Department of Post, India Post has released the official recruitment notification for 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Posts against under the Gramin Dak Sevak Online Engagement Schedule-I, January-2026. A large number of candidates who are eagerly waiting for India Post Jobs (Advt No 17-37/2025-GDS (Pt.I) then applicant must posses 10th Standard (SSE) with passing marks in Mathematics and English. Applicant maximum age 18 years and minimum age 40 years as of 16.02.2026 (age relaxation applicable).
Interested eligible candidates need to apply online application form through official India Post GDS website i.e. indiapost.gov.in. The Online Application has started from 31 January, 2026 and apply until 14 February, 2026.
Before Apply, Applicant must read complete notification, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee details, selection process, salary, application steps and direct link to apply online application.
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 31 January, 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 14 February, 2026 upto 5 PM
- Online Fee Payment Last Date: 16 February, 2026
- Application Correction Date: 18-19 February, 2026
- Merit List / Result Date: Updated Soon Here
Application Fee
- General / OBC : 100/-
- SC / ST / PH : 0/- (Nil)
- All Category Female : 0/- (Exempted)
- Pay the application fees through Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking, or UPI. OR India Post E Challan Submit at Nearest Head Post Office / GPO
India Post GDS Notification 2026
Age Limit as on 14/02/2026
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 40 Years
- India Post follow Age relaxation as per Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 rules and regulations.
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Eligibility
- Candidates must have possess 10th Standard (SSE) with passing marks in Mathematics and English
- Candidates must know the local language.
Gramin Dak Sewak GDS 2026 Total Post
28,636 Posts
Salary/Stipend Details
- Branch Postmaster (BPM): Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 29,380 per month
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM): Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 24,470 per month
- Dak Sevak: Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 24,470 per month
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Category Wise Vacancy Details | |
| Category Name | No. Of Post |
| General | 12696 |
| EWS | 2719 |
| OBC | 5694 |
| SC | 3942 |
| ST | 2716 |
| PWD – A | 260 |
| PWD – B | 271 |
| PWD – C | 257 |
| PWD – DE | 81 |
| India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 : State Wise Vacancy Details | ||
| State Name | Language | No. of Post |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3169 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1344 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 38 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 2102 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 634 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 270 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 436 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 1155 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 520 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 908 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1191 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1782 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1022 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1691 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1060 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 608 |
| Tamil Naidu | Tamil | 2009 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 3553 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / English / Hindi | 261 |
| Assam | Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English | 639 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali | 2963 |
| North Eastern | Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo | 1014 |
| Jammu / Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 267 |
How to Fill India Post GDS Online Form 2026
- Interested candidates who want to apply for the India Post Gramin Dak Sewak GDS – Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak post can submit their application online before 14 February 2026.
- Applicant need to visit the official websites: https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
- Before Apply, Read the Complete Advertisement Notification PDF and fill the India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks GDS Application Form.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process
- Based On Merit List
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
Important Links
| Category | Links |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Link | Click here |
| Download Official Notification | Click here |
| GDS Circle Wise Vacancy Details | Click here |
| Join Sarkari Result Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Official Website | Click here |
