India Post GDS Online Form 2026
Quick Overview
| Organization | India Post |
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) |
| Total Vacancies | 28636 |
| Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Apply Start | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Last Date | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Location | Across India |
| Salary | As per India Post GDS norms |
Important Links
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview
India Post, under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, is expected to release the notification for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts for the year 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill various GDS positions across different circles in India, including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak.
Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Application Start Date | 31-01-2026 |
Last Date for Apply Online | 14-02-2026 |
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS:
SC / ST / PH:
All Category Female:
Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or E-Challan.
Age Limit (as on Notification Date)
Minimum Age:
Maximum Age:
Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10th Standard (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
Compulsory Knowledge of Local Language: The candidate should have studied the local language of the respective state/circle at least up to 10th standard.
Basic Computer Knowledge: Candidates should have basic computer knowledge and should be able to provide a basic computer training certificate for at least 60 days duration from a recognized Computer Training Institute.
How to Apply for India Post GDS 2026
Interested and eligible candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying online. The application process will involve the following steps:
Visit the official India Post GDS recruitment portal.
Register yourself by providing basic details.
Fill out the application form with all required personal and educational details.
Upload scanned copies of necessary documents (photograph, signature, 10th mark sheet, computer certificate, etc.).
Pay the application fee online.
Review the application form and submit it.
Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.
| SI No | Language Name / Circle Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD-A | PWD-B | PWD-C | PWD-DE | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh Circle (Telugu) | 487 | 241 | 142 | 45 | 110 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 1,060 |
| 2 | Assam Circle (Assamese/Asomiya) | 241 | 116 | 41 | 53 | 50 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 511 |
| 3 | Assam Circle (Bengali) | 48 | 30 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 106 |
| 4 | Assam Circle (Bodo) | 15 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 5 | Bihar Circle (Hindi) | 599 | 328 | 199 | 67 | 119 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 1,344 |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh Circle (Hindi) | 472 | 46 | 137 | 340 | 115 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 1,155 |
| 7 | Delhi Circle (Hindi) | 27 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 8 | Gujarat Circle (Gujarati) | 752 | 441 | 61 | 281 | 179 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 9 | 1,782 |
| 9 | Haryana Circle (Hindi) | 114 | 73 | 48 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 270 |
| 10 | Himachal Pradesh Circle (Hindi) | 217 | 101 | 131 | 12 | 49 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 520 |
| 11 | Jammukashmir Circle (Hindi/Urdu) | 116 | 69 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 267 |
| 12 | Jharkhand Circle (Hindi) | 382 | 105 | 100 | 218 | 71 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 908 |
| 13 | Karnataka Circle (Kannada) | 435 | 242 | 149 | 59 | 112 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1,022 |
| 14 | Kerala Circle (Malayalam) | 930 | 378 | 151 | 20 | 161 | 8 | 22 | 20 | 1 | 1,691 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh Circle (Hindi) | 844 | 252 | 336 | 398 | 222 | 18 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 2,102 |
| 16 | Maharashtra Circle (Konkani/Marathi) | 49 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 93 |
| 17 | Maharashtra Circle (Marathi) | 1,505 | 765 | 383 | 272 | 389 | 32 | 53 | 42 | 19 | 3,460 |
| 18 | North Eastern Circle (Bengali/kak barak) | 42 | 2 | 17 | 32 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 106 |
| 19 | North Eastern Circle (English/Hindi) | 344 | 10 | 0 | 104 | 27 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 497 |
| 20 | North Eastern Circle (English/Hindi and Garo) | 46 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 102 |
| 21 | North Eastern Circle (English/Hindi and Khasi) | 44 | 4 | 0 | 63 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 126 |
| 22 | North Eastern Circle (English/Manipuri) | 50 | 23 | 3 | 42 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 137 |
| 23 | North Eastern Circle (Mizo) | 19 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 24 | Odisha Circle (Oriya) | 518 | 121 | 175 | 249 | 106 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1,191 |
| 25 | Punjab Circle (English/Hindi) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 26 | Punjab Circle (Punjabi) | 116 | 58 | 55 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 258 |
| 27 | Rajasthan Circle (Hindi) | 295 | 87 | 84 | 73 | 73 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 634 |
| 28 | Tamilnadu Circle (Tamil) | 870 | 503 | 372 | 17 | 186 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 2,009 |
| 29 | Telangana Circle (Telugu) | 305 | 127 | 73 | 17 | 70 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 608 |
| 30 | Uttarakhand Circle (Hindi) | 228 | 63 | 72 | 16 | 38 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 436 |
| 31 | Uttar Pradesh Circle (Hindi) | 1,328 | 830 | 588 | 62 | 291 | 29 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 3,169 |
| 32 | West Bengal Circle (Bengali) | 1,157 | 616 | 561 | 159 | 193 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 10 | 2,765 |
| 33 | West Bengal Circle (Bengali/Nepali) | 13 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 34 | West Bengal Circle (English and Bhutia/Gurung/Lepcha/Nepali/Rai/Sherpa/Tamang) | 34 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 70 |
| 35 | West Bengal Circle (English/Hindi) | 20 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 41 |
| 36 | West Bengal Circle (Nepali) | 31 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Total | 12,696 | 5,694 | 3,942 | 2,716 | 2,719 | 260 | 271 | 257 | 81 | 28,636 | |