India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Indian Postal Department has released the notification on its official website for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment. A total of 28000 posts will be hired for 23 postal circles. The application process will start from 31 January 2026. Candidates can check all the All Details for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 below. GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF against advertisement number 17-37/2025-GDS has been released with complete details for 28740 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts. The notification pdf is attached below.

Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026- Overview

Recruitment Authority: India Post Office
Recruitment Name: India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
Total Vacancies: 28,740
Advt No.: 17-37/2025-GDS
Mode of Application: Online

GDS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

India Post GDS 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.
The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board. The details of post-wise local language prescribed by the Department is given in Annexure-III.
Other Qualification:-

Knowledge of computer
Knowledge of cycling
Adequate means of livelihood

Age limit

The candidate's age should be between the age of 18 to 40 years.

Application Fee

A fee of Rs.100/-(Rupees one hundred only) is to be paid by the applicants for all posts notified in choice of Division. However, payment of fee is exempted for all female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwD applicants and Transwomen applicants.

GDS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection for Gramin Dek Sevak/ABPM/BPM posts is solely based on their 10th Marks, and no written exam or interview is conducted. The Postal department officials use a system-generated merit list that is prepared based on prescribed eligibility criteria and 10th marks (calculated up to four decimal places). After the merit list is prepared, selected candidates are called for Document Verification.

How to Apply

Candidates can follow the steps below to fill out their application forms for Post Office Recruitment 2026.

Candidates need to visit the official website.
Click on registration and complete registration by providing the details.
Click on the Apply Online Option available in the Left Sidebar.
Fill up the application form which is displayed on the official website.
Upload scanned copies of the documents including photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee and submit the final application form.
Take the printout for future purposes.

Postal GDS Notification 2026: Important Dates

GDS Notification 2026 Release Date: 30th January 2026
Online Registration Dates: 31st January 2026 To 14th February 2026 (5 PM)
Submission of online applications and fee payment: 2nd to 16th February 2026 (5 PM)
Application Correction: 18th to 19th February 2026 (5 PM)
1st Merit List Released: 28 February 2026 (Expected)