The Department of Posts has announced the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 for 28,686 vacancies across the country. The online registration process is currently underway on the official portal. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the India Post GDS online website before the last date. According to the schedule, the last date for submitting the application form is 14th February 2026.Candidates have to register themselves, fill up the application form, upload required documents, pay application fees, and finish it by the stipulated deadline. The recruitment will be conducted without a written examination. Selection will be based on Class 10 marks. Applicants are advised to check eligibility details carefully before applying.
India Post GDS recruitment 2026 important dates
The recruitment drive aims to fill 28,686 Gramin Dak Sevak posts in different postal circles. The posts include Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak.The online application process began on January 31, 2026. The last date to apply is February 14, 2026. The candidates will be able to pay their application fees till February 16, 2026. Candidates would be provided with a correction facility on the website from February 18 to 19, 2026, wherein those who have submitted the forms can go for corrections.Applicants must make sure that all the given information is accurate before making the final submission. No application will be entertained after the closing date.
India Post GDS recruitment: How to apply online
Candidates can follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official website at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
- Complete the registration process with basic details.
- Fill out the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents and photographs.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.
Direct link to apply for GDS recruitment.Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for updates regarding the merit list and further instructions.
Eligibility criteria and selection process
Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board with Mathematics and English as compulsory or elective subjects. They should have studied the local language of the concerned postal circle at least up to Class 10.The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 40 years. Age relaxation will be given to reserved category candidates as per government rules.There will be no written examination. Selection will be based on a system-generated merit list prepared from Class 10 marks. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
