India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Apply for 28,636 Vacancies (10th Pass)

India Post GDS Notification 2026 PDF

Under Advertisement No. 17-37/2025-GDS (Pt.I), India Post has initiated the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I for January 2026. The official notification provides comprehensive details regarding the recruitment process and eligibility criteria.

1. State-wise vacancies
2. Age limits & educational qualifications
3. Application timelines
4. Selection procedure and job roles

Download the Official India Post GDS Notification 2026 PDF

No Written Exam for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

A key highlight of the 2026 recruitment drive is that there will be no written examination or personal interview. Candidates are selected exclusively based on their Class 10 academic marks, with a merit list generated using grades calculated up to four decimal places.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

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India Post GDS Important Dates 2026

India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 State-wise

India GDS Selection Process 2026

The selection criteria for GDS, ABPM, and BPM roles remains strictly based on 10th-grade merit scores.

• No written exam or interview
• Selection based solely on Class 10 marks
• Merit list generated up to 4 decimal places
• Multiple lists will be released at separate timelines

India Post GDS Joining Process 2026

Following the release of the merit list, shortlisted candidates will be contacted by their respective Divisional or Unit Heads for essential document verification. Upon successful validation, the system will issue a provisional engagement letter.

Shortlisted individuals must complete all mandatory pre-engagement formalities within 30 days of receiving the offer. Final appointment orders for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) position are issued only after the verification reports are confirmed as satisfactory.

India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility requirements, including specific age limits, educational qualifications, and local language proficiency as defined in the official notification.

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board.
• Mathematics and English should be studied as compulsory/elective subjects.
• Must have studied the local language up to Class 10 and be able to read, write, and speak it.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.
• The ability to ride a bicycle is mandatory (unless exempted by a competent authority).
• Candidates should have adequate means of livelihood

India Post GDS Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• EWS: No relaxation
• PwD: 10 years (up to 15 years for PwD + SC/ST)

GDS State Preference & Local Language Requirement

Preference is extended to local candidates who completed their 10th-grade education within the respective postal circle. Mandatory local language proficiency is verified during the document review process; failure to demonstrate this skill may result in disqualification.

India Post GDS Application Correction 2026

While the primary online application phase has concluded, the correction window for submitted forms is open from 18th February to 19th February 2026. Ensure any necessary modifications are made before the deadline via the official portal.

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GDS Application Fee

Application fees are accepted exclusively through secure online payment methods, including UPI, Debit/Credit Cards, and other authorized digital payment channels.

How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?

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