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Department of Posts, India Post has released the official notification for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online for India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 from 31 January 2026 to 14 February 2026 through the official website.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the complete notification before applying. Detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, subject details, required documents, age limit, application process, and other important instructions for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is provided in the official notification.
| Application Start | : | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Last Date | : | 14 Feb 2026 05:00PM |
| Fees Pay Last Date | : | 16 Feb 2026 05:00PM |
| Correction Window | : | 18-19 Feb 2026 |
| Merrit List | : | Notify Soon |
| UR / OBC | : | 100 ₹ |
| SC / ST / PH | : | 0 ₹ |
| All Female | : | 0 ₹ |
| Payment Mode | : | Candidates are required to submit the India Post e-Challan at the nearest Head Post Office (HPO) or General Post Office (GPO) as per the prescribed instructions. |
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 | 28,636 |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognized board with
Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects.
Knowledge of the local language of the respective postal circle is mandatory. For detailed eligibility criteria, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification. |
| Min. Age | : | 18 Years |
| Max. Age | : | 40 Years |
| Age relaxation shall be applicable as per Government regulations. Candidates are advised to refer to the Official Notification for detailed information. | ||

| S.No. | The recruitment process for the post shall comprise the following stages: |
|---|---|
| 1 | Merrit List (10th Based) |
| 2 | Document Verification |
| 3 | Medical Examination |
| Circle Name | Language | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD-A | PWD-B | PWD-C | PWD-DE | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 487 | 241 | 142 | 45 | 110 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 1060 |
| Assam | Assamese / Asomiya | 241 | 116 | 41 | 53 | 50 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 511 |
| Assam | Bengali | 48 | 30 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 106 |
| Assam | Bodo | 15 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 599 | 328 | 199 | 67 | 119 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 1344 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 472 | 46 | 137 | 340 | 115 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 1155 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 27 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 752 | 441 | 61 | 281 | 179 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 9 | 1782 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 114 | 73 | 48 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 270 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 217 | 101 | 131 | 12 | 49 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 520 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 116 | 69 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 267 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 382 | 105 | 100 | 218 | 71 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 908 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 435 | 242 | 149 | 59 | 112 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1022 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 930 | 378 | 151 | 20 | 161 | 8 | 22 | 20 | 1 | 1691 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 844 | 252 | 336 | 398 | 222 | 18 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 2102 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani / Marathi | 49 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 93 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 1505 | 765 | 383 | 272 | 389 | 32 | 53 | 42 | 19 | 3460 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 518 | 121 | 175 | 249 | 106 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1191 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 116 | 58 | 55 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 258 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 295 | 87 | 84 | 73 | 73 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 634 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 870 | 503 | 372 | 17 | 186 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 2009 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 305 | 127 | 73 | 17 | 70 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 608 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 228 | 63 | 72 | 16 | 38 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 436 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 1328 | 830 | 588 | 62 | 291 | 29 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 3169 |
| Total | 12696 | 5694 | 3942 | 2716 | 2719 | 260 | 271 | 257 | 81 | 28636 |
| India Post GDS 2026 Application Steps :- | |
|---|---|
| Read The Notification : | |
| Collect Required Documents : | |
| Prepare Scanned Documents : | |
| Fill The Application Form : | |
| Check Application Preview : | |
| Pay The Application Fees : | |
| Submit Application Form : | |
| Print Final Application Form : | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Registration | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |