India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: 28,740 Vacancies, Salary, Apply Process

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: India Post has started the registration process for 28,740 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts across the country for the 2026 cycle. Applications are open for Branch Post Master (BPM), Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM) and Gramin Dak Sevak positions. The entire process is online, and applications will close on February 14, 2026. Selection will be based on Class 10 marks, making this an important opportunity for many candidates.

India Post has officially begun the registration process for Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment for the 2026 cycle, inviting online applications for 28,740 vacancies across various postal circles in India. Eligible candidates can apply for appointments as Branch Post Master, Assistant Branch Post Master and Gramin Dak Sevak through the GDS Online Engagement Portal.

According to the notification, the recruitment process is being conducted completely online. It includes detailed information about eligibility criteria, application deadlines, fee requirements and the selection process. Applications must be submitted within the prescribed timeline on indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

Important Dates for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

As per the notification, the application process will begin on January 31, 2026, and will close on February 14, 2026. Candidates can pay the application fee until 5:00 PM on February 16, 2026. The application correction window will be available on February 18 and 19, 2026. The first merit list is expected to be released on February 28, 2026.

Vacancies across postal circles

Application Process

Candidates need to visit indiapostgdsonline.gov.in to access the GDS Online Engagement Portal. The process includes completing online registration with personal and educational details, paying the application fee online, filling out the application form, uploading the required scanned documents, and submitting the form. Applicants are advised to download and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years of age and should have passed Class 10 from a recognised board. The notification specifies that candidates must have studied Mathematics, English and the local language up to Class 10.
Basic computer knowledge, the ability to ride a bicycle, and adequate means of livelihood are mandatory. Selection will be based solely on a merit list prepared using Class 10 marks, and no written examination will be conducted.

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