India Post has officially released the Gramin Dak Sevaks India Post (GDS) Recruitment 2026 Notification. A total of 28,635 approximate vacancies are available across multiple states in India. Candidates who have applied earlier can now edit / correct their application form during the correction window.
Eligible candidates must have passed Class 10th with Mathematics and English and should have knowledge of the local language. Selection will be based on merit (10th marks).
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 31 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 14 February 2026 (till 5:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 February 2026
- Correction / Edit Form Date: 18 – 19 February 2026
- Merit List / Result: Notified Soon
Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹0/- (Nil)
- All Female Candidates: ₹0/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode:
Fee payment through India Post E-Challan at the nearest Head Post Office / GPO.
Age Limit (as on 14/02/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age Relaxation: As per India Post GDS Recruitment Rules 2026
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) | 28,635 | Class 10 passed with Mathematics & English, Knowledge of Local Language |
State Wise Vacancy Details (Highlights)
| State | Local Language | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3169 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1344 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 2102 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi / Konkani | 3553 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 2963 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1782 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2009 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1691 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 634 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1060 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 608 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1022 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali | 639 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1191 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi / English | 261 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 270 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 436 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 37 |
| Others | Various | Remaining Posts |
District-wise vacancy details available in the official notification.
How to Fill India Post GDS Online Form 2026
- Visit the official GDS application portal.
- Read the complete notification carefully before applying.
- Keep all required documents ready (10th marksheet, ID proof, address proof).
- Upload scanned photo and signature correctly.
- Verify all details before final submission.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Correction / Edit Form | Click Here |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| District Wise Vacancy Details | Click Here |
| How to Fill Form (Hindi Video) | Click Here |
| Official GDS Website | Click Here |