India Post has announced an official job opening for GDS positions. People who are interested and meet the requirements can apply online by visiting the official India Post website. The final date to send in their application is February 14, 2026. This article covers all the important details about the India Post GDS recruitment, such as the eligibility rules, age restrictions, pay scale, how the selection will happen, the process for applying, and direct links to the official job notification and online application form.

Company Name	Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India
Post Name	Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) – Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak
No of Posts	28,635 Posts (Tentatively) as per Annexure-I (Division-wise vacancy available on portal)
Advertisement No	17-37/2025-GDS (Pt.I)
Salary	BPM: Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 29,380 ABPM / Dak Sevak: Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 24,470
Qualification	10th Standard (SSE) with passing marks in Mathematics and English
Age Limit	18 to 40 years
Start Date for Apply	31/01/2026
Last Date for Registration	14/02/2026
Last Date for Apply	16/02/2026 (Upto 17:00 Hrs)
Official Website	https://indiapost.gov.in/

India Post Gramin Dak Sevak State Wise Post Details
State Name	Total Posts
Uttar Pradesh	3169
Uttarakhand	436
Bihar	1344
Chhattisgarh	1155
Delhi	37
Rajasthan	634
Haryana	270
Himachal Pradesh	520
Jammu & Kashmir	267
Jharkhand	908
Madhya Pradesh	2102
Kerala	1691
Punjab	261
Maharashtra	3553
North Eastern	1014
Odisha	1191
Karnataka	1022
Tamil Nadu	2009
Telangana	608
Assam	639
Gujarat	1782
West Bengal	2963

India Post Gramin Dak Sevak Reservation Details
Category	Reservation
SC (Scheduled Caste)	As per state reservation percentage
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	As per state reservation percentage
OBC (Other Backward Classes)	As per state reservation percentage
EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)	10%
PwBD - Low Vision (LV)	1%
PwBD - Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HH)	1%
PwBD - One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid

Important Dates

Online Apply Start Date : 31 January 2026
Online Apply Last Date : 14 February 2026
Fee Payment Last Date : 16 February 2026
Application Submission Last Date : 16 February 2026
Correction Date : 18 - 19 February 2026
Merit List : Available Soon
Candidates are advised to confirm from the India Post GDS official website.

Application Fee

For General / OBC : Rs. 100/-
For SC / ST / PH : Rs. 0/-
For All Category Female : Rs 0/-
Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
Debit Card,Credit Card,Internet Banking,IMPS,Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

Age Limits

Minimum Age : 18 Years
Maximum Age : 40 Years
India Post provides age relaxation for the Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 position as per their regulations.

How to Apply Online India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026?

Applications need to be submitted online only at https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement. Applications sent through any other way will not be accepted.
The application process has two parts: (A) One-Time Registration (OTR) and (B) Filling of Online Application.
Candidates must have their own active email address and mobile number for registration.
Once registered, the same mobile number and email address cannot be used again for another person's registration.
Before starting the One-Time Registration, make sure you have ready: a mobile number (which will be verified with an OTP), an email address (which will be verified with an OTP), and details about your board and the year you passed the 10th standard exam.
To start the One-Time Registration, click on the "Candidate Login/Register" button, then select "New Candidate Registration".
After registration, a registration number will be created and sent to your registered mobile number and email address.
To submit your application, log in using your registration number and password.
Fill all details in the online application form, including personal information, board/educational details, division selection, and post preference.
Upload a recent photo (JPG/JPEG format, between 30 KB to 100 KB, recommended size 320×400 pixels) and a signature (JPG/JPEG format, between 20 KB to 100 KB, recommended size 300×120 pixels).
Preview your application before final submission.
If there is a fee, pay it before finalizing your submission.
Candidates can apply for one or more vacant posts, but only in one selected division.
When choosing a division, select your preferred posts based on community, age, PwD status, and languages studied.
If you are shortlisted for more than one post, only the first one in the order of preference will be offered, and you will lose eligibility for the others.
Candidates are advised to submit their online application well before the deadline.
The last time for submission is 5.00 PM hours on 16/02/2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Online Application India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) start date ?

Ans: The date is 31 January 2026.

2. What is the salary of India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)?

Ans: Salary will be Rs. 29,380/- per month.

3. What is the age limit minimum and maximum?

Ans: Age limit minimum is 18 and maximum is 40.

4. What is the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) official website?

Ans: The official website for India Post GDS is https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/

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