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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview
Department of Posts, India Post has officially published the recruitment notification (Advt. No.: 17-12/2026) for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026. A total of 23,757 vacancies across diverse postal circles throughout India are available under this drive.
The recruitment is conducted without a written examination; selection relies strictly on the automated merit list system formulated from Class 10 (Matriculation) performance benchmarks.
Registration & Application Deadlines:
One-Time Registration (OTR) closes on 19 September 2026, while final online application forms must be submitted by 21 September 2026.
Important Dates & Schedule
The key timeline for the India Post GDS July-2026 Schedule-II engagement is detailed below:
| Event / Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| One-Time Registration Start Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Registration Closing Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Online Application Submission Starts | 02 September 2026 |
| Application Submission Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 23 – 24 September 2026 |
| Merit List Release | To Be Announced |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Applicants must satisfy the prescribed age and educational prerequisites as on 21 September 2026:
- Age Bracket: Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years. Standard category-based age relaxations apply for reserved communities as per postal service rules.
- Educational Qualification: Class 10th (Secondary School Examination) pass certificate with Mathematics and English as compulsory or elective subjects from a recognized Board.
- Local Language: Compulsory study of the local language of the respective postal circle up to at least the 10th standard.
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Applicable Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC Male | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
| All Category Female Candidates | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
Payments can be processed online using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, or approved Mobile Wallets.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Distribution of the 23,757 total posts across reservation categories:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 10,640 |
| OBC | 4,433 |
| SC | 3,082 |
| ST | 2,773 |
| EWS | 2,160 |
| PWD - A | 192 |
| PWD - B | 227 |
| PWD - C | 178 |
| PWD - DE | 72 |
| Total | 23,757 |
State / Circle-Wise Vacancy Highlights
| State / Circle | Local Language | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Konkani / Marathi | 2,431 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2,118 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali | 1,762 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 1,691 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 1,450 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 1,379 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1,373 |
| Odisha | Odia | 1,353 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1,116 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1,098 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 1,009 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 917 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 762 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 499 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 452 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 419 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo / Hindi | 414 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 335 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / English / Hindi | 122 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 87 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 16 |
Step-by-Step Online Application Process
- Visit the official portal at
indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. - Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering personal credentials, contact details, and academic data.
- Log in with the generated Registration Number and password.
- Select your target Postal Circle and submit division-level post preferences.
- Upload required scanned documents (photograph, signature, and educational mark sheets).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Review the finalized form preview and submit before downloading the acknowledgment receipt.
Selection for India Post GDS is purely merit-based on 10th standard marks; no written exam or interview is conducted.
Official Notification Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to submit the India Post GDS 2026 application?
The last date for final application submission is 21 September 2026, while basic registration ends on 19 September 2026.
Is there an application correction window available?
Yes, applicants can modify details through the correction window from 23 to 24 September 2026.
What is the application fee for female and SC/ST candidates?
Female candidates of all categories and SC/ST/PwD candidates are completely exempt from paying any application fee (₹0).
Apply Online (India Post) Check Key Dates
Source:
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications (indiapostgdsonline.gov.in)
