Apply Online for 28,740 Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancies
The Department of Posts (India Post) has officially released the 2026 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment Notification with a massive 28,740 job openings across India. These vacancies include roles like Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) — offering a gateway to stable central government employment.
🗓️ 1. Key Dates You Must Remember
✔ Notification & Registration Starts: 31 January 2026
✔ Last Date to Apply Online: 14 February 2026
✔ Last Date to Pay Fee: 16 February 2026
✔ Correction Window: 18–19 February 2026
✔ First Merit List: Expected 28 February 2026
🎯 2. Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
📚 Educational Qualification
- 10th Pass from a recognised board (with Mathematics and English) is required.
- Local language knowledge of the applied postal circle up to 10th standard must be satisfied.
📅 Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 40 years
- Age Relaxation: As per government of india rules (SC/ST, OBC, PwD, etc.).
📊 3. selection process — No Exam!
Good news: There is NO written exam or interview for this recruitment.
Selection will be based on a merit list prepared from Class 10 marks obtained in board exams.
💼 4. Posts & Salary Details
The recruitment includes these positions:
- Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
- Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
💰 Typical salary range:
- GDS & ABPM: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month
- BPM: ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 per month (approx.)
🌍 5. Vacancy Distribution – State/Circle Wise
The 28,740 vacancies are spread across 23 postal circles nationwide. Top circles with higher vacancies include:
- Uttar Pradesh – 3,169
- West bengal – 2,982
- Tamil Nadu – 2,009
- Maharashtra – 3,553
(state‑wise counts are tentative and may differ slightly in final notification)
🌐 6. How to Apply Online — Step by Step
Visit the official portal indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
Click on the GDS Recruitment 2026 link.
Register with your mobile number & email.
Fill in personal and educational details.
Choose your preferred postal circle and post.
Upload documents as required.
Pay application fee (if applicable) and submit before deadline.
📌 7. application Fee (if applicable)
- General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹100 (approx.)
- SC / st / PwD / Female candidates: Usually exempted from fee.
🔎 8. Important Tips for Applicants
✔ Start your registration early — avoid last‑minute rush.
✔ Ensure your 10th certificate details are correct for merit calculation.
✔ Keep all documents (ID proof, certificates, photos) ready in advance.
📍 Recap: Why This Is Big
- 28,740 government jobs across india Post — one of the largest drives of the year.
- No exam required — merit‑based selection.
- 10th pass candidates can compete for central govt jobs.
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