India Post Launches Recruitment for Gramin Dak Sevak Positions

India Post has launched a recruitment drive for Gramin Dak Sevak positions, offering 23,757 vacancies across the country. Applications open on August 31, 2026, and close on September 19, 2026. Candidates must have completed their 10th standard and can apply without any fee. The selection will be based on a merit list, with no exams or interviews required. This is a great opportunity for those seeking government jobs in India.

By Ambika Singh Sep 2, 2026, 12:08 IST

Massive Recruitment Drive for Gramin Dak Sevak

India Post has initiated a significant recruitment campaign for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) roles, with applications opening on August 31, 2026. This opportunity is available to candidates from all states and Union Territories across India.

The application process for the "GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II July 2026" is exclusively online through the official website. The application deadline is September 19, while the last date for fee payment is September 21.

Eligibility Criteria: 10th Pass Candidates Eligible

Candidates wishing to apply for the Gramin Dak Sevak positions must have completed their 10th standard (Matriculation) from a recognized educational board. They should have achieved passing marks in both Mathematics and English. The age requirement is between 18 to 40 years, with age relaxation available for candidates from reserved categories.

No Application Fee Required

There is no application fee for the Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment, allowing candidates from all backgrounds to apply at no cost.

Steps to Apply

To apply, visit the official website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

On the homepage, locate the recruitment application link.

Click on "Click Here to Register/Apply."

Select "New Candidate Registration," fill in the required details, and complete the registration process.

After registration, fill in the remaining application details.

Submit the form and print a copy for future reference.

State-wise Vacancy Breakdown

This recruitment aims to fill 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak positions across various postal circles in the country. The highest number of vacancies are in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. Below is the detailed vacancy distribution:

S.No. Circle Name Language Number of Posts

1 Andhra Pradesh Telugu 917

2 Assam Assamese 322

3 Assam Bengali 77

4 Assam Bodo 15

5 Bihar Hindi 1098

6 Chhattisgarh Hindi 762

7 Delhi Hindi 16

8 Gujarat Gujarati 499

9 Haryana Hindi 87

10 Himachal Pradesh Hindi 335

11 Jammu & Kashmir Hindi/Urdu 340

12 Jharkhand Hindi 1379

13 Karnataka Kannada 1116

14 Kerala Malayalam 1373

15 Madhya Pradesh Hindi 1450

16 Maharashtra Konkani/Marathi 134

17 Maharashtra Marathi 2297

18 North Eastern Bengali/Kokborok 119

19 North Eastern English/Hindi 1354

20 North Eastern English/Hindi and Garo 296

21 North Eastern English/Hindi and Khasi 369

22 North Eastern English/Manipuri 306

23 North Eastern Mizo 110

24 Odisha Odia 1353

25 Punjab English/Hindi 3

26 Punjab Punjabi 119

27 Rajasthan Hindi 1009

28 Tamil Nadu Tamil 2118

29 Telangana Telugu 419

30 Uttarakhand Hindi 452

31 Uttar Pradesh Hindi 1691

32 West Bengal Bengali 1619

33 West Bengal Bengali/Nepali 12

34 West Bengal English and Bhutia/Gurung/Lepcha/Nepali/Rai/Sherpa/Tamang 86

35 West Bengal English/Hindi 38

36 West Bengal Nepali 7 - Total 23,557

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on a merit list, with no examination or interview required. Those who qualify for the merit list will need to undergo a document verification process.