India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026
The Department of Posts (India Post) invites online applications for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) for the Schedule-II July 2026 cycle. A total of 23,757 vacancies are available for eligible matric (10th) pass candidates across various circles in India.
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India Post (Department of Posts)
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
Application Fees
One Time Registration (OTR): 31 August 2026 to 19 September 2026
Application Submission: 02 September 2026 to 21 September 2026
Edit / Correction Window: 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
Pay the Application Fee securely through Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking, or UPI.
Age Limit as on 21/09/2026
Total Vacancies
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation extra as per Govt. of India rules.
23,757
(Gramin Dak Sevak - GDS)
India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Qualification Type
Eligibility Requirements
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10th class (Matriculation) with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized board.
The applicant must have studied the local language (of the selected circle) at least up to the 10th class.
Other Qualifications
Basic Knowledge of Computers.
Knowledge of Cycling (essential for GDS posts).
Adequate means of livelihood.
India Post GDS Circle-Wise Vacancy Breakup 2026
Circle
Local Language
UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
Total
Andhra Pradesh (AP)
Telugu
400
213
125
45
109
917
Assam
Assamese/Bodo/Bengali
214
116
42
26
31
459
Bihar
Hindi
491
279
157
56
87
1098
Chhattisgarh (CG)
Hindi
290
35
83
257
75
762
Delhi
Hindi
8
3
2
2
1
16
Gujarat
Gujrati
234
118
24
74
38
499
Haryana
Hindi
36
22
16
1
9
87
Himachal Pradesh (HP)
Hindi
142
66
76
12
33
335
J&K
Hindi/Urdu
148
89
26
37
30
340
Jharkhand
Hindi
527
162
160
343
134
1379
Karnataka
Kannada
446
286
176
64
115
1116
Kerala
Malayalam
753
343
111
51
114
1373
Madhya Pradesh (MP)
Hindi
563
215
225
272
133
1450
Maharashtra (MH)
Marathi/Konkani
1061
612
254
180
247
2431
North East (NE)
Hindi/English/Bengali/Mizo
568
118
132
502
132
1491
Odisha
Oriya
571
152
213
266
123
1353
Punjab
Punjabi/Hindi/English
66
27
27
2
8
132
Rajasthan
Hindi
470
114
138
133
120
1009
Tamil Nadu (TN)
Tamil
921
524
385
18
203
2118
Telangana (TS)
Telugu
201
85
59
17
45
419
Uttarakhand (UK)
Hindi
225
71
78
17
43
452
Uttar Pradesh (UP)
Hindi
720
453
301
48
139
1691
West Bengal (WB)
Bengali/Nepali/English
796
390
395
105
116
1849
Grand Total:
10640
4433
3082
2773
2160
23757
*Note: The Grand Total includes all PwD (A, B, C, DE) category vacancies. Refer to the official circle-wise PDF for detailed PwD sub-category breakups.
How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Eligible 10th-pass candidates can apply online through the official India Post GDS portal (indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement) between 02nd September 2026 and 21st September 2026.
Step 1: Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile starting from 31st August 2026. Keep your Aadhaar number, active mobile number, and email ID ready.
Step 2: After generating your Registration Number, log in to fill out the application form. Select your preferred Circle and Division meticulously.
Step 3: Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
Step 4: Submit your preferences for the GDS posts within the selected division.
Step 5: Pay the Rs. 100/- application fee online (SC/ST/PwD and Female applicants are exempted). Save and print out the final submitted application form for future reference. Selection will be based purely on the merit list generated from 10th-grade marks.
