India Post GDS Bharti 2026 – Various vacancies

Department Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications
Total Vacancies Various
Notification No. 17-37/2025-GDS (Pt.I)
Deadlines 16/02/2026
Notification Published on 28/01/2026

India Post GDS Bharti 2026 Basic Information

Positions Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026
Location All India
Qualification 10th Pass with Maths & English
Application Procedure Apply Online
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Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications (India Post) has published a recruitment notification (17-37/2025-GDS (Pt.I)) on 28/01/2026. The notification is for recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026. Here you will get the complete information about India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 Recruitment online application form. You will get here complete detail about India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 application procedure, important dates, application fees, age limit, qualification, number of vacancies, pay scale and important links. We advise to the visitors that you should read the official notification of India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 before submit application form. The links of official website of Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications and official notification are given below.

Selection Procedure:

  1. Merit list based on Class 10 percentage (up to 4 decimal places)
  2. Tie-breaking criteria: Older age, Category & gender priority as per notification
  3. Document verification after shortlisting

Important Dates

The candidates should note the following important dates for India Post GDS Bharti 2026. The important dates may change. There may be optional or additional dates. Check the official website of Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications.

Events Dates
Online One-Time Registration Starting Date 31/01/2026
Online One-Time Registration Closing Date 14/02/2026
Submission of online applications and fee payment 02/02/2026
Last Date to Apply online 16/02/2026
Edit / Correction Window (18 – 19 February 2026)

Application Fees

Here is the complete information about India Post GDS Bharti 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

Category Fee
For all Others ₹100
female applicants, SC /ST applicants, PwBD and Transwomen applicants. No fee

India Post GDS Bharti 2026 Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies Details

You can find here the eligibility criteria to apply for India Post GDS Bharti 2026. The age limit, minimum qualification, number of vacancies and pay scale for India Post GDS Online Form 2026 is given below. Please refer the official notification of India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 for detail eligibility criteria.

Post Name Vacancies Qualification Age Limit Pay Scale
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Various 10th Pass with Maths & English 18–40 Years ₹12,000 – ₹29,380

Age Relaxation:

Category Age Relaxation
SC / ST 5 Years
OBC 3 Years
PwBD Up to 15 Years (as applicable)
EWS No age relaxation

How to Apply Online:

  1. Visit indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
  2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
  3. Login & fill application form
  4. Select one division only and give post preferences
  5. Upload photo & signature
  6. Pay fee (if applicable)
  7. Submit before deadline

Important Instructions:

  • Only one registration allowed per candidate
  • Multiple applications will lead to automatic cancellation
  • Photo/signature must follow size & format guidelines
  • Final selection subject to physical document verification

Job Profile (Brief):

Post Name Job Description
BPM Manage Branch Post Office & IPPB services, arrange accommodation
ABPM Assist BPM, mail delivery & counter services
Dak Sevak Mail delivery, sorting, IPPB & post office assistance

Other Key Information:

  • GDS are not regular government employees. Engagement is governed by GDS Rules, 2020.
  • Exact division-wise vacancies are published on the portal (Annexure-I). Total vacancies vary by circle and will be displayed after login.
  • Candidates must have studied the local language of the concerned postal circle up to Class 10.
  • Computer knowledge is required.
  • Knowledge of cycling / two-wheeler is mandatory.