India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 28,635 Posts
📌 Name of Post
India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online Form
🏢 Organization
Department of Post (India Post)
India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) Recruitment 2026
📄 Short Information
Department of Post, India Post has released the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) Recruitment 2026 Notification for 28,635 approximate posts across India. Candidates who are interested in India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 can apply online from 31 January 2026 to 14 February 2026.
Before applying, candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification to check eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, state-wise vacancies, document requirements and complete application process.
📅 Important Dates
Application Begin: 31/01/2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 14/02/2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: 16/02/2026
Correction Window: 18–19 February 2026
Merit List / Result: Notified Soon
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0/- (Nil) |
| All Category Female | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
Fee Payment Mode:
Payment through India Post E-Challan submitted at nearest Head Post Office / GPO.
🎯 Age Limit (As on 14/02/2026)
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation: Extra as per India Post GDS Recruitment Rules 2026
📊 Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 28,635 Posts
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
| Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) | 28,635 | 10th Pass with Math & English + Local Language |
🎓 Educational Qualification
Class 10 High School Pass with Mathematics and English as subjects
Knowledge of Local Language of the respective state
👉 For detailed eligibility, read the official notification.
🗺️ State Wise Vacancy Details
| State | Local Language | Posts |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3169 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 436 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1344 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 1155 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 37 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 634 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 270 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 520 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 267 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 908 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 2102 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1691 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / English / Hindi | 261 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani / Marathi | 3553 |
| North Eastern | Multiple Languages | 1014 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1191 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1022 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2009 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 608 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo / Hindi / English | 639 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1782 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali | 2963 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1060 |
📝 How to Fill India Post GDS Online Form 2026
Visit the official India Post GDS website
Read the complete notification carefully
Register using basic details
Fill the online application form
Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, ID Proof)
Pay the application fee (if applicable)
Preview the application before final submission
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
🔗 Important Links
Apply Online: Click Here
Download Notification (PDF): Click Here
District / State Wise Vacancy Details: Click Here
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 last date to apply?
👉 14 February 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Q2. India Post GDS 2026 total vacancy kitni hai?
👉 Total 28,635 posts notified across India.
Q3. India Post GDS qualification kya hai?
👉 Candidate must be 10th pass with Mathematics & English and must know the local language of the state.
Q4. India Post GDS age limit kya hai?
👉 Minimum age 18 years and maximum age 40 years as on 14/02/2026. Age relaxation applicable as per rules.
Q5. India Post GDS selection process kya hai?
👉 Selection will be based on 10th class merit, no written exam.
Q6. India Post GDS application fee kitni hai?
👉 General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/PwBD/Female: No fee.
Q7. India Post GDS salary kitni hoti hai?
👉 Salary depends on post and TRCA slab as per India Post rules.
Q8. Kya final year / result waiting candidate apply kar sakta hai?
👉 No, result waiting candidates are not eligible to apply.
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