The Indian postal Department (India Post) has released a major recruitment drive for 10th pass candidates in 2026, offering thousands of government job opportunities across the country. This is one of the largest single recruitment notifications for secondary school pass candidates this year.
📅 Key Dates You Should Know
According to the official notification and recruitment schedule:
- Recruitment Notification Released: 31 january 2026
- Online Registration Begins: 31 january 2026
- Official Online application Start: 2 february 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 14 february 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
- Last Date for application Fee Payment: 16 february 2026
- Application Correction Window: 18–19 february 2026
- First Merit List (Expected): 28 february 2026
These dates form the complete timeline for India Post GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) Recruitment 2026 — the main hiring campaign open to 10th pass candidates this year.
🧑🎓 Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Have passed Class 10 (Secondary School) from a recognized board.
- Have passing marks in Mathematics and English.
- Be within the age range of 18–40 years, with age relaxations for reserved categories as per government norms.
- Know the local language of the postal circle for which they are applying (reading, writing, speaking).
There is no written exam — candidates are selected solely based on merit (marks obtained in Class 10).
📍 Available Posts & Vacancies
The recruitment covers several key posts under india Post’s Gramin Dak Sevak category, including:
- Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
- Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
A total of 28,740 vacancies have been announced across different postal circles nationwide for this drive.
📝 How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official recruitment portal managed by india Post:
Visit the official portal: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) first.
Fill out the application form with correct details.
Upload the required documents and pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form before 14 february 2026 and keep a printout for future reference.
Tip: Don’t wait until the last moment — apply early to avoid server issues and ensure your information is accurate.
🏆 Selection Process
Selection is purely merit‑based, meaning candidates with higher Class 10 marks stand a better chance of being shortlisted for document verification and final appointment.
There is no written exam or interview for this recruitment cycle — a big advantage for many applicants.
📌 In Summary
- 📅 application window: 31 january – 14 february 2026
- 👨🎓 Eligibility: 10th pass + Maths & English
- 📍 Vacancies: 28,740 posts nationwide
- 📝 Selection: Merit‑based (no exam)
This recruitment is a major opportunity for secondary‑school graduates looking to secure a stable government job in india Post — one of the country’s oldest and largest public service departments.
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