Notification for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 has been released. Total 23,757 posts are announced for different circles. you can apply online from 31st august 2026.
India Post GDS recruitment 2026 is the best opportunity for candidates who have completed their 10th. The total 23,757 posts announce by Indian Posts for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions, including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Name of Organization | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (GDS Section) |
| Name of Post | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak |
| Total Posts | 23,757 |
| Salary | Rs.10,000 – Rs.24,470/- |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Start Date of online Application | 31-Aug-26 |
| Last Date of online Application | 21-Sep-26 |
| Official Website | indiapost.gov.in |
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Detail Posts
Total vacancies can be distributed according to circle and different categories like UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwBD.
Circle wise Distribution of Vacancies
| Sr. No | Circle Name | Language Name | Total |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh Circle | Telugu | 917 |
| 2 | Assam Circle | Assamese/Asomiya | 322 |
| 3 | Assam Circle | Bengali | 77 |
| 4 | Assam Circle | Bodo | 15 |
| 5 | Bihar Circle | Hindi | 1098 |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh Circle | Hindi | 762 |
| 7 | Delhi Circle | Hindi | 16 |
| 8 | Gujarat Circle | Gujarati | 499 |
| 9 | Haryana Circle | Hindi | 87 |
| 10 | Himachal Pradesh Circle | Hindi | 335 |
| 11 | Jammu and Kashmir Circle | Hindi/Urdu | 340 |
| 12 | Jharkhand Circle | Hindi | 1379 |
| 13 | Karnataka Circle | Kannada | 1116 |
| 14 | Kerala Circle | Malayalam | 1373 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh Circle | Hindi | 1450 |
| 16 | Maharashtra Circle | Konkani/Marathi | 134 |
| 17 | Maharashtra Circle | Marathi | 2297 |
| 18 | North Eastern Circle | Bengali/kak barak | 179 |
| 19 | North Eastern Circle | English/Hindi | 1354 |
| 20 | North Eastern Circle | English/Hindi and Garo | 296 |
| 21 | North Eastern Circle | English/Hindi and Khasi | 369 |
| 22 | North Eastern Circle | English/Hindi/Manipuri | 306 |
| 23 | North Eastern Circle | Mizo | 110 |
| 24 | Odisha Circle | Oriya | 1353 |
| 25 | Punjab Circle | English/Hindi | 3 |
| 26 | Punjab Circle | Punjabi | 119 |
| 27 | Rajasthan Circle | Hindi | 1009 |
| 28 | Tamilnadu Circle | Tamil | 2118 |
| 29 | Telangana Circle | Telugu | 419 |
| 30 | Uttarakhand Circle | Hindi | 452 |
| 31 | Uttar Pradesh Circle | Hindi | 1691 |
| 32 | West Bengal Circle | Bengali | 1619 |
| 33 | West Bengal Circle | Bengali/Nepali | 12 |
| 34 | West Bengal Circle | English and Bhutia/Gurung/Lepcha/Nepali/Rai/Sherpa/Tamang | 86 |
| 35 | West Bengal Circle | English/Hindi | 38 |
| 36 | West Bengal Circle | Nepali | 7 |
| Total | 23757 |
Category wise Distribution of Vacancies
| Sr. No | Category Name | Total vacancy |
| 1 | UR | 10640 |
| 2 | OBC | 4433 |
| 3 | SC | 3082 |
| 4 | ST | 2773 |
| 5 | EWS | 2160 |
| 6 | PWD | 669 |
| Total | 23757 | |
Important Dates for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
| User Registration |
| Start Date:31-08-2026 |
| End Date:19-09-2026 17:00 HRS |
| Application Submission |
| Start Date:02-09-2026 |
| End Date:21-09-2026 17:00 HRS |
| Edit/Correction Window |
| Start Date:23-09-2026 |
| End Date:24-09-2026 17:00 HRS |
Application Fees for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
| Sr. No. | Categories | Fee (in ₹) / Candidate |
| 1 | UR/OBC/EWS | ₹100/- |
| 2 | SC, ST, PwBD, Female, Transwomen. | No Fees |
Eligibility Criteria for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Eligibility for India post GDS recruitment 2026 depends on many factors, two main criteria are educational qualification and age limit.
Educational Qualification
Educational qualification for engagement of GDS is Secondary School Examination (SSE) pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India.
Other Qualification Required
The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board. Candidate should have basic knowledge of computer knowledge of cycling and adequate means of livelihood.
Age Limit
The minimum age for India post GDS recruitment 2026 is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years. Age will be determined as on the last date of submission of applications.
Relaxations in upper age limit:
| S. No. | Category | Permissible Age Relaxation |
| 1 | Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years |
| 3 | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | No relaxation |
| 4 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| 5 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) + OBC | 13 years |
| 6 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) + SC/ST | 15 years |
Emoluments and Allowances
| Sr. No. | Category | TRCA Slab |
| 1 | BPM (Branch Postmaster) | ₹12,000/- to ₹29,380/- |
| 2 | ABPM/Dak Sevak | ₹10,000/- to ₹24,470/- |
Application Process of India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Application process is divided in two parts first step is one time registration and second is the process of filling mail application form.
- Candidate need to visit official website https://www.indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement for one time registration.
- You should have a valid email id and mobile number for one time registration.
- After entering educational and personal details you will receive a unique registration number and password on your registered mobile number.
- Login using unique registration number and password and click on apply online, an application form will open.
- Fill application form and upload recent passport size photo in prescribe format.
- Check application preview before final submission.
- Pay application fees through online mode.
Important Links for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
| Action / Service | Link |
| Official Website | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click here |
| Youtube Channel | Click here |
FAQs on India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are announced under India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Total 23,757 vacancies are announced India post GDS recruitment 2026 which includes Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions, including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Educational qualification for India post GDS recruitment 2026 is Secondary School Examination (SSE) pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India.
Q3. What is the application start date for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Start date of application for for India post GDS recruitment 2026 is 31st august 2026.
Q4. Is there any age relaxation in India post GDS recruitment 2026?
Ans: Yes, there is an relaxation in upper age limit for different categories like 5 years for Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC), 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), 13 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) + OBC and 15 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) +SC/ST.
Q5. What is the application fees of India post GDS recruitment 2026?
Ans: Application fees is ₹100/- for UR/OBC/EWS and there is no fees for SC, ST, PwBD, Female, Transwomen category.