India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
The Department of Posts, India Post, has announced the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 to fill approximately 28,740 vacancies across postal circles in India. This recruitment offers opportunities for candidates to serve as Dak Sevak, Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM). Eligible candidates with 10th pass qualification can apply online through the official portal starting from January 31, 2026. Interested applicants must meet eligibility conditions and follow the application instructions described in the official notification.
| Organisation | Department of Posts, India Post |
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) – BPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak |
| Total Vacancy | 28,740 (approx.) |
| Starting Date of Application | 31 January 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 14 February 2026 (tentative) |
| Age Limit | 18–40 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Secondary) Examination with Mathematics and English as subjects from a recognized Board. |
| Local Language Requirement | Candidates should have studied the local language of the postal circle to which they are applying. |
| Age Limit | Minimum age 18 years and maximum age 40 years as on cut-off date. Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per rules (SC/ST, OBC, PwBD). |
| Written Examination | No written examination or interview is conducted. |
| Merit Basis | Selection is based on preparation of a merit list using the percentage of marks obtained in the Class 10th examination. |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates in the merit list will be called for document verification. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Dak Sevak | Varies (largest share) |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) | Included in total vacancies |
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | Included in total vacancies |
| Merit List Preparation | Merit lists shall be prepared circle-wise based on 10th class marks. |
| Shortlisting of Candidates | Candidates shall be shortlisted from the merit lists as per vacancy and category. |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification. |
| Final Selection | Selected candidates will be engaged based on merit and verification of eligibility. |
| Post | Monthly Remuneration |
| GDS / ABPM | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 (approx.) |
| BPM | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 (approx.) |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Not applicable (no fee for GDS) |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026? | Online registration begins from 31-01-2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The tentative last date to apply is 14-02-2026. |
| What is the eligibility for India Post GDS? | Candidates must have passed Class 10th with Mathematics and English from a recognized board. |
| What is the age limit? | Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years with applicable relaxations. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection is purely merit-based, using Class 10th marks and followed by document verification. |
