India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Jobs


The Department of Post, India has published a Job notification for 28636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts across India. Interested and eligible applicants can apply online through the official website given below. The applicants are advised to review the advertisement before applying online. 


Starting Date: 02-02-2026


Last Date: 16-02-2026


India Post Gramin Dak Sevak Jobs Overview


The India Post is one of the important Indian Public Sector Postal system of the government of India it is operated by the Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications. The India Post provides various services like Traditional mail, Banking (Post office Savings Bank), Insurance (PLI) and e-commerce logistics services. India Post invites new job application for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS). Qualified applicants can apply online for the GDS position and can gear up their career in the Indian postal system. The period of online application is from 2nd February to 16th February, 2026. 


India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment


Name of the Post: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)


Total number of Posts: 28636


Category of the Post


1. Branch Postmaster.


2. Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM).


3. Dak Sevak.


Details of vacancy Circle-wise


1. Andhra Pradesh: 1060


2. Assam Circle (Language- Assamese, Bodo, Bengali): 639


3. Bihar:1344


4. Chhattisgarh: 1155


5. Delhi: 38


6. Gujarat: 1782


7. Haryana: 270


8. Himachal Pradesh: 520


9. Jammu and Kashmir: 267


10. Jharkhand: 908


11. Karnataka: 1022


12. Kerala: 1691


13. Madhya Pradesh: 2102


14. Maharashtra (Language-  Konkani, Marathi): 3553


15. North Eastern (Language- Bengali, Kak Barak, English, Hindi, Garo, Khasi, Manipuri, Mizo): 1014


16. Odisha: 1191


17. Punjab (Language- Punjabi, Hindi, English): 261


18. Rajasthan: 634


19. Tamil Nadu: 2009


20. Telangana: 608


21. Uttarakhand: 436


22. Uttar Pradesh: 3169


23. West Bengal (Language- Bengali, Nepali, English, Hindi, Bhutia/Gurung/Lepcha/Rai/Sherpa/Tamang): 2963  


 Eligibility Criteria


I. Educational Qualification: 


1. The applicants should possess a Secondary School Examination (SSE) Pass certificate of Class 10th with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/Union Territories/State Governments.


2. The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to Class 10th from a recognized board.


II. Other Qualifications required:


1. Applicants should have Knowledge of Computers.


2. Applicants must know cycling.


3. Adequate means of livelihood. 


Age Limit:


1. The applicants minimum age must be 18 years and maximum age must be 40 years.


2. The applicants age will be determined as on the last date of submission of applicants. 


Age Relaxation


1. For SC/ST candidates: 5 years


2. For OBC candidates: 3 years


3. For EWS candidates: No relaxation


4. For PwBD candidates: 10 years.


5. For PwBD OBC candidates: 13 years


6. For PwBD SC/ST candidates: 15 years 


Selection Process: The merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained/conversion of Grades/Points to marks in Secondary School Examination (SSE) of Class 10th of any recognized Boards, aggregated to a percentage to the accuracy of 4 decimals.


Application Fee


1. For SC/ST/PwD/Female/Transwomen candidates: Nil


2. For UR/OBC candidates: Rs. 100/-


Important Links 

 

Online Apply

Notification

Circle-Wise vacancy details

Official Website


FAQs of India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026


1. What is the starting date to apply online for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Jobs 2026?

Ans: The starting date to apply online for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Jobs 2026 is 2nd February 2026.

2. What is the last date to apply online for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Jobs 2026?

Ans: The last date to apply online for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak Jobs 2026 is 16th February 2026.

3. What is the total number of vacancies in the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Jobs 2026?

Ans: The total number of vacancies in the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Jobs 2026 is 28636.

4. What is the Age limit to apply for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Jobs 2026?

Ans: The applicant's age must be between 18 to 40 years.