India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 recruitment process
India Post GDS Bharti 2026: There’s good news for candidates waiting for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 recruitment process. Preparations have begun for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 notification, which will be released on January 31st. The application process will begin with this notification. A total of 28,740 positions are to be filled under the GDS Recruitment 2026 recruitment drive. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh have the highest number of vacant GDS positions.
Let’s find out what the schedule is for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026. When will the application process begin? We’ll learn who can apply, what the selection process will be, and also check out the state-wise post details.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 notification will be released on January 31
| Date of issue of notification | January 31, 2026 |
| Starting date of application process | January 31, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | February 14, 2026 |
| Last date for depositing fees | February 16, 2026 |
| Last date to make corrections in the application | February 18, 2026 |
| Selection Merit Release Date | February 28, 2026 |
Recruitment for these posts in GDS
India Post recruits for two categories of posts under Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment, under which GDS Recruitment includes Branch Post Master (BPM), Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM)/Dak Sevak.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 State Wise Post Details
State vacant position
Andhra Pradesh 1,060
Bihar 1,347
Delhi 42
Haryana 270
Jammu and Kashmir 267
Karnataka 1,023
Madhya Pradesh 2,120
North Eastern States 1,014
Punjab 262
Tamil Nadu 2,009
Uttar Pradesh 3,169
West Bengal 2,982
Assam 639
Chhattisgarh 1,155
Gujarat 1,830
Himachal Pradesh 520
Jharkhand 908
Kerala 1,691
Maharashtra 3,553
Odisha 1,191
Rajasthan 634
Telangana 609
Uttarakhand 445
Total 28,740
10th pass can apply
Those who have passed the 10th grade can apply for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment. Mathematics is required in the 10th grade. Knowledge of the local language of the state you are applying for and basic computer skills are required. Applications can be made online.
How is the selection and salary of GDS done?
The selection process for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment is merit-based. According to established regulations, candidates applying for the Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment are determined based on their 10th-grade grades. For example, 10th-grade grades are the primary basis for selection in the Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment process. Any educational degree or certificate above 10th-grade is not valid for recruitment.
Regarding salary, a Branch Post Master (BPM) earns between 12,000 and 29,000 rupees per month. Similarly, an Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM)/Postal Servant earns between 10,000 and 24,000 rupees per month. Allowances are payable on top of this.
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