India Post GDS Recruitment 2026; Department of Posts, Government of India, has invited applications to fill 28,635 (Approx) Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts, including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak positions, in various post offices across India. Candidates who have passed the 10th standard examination and have studied Mathematics, English, and the local language are eligible to apply for these positions. The age limit is 18 to 40 years. Eligible and interested candidates must submit their applications only through the official online portal from 30 January 2026 14 February 2026.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Organization Name: Department of Posts
Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Total Vacancy: 28,635 (Approx)
Qualification: 10th pass
Age Limit: 18-40 years
Salary: Rs. 10,000-29,380/-
Apply Mode: Online
Apply Start Date: 31.01.2026
Apply Last Date: 16.02.2026
Official Website: indiapost.gov.in

India Post Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancy 2026

The Department of Posts, Government of India, has invited applications to fill 28,635 (Approx) Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts such as Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak in various post offices across India.

State-wise Vacancy:-

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
Andhra Pradesh - 1060

Total Vacancies: 28,635 (Approx)

India Post GDS Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must possess a certificate of passing the Secondary School Examination (Class 10) from any recognized education board approved by the Government of India/State Government. Candidates must have passed Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects and must have studied the local language of the concerned postal circle up to at least Class 10.

Age Limit:

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 40 years

Age Relaxation:

SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD: 10-15 years (depending on category)

India Post Gramin Dak Sevak 2026 Pay Scale

Branch Postmaster (BPM): Rs. 12,000-29,380/-
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/ Dak Sevak: Rs. 10,000-24,470/-

India Post Recruitment Application Fee

General/ OBC/ EWS Category: Rs.100/-
SC/ ST/ Female/ PwBD/ Trans-women Category: No Fee

Payment Mode: Online Payment Only (Debit/Credit/UPI/Net Banking).