Top 10 India Post GDS Circles with Highest Vacancies in 2026
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Top 10 India Post GDS Circles with Highest Vacancies in 2026: The Indian Postal Department has announced the January 2026 Cycle recruitment for over 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) positions. Online applications are invited under Online Engagement Schedule-I. This drive targets 10th-pass candidates. Selection relies solely on Class 10 marks, bypassing any written examination.
Also Read: India Post GDS Selection Process
Top 10 India Post GDS Circles with Highest Vacancies in 2026
India Post GDS 2026 announces 28,636 vacancies across 23 postal circles for BPM, ABPM, and Dak Sevak posts (merit-based on 10th marks). Here are the top 10 India Post GDS Circles mentioned, and the vacancy PDF download link is also provided.
| Top 10 India Post GDS Circles with Highest Vacancies in 2026 | ||
| Rank | Circle | Vacancies |
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | ~3,500 |
| 2 | Maharashtra | ~2,800 |
| 3 | Gujarat | 1,830 |
| 4 | Bihar | 1,347 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | 1,155 |
| 6 | Andhra Pradesh | 1,060 |
| 7 | Tamil Nadu | ~1,000 |
| 8 | Rajasthan | ~900 |
| 9 | Karnataka | ~850 |
| 10 | West Bengal | ~800 |
India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 PDF Download
Candidates should download the official PDF from the authority detailing complete India Post GDS Vacancy distribution across all postal circles. This document provides circle-wise breakdowns for GDS BPM, ABPM/Dak Sevak posts, helping prioritize applications based on local preference and competition levels.
India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 PDF Download
India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 - Circle-wise Details
The circle-wise India Post GDS Vacancies 2026 were announced on To be released. A total of 28,636 posts will be filled under the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2026. The full vacancy distribution across all postal circles is provided in the table below for candidates to review. This detailed breakdown helps prospective applicants understand the opportunities available in their respective regions.
| India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 - Circle-wise Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sl No | Circle Name | Language Name | Total |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh Circle | Telugu | 1,060 |
| 2 | Assam Circle | Assamese/Asomiya | 511 |
| 3 | Assam Circle | Bengali | 106 |
| 4 | Assam Circle | Bodo | 22 |
| 5 | Bihar Circle | Hindi | 1,344 |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh Circle | Hindi | 1,155 |
| 7 | Delhi Circle | Hindi | 38 |
| 8 | Gujarat Circle | Gujarati | 1,782 |
| 9 | Haryana Circle | Hindi | 270 |
| 10 | Himachal Pradesh Circle | Hindi | 520 |
| 11 | Jammukashmir Circle | Hindi/Urdu | 267 |
| 12 | Jharkhand Circle | Hindi | 908 |
| 13 | Karnataka Circle | Kannada | 1,022 |
| 14 | Kerala Circle | Malayalam | 1,691 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh Circle | Hindi | 2,102 |
| 16 | Maharashtra Circle | Konkani/Marathi | 93 |
| 17 | Maharashtra Circle | Marathi | 3,460 |
| 18 | North Eastern Circle | Bengali/kak barak | 106 |
| 19 | North Eastern Circle | English/Hindi | 497 |
| 20 | North Eastern Circle | English/Hindi and Garo | 102 |
| 21 | North Eastern Circle | English/Hindi and Khasi | 126 |
| 22 | North Eastern Circle | English/Manipuri | 137 |
| 23 | North Eastern Circle | Mizo | 46 |
| 24 | Odisha Circle | Oriya | 1,191 |
| 25 | Punjab Circle | English/Hindi | 3 |
| 26 | Punjab Circle | Punjabi | 258 |
| 27 | Rajasthan Circle | Hindi | 634 |
| 28 | Tamilnadu Circle | Tamil | 2,009 |
| 29 | Telangana Circle | Telugu | 608 |
| 30 | Uttarakhand Circle | Hindi | 436 |
| 31 | Uttar Pradesh Circle | Hindi | 3,169 |
| 32 | West Bengal Circle | Bengali | 2,765 |
| 33 | West Bengal Circle | Bengali/Nepali | 24 |
| 34 | West Bengal Circle | English and Bhutia/Gurung/Lepcha/Nepali/Rai/Sherpa/Tamang | 70 |
| 35 | West Bengal Circle | English/Hindi | 41 |
| 36 | West Bengal Circle | Nepali | 63 |
| Total | 28636 | ||
India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Applicants for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 must meet eligibility criteria covering age, age relaxation, and educational qualifications as per the official notification.
Age Limit
Candidates must be 18 to 40 years old. Age calculation is based on the online application's last submission date.
Age Relaxation
Upper age relaxation applies for reserved categories:
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC: 3 years
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PwBD: 10 years
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PwBD + OBC: 13 years
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PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years
EWS candidates receive no age relaxation.
Educational Qualification
Minimum requirements for GDS posts are:
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10th standard pass from a recognized board.
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Mathematics and English as compulsory/elective subjects.
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Mandatory local language proficiency for the respective postal circle.
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Basic computer knowledge.
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