India Post GDS 2026 Alert: Only 24 Hours Left to Submit Your Application

Only 24 hours remain for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak Schedule II (July 2026) registrations. The portal closes on September 19, 2026, at 5 pm IST. Application submission continues until September 21, 5 pm. Vacancies span postal circles nationwide, and shortlisting uses Class 10 marks through a system‑generated merit list.

Plan your timeline carefully. Registration ends first; application and fee submission close two days later. A two‑day edit window runs September 23–24, until 5 pm. Only one registration is permitted; duplicates invite cancellation. Submit early to avoid last‑minute rush near the 5 pm cut‑off.

India Post GDS 2026 eligibility: who can apply and language rules

Candidates must be 18–40 years on the application closing date, with statutory relaxations. Essential qualification is Secondary School Examination pass with Mathematics and English from a recognised board. Applicants must have studied the prescribed local language up to Class 10; special provisions apply in select North‑East and Goa postings.

India Post GDS 2026 application: registration versus application, step‑by‑step

First, register on the official GDS portal using a unique mobile number and email. Then fill personal and educational details, choose one Division, and set post preferences within it. Upload photo and signature, preview, and submit. Pay Rs 100 if applicable; women, SC/ST, PwBD, and transwomen are fee‑exempt.

India Post GDS 2026 documents: photo, signature, and proofs that get verified

Upload only photo and signature online: photo 30–100 KB, 320×400 pixels; signature 20–100 KB, 300×120 pixels, both JPG/JPEG. For physical verification, carry originals and self‑attested copies of marksheet, identity proof, category or EWS/PwBD certificates, date‑of‑birth proof, compulsory medical certificate, and language proof where required.

India Post GDS 2026 selection: merit list, tie‑break, and next steps

Merit is computed from Class 10 percentage to four decimals; grade‑to‑marks conversion is automated. Ties are resolved by age (older first) and an ordered gender‑category matrix. Shortlisted candidates receive SMS/email alerts and must complete physical verification within 15 days for a provisional offer.

India Post GDS 2026 safety: avoid scams and common last‑minute mistakes

Apply only through the official GDS portal. Do not trust agents or unofficial emails; communications use addresses ending @indiapost.gov.in or @indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Avoid multiple registrations, mismatched names, and blurred photo/sign uploads. Complete any required fee payment before 5 pm, then save your application print.