India Post Launches Recruitment for Gramin Dak Sevak Positions
India Post Recruitment Announcement
India Post has initiated a significant recruitment campaign for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) roles, with applications opening today, August 31, 2026. This recruitment is available to candidates from all states and Union Territories across India.
Application Process and Deadlines
Applications for the 'GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II July 2026' must be submitted online through the official website. The application deadline is September 19, and the last date for fee payment is September 21.
Eligibility Criteria
**Eligibility: 10th Pass Candidates Can Apply**
Candidates must have completed their 10th standard (Matriculation) from a recognized board, with passing marks in Mathematics and English. The age requirement is between 18 and 40 years, with age relaxation for reserved categories.
Application Fee
**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
**Application Steps and Link**
To apply, visit the official website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
1. Click on the recruitment application link on the homepage.
2. Select 'Click Here to Register/Apply.'
3. Choose 'New Candidate Registration' and fill in the required details.
4. Complete the application process by providing the necessary information.
5. Submit the form and print it for future reference.
Notification and Links
India Post GDS Notification July 2026
Application Form Link
State-wise Vacancy Breakdown
State-wise Vacancy Details
This recruitment will fill a total of 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions across various postal circles. The highest vacancies are in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. Below is the breakdown of vacancies by state:
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
Selection without exam or interview
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 document verification.