Central Government job 2026

India Post GDS 2026 Notification Released for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancies – Apply Online

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Designation Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Postmaster (ABPM)
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Total Vacancy 23757 Posts
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Job Location Across India

India Post GDS 2026 Notification Released for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancies – Apply Online

India Post India Post job vacancy 2026: The India Post has announced a new job vacancy Notification for Advertisement Notification No: 17-12/2026-GDS, dated 20th, August 2026, to fill the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) vacancy for the trades of India Post Office. The India Post planned to hire a total of 23757 employees for this India Post post across Across India. The online application is open for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) job vacancy from 02/09/2026 and closes on 21/09/2026 on the India Post official site https://indiapost.gov.in/.

India Post GDS 2026

The eligibility details for the India Post job vacancy are that you must have compleate 10th. The salary range for selected candidates is from ₹12,000 to ₹29,380. The application fees to apply for this India Post GDS, BPM, and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) Job Vacancy are UR- Rs. 100 and SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates/Transwomen applicants- No Fees. India Post Recruitment 2026 online application ends on 21/09/2026, so candidates should apply before the last date.

The age limit for the India Post GDS job vacancy is between 18 years and 40 years years old as of 21/09/2026. Age relaxations for reserved categories are applicable. The selection process for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) job vacancy is Merit-Based, Document Verification.

India Post Job vacancy 2026 – Quick summary

CategoryDetails
OrganizationIndia Post office (India Post)
Notification No.17-12/2026-GDS5
Job CategoryCentral Govt Jobs
Post NameGramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
Total Vacancies23757 Posts
Trades AvailableIndian Post Office
Educational Qualification10th
Age Limit (as on 21/09/2026)18 years and 40 years years old
Salary Range₹12,000 to ₹29,380
Application FeeUR- Rs. 100 and SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates/Transwomen applicants- No Fees
Selection ProcessMerit-Based → Document Verification
Application ModeOnline
Application Start Date02/09/2026 
Application End Date21/09/2026
Official Websitehttps://indiapost.gov.in/

Vacancy split-up details for India Post Recruitment notification 2026:

The India Post job vacancy 2026 a total of 23757 vacancies Split-up across various places in Across India , here we attached detailed vacancy details for this Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) job vacancy.

CategoryVacancies
UR10,640
OBC4,433
SC3,082
ST2,773
EWS2,160
PwD-A192
PwD-B227
PwD-C178
PwD-DE72
Total23,757

BPM vs ABPM vs Dak Sevak

FeatureBPMABPMDak Sevak
Full FormBranch PostmasterAssistant Branch PostmasterDak Sevak
Main RoleHandles branch post office operationsAssists BPM and performs assigned postal workPerforms postal and delivery-related duties
TRCAHigher slabApplicable GDS slabApplicable GDS slab
SelectionMerit BasedMerit BasedMerit Based

Educational and Age Qualification for India Post Recruitment notification 2026:

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Secondary School Examination (Class 10) with passing marks in Mathematics and English from a recognized Board.
  • Board Requirement: Recognised Board of School Education by the Government of India, State Governments, or Union Territories in India.
  • Additional Criteria:
    • Knowledge of computer
    • Knowledge of cycling
    • Adequate means of livelihood

GDS Circle-wise Language Requirement (Mandatory)

Local Language Proficiency is a mandatory requirement for the GDS role. Check state/circle-wise language requirements.

States/CirclesLanguage Spoken
Andhra PradeshTelugu
AssamAssamese/Asomiya
BiharHindi
ChhattisgarhHindi
DelhiHindi
GujaratGujarati
HaryanaHindi
Himachal PradeshHindi
Jammu / KashmirHindi/Urdu
JharkhandHindi
KarnatakaKannada
KeralaMalayalam
Madhya PradeshHindi
MaharashtraKonkani/Marathi
North EasternBengali/Kak Barak
OdishaOriya
PunjabPunjabi
RajasthanHindi
Tamil NaduTamil
TelanganaTelugu
Uttar PradeshHindi
UttarakhandHindi
West BengalBengali

The age limit for India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) Job Vacancy 2026 is between 18 to 40 Years 

  • Age Relaxation Categories:
  • SC/ST Candidates: 5 years (up to 45 years)
  • OBC Candidates: 3 years (up to 43 years)
  • EWS Candidates: No age relaxation
  • Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years
  • PwD + OBC: 13 years
  • PwD + SC/ST: 15 years
Official notification PDF for India Post GDS Job Vacancy 2026 >>

Application fees for India Post Job Vacancy 2026:

The application fees for India Post India Post Job Vacancy 2026 recruitment is UR- Rs. 100 and SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates/Transwomen applicants- No Fees. Candidates need to pay application fees only on online mode of payment while apply on official website for India Post official website during the application period from 02/09/2026 to 21/09/2026.

India Post GDS Job Vacancy 2026 Selection process:

The India Post India Post Recruitment 2026 selection process is based on a Merit-Based, Document Verification.

Application process for India Post Job Vacancy 2026:

To apply for the  India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) Job vacancy 2026, candidates must check the official India Post career website (https://indiapost.gov.in/) between the dates of 02/09/2026 and closes on 21/09/2026 to fill out and submit their application form.

step 1 – candidate who have interested to apply for India Post Job vacancy login to the India Post official web site https://indiapost.gov.in/ and click to the “Apply for ” section
Step 2 – you need to fill-up all details correctly and upload necessary supporting documents and photograph of signature and passport size photo with mentioned file ferment and size.
step 3 – after complete fill up application, need to pay application fees via online mode. and check once again your application form before clicking submit button.
Step 4 – After payment is successful, the application is submitted, and after download fee payment receipt and application form for your reference.

Online Application Form for India Post vacancy 2026 >>

Important date for India Post Job Vacancy 2026:

EventsDates
OTR beginsAugust 31, 2026
Application Submission BeginsSeptember 2, 2026
Last Date for OTRSeptember 19, 2026
Last Date to Submit ApplicationSeptember 21, 2026
Correction WindowSeptember 23-24, 2026
1st Merit ListOctober 2026
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