dimension-300 × 120 pixels Size-20KB – 100KB (with a black or blue pen)
Format
JPG / JPEG
🧭 How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
What posts are included in India Post GDS Recruitment January 2026?
The recruitment is for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts, including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak in different circles/divisions of the Department of Posts.
What are the application dates for GDS Recruitment 2026?
One-Time Registration is open from 31 January 2026 to 14 February 2026 (up to 17:00 hrs). Online application submission and fee payment are from 2 February to 16 February 2026 (up to 17:00 hrs). The edit/correction window is available from 18 to 19 February 2026
What is the selection process for India Post GDS 2026?
Selection is done through a system-generated merit list based on Class 10th marks/grades converted into percentage. There is no written exam or interview. Shortlisted candidates are called for physical document verification before final engagement.
What is the age limit and educational qualification for GDS posts?
Candidates must be 18 to 40 years as on the last date of application, with applicable age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories. The minimum educational qualification is Class 10th pass with Mathematics and English, along with local language knowledge up to 10th standard
Is there any application fee for India Post GDS 2026?
The application fee is ₹100 for candidates applying for notified posts. Female, SC/ST, PwBD, and Transwomen candidates are exempted from fee payment. The fee is non-refundable once paid.
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