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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 28,740 Vacancies – Apply Online

Short Information : The India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification has been officially released by India Post (Department of Posts) under GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2026.

A total of 28,740 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) vacancies have been announced for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts across various postal circles in India.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 31 January 2026 to 16 February 2026 through the official GDS portal.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

India Post GDS Important Dates 2026

Circle-Wise India Post GDS Vacancy 2026

India Post GDS vacancies are released circle-wise for all States and Union Territories, including:

Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, North East, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and others.

👉 Division-wise vacancy details are available on the GDS Online Engagement Portal.

India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

• 10th Pass (Secondary School Examination)
• Must have passing marks in Mathematics and English
• Board must be recognized by Government of India / State / UT

Local Language Requirement

• Candidate must have studied the local language up to Class 10 for the selected postal circle.

India Post GDS Age Limit 2026

(As on 16 February 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years

Age Relaxation

India Post GDS Application Fee 2026

👉 Additional bank charges applicable
👉 ₹200 biometric fee for candidates not using Aadhaar

India Post GDS Selection Process 2026

Selection is purely merit-based, with no written examination.

Selection Stages:

1.    Merit List based on 10th standard marks

2.    Document Verification

3.    Medical Examination

4.    Police / Antecedent Verification

5.    Pre-Engagement Training (for BPM)

India Post GDS Merit Calculation Method

• Marks-Based Boards:
  Percentage calculated directly up to 4 decimal places
• Grade / CGPA Boards:
• Grade Point × 9.5 = Percentage
• CGPA × 9.5 = Percentage

Special Case – Tamil Nadu (2020–21)

Candidates issued pass certificates due to COVID-19 will be awarded 66.67% marks.

How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Step-1: One-Time Registration (OTR)

• Visit GDS portal
• Register using mobile number & email
• Only one registration per candidate allowed

Step-2: Fill Online Application

• Login using Registration Number
• Select circle, division & post preference
• Enter educational details
• Upload photo & signature
• Pay fee (if applicable)
• Submit and save confirmation

👉 No hard copy submission required

India Post GDS Salary 2026 (TRCA)

Additional Benefits

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Annual increment @ 3%
• Gratuity
• Service Discharge Benefit Scheme
• Other allowances as per rules

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FAQs – India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the qualification for India Post GDS 2026?
10th pass with Mathematics and English from a recognized board.

Q2. Is there any exam for GDS recruitment?
No, selection is based only on 10th class marks.

Q3. Can I apply for multiple circles?
No, only one division in one circle is allowed.

Q4. What is the working time for GDS?
Minimum 4 hours and maximum 5 hours per day.

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