India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: 25,000+ Vacancies Open Soon—Check Dates and Eligibility

India Post opens Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment under Schedule‑II, July 2026, this week. More than 25,000 posts are expected across circles, including Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster and Dak Sevak. There is no exam; selection uses Class 10 marks from recognised boards. Dates are tight, so plan documents and preferences now.

India Post confirms a three‑step schedule: registration, application with fee payment, and corrections. The windows open August 31, September 2, and September 23 respectively, each closing 5:00 pm on the final date. Mark these on your calendar and keep OTP‑linked mobile and email ready.

India Post GDS 2026 key dates

Here are the official windows at a glance. Registration is for account creation only; applications and fee payment happen later. Submit edits strictly during the correction window. All cut‑offs are time‑stamped at 5:00 pm, so avoid last‑minute payments or uploads.

Eligibility for India Post GDS 2026

Applicants must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English from a recognised board. Studying the notified local language up to Class 10 is compulsory, with special provisions in Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim and Nagaland. Age should be 18–40 years, with relaxations: SC/ST five, OBC three, PwBD ten to fifteen.

How to apply on the official GDS portal

Complete one‑time registration on August 31 using your mobile and email for OTPs. During application, choose one division, set post preferences, and upload photo and signature in the prescribed formats. Pay Rs 100 if applicable; all women, SC, ST, PwBD and transwomen are fee‑exempt.

Selection, tie‑break rules and smart preference tips

Selection is a system‑generated merit list from Class 10 marks. Ties resolve using date of birth first, then a notified sequence across category and gender, including transgender categories. Apply only to one division; once allotted, other preferences are forfeited. Prefer BPM only if you can arrange branch office accommodation.

Circle‑wise vacancies and fraud alerts

Division‑wise vacancies will appear live on the portal; reputed outlets report totals above 25,000. Always use the official GDS portal and avoid third‑party links or agents. India Post emails end with indiapost.gov.in or indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Track dates carefully between August 31 and September 24 to apply without errors.

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