India Post is expected to announce the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 in January 2026, inviting applications for 30,000+ postsincluding Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM). These roles are mainly for rural and semi-urban post offices, and candidates are generally considered within their own state or postal circle.
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India Post GDS 2026 Highlights
Recruitment Authority
India Post
Recruitment Name
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Posts
GDS, BPM, ABPM
Total Vacancies
30,000+ (Expected)
Job Location
Rural & Semi-Urban Areas
Selection Mode
Merit Based (Class 10 Marks)
Official Website
indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
Important Dates
Notification Release
January 2026
Online Application Start
January 2026
Last Date to Apply
February 2026
Correction Window
To be announced
Merit List Release
To be announced
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹100
SC / ST / PwD / Female / Transwomen
Exempted
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
40 Years
India Post GDS Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC / ST
5 Years
OBC
3 Years
PwD
10 Years
PwD + OBC
13 Years
PwD + SC/ST
15 Years
Vacancy Details 2026
Details
Information
Total Posts
30,000+
Distribution
State-wise & Circle-wise
Categories
UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD
Vacancy Breakup
Will be published in official notification
Eligibility Criteria Of India Post GDS
Educational Qualification
Passed Class 10 from a recognised board
Mathematics & English as compulsory/elective subjects
Studied local language up to Class 10
Basic computer knowledge
Other Requirements
Ability to ride a bicycle
Adequate means of livelihood
Preference to candidates applying in their home postal circle