India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak Posts
Short Details of Notification
Department of Posts (India Post) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) under Schedule-II (Advt. No. 17-12/2026). Candidates who have passed Class 10th (High School) with Mathematics and English and know the local language can apply online until 21 September 2026. No written exam will be conducted; selection is strictly based on 10th merit. Read below for state-wise vacancy breakdown, eligibility, and direct application links.
Important Dates
| Application Begin : | 31 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online : | 19 September 2026 |
| Application Submission Last Date : | 21 September 2026 |
| Edit / Correction Window : | 23 – 24 September 2026 |
| Merit List Result Date : | Notify Later |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS : | ₹ 100 |
| SC / ST : | ₹ 0 |
| PH (Divyang) : | ₹ 0 |
Age Limit Details
Age relaxation applicable: OBC - 3 years, SC/ST - 5 years, PwD - 10 years as per government norms
Vacancy Details Total
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS / BPM / ABPM) | 23757 | Passed Class 10th (Secondary School Examination) with Mathematics and English as compulsory/elective subjects from a recognized board. Candidate must have studied the local language up to at least 10th standard and possess basic computer knowledge. |
Department of Posts, India Post ne desh bhar ke vibhinn circles me Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM) aur Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) ke 23,757 padon par bharti ke liye notification jari kar diya hai. Is bharti ki sabse badi visheshata yeh hai ki isme koi likhit pariksha (written exam) nahi hoti hai. 10th pass candidates ke liye yeh central postal department me shamil hone ka behtareen mauka hai.
India Post GDS Selection Process 2026
India Post GDS bharti me chayan prakriya poori tarah se transparent aur merit par aadharit hoti hai:
1. System-Generated Merit List:
* Selection Class 10th (High School) ke marks/grades ke aadhar par tay kiya jata hai.
* Kisi bhi higher qualification (12th, Graduation ya Diploma) ke liye koi extra weightage nahi milta hai.
* Board marksheet me darj sabhi subjects ke aggregate percentage ko consider kiya jata hai.
2. Document Verification (DV):
* Merit list me short-list kiye gaye candidates ko unke original certificates ke satyapan ke liye bulaya jata hai.
* Required documents: 10th Marksheet & Certificate, Date of Birth Proof, Caste Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS), PwD Certificate (agar laagu ho), aur Identity Proof.
3. Medical Fitness & Final Joining:
* Document verification safal hone ke baad candidates ko designated branch post office me appointment letter de diya jata hai.
Key Eligibility Points to Remember
Local Language Knowledge: Candidate ko jis postal circle/state ke liye apply kar rahe hain, wahan ki local language Class 10th tak padhi honi chahiye aur bolna-likhna aana chahiye.
*Basic Computer Knowledge: Candidate ke paas basic computer training ka certificate ya school/college me computer subject padha hona aniwarya hai.
Cycling Knowledge: Dak deliver karne ke liye cycling ya two-wheeler chalane ki basic knowledge honi zaroori hai.
How to Apply Online for India Post GDS 2026
1. Official portal (`indiapostgdsonline.gov.in`) par jayein.
2. Sabse pehle **"Registration"** section me jakar apna active mobile number aur email ID verify karein aur basic details fill karein.
3. Registration number prapt hone ke baad application form me login karein.
4. Apni Class 10th board details, marks/grades dhyan se enter karein.
5. Apni pasand ke Postal Circle aur Division ke Post Office preferences ko order me select karein.
6. Passport-size photograph aur signature upload karein.
7. General/OBC male candidates ₹100 fee online jama karein (SC/ST/PwD aur Female candidates ke liye koi fee nahi hai).
8. Form submit karke acknowledgment receipt ka printout nikal kar surakshit rakh lein.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Online Registration Form | Click Here |
| Check Circle Wise Notification | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| India Post GDS Official Website | Click Here |