Indian Post Office has announced a new notification for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) across 23 postal circles in India. Total of 28,740 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. The application process has started from 31 January 2026, and applicants can apply until 14 February 2026. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility details, application fee, age limit, selection process, important dates, and all other instructions before submitting their application form.
Important Date
- Notification Released : 31 January 2026 (Expected)
- Application Start : 31 January 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 14 February 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment : 14 February 2026
- Correction Date : 16 February 2026 to 18 February 2026
- 1st Merit List : 28 February 2026
- Final Merit List / Result : Notified Soon
Vacancy Details
| States/Circles | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 1060 |
| Assam | 639 |
| Bihar | 1347 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1155 |
| Delhi | 42 |
| Gujarat | 1830 |
| Haryana | 270 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 520 |
| Jammu / Kashmir | 267 |
| Jharkhand | 908 |
| Karnataka | 1023 |
| Kerala | 1691 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2120 |
| Maharashtra | 3553 |
| North Eastern | 1014 |
| Odisha | 1191 |
| Punjab | 262 |
| Rajasthan | 634 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2009 |
| Telangana | 609 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3169 |
| Uttarakhand | 445 |
| West Bengal | 2982 |
| Total | 28740 |
Application Fees
- UR : 100/-
- SC/ST/PWD/Female /Transwomen : 00/-
- Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking or Offline Mode Only.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 40 Years
- For Age Relaxation Read the Official Notification.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have completed the Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard, having passed in Mathematics and English from any recognised Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments,/ Union Territories in India.
- Candidates should have studied the local language at least up to the 10th Standard from a recognised board.
- Read the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria and qualifications.
Selection Process
- Merit Based (10th Marks)
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/) of India Post Office. Candidates Can Apply Between 31 January 2026 to 14 February 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “India Post GDS Recruitment 2026“.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
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Salary
Salary offered under India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 varies by post. ABPM/GDS candidates will receive a monthly pay ranging from Rs 10,000/- to Rs 24,470/-, while BPM candidates will be receive Rs 12,000 and Rs 29,380 per month, as per applicable rules.
- ABPM/ GDS : Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/- Per Month.
- BPM : Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/- Per Month.