India Post Office has released the official notification for engagement of Gramin Dak Sevak posts under GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2026. The recruitment is being conducted by the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India.
A total of 28,636 vacancies are available for Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster, and Dak Sevak posts across various postal circles. Candidates who have passed 10th standard can apply online within the prescribed dates after checking eligibility conditions.
Overview of India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Department of Posts, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | 17-37/2025-GDS (Pt.I) |
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak) |
| No. of Posts | 28636 |
| Category | Central Government |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Merit based on 10th marks |
All important details related to eligibility, vacancies, dates, and selection are given below.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Notification Date | 28 January 2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 14 February 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Last Date for Application & Fee Payment | 16 February 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Correction Window | 18 to 19 February 2026 |
| Process of Engagement Closes | 30 June 2026 |
Vacancy Details of India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
| State / Circle | No. of Posts |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3169 |
| Uttarakhand | 436 |
| Bihar | 1344 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1155 |
| Delhi | 37 |
| Rajasthan | 634 |
| Haryana | 270 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 520 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 267 |
| Jharkhand | 908 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2102 |
| Kerala | 1691 |
| Punjab | 261 |
| Maharashtra | 3553 |
| North Eastern | 1014 |
| Odisha | 1191 |
| Karnataka | 1022 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2009 |
| Telangana | 608 |
| Assam | 639 |
| Gujarat | 1782 |
| West Bengal | 2963 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1060 |
Eligibility Criteria of India Post GDS Vacancies
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Branch Postmaster | 10th pass with Mathematics and English, local language knowledge, basic computer knowledge | 18 to 40 years |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster | 10th pass with Mathematics and English, local language knowledge, basic computer knowledge | 18 to 40 years |
| Dak Sevak | 10th pass with Mathematics and English, local language knowledge, basic computer knowledge | 18 to 40 years |
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per rules mentioned in the notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100 |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Transwomen | No Fee |
Selection Process
Selection will be done based on a system generated merit list prepared using marks obtained in the 10th standard examination. No written test or interview will be conducted. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the India Post GDS portal. The application process includes one-time registration, filling the online application form, uploading photograph and signature, and payment of fee if applicable. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
India Post GDS Official Notification
The recruitment notification has been issued under GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2026. Detailed instructions and vacancy information are available on the India Post official portal indiapost.gov.in.
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