India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 28740 Vacancies

The Department of Posts, Government of India, has officially announced the much-awaited India Post GDS Recruitment 2026. A notification has been released for the engagement of 28,740 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmasters (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmasters (ABPM) across 23 postal circles in India. This massive recruitment drive is a golden opportunity for 10th-pass candidates seeking a stable government job without the pressure of a written examination, as the selection is purely merit-based. The online application process is expected to be active in January 2026, inviting eligible aspirants to apply through the official portal.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of the following important dates to ensure they do not miss the deadline.

Vacancy Details

The India Post recruitment drive aims to fill 28,740 vacancies across the country. These posts are divided into three primary roles: Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevaks. While the state-wise distribution will be detailed in the official circle-wise notification, the posts are generally distributed as follows:

State-wise Tentative vacancy

Education Qualification

To be eligible for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026, candidates must fulfill the following educational criteria:

• Secondary School Examination Pass: Candidates must have passed the 10th Standard (Matriculation) from a recognized Board of School Education with passing marks in Mathematics and English.

• Local Language: The candidate must have studied the local language of the applied Postal Circle at least up to the 10th standard.

• Computer Knowledge: Basic computer training certificate of at least 60 days from a recognized institute (not required if the candidate studied computer as a subject in school).

• Cycling Knowledge: Knowledge of cycling is a mandatory requirement for all GDS posts.

Salary Details

Selected candidates are paid under the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) structure.

Age Limit

The age criteria for applicants as of the notification date are as follows:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 40 Years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 Years

• OBC: 3 Years

• PwD: 10 Years

• PwD + OBC: 13 Years

• PwD + SC/ST: 15 Years

Selection Process

The selection for India Post GDS 2026 is unique as it does not involve any written examination or interview.

1. System-Generated Merit List: Selection is based entirely on the marks obtained in the 10th standard.

2. Grades to Marks: For boards awarding grades/CGPA, they will be converted to marks using a multiplication factor (e.g., 9.5) to prepare the merit list.

3. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be called for physical verification of original documents.

Application Fee

How to Apply

Interested candidates can follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official India Post GDS Online portal: [suspicious link removed].

2. Click on “Registration” and enter your mobile number and email ID to generate a Registration Number.

3. Log in using the Registration Number and complete the application form with personal and educational details.

4. Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format (JPG/JPEG).

5. Select your preferred Division and exercise options for the posts.

6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) via online mode.

7. Submit the application and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

Official Links