India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Registration Begins for 23,757 Vacancies

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 registration has begun for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) vacancies under Schedule-II, July 2026. Eligible candidates can complete the registration process online.

The recruitment covers posts including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak across various postal circles. The selection will be based on merit, with candidates' Class 10 marks considered for preparing the merit list.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Highlights

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Registration Begins

The Department of Posts has started the registration process for GDS Recruitment 2026. A total of 23,757 vacancies have been announced across different postal circles.

Candidates must first complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process. The actual application submission will begin on September 2 and remain open until September 21, 2026.

The recruitment does not involve a written examination. Candidates will be shortlisted through a merit list prepared using marks obtained in Class 10.

India Post GDS 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should complete the registration and application process within the prescribed deadlines. The registration and application stages have separate closing dates.

India Post GDS 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for eligible candidates is INR 100. Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD and transgender candidates are exempt from paying the application fee.

Candidates should ensure that their personal and educational details match the information mentioned in their Class 10 certificate before submitting the application.

India Post GDS 2026 Selection Process

There is no written examination for the GDS recruitment. Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their Class 10 marks.

The merit list is prepared using marks obtained in the Class 10 examination. Shortlisted candidates then have to complete the required document verification and other formalities as specified by India Post.

How to Apply for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps:

• Visit the official India Post GDS website.
• Complete the One-Time Registration process.
• Enter personal and educational details.
• Verify the registered mobile number and other details.
• Log in using the registration credentials.
• Select the GDS recruitment application.
• Enter the required information.
• Upload the necessary documents.
• Pay the applicable fee, if required.
• Submit the application form.
• Download and save the confirmation page.

Candidates should carefully check all details before final submission because incorrect information may affect their candidature.

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