India Post GDS Recruitment 2026; India Post has announced tentative vacancies and registration dates for GDS, BPM, and ABPM recruitment. This year, a total of 28740 vacancies across 23 circles will be filled. The official notification is scheduled for release on 31st January 2026, on https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/, along with application forms. Go through the complete details for GDS Recruitment 2026, including eligibility, selection process, and salary.
India Post GDS Notification 2026
India Post will release the much-awaited notification pdf for 10th pass candidates who are interested in Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts. The detailed notification pdf will include the complete details about the recruitment and category-wise vacancies.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation Name | India Post |
| Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | |
| Vacancies | 28740 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 31st January to 14th February 2026 |
| Selection Process | Merit Based |
| Salary | ABPM/ GDS- Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/-BPM- Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/- |
| Official website | https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/ |
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The schedule for notification release, online registration and merit list has been already notified by the officials through a press release. Candidates must submit their applications online from 31st January to 14th February 2026. Check complete schedule from here and bookmark this page for all updates.
- Detailed Notification Release Date- 31st January 2026
- GDS Apply Online Starts- 31st January 2026
- Last Date to apply online- 14th February 2026
- Online Fee Payment- 16th February 2026
- Correction in Application Forms- 18th & 19th February 2026
- Merit List- 28th February 2026
India Post Office GDS Vacancy 2026 Out
This year, 28740 vacancies are expected to be filled for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts through GDS Recruitment 2026.
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) | 28740 |
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) |
GDS Vacancy 2026 (Circle-wise)
The announced state-wise vacancy distribution for this year is as mentioned below.
| States/Circles | Vacancies |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1060 |
| Assam | 639 |
| Bihar | 1347 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1155 |
| Delhi | 42 |
| Gujarat | 1830 |
| Haryana | 270 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 520 |
| Jammu / Kashmir | 267 |
| Jharkhand | 908 |
| Karnataka | 1023 |
| Kerala | 1691 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2120 |
| Maharashtra | 3553 |
| North Eastern | 1014 |
| Odisha | 1191 |
| Punjab | 262 |
| Rajasthan | 634 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2009 |
| Telangana | 609 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3169 |
| Uttarakhand | 445 |
| West Bengal | 2982 |
| Total | 28740 |
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
The candidates who are interested in Post Office Recruitment 2026 must hold the required eligibility criteria (Education Qualification, Age Limit) as mentioned below.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have completed the Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard, having passed in Mathematics and English from any recognised Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments,/ Union Territories in India
- Candidates should have studied the local language at least up to the 10th Standard from a recognised board
Age Limit
Candidates’ minimum age should not be less than 18 years, and the maximum age should not be more than 40 years to be eligible to apply online for GDS Recruitment 2026.
Age Relaxation – The upper age Relaxations in the reserved category are as follows:
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 10 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + OBC | 13 years |
| Disabilities (PwD) + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | No Relaxation |
Other Qualifications Required
- Knowledge of computer
- Knowledge of cycling
- Adequate means of livelihood
India Post Office GDS Application Form 2026
The applications will be invited from 10th pass candidates, and the window to accept the forms will be opened with the release of the India Post GDS Notification 2026. The candidates have to submit their applications online at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/ from 31st January to 14th February 2026.
India Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
To complete the India Post GDS Application Form 2026, the candidates have to pay an application fee. The fee has to be paid in online mode through Credit/Debit cards and Net Banking.
| Category | Fees |
| UR | Rs 100/- |
| SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates/Transwomen applicants | Nil |
Documents Required to fill for GDS Application Form 2026
Candidates need the following documents while applying for India Post GDS Vacancy 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 Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The candidates are shortlisted for GDS posts based on a system-generated merit list. The Merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in the Secondary School Examination of the 10th standard. The merit list will be released separately for all 23 circles at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/.
- The applicants are shortlisted for engagement based on a system-generated merit list.
- The Merit list is prepared based on marks obtained/ conversion of Grades/Points to marks in the Secondary School Examination of 10th standard of approved Boards, aggregated to a percentage to the accuracy of 4 decimals. Passing all the subjects as per the respective approved board norms is mandatory.
- For applicants whose 10th standard mark sheet shows both marks and Grades/points, only their total marks will be calculated, taking into account the marks obtained in all compulsory and elective/optional subjects (excluding extra subjects, if any). This will ensure that applicants with higher marks get selected.
- For applicants with only subject-wise grades, marks will be calculated for each subject (both compulsory and elective subjects, but not extra subjects), applying a multiplying factor of 9.5 in the following manner.
How to Apply Online for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
The candidates have to apply for the India Post Office Recruitment 2026 in three stages: Registration, Payment of the Application fee, and online application. Each stage has been discussed below-
Stage 1- Registration
- Visit the official website of the India Post Office at www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
- The applicants must first register themself on the GDS online Engagement Portal.
- The applicants must have their own active email id and mobile number to generate a registration number & password.
- Keep the registration number and password for further application process.
Stage 2- Payment of Application Fees
- The candidates must pay the required application fee of Rs. 100/- through online mode only.
- There is no application fee for female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwD applicants, and Transwomen applicants.
- The fee once paid is non-refundable. Hence, candidates are advised to ensure their eligibility for applying to a particular Division before making the fee payment.
- Applicants who are exempt from payment of a fee may apply online for the India Post Recruitment 2026 directly.
Stage 3- Online Application
- After registration and paying the application fees, the candidates have to apply online.
- The candidates have to select the division and exercise preferences in the application form after validating the registration number & mobile number.
- The applicant is required to upload a Recent Photograph and Signature at the time of submitting the online application in the formats and sizes prescribed
- The candidates are advised to select the Divisional head of the Division in which he/she is applying to expedite the verification of documents at a later stage.
Important Links
| India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
How to Apply Online for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Visit the official website of the India Post Office at www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
