India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 :28,740 Posts 10th Pass Apply Online @ indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

India Post GDS Vacancy 2026: The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released, announcing 28,740 vacancies across multiple postal circles in India. This recruitment drive covers posts such as Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM).India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 – 28,740 Posts | 10th Pass Apply Online @ indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Organization Name: India Post (Department of Posts)
• Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
• Total Vacancies: 28,740 Posts (Expected)
• Job Location: All India
• Qualification: 10th Pass
• Application Mode: Online
• Official Website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must have passed 10th standard from a recognized board.
• Mathematics and English should be compulsory subjects.
• Knowledge of local language of the postal circle is mandatory.
• You must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognized Board of School Education in India.
• You must have passed in both Mathematics and English (as compulsory or elective subjects).
• You should have studied the local language (of the postal circle you’re applying to) up to 10th standard as a compulsory or elective subject.
• Knowledge of computer is expected.
• Knowledge of cycling (important for rural mail delivery).
• Adequate means of livelihood (ability to support oneself and family) is required as per GDS rules.

Circle-wise India Post GDS Vacancy Distribution

• Andhra Pradesh Circle – Andhra Pradesh, Yanam
• Assam Circle – Assam (Barak Valley & Bodoland)
• Bihar Circle – Bihar
• Chhattisgarh Circle – Chhattisgarh
• Delhi Circle – NCT of Delhi
• Gujarat Circle – Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu
• Haryana Circle – Haryana
• Himachal Pradesh Circle – Himachal Pradesh
• Jammu & Kashmir Circle – J&K, Ladakh
• Jharkhand Circle – Jharkhand
• Karnataka Circle – Karnataka
• Kerala Circle – Kerala, Lakshadweep, Mahe
• Madhya Pradesh Circle – Madhya Pradesh
• Maharashtra Circle – Maharashtra, Goa
• North East Circle – Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura
• Odisha Circle – Odisha
• Punjab Circle – Punjab, Chandigarh
• Rajasthan Circle – Rajasthan
• Tamil Nadu Circle – Tamil Nadu, Puducherry (excluding Mahe & Yanam)
• Telangana Circle – Telangana
• Uttar Pradesh Circle – Uttar Pradesh
• Uttarakhand Circle – Uttarakhand
• West Bengal Circle – West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Sikkim, Darjeeling Division

State-wise Vacancy Details (India Post GDS 2026)

• Andhra Pradesh 1,060
• Assam 639
• Bihar 1,347
• Chhattisgarh 1,155
• Delhi 42
• Gujarat 1,830
• Haryana 270
• Himachal Pradesh 520
• Jammu and Kashmir 267
• Jharkhand 908
• Karnataka 1,023
• Kerala 1,691
• Madhya Pradesh 2,120
• Maharashtra 3,553
• North Eastern 1,014
• Odisha 1,191
• Punjab 262
• Rajasthan 634
• Tamil Nadu 2,009
• Telangana 609
• Uttar Pradesh 3,169
• Uttarakhand 445
• West Bengal 2,982

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years

Age Relaxation:

• SC / ST 5 Years
• OBC 3 Years
• EWS No Relaxation
• PwBD 10 Years
• PwBD + OBC 13 Years
• PwBD + SC/ST 15 Years

India Post GDS Salary 2026

• BPM ₹12,000 – ₹29,380
• ABPM / Dak Sevak ₹10,000 – ₹24,470

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
• SC / ST / PWD / Female Candidates: No Fee

Required Documents

• 10th Marksheet
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport Size Photo
• Signature
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Local Language Certificate (if required)

How to Apply Online for India Post GDS 2026

• Visit the official website
• Complete GDS Registration
• Fill online application form
• Upload required documents
• Pay application fee
• Submit and take printout

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?

Answer: India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is a government hiring process conducted by the Department of Posts to recruit Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) for rural and semi-urban areas across India.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in India Post GDS 2026?
Answer: India Post is expected to release 28,000+ vacancies for GDS posts across different postal circles in India.

Q3. What is the minimum qualification for GDS recruitment?
Answer:Candidates must have passed 10th class from a recognized board with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects.

Q4. How is the GDS merit list prepared?

Answer:The merit list is prepared based on 10th marks, calculated up to 4 decimal places. Higher marks increase selection chances.