Indian Postal GDS 28740 Recruitment 2026
India Post will release the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 notification on January 31, announcing approximately 28,740 vacancies across various postal circles in the country.
The online application process will begin on the same day through the official GDS portal. The recruitment drive is aimed at filling posts in rural and branch post offices and offers an opportunity for Class 10 qualified candidates to secure employment in the postal department without a written examination.
✓Total Vacancies: 28,740 (tentative)
✓ Mode of Application: Online
✓ Official Website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
✓ Required Qualification: Class 10 pass
✓ Age Criteria: 18 to 40 years
Important Dates
✓ Notification Release: January 31, 2026
✓ Online Application Begins: January 31, 2026
✓ Last Date to Apply: February 14, 2026
✓ Fee Payment Deadline: February 16, 2026
✓ Application Correction Window: February 18 and 19, 2026
✓ Merit List Publication: February 28, 2026
Total of 28,740 posts are expected to be filled across different states and postal circles. Higher vacancy numbers are Corted in states such as Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Kerala. Smaller allocations are expected in union territories and northeastern regions. The detalled state-wise and division-wise vacancy list will be provided in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
✓ Educational Qualification
✓ Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board,
✓ Mathematics and English must be subjects at the secondary level.
✓ Knowledge of the local language of the concerned postal circle is mandatory.
Age Limit
✓ Minimum age: 18 years
✓ Maximum age: 40 years
Age Relaxation
✓ SC/ST: 5 years
✓ OBC: 3 years
✓ Persons with Disabilities: As per government norms
Application Fee
✓ General category candidates: 100
✓ SC, ST, PwD, women candidates, and Transwomen: Exempted
The application fee must be paid through online payment modes only.
Application Process
Candidates must submit their applications through the official GDS portal by completing the following steps:
1. Online registration using a valid mobile number and email ID
2. Payment of application fee, where applicable
3. Completion of the online application form
4. Selection of preferred postal divisions
5. Uploading of photograph and signature
6. Final submission of the application
Candidates shortlisted in the merit list will be required to appear for document verification at the designated postal division. Appointment will be subject to successful verification of certificates and eligibility criteria.
Official Website Links
Notification Pdf: Click Here
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