India Post Launches Recruitment for Gramin Dak Sevak Positions
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.