India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: The India Post has officially released the much-awaited Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 notification, announcing 28,740 vacancies across various postal circles in the country. The recruitment drive includes posts such as Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM).
Candidates who have passed Class 10 and are aged between 18 and 40 years are eligible to apply. The application process is completely online and will be conducted through the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in , with selection based purely on merit of Class 10 marks .
Particulars Details Recruitment Name India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 Conducting Authority India Post Total Vacancies 28,740 Posts Posts Covered Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) Application Mode Online Official Website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in Selection Basis Class 10 Marks (Merit-based)
India Post GDS online Forrm 2026 Begin Apply Online
Events Date Registration Begins 31 January 2026 Last Date to Apply 14 February 2026 Fee Payment Deadline 16 February 2026 (till 5:00 PM) Application Correction Window 18–19 February 2026 First Merit List / Shortlist 28 February 2026
Postal Circle Vacancies Andhra Pradesh 1060 Assam 639 Bihar 1347 Chhattisgarh 1155 Delhi 42 Gujrat 1830 Haryana 270 Himachal Pradesh 520 Jammu and Kashmir 267 Jharkhand 908 Karnataka 1023 Kerala 1691 Madhya Pradesh 2120 Maharashtra 3553 North Eastern 1014 Odisha 1191 Punjab 262 Rajasthan 634 Tamil Nadu 2009 Telangana 609 Uttar Pradesh 3169 Uttrakhand 445 West Bengal 2982
Criteria Details Educational Qualification Passed Class 10 from a recognized board Age Limit 18 to 40 Years Age Relaxation As per India Post GDS rules Selection Method Merit based on Class 10 marks
Post Name Pay Scale (Per Month) GDS / ABPM ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 BPM ₹12,000 – ₹29,380
Post Name Description Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Responsible for mail delivery, postal services, and assisting in rural post office operations. Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) Assists BPM in branch post office operations, customer services, and record maintenance. Branch Postmaster (BPM) Manages branch post office operations, postal services, and administrative duties.
Particulars Information Merit List Basis Class 10 Marks First Shortlist Release 28 February 2026 Details Included Division, Office Name, Post Name, Category, Registration Number, Marks %, DV Venue
