Department of Posts, India Post has released the official notification for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 for a total of 28,636 vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from 31 January 2026 to 14 February 2026 through the official portal.
👉 Official Website to Apply: https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 14 February 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Application Submission Last Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Correction Window | 18 – 19 February 2026 |
| Merit List / Result | To be announced |
| Dates are based on official notification details. |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹0/- |
| All Category Female | ₹0/- |
| Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Wallet) |
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per government rules |
🧑🎓 Eligibility
- Must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with Mathematics and English.
- Must know the local language of the applied postal circle.
Check the official notification before applying for full eligibility details.
📊 Total Vacancies
| Total Posts | 28,636 | |
📂 Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 12,696 |
| EWS | 2,719 |
| OBC | 5,694 |
| SC | 3,942 |
| ST | 2,716 |
| PWD-A | 260 |
| PWD-B | 271 |
| PWD-C | 257 |
| PWD-DE | 81 |
📍 Circle-wise Vacancy Details
| State / Circle | Language | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3,169 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1,344 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 38 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 2,102 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 634 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 270 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 436 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 1,155 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 520 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 908 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1,191 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1,782 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1,022 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1,691 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1,060 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 608 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2,009 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 3,553 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/English/Hindi | 261 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo/Hindi/English | 639 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Hindi/English/Nepali | 2,963 |
| North Eastern | English/Bengali/Manipuri/Mizo | 1,014 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 267 |
🧾 Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
- Merit List (Class 10 marks)
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
💡 There is no written exam for the GDS recruitment; merit is based on Class 10 scores.
📌 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/ |
| Official Notification PDF | Check on official portal |
| Circle-wise Notification | Check on official portal |
| GDS Official Website | https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/ |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When did the GDS 2026 online application start?
➡️ It started on 31 January 2026.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
➡️ 14 February 2026.
Q: What age limit is required?
➡️ Minimum age – 18 years; Maximum age – 40 years.
Q: What is the eligibility criterion?
➡️ 10th pass with Mathematics & English and knowledge of local language.
Q: Where can I apply online?
➡️ At the official portal: https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/