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), the India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I for January 2026 is officially live. Review the key highlights of the recruitment notification in the comprehensive PDF below:

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

Selection Process: No Written Exam for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

A key highlight of the 2026 recruitment drive is the absence of any written examination or interview. Candidates are selected exclusively based on their Class 10 academic marks. A merit list is generated systemically, calculating scores up to four decimal places.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Check the India Post GDS Merit List 2026 - Access Here

India Post GDS Important Dates 2026

India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 State-wise

India GDS Selection Process 2026

The recruitment for GDS, ABPM, and BPM positions is strictly based on Class 10th examination 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

Once the GDS Merit List 2026 is officially released, shortlisted candidates will be notified by their respective Divisional or Unit Head for document verification. Following successful verification, a provisional engagement letter will be issued.

Candidates must complete all pre-engagement formalities within 30 days of receiving their offer. Once all records are validated, a final engagement order is issued, formalizing the appointment as a Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS).

India Post GDS Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must adhere to the criteria regarding educational qualifications, age limits, and mandatory local language proficiency as outlined 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

Candidates applying for roles within their own postal circle are given preference. Proficiency in the local language (studied up to Class 10) is a compulsory requirement; failure to demonstrate this will result in disqualification during the document verification stage.

India Post GDS Application Correction 2026

Applications for the 2026 cycle were submitted via the official portal at www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. The primary application window is closed, but the correction portal remains open from 18th February 2026 to 19th February 2026. Please use the link below to modify your application if required.

Access the India Post GDS 2026 Application Correction Link

GDS Application Fee

The application fee must be processed online using Debit/Credit cards, UPI, or other authorized digital payment methods.

How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?

Check: View Detailed Post-wise India Post GDS Salary Structure