The Indian Postal Department (India Post) has announced a massive recruitment drive for the year 2026, inviting applications for 28,740 vacancies under the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) category. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for candidates who have passed 10th standard and are looking for a central government job.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official India Post GDS portal within the specified dates.
India Post Vacancy Notification
- Organization : Indian Postal Department (India Post)
- Post Name : Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
- Total Vacancies : 28,740
- Job Location : Across India
- Salary : Rs. 10,000 – 29,380/- Per Month
- Application Mode : Online
- Recruitment Year : 2026
India Post Vacancy Details
| STATE NAME | NO OF POST’S |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1, 215 |
| Assam | 655 |
| Bihar | 783 |
| Chhattisgarh | 638 |
| Delhi | 30 |
| Gujarat | 1, 203 |
| Haryana | 82 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 331 |
| Jammu Kashmir | 255 |
| Jharkhand | 822 |
| Karnataka | 1,135 |
| Kerala | 1, 385 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1, 314 |
| Maharashtra | 1, 498 |
| North Eastern | 1, 260 |
| Odisha | 1, 101 |
| Punjab | 400 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2, 298 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3,004 |
| Uttarakhand | 568 |
| West Bengal | 923 |
| Telangana | 519 |
India Post Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed 10th Standard (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
- Applicants should have studied the local language of the respective postal circle at least up to 10th standard.
- Basic knowledge of computer operations is required.
India Post Salary Details
| POST NAME | SALARY ( PER MONTH) |
| Gramin Dak Sevak (Branch | Rs 12,00 – 29, 380 |
| Gramin Dak Sevak (Assistant Branch Postmaster) | Rs 10,000 – 24,470 |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Age Relaxation:
- OBC Candidates: 03 Years
- SC/ST Candidates: 05 Years
- PWD (General) Candidates: 10 Years
- PWD (OBC) Candidates: 13 Years
- PWD (SC/ST) Candidates: 15 Years
Application Fee:
- Female/SC/ST/PWD & Transwomen Candidates: Nil
- All Other Candidates: Rs.100/-
- Mode of Payment: Online
Selection Process:
- Merit-based selection
- Candidates will be selected based on 10th standard marks
- No written examination or interview
Steps to Apply Online for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
1 . Visit the official India Post GDS website
2 . Complete one-time registration
3 . Login using registered credentials
4 . Fill in the online application form carefully
5 . Upload required documents
6 . Pay the application fee (if applicable)
7 . Submit the application
8 . Download and save the confirmation page
Important Dates
- Start Date to Apply Online: 31-01-2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 14-Feb-2026
- Last date to pay the application fee: 16-02-2026
- Submission of Online Applications: 16-02-2026
- Date of Edit/ Correction Window for Applicants: 18th to 19th Feb 2026
India Post Notification Important Links
| Official Notification pdf: | Click here |
| Apply Online: | Click here |
| Official Website: | indiapost.gov.in |