India Post has officially released the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 notification. A total of 28,740 vacancies are announced for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal.
India Post GDS Online Form 2026
| TOTAL POST |
APPLICATION FEE |
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- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / Female / PwBD: No Fee
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| AGE LIMIT AS ON 16.02.2026 |
IMPORTANT DATES |
- Minimum Age : 18 Years.
- Maximum Age : 40 Years.
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
- For more complete information please read the India Post GDS Notification 2026.
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- Application Start Date: 31 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 14 February 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 February 2026 (up to 05:00 PM)
- Form Edit / Correction Date : 18-02-2026 to 19-02-2026
- Candidates are advised to confirm from the India Post official website.
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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy
📍 Circle-wise Vacancy Details (State Wise)
| Postal Circle |
Total Vacancies |
| Uttar Pradesh |
3169 |
| Maharashtra |
3553 |
| West Bengal |
2982 |
| Tamil Nadu |
2009 |
| Gujarat |
1830 |
| Rajasthan |
2031 |
| Bihar |
2547 |
| Madhya Pradesh |
1876 |
| Karnataka |
1135 |
| Andhra Pradesh |
1215 |
| Telangana |
961 |
| Odisha |
2477 |
| Kerala |
1508 |
| Assam |
2004 |
| Chhattisgarh |
1253 |
| Punjab |
523 |
| Haryana |
464 |
| Himachal Pradesh |
418 |
| Jammu & Kashmir |
401 |
| North Eastern Circle |
581 |
| Total |
28,740 |
Note: Vacancies are circle-wise and may vary as per official notification.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Salary (TRCA)
| Post |
Salary |
| BPM |
₹12,000 – ₹29,380 per month |
| ABPM / Dak Sevak |
₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month |
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognized board with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects.
- Knowledge of the local language of the concerned postal circle is mandatory.
- ઉમેદવારોએ માન્ય બોર્ડમાંથી ધોરણ ૧૦ (મેટ્રિક્યુલેશન) પાસ કરેલ હોવું જોઈએ જેમાં ગણિત અને અંગ્રેજી ફરજિયાત વિષયો હોવા જોઈએ.
- સંબંધિત પોસ્ટલ સર્કલની સ્થાનિક ભાષાનું જ્ઞાન ફરજિયાત છે.
- All candidates must read the official information completely before applying.
📲 How to Apply ?
- Interested and Eligible Candidates may Apply Online Through official Website or Akshar computer & xerox (Gadhada).
- Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Merit Based: Selection will be made based on a system-generated merit list calculated from the marks obtained in the 10th Standard (SSC).
- No Exam: There will be no written examination or interview.
- Grading System: For boards giving grades/points, a multiplication factor of 9.5 will be used to calculate marks (e.g., A1 Grade = 10 Points = 95 Marks).
