Posts	Vacancies
Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)	28740
Branch Postmaster (BPM)
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

GDS Vacancy 2026 (Circle-wise)

The distribution of open positions per state for this year is listed below.

States/Circles	Vacancies
Andhra Pradesh	1060
Assam	639
Bihar	1347
Chhattisgarh	1155
Delhi	42
Gujarat	1830
Haryana	270
Himachal Pradesh	520
Jammu / Kashmir	267
Jharkhand	908
Karnataka	1023
Kerala	1691
Madhya Pradesh	2120
Maharashtra	3553
North Eastern	1014
Odisha	1191
Punjab	262
Rajasthan	634
Tamil Nadu	2009
Telangana	609
Uttar Pradesh	3169
Uttarakhand	445
West Bengal	2982
Total	28740

GDS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in the Post Office Recruitment 2026 must meet the following qualifying requirements (age limit, education qualification).

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed the 10th grade Secondary School Examination and earned a pass certificate in mathematics and English from any Board of School Education recognized by the Indian government, state governments, or union territories.
Candidates must have completed at least the 10th Standard in the native language at an accredited board.

Age Limit

To be eligible to apply online for GDS Recruitment 2026, candidates must be at least 18 years old and no older than 40.

Age Relaxation: The following are the upper age relaxations in the reserved category:

Category	Upper Age Relaxation
Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)	5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	3 years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	10 years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + OBC	13 years
Disabilities (PwD) + SC/ST	15 years
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	No Relaxation

Other Qualifications Required

• Knowledge of computer
• Knowledge of cycling
• Adequate means of livelihood

India Post Office GDS Online Form 2026

Candidates who passed the 10th grade will be asked to apply, and the window for accepting applications will open when the India Post GDS Notification 2026 is released. Candidates must apply online between January 31 and February 14, 2026, at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/.

India Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates must pay an application fee in order to fill out the India Post GDS Application Form 2026. The cost must be paid online using Net Banking and credit/debit cards.

Category	Fees
UR	Rs 100/-
SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates/Transwomen applicants	Nil

Steps to Apply Online for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Candidates must register, pay the application fee, and submit an online application in order to be considered for the India Post Office Recruitment 2026. Below is a discussion of each stage:

Stage 1- Registration

Go to www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, the India Post Office’s official website.
The GDS online Engagement Portal is where candidates must first register.
To create a registration number and password, candidates must have their own working email address and cellphone number.
To continue with the application procedure, save your registration number and password.

Stage 2- Payment of Application Fees

The necessary application cost of Rs. 100 must only be paid online.
Female, SC/ST, PwD, and transgender applicants do not have to pay an application fee.
Once paid, the cost cannot be refunded. Therefore, before paying the money, candidates are recommended to confirm if they are eligible to apply to a certain Division.
Those who are not required to pay a fee can apply straight online for the India Post Recruitment 2026.

Stage 3- Online Application

1. After registration and paying the application fees, the candidates have to apply online.
2. The candidates have to select the division and exercise preferences in the application form after validating the registration number & mobile number.
3. The applicant is required to upload a Recent Photograph and Signature at the time of submitting the online application in the formats and sizes prescribed
4. The candidates are advised to select the Divisional head of the Division in which he/she is applying to expedite the verification of documents at a later stage.

Documents Required to fill the GDS Application Form 2026

Candidates need the following documents while applying for India Post GDS Vacancy 2026-

1. 10th mark sheet (Date of birth proof)
2. Category certificate (if applicable)
3. Computer training certificate
4. Physically handicapped certificate (if needed)
5. Recent passport photo and signature

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

A system-generated merit list is used to shortlist applicants for GDS positions. The 10th standard Secondary School Examination scores are used to create the merit list. Each of the 23 circles’ merit lists will be made public individually at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/.

A merit list created by the algorithm is used to shortlist the applicants for engagement.
The merit list is created using the scores from the Secondary School Examination of the 10th standard of authorized Boards, converted from grades or points to marks, and then added up to a percentage with four decimal places of precision. It is essential to pass every topic in accordance with the relevant recognized board standards.

Only the total marks of candidates whose 10th standard mark sheet displays both marks and grades/points will be computed, accounting for the marks earned in all required and elective/optional courses (excluding any additional subjects, if any). This will guarantee that candidates with better grades are chosen.
Applicants having just topic-wise grades will have their marks determined by adding a multiplication factor of 9.5 to each course (both required and optional, but not supplementary subjects).

Grade	Grade Point	Multiplication factor
A1	10	9.5
A2	09	9.5
B1	08	9.5
B2	07	9.5
C1	06	9.5
C2	05	9.5
D	04	9.5

GDS Recruitment 2026 Document Verification

To get a final appointment to the Gramin Dak Sevak positions in their particular circles, applicants whose names are included in the India Post GDS Result PDF, which will be issued circle-wise, must show up for the document verification phase. The Divisional Head placed next to the names of the selected candidates should verify their papers. The following paperwork is required of candidates for DV.

1. 10th/SSC/SSLC Original Marks Memo of the candidates
2. Caste or Community Certificate (For candidates from the reserved category)
3. 60 days of Computer Knowledge, a Trained Certificate from a recognised institute
4. Physically Handicapped Certificate (If Applicable)

India Post GDS 2026 Salary

Candidates for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) positions will be chosen based on a merit list created by India Post. In exchange for their labor, chosen applicants will get a monthly payment.

GDS/Assistant Branch Postmaster salaries vary from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 24,470, while Branch Postmaster salaries range from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 29,380.

India Post GDS Job Profile and Responsibility

Providing crucial postal and financial services in rural and distant places is part of the India Post GDS job profile and responsibilities. In order to keep communities and the mail service connected, Gramin Dak Sevaks are crucial.

In addition to managing the sales of postal goods like envelopes, stamps, and stationery, India Post GDS is in charge of delivering and collecting mail, including letters, packages, speed post articles, and registered posts. GDS employees oversee small post offices across multiple branches, monitor daily transactions, and ensure timely mail dispatch and receipt.

Offering financial services, including managing money orders and recurring deposits, accepting deposits under savings plans, and supporting basic banking services under India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), GDS staff members play a crucial role as a bridge between the public and the government by assisting with government initiatives, Aadhaar-related services, and direct benefit transfers. Additionally, Gramin Dak Sevaks are required to maintain discipline, correctness, and integrity in their job.

They must utilize mobile devices and postal applications for digital transactions and reporting.
All things considered, the India Post GDS role offers an opportunity to help the functioning of India’s vast postal network while serving the community, as well as social respect and employment stability.

FAQs

When will GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF release?

The India Post GDS Notification 2026 will be released on 31st January 2026 at the official website www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

How many Vacancies are to be filled through GDS Recruitment 2026?

What is the educational qualification required for India Post GDS Recruitment?

It is expected that a total 28740 vacancies will be recruited for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts under India Post GDS Recruitment 2026.

What is the selection process for Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have passed 10th Class to be eligible to apply for GDS Recruitment 2026.

When will the online application for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 Start?

The selection process for GDS posts is based on Merit based.