India Post is likely to publish the GDS Recruitment 2026 notification in January 2026, with more than 30,000 vacancies expected across various postal circles. The recruitment will be conducted for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts, including Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM). These positions are primarily intended for rural and semi-urban locations, where selected candidates will be assigned to village post offices and smaller postal units throughout India.
Applicants usually receive preference within their home state or respective postal circle, making local candidates more competitive. Operating under the Ministry of Communications, India Post manages one of the world’s largest postal systems, offering services such as mail delivery, postal savings, insurance, and parcel distribution even in remote regions.
Candidates who have passed Class 10 from a recognized board, have basic computer knowledge, and meet the eligibility conditions can apply. There is no written examination for the GDS posts; selection is made purely on the basis of academic merit.
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Important Dates
Notification Release Date
January 2026 (Expected)
Apply Online Starts
January 2026
Last Date to Apply
February 2026
Edit / Correction Window
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India Post GDS Application Status 2026
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GDS Result 2026
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Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹100/-
SC / ST / PwD / Female / Transwomen
Exempted (No Fee)
Total Post
Total Post
30000+ (Approx.)
GDS Vacancy 2025: Category-wise and Circle-wise
S.No.
Postal Circle
UR
OBC
EWS
SC
ST
PwD- A
PwD- B
PwD- C
PwD- D
Total
1
Andhra Pradesh
553
239
157
63
159
7
14
22
1
1215
2
Assam
217
153
35
53
33
8
7
1
1
501
3
Assam
65
31
20
15
14
0
0
0
0
145
4
Assam
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
5
Assam
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
6
Bihar
308
298
117
42
68
12
5
5
2
783
7
Chhattisgarh
245
59
80
162
70
8
8
3
3
638
8
Delhi
4
3
8
2
0
0
0
0
0
30
9
Gujarat
524
260
54
212
122
7
5
18
1
1203
10
Haryana
15
5
0
5
1
0
1
0
0
82
11
Himachal Pradesh
112
12
37
0
4
1
3
1
0
331
12
Jammu & Kashmir
117
54
23
36
21
4
1
3
1
255
13
Jharkhand
368
82
101
61
6
6
10
5
2
822
14
Karnataka
432
260
175
78
122
3
3
12
0
1135
15
Kerala
740
202
124
20
158
9
21
19
2
1385
16
Madhya Pradesh
748
330
185
264
161
23
27
17
2
1314
17
Maharashtra
0
3
3
3
10
1
0
0
0
25
18
Maharashtra
683
583
137
131
146
15
20
17
1
1473
19
North Eastern
59
1
22
34
3
0
0
0
0
118
20
North Eastern
351
141
15
141
27
14
3
10
13
587
21
North Eastern
3
1
24
2
0
2
2
2
1
66
22
North Eastern
1
54
8
2
0
0
0
0
0
117
23
North Eastern
146
0
6
89
8
3
3
1
0
301
24
North Eastern
6
53
6
3
3
0
0
0
0
71
25
Odisha
478
163
234
96
86
6
6
1
0
1101
26
Punjab
2
1
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
8
27
Punjab
98
97
2
97
28
0
3
7
0
392
28
Tamil Nadu
1099
567
361
23
200
10
41
21
10
2292
29
Uttar Pradesh
1374
789
554
28
223
18
7
9
2
3004
30
Uttarakhand
289
83
95
59
13
5
3
2
2
568
31
West Bengal
396
183
185
48
48
6
4
6
2
869
32
West Bengal
3
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
18
33
West Bengal
10
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
15
34
West Bengal
6
2
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
14
35
West Bengal
6
5
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
15
36
Telangana
240
117
70
28
61
1
0
2
0
519
Total
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9735
4164
2867
2086
1952
178
195
191
45
21413
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
40 Years
Age Relaxation For Reserved Category Candidates
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST)
5 Years
Other Backward Classes (OBC)
3 Years
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
No Relaxation
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
10 Years
PwD + OBC
13 Years
PwD + SC / ST
15 Years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Class 10th with Mathematics and English as either mandatory or elective subjects from a recognized board.
It is essential to have studied the local language up to Class 10 and be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking it.
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to ride a bicycle (For all candidates, including those with disabilities, unless exempted by a competent authority)
Adequate means of livelihood
How to Apply
Visit the official website – indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
Select the region/circle you want to apply for.
Click on ‘New Registration’ and enter your details to generate a registration number.
Log in with the registration number and fill in the application form.
Upload the required documents (photo, signature, Class 10th certificate, etc.).
Pay the application fee (if applicable) online.
Submit the application and download a copy for future reference
Documents to be Uploaded
Mobile Number
Email ID
Aadhaar Number (if available)
Matriculation (10th) Exam Details (Board & Year of Passing)
Scanned Photograph (.jpg/.jpeg, less than 50 KB)
Scanned Signature (.jpg/.jpeg, less than 20 KB)
Selection Process
The selection is purely merit-based, with no written exam or interview. A system-generated merit list is prepared based on Class 10th marks (calculated up to four decimal places).
Merit List Preparation – Based on the 10th board marks. Higher marks increase the chances of selection.
Document Verification – Shortlisted candidates must provide original documents like educational certificates, age proof, and category certificates (if applicable).
