India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released and the application process is now LIVE for 28,740+ vacancies for Gramin Dak Sevak and related posts across India. This year’s recruitment provides a golden opportunity for candidates who have passed Class 10 to secure a stable government job in the Department of Posts.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
| Organaization Name | India Post Department |
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak |
| No. Of Vacancy | 28470 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India |
| Last Date of Application | 16/02/2026 |
| Official Website | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
India Post GDS Vacancy 2026
The India Post GDS 2026 notification details the recruitment drive for the following posts:
- Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
- Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
The total number of vacancies is 28,740+ across 23 postal circles.
India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification
- Must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized board.
- Candidate should have studied the local language of the applied postal circle.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules.
India Post GDS Apply Online
Applying for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is completely online. Here’s how you can do it:
- Visit the official portal: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in or the India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal.
- Career Power
- Complete the One-Time Registration with your mobile number and email.
- Fill in the application form correctly.
- Upload all required scanned documents.
- Pay the application fee (as applicable).
- Submit and download the confirmation for future reference.
Application Fees
| Gen/OBC/EWS | Rs.100/- |
| All Other Category | Nil |
India Post GDS Selection Process
- The India Post GDS 2026 selection is purely merit-based – there is no written test or interview.
- Selection is done based on marks obtained in the 10th standard.
- A system-generated merit list will be prepared and candidates will be shortlisted accordingly.
India Post GDS Salary
Selected candidates will receive a monthly allowance under Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA).
- Branch Postmaster (BPM) – ₹12,000 to ₹29,380 per month
- ABPM/Dak Sevak – ₹10,000 to ₹24,470 per month
Important Dates
| One Time Registration Date | 31/01/2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 02/02/2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 16/02/2026 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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