Kamal Ghorui
India Post GDS recruitment 2026: The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, has invited applications for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment 2026. The registration process is currently underway and will close exactly next week on February 14, 2026.This recruitment drive aims to fill 28,740 vacancies across various postal circles in the country. The posts include Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak. Candidates who have passed Class 10 and meet the required conditions can apply online, according to the official detailed notification.Interested applicants must complete their registration before the deadline to avoid last minute issues.Important dates:
- The online application process began on January 31, 2026.
- Last date to apply: February 14, 2026
- Last date to pay application fee: February 16, 2026
- Correction window: February 18 to February 19, 2026
- Merit list (expected): By the end of February 2026
Candidates who wish to make changes in their submitted forms will be able to do so during the correction window.
Total vacancies
A total of 28,740 posts have been announced under this recruitment drive. These vacancies are distributed across different postal circles in India. The detailed state-wise and category-wise vacancy list is available in the official notification on the India Post GDS portal.
Eligibility criteria
To apply for India Post GDS recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board
- Mathematics and English must have been studied as subjects in Class 10
- Must have knowledge of the local language of the postal circle applied for
- The minimum age required is 18 years, and the maximum age is 40 years, according to the official notification released earlier. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Selection process
There will be no written examination or interview for this recruitment.Selection will be done purely on the basis of Class 10 marks. A merit list will be prepared by converting the marks into percentage. Candidates with higher scores will be given preference.
Application fee
The application fee is ₹100 for candidates belonging to the General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories.However, female candidates and those belonging to SC, ST, PwD, and Transgender categories are exempted from paying the fee.
How to apply
Candidates can apply online through the official website which is indiapostgdsonline.gov.inSteps to apply:
- Visit the official website.
- Complete the registration process.
- Fill in personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Direct link here.Since the registration deadline is approaching, candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible and carefully check all details before final submission.
