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India Post GDS Notification 2026: The Indian Postal Department has issued the January 2026 Cycle notification for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) for over 28,636 posts through direct recruitment. The India Post GDS Notification 2026 has been released on 31 January 2026, and online applications are open until 16 February 2026.
India Post has invited online applications for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts under Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2026, to fill 28,636 vacancies. This is a 10th-pass recruitment, with state-wise vacancies announced. Selection will be based solely on Class 10 marks, with no written examination required. All important details regarding the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 are provided here.
India Post GDS Notification 2026 has been officially released as a document by the authority to confirm the recruitment drive. Here is an India Post GDS Notification 2026 Overview given below:
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India Post GDS Notification 2026 Overview |
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Exam Name |
India Post GDS |
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Conducting Body |
India Post |
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Post Name |
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) |
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Vacancies |
28,636 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Notification Date |
31 January 2026 |
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Online One-Time Registration |
31 January 2026 to 14 February 2026 |
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Apply Online Dates |
2 February 2026 to 16 February 2026 |
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Official Website |
https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/ |
The India Post GDS Notification PDF (Advertisement No. 17-37/2025-GDS) has been released, providing complete details for 28,636 vacancies for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts. Candidates can download the official notification PDF using the link below:
India Post GDS Notification 2026
The circle-wise India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 were announced on 3rd February 2026. Under Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2026, a total of 28,636 posts will be filled. The complete vacancy distribution across all postal circles is provided below.
Candidates can submit their online applications for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 through the official portal. Use the link below to register, fill the application form, and track your application status. Make sure to complete the process before the last date.
Apply Online for India Post GDS 2026
India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria 2026 information is mentioned in the notification. The minimum educational qualification-related details for the GDS recruitment are updated for the candidate.
To be eligible for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the prescribed age requirements. The minimum age is 18 years, while the maximum age is 40 years. The candidate’s age will be calculated as on the last date of submission of the online application. Upper age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
Upper Age Relaxation Details:
SC/ST candidates: 5 years
OBC candidates: 3 years
EWS candidates: No age relaxation
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years
PwBD + OBC candidates: 13 years
PwBD + SC/ST candidates: 15 years
This relaxation is applicable only to the upper age limit and is subject to the rules mentioned in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
India Post GDS Selection Process 2026 information is provided as mentioned in the official notification. The selection process comprises the application screening with the document verification process.
India Post GDS Salary & Job Profile 2026 structures for selected candidates include salary with allowances.
ABPM/ GDS: Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/-
BPM: Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/-
