India Post GDS Recruitment 2026, 28740 Vacancies Announced @indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

The notice for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 for 28740 posts is expected to be released on 31st January 2026 on the official website https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/. Candidates can check details like who can apply, how the selection will be done, pay details, and other important information from here.

The India Post department carries out India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 for those who want a government job in the postal service. It has been said that the notification PDF for 28740 expected posts will be released by 31st January 2026 along with the application form. The selection for Gramin Dak Sevak, Branch Postmaster, and Assistant Branch Postmaster posts will be done through a merit list based on Class 10 marks, and there will be no written exam.

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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Events	Dates
Organisation Name	India Post
Post	Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
Total Vacancy	28740 (tentative)
Official Notification Released Date	31st January 2026
Apply Online Start	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
Official website	https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/

Application Fee

To submit the India Post GDS Application Form 2026, candidates need to pay an application fee. The payment must be done online using credit card, debit card, or net banking.

Category	Fees
UR	Rs 100/-
SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates/Transwomen applicants	Nil

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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

To apply online for GDS Recruitment 2026, candidates must be at least 18 years old and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Age Relaxation

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

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Education Qualification

Candidates must have passed the 10th standard and hold a Secondary School Examination certificate from a recognised board.
Mathematics and English must have been studied and passed in the 10th class.
The 10th class should be from a board recognised by the Government of India, State Government, or Union Territory.
Candidates must have studied the local language at least up to the 10th standard from a recognised board.

Other Qualifications Required

Knowledge of computer
Knowledge of cycling
Adequate means of livelihood

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Application Form 2025

Applications will be taken from candidates who have passed 10th class once the notice for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is released. The online form link will open along with the notification, and the time period to apply will also be shared at the same time.

Click to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Form

Steps to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Stage 1- Registration

Visit the official website of India Post at www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
Register yourself on the GDS online engagement portal.
Use an active email ID and mobile number to generate your registration number and password.
Keep the registration number and password safe for the rest of the application process.

Stage 2- Payment of Application Fees

Candidates need to pay an application fee of Rs. 100 through online mode only.
Female candidates, SC/ST candidates, PwD candidates, and Transwomen candidates do not have to pay any fee.
Once the fee is paid, it will not be refunded under any condition.
Candidates should check their eligibility carefully before paying the fee.
Candidates who are exempt from paying the fee can apply online directly for India Post Recruitment 2026.

Stage 3- Online Application

After completing registration and paying the application fee, candidates need to fill the online application form.
Candidates must select the division and give their preferences after confirming the registration number and mobile number.
Applicants have to upload a recent photograph and signature in the required format and size while submitting the form.
Candidates should choose the divisional head of the division they are applying for to make document checking easier later.

India Post GDS Recruitment Vacancy 2026

Last year, a total of 21413 posts were filled for Gramin Dak Sevak, Branch Postmaster, and Assistant Branch Postmaster. For the year 2026, it is expected that 28740 posts will be filled. The state wise vacancy details for last year are given below.

States	Vacancies (Last Year)
Uttar Pradesh	3004
Uttarakhand	568
Bihar	783
Chhattisgarh	638
Delhi	30
Haryana	82
Himachal Pradesh	331
Jammu / Kashmir	255
Jharkhand	822
Madhya Pradesh	1314
Kerala	1385
Punjab	400
Maharashtra	25
North Eastern	1260
Odisha	1101
Karnataka	1135
Tamil Naidu	2292
Telangana	519
Assam	655
Gujarat	1203
West Bengal	923
Andhra Pradesh	1215
Total	21413

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Candidates are selected for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 posts through a computer generated merit list. This list is made using the marks scored in the 10th class examination. The merit list will be released separately for all 23 circles on the official website https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/.

Applicants are selected through a system generated merit list.
The merit list is prepared using marks or converted grades from the 10th class examination of approved boards, calculated as a percentage up to four decimal places.
Passing all subjects as required by the board rules is compulsory.
If a mark sheet shows both marks and grades, only the total marks from all compulsory and elective subjects are counted, and extra subjects are not included.
If the mark sheet shows only subject wise grades, marks are calculated for each compulsory and elective subject by multiplying the grade points by 9.5, and extra subjects are not counted.

Grade	Grade Point	Multiplication factor
A1	10	9.5
A2	09	9.5
B1	08	9.5
B2	07	9.5
C1	06	9.5
C2	05	9.5
D	04	9.5

Candidates whose names appear in the circle wise result PDF have to attend document checking to get the final appointment as Gramin Dak Sevak under India Post GDS Recruitment 2026. The selected candidates must visit the Divisional Head office mentioned next to their name for verification. They need to carry the required documents with them for this process.

Original 10th class or SSC or SSLC marks memo.
Caste or community certificate for candidates belonging to reserved categories.
Computer knowledge certificate of 60 days from a recognised institute.
Physically handicapped certificate, if applicable.

What’s Next After India Post GDS Merit List?

Document Verification Process – Candidates whose names are shown in the GDS merit list are temporarily selected for document checking. This process will be done at the given Divisional Office. Candidates must bring their original documents like the 10th class mark sheet, proof of date of birth, caste or EWS certificate if needed, computer knowledge certificate, and other required papers.
Medical Test – After document checking, candidates will be asked to go through a medical fitness test as per India Post rules. Once this is cleared, the selection becomes final and appointment letters are given to the selected candidates.
Appointment Letter – After document checking and the medical test, selected candidates get their appointment letter. They have to report to the given post office to complete joining work. After that, they will attend basic training to learn the job.

If a candidate does not find their name or roll number in the first merit list, they should wait for the next lists. India Post usually releases more than one merit list based on how many vacancies are still available.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Salary

Candidates will be selected for Gramin Dak Sevak, Branch Postmaster, and Assistant Branch Postmaster posts based on a merit list prepared by India Post. Those who are appointed will receive a monthly salary for the work they do.

The pay for GDS and Assistant Branch Postmaster ranges from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 24,470 per month, while the pay for Branch Postmaster ranges from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 29,380 per month. Along with the basic pay, selected candidates will also get other allowances and benefits as per the rules.