India Post is expected to announce the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 in January 2026, inviting applications for 28,740 posts including Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM).
The official notification is likely to be released soon and will provide complete details about the eligibility criteria, selection process, and state-wise vacancy distribution. These posts are mainly for rural and semi-urban areas, with selected candidates posted at village post offices and small-town postal branches across different postal circles in India.
Candidates are generally given preference within their own state or postal circle, making it easier for local applicants to apply and serve in their nearby regions.
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India Post GDS 2026 Highlights
Recruitment Authority
India Post
Recruitment Name
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Posts
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
Total Vacancies
28,740
Job Location
Rural & Semi-Urban Areas
Selection Mode
Merit Based (Class 10 Marks)
Official Website
indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
Important Dates
Notification Release
31/01/2026 (Expected)
Online Application Start
31/01/2026
Online Apply Last Date
16/02/2026
Submission of online applications and fee payment
02/02/2026 to 16/02/2026
Correction Window
18/02/2026 to 19/022026
Merit List Release
28/02/2026
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
EWS
No Relaxation
PwD
10 Years
PwD + OBC
13 Years
PwD + SC/ST
15 Years
Vacancy Details 2026
Details
Information
Total Posts
28,740
Distribution
State-wise & Circle-wise
Categories
UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD
Name of Circle
Vacancy
Andhra Pradesh
1060
Assam
639
Bihar
1347
Chhattisgarh
1155
Delhi
42
Gujarat
1830
Haryana
270
Himachal Pradesh
520
Jammu and Kashmir
267
Jharkhand
908
Karnataka
1023
Kerala
1691
Madhya Pradesh
2120
Maharashtra
3553
North East
1014
Orissa
1191
Punjab
262
Rajasthan
634
Tamil Nadu
2009
Telangana
609
Uttar Pradesh
3169
Uttarakhand
445
West Bengal
2982
Total Vacancy
28740
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
