Registration Dates & Application Details Awaited
India Post, under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has officially announced the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 through a consolidated notification published on its official portal.
This upcoming recruitment drive aims to fill 28,740 GDS vacancies across multiple postal circles in India. While the notification has been released, online registration has not yet opened. Eligible candidates are advised to stay alert and prepare required documents in advance.
🏤 Organization Details
- Recruiting Authority: India Post (Department of Posts)
- Ministry: Ministry of Communications, Government of India
- Recruitment Type: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
- Job Location: Across India
- Application Mode: Online
- Status: 🔔 Notification Announced | Registration Not Yet Open
- Official Portal: https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
📌 Posts Covered Under GDS Recruitment 2026
- Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
- Dak Sevak
📌 Circle-wise vacancy distribution will be detailed in the final notification.
📊 Vacancy Highlights
- Total Vacancies: 28,740 (tentative, as per consolidated notification)
- Recruitment Coverage: Multiple postal circles across India
🧪 Selection Process
The India Post GDS recruitment follows a merit-based selection process:
- Merit list prepared based on Class 10 marks percentage
- No written examination
- Document verification for shortlisted candidates
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Summary)
- Educational Qualification: Class 10 pass from a recognized board
- Language Requirement: Knowledge of the local language of the concerned postal circle
- Other Conditions: As specified in the official notification
📌 Candidates must carefully review the detailed eligibility criteria in the official PDF before applying.
🗓️ Important Dates (Official Timeline)
| Activity | Date |
| Official Notification Released | January 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 February 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 18–19 February 2026 |
| Merit List Expected | Late February 2026 |
⚠️ Dates are as per public notification and subject to official updates.
📝 Application Process (To Be Activated)
- Applications will be accepted online only
- Candidates must apply through the official India Post GDS portal
- Registration link will be activated once the application window opens
📌 This page will be updated immediately after registration begins.
📄 Official Notification PDFs
Candidates can refer to the official India Post documents for complete details:
- Model Notification PDF:
https://indiapostgdsonline.cept.gov.in/Notifications1/Model_Notification.pdf - Additional consolidated notifications may be released on the official portal.
⏰ Important Advisory from GrowInJob
GrowInJob strongly recommends candidates apply as early as possible once registration opens.
Avoid last-minute submissions, as heavy traffic or technical issues may affect the application process.
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