India Post has started process for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026, under which appointments will be made to 23,757 posts in various postal circles across country.
Educational Qualification: Candidate must have passed 10th standard from any recognized board. Candidate must have knowledge of local language of the concerned postal circle, basic computer knowledge, and cycling ability.
Age Limit: Minimum age to apply should be 18 years and maximum age should be 40 years.
Age relaxation will be given to reserved category candidates as per government rules.
Major posts included the recruitment –
Branch Postmaster (BPM)
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
Dak Sevak
Total Vacancies: 23,757 posts across various postal circles nationwide.
Circle Name
Language
Number of Posts
Andhra Pradesh
Telugu
917
Assam
Assamese
322
Assam
Bengali
77
Assam
Bodo
15
Bihar
Hindi
1098
Chhattisgarh
Hindi
762
Delhi
Hindi
16
Gujarat
Gujarati
499
Haryana
Hindi
87
Himachal Pradesh
Hindi
335
Jammu & Kashmir
Hindi/Urdu
340
Jharkhand
Hindi
1379
Karnataka
Kannada
1116
Kerala
Malayalam
1373
Madhya Pradesh
Hindi
1450
Maharashtra
Konkani/Marathi
134
Maharashtra
Marathi
2297
North Eastern
Bengali/Kokborok
119
North Eastern
English/Hindi
1354
North Eastern
English/Hindi and Garo
296
North Eastern
English/Hindi and Khasi
369
North Eastern
English/Manipuri
306
North Eastern
Mizo
110
Odisha
Odia
1353
Punjab
English/Hindi
3
Punjab
Punjabi
119
Rajasthan
Hindi
1009
Tamil Nadu
Tamil
2118
Telangana
Telugu
419
Uttarakhand
Hindi
452
Uttar Pradesh
Hindi
1691
West Bengal
Bengali
1619
West Bengal
Bengali/Nepali
12
West Bengal
English and Bhutia/ Gurung/ Lepcha/ Nepali/ Rai/ Sherpa/ Tamang
86
West Bengal
English/ Hindi
38
West Bengal
Nepali
7
Total
–
23,557
Selection Process: Selection will be done strictly on basis of a merit list prepared from marks obtained in 10th standard. No written exam or CBT will be conducted.
Application Fee –
Category
Application Fee
General / OBC
₹100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Transgender / Female Candidates
Exempted (No Fee)
Application fee can be paid online.
One-Time Registration (OTR) Starts 31 August 2026.
Online Application Starts 02 September 2026.
Last Date to Apply 19/21 September 2026.
Required Documents:
10th Marksheet/Certificate
Proof of Date of Birth
Valid Photo ID Proof
Passport-size photograph
Signature
Category Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
HOW TO APPLY ONLINE?
First of all go to official recruitment portal of India Post GDS.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process.
After completing OTR, log in using your registration credentials.
Open the application link for GDS Recruitment 2026.
Fill in your personal, educational, and communication details accurately.
Upload your latest passport-size photograph, signature, and necessary documents.
Select your preferred postal circle carefully.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Review all entered details carefully and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Download and take a printout of submitted application form for future reference.
Note – Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying and ensure all details entered match their 10th mark-sheet exactly!