India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak Posts
Department of Posts, India Post has released the official notification for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026. Eligible candidates who have passed Class 10th can submit their application online before the deadline.
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📅 India Post GDS 2026 Important Dates
- Online Registration Start Date: 31 August 2026
- Online Registration Last Date: 19 September 2026
- Form Submission Start Date: 02 September 2026
- Form Submission Last Date: 21 September 2026
- Form Correction Window: 23 – 24 September 2026
- Merit List / Result Date: To be updated soon
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹ 100/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹ 0/- (Free)
- All Category Female Candidates: ₹ 0/- (Free)
- Payment Mode: Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
👥 Age Limit (As of 21 September 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- (Age relaxation is allowed for reserved categories as per government rules).
📊 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Standard) with Mathematics and English as compulsory or elective subjects from a recognized board.
- Local Language: Candidate must know the local language of the circle/state they are applying for.
📈 Circle-Wise Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 23,757 Posts
| State Name | Local Language | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 1691 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1098 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 1450 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 1009 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Hindi/English/Nepali | 1762 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 2431 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2118 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1116 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1353 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1373 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 1379 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 917 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 762 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 452 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 499 |
| North Eastern States | Bengali/Hindi/English/Manipuri/Mizo | 2504 |
| (Other states like Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Assam, HP, JK have remaining posts). |
🛠️ How to Fill India Post GDS Online Form 2026?
- Open the official website of India Post GDS (
indiapostgdsonline.gov.in). - Go to Stage 1: Registration and enter your mobile number, email, and basic details to get a Registration Number.
- Pay the required application fee online (if applicable).
- Go to Stage 2: Apply Online, enter your registration details, and select your preferred Postal Division.
- Upload your latest Passport Size Photo (Max 50kb) and Signature (Max 20kb) in JPG/JPEG format.
- Verify all details and click on the final Submit button.
- Save or print the confirmation page for future reference.
🔗 Useful Important Links
- Online Registration Form: Click Here to Register
- Apply Online (Login): Click Here to Apply
- Official GDS Website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
