Department of Posts, India Post has released the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) Recruitment 2026. Apply online from 31 January 2026 to 14 February 2026.

NAME OF POST : India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Approx. 28,635 Vacancies

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The Department of Posts, India Post has officially released the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) Recruitment Notification 2026. Candidates who are interested in the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 can submit their applications online from 31 January 2026 to 14 February 2026.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification to check complete details regarding vacancy information, eligibility criteria, subject details, required documents, age limit, application process, and other important instructions before applying online.

DATA Details
• Conducting Body • Department of Posts, Government of India
• India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) Recruitment 2026
• India Post GDS 2026: Brief Overview of the Official Notification
• Key Dates • Online Application Starts: 31 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 14 February 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 February 2026
• Application Correction Window: 18–19 February 2026
• Merit List / Result Declaration: To be announced soon
• Fee • General / OBC Candidates: ₹100/-
• SC / ST / PH Candidates: No fee (Nil)
• All Category Female Candidates: Exempted from fee
• The examination fee must be paid through India Post e-Challan, which should be submitted at the nearest Head Post Office or GPO.
• Age Requirement • India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) Recruitment 2026 – Age Criteria (as on 14 February 2026)
• Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years
• Maximum Age Limit: 40 years
• Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per the India Post GDS Recruitment Rules, Schedule 2026.
Official Source Sarkari Exam Result
India Post GDS Notification January 2026 – Vacancy & Eligibility Details Total Vacancies: 28,635 Posts
Post Vacancies Delhi High Court JJA / Restorer Eligibility
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 28635 • Candidates must have passed Class 10 (High School) with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects from a recognized board. • Applicants should have knowledge of the local language of the respective postal circle. • For additional and detailed eligibility conditions, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification.
India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) Recruitment 2026 – State-wise Vacancy Information
State Name Local Language Total Post
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 Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / Mizo 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

  1. The India Post has announced the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 recruitment across various states. Interested candidates can submit their applications between dates will be updated soon.
  2. Applicants should carefully read the official notification before filling out the India Post GDS 2026 online application form.
  3. Make sure to gather all necessary documents such as eligibility proof, ID, address proof, and other basic details before applying.
  4. Keep scanned copies of your documents ready, including photograph, signature, and ID proof, as required for the application process.
  5. Before submitting, double-check the application form preview to ensure all details are entered correctly.
  6. After final submission, take a printout of the application form for future reference.

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