India Post GDS Apply Online 2026 Begins: Apply for 28,740 Vacancies Before Feb 16

• India Post GDS Apply Online 2026 process has officially begun.

• A total of 28,740 Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies will be filled across 23 postal circles.

• Last date to apply online is 16 February 2026 (5 PM).

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Official Update

The India Post, under the Ministry of Communications, has released the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 notification. This is one of the largest 10th-pass government recruitments of the year.

Selection will be purely merit-based, and no written exam will be conducted.

📌 India Post GDS 2026 – Overview

Important Dates – India Post GDS 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• 10th pass from a recognised board

• Marks obtained in Class 10 will be used to prepare the merit list

• Knowledge of local language of the applied postal circle is mandatory

🎯 Age Limit (as on notification date)

• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Maximum Age: 40 years

• Age relaxation applicable as per government rules for reserved categories

💰 Application Fee

Fee is refundable only for eligible categories as per rules.

Selection Process (NO EXAM)

• Selection will be based on merit list prepared from Class 10 marks

• Marks will be rounded off to 4 decimal places

• No written test or interview

📝 How to Apply for India Post GDS 2026

Follow these steps carefully:

1. Visit the official website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

2. Complete One-Time Registration

3. Login using registered credentials

4. Select postal circle and post preference

5. Fill personal and academic details

6. Upload photograph & signature

7. Pay application fee (if applicable)

8. Submit the form and download confirmation

⚠️ Candidates can apply only for one postal circle.

📄 Documents Required

Circle-Wise Vacancy Highlights (Top States)

• Uttar Pradesh – 3,169

• Maharashtra – 3,553

• West Bengal – 2,982

• Madhya Pradesh – 2,120

• Tamil Nadu – 2,009

• Gujarat – 1,830

📌 Total Vacancies: 28,740