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India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026
Are you looking for a stable government career right after school? The Department of Post (India Post) has officially opened the gateway for thousands of aspirants with the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Schedule-I January 2026 recruitment. With 28,636 vacancies across the country, this is one of the biggest opportunities this year.
What makes this special? There is no written exam. Selection is entirely merit-based! Read on for the exact dates, eligibility, and state-wise breakdown as updated on LatestNaukari.com.
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
|
Application Start: 31/01/2026 Registration Last Date: 14/02/2026 Fee Payment Last Date: 16/02/2026 Correction Window: 18/02/2026 to 19/02/2026 Merit List Date: Available Soon Exam Date: No Exam (Merit Based) |
General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/- SC / ST / PH: ₹0/- All Category Female: ₹0/- Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets) |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per India Post GDS 2026 Recruitment rules.
Total Vacancy: 28,636 Posts
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) (BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak) |
28,636 |
1. Class 10th (High School) passed with Mathematics and English as subjects. 2. Must know the local language of the applied circle. 3. Basic Computer Knowledge & Cycling Skills are mandatory. |
Circle-Wise Vacancy Breakdown (Examples)
• Uttar Pradesh: 3169 Posts
• Uttarakhand: 436 Posts
• Bihar: 1344 Posts
• Delhi: 37 Posts
• Madhya Pradesh: 2102 Posts
• Maharashtra: 3553 Posts
• West Bengal: 2963 Posts
• Tamil Nadu: 2009 Posts
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Follow these instructions to ensure your application is processed at latestnaukari.com:
- Visit the official portal `indiapostgdsonline.gov.in`.
- Stage 1 (Registration): Enter your mobile, email, and 10th-grade details to generate your registration number.
- Stage 2 (Apply Online): Login with your registration number and select your preferred Circle/Division.
- Upload: Scanned photo (20kb-50kb) and signature (10kb-20kb).
- Preferences: Select your post-office preferences in order of choice.
- Fee: Pay the application fee (if UR/OBC/EWS Male).
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