India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 23,757 Posts

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak Posts

Post Date: August 31, 2026

The Department of Post, India Post has officially released the notification for the highly anticipated India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026. This year, a massive total of 23,757 Post Office vacancies are available across various postal circles in India. If you are looking for a 10th-pass government job, this is a prime opportunity.

The One-Time Registration (OTR) process commenced on 31 August 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their GDS online form through the official portal starting 02 September 2026. Read below to check complete details regarding age limit, category-wise vacancies, state-wise distribution, application fees, and the step-by-step applying process. (Advt. No.: 17-12/2026)

India Post GDS Schedule-II July-2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Form Registration Start Date	31 August 2026
Form Registration Last Date	19 September 2026
Form Submission Start Date	02 September 2026
Form Submission Last Date	21 September 2026
Application Correction Dates	23 – 24 September 2026
GDS Merit List Release Date	To Be Announced Soon

Note: Candidates are advised to confirm dates from the official India Post GDS website.

Application Fee Details

General / OBC Candidates: ₹ 100/-
SC / ST / PH Candidates: ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
All Category Female Candidates: ₹ 0/- (Exempted)

Payment Mode: The fee can be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.

Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria (As on 21 September 2026)

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per standard India Post regulations.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects. Additionally, knowledge of the local language of the applied postal circle is mandatory.

GDS Recruitment 2026: Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Below is the breakdown of the 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies based on categories:

Category	Number of Posts
General (UR)	10,640
OBC	4,433
SC	3,082
ST	2,773
EWS	2,160
PWD – A	192
PWD – B	227
PWD – C	178
PWD – DE	72

Circle-Wise Vacancy & Local Language Details

State / Postal Circle	Local Language Required	Total Posts
Uttar Pradesh	Hindi	1,691
Maharashtra	Konkani / Marathi	2,431
North Eastern	Bengali/Hindi/English/Manipuri/Mizo	2,504
Tamil Nadu	Tamil	2,118
West Bengal	Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali	1,762
Madhya Pradesh	Hindi	1,450
Jharkhand	Hindi	1,379
Kerala	Malayalam	1,373
Odisha	Oriya	1,353
Karnataka	Kannada	1,116
Bihar	Hindi	1,098
Rajasthan	Hindi	1,009
Andhra Pradesh	Telugu	917
Chhattisgarh	Hindi	762
Gujarat	Gujarati	499
Uttarakhand	Hindi	452
Telangana	Telugu	419
Assam	Assamese/Bengali/Bodo/Hindi/English	414
Jammu & Kashmir	Hindi / Urdu	340
Himachal Pradesh	Hindi	335
Punjab	Punjabi / English / Hindi	122
Haryana	Hindi	87
Delhi	Hindi	16

How To Fill India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Online Form 2026

Visit the official India Post GDS portal (link provided below).
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process before 19 September 2026.
Log in using your registration credentials starting 02 September 2026.
Fill in your personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
Select your preferred Postal Circle based on your local language proficiency.
Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature in the specified format.
Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the final form by 21 September 2026.
Print a copy of the final submitted application for future reference.

Note: छात्रो से यह अनुरोध किया जाता है कि वे अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढ़ें, उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरें। (Verify Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification).

Selection Process for GDS Recruitment 2026

The selection for the Gramin Dak Sevak positions does NOT involve a written exam. It is entirely based on:

Merit List: Automatically generated based on marks obtained in the 10th standard board exams.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must present their original educational and identity documents.
Final Selection: Upon successful verification of documents and local language proficiency.

Important Links

Apply Online (Form Submission)	Click Here
Online Registration Form	Click Here
Check Circle-Wise Notification	Click Here
Download Official Notification PDF	Click Here
India Post GDS Official Website	Visit Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: When will the online application for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 start?
Answer: The form submission process for this recruitment officially begins on 02 September 2026, while registration opens on 31 August 2026.

Q2: What is the last date to apply for the India Post GDS Online Form 2026?
Answer: The deadline to submit the online application form is 21 September 2026.

Q3: What is the age limit for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Bharti 2026?
Answer: Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as of 21 September 2026. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government rules.

Q4: What is the eligibility criteria for the India Post GDS Vacancy 2026?
Answer: Applicants must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with passing marks in Mathematics and English. Additionally, the candidate must possess knowledge of the local language of the chosen postal circle.

Q5: What is the official website for India Post GDS?
Answer: The official portal for checking updates and applying is https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/.

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