India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – 28,000+ Bumper Vacancy (Gramin Dak Sevak)

📢 भारत के Department of Posts (India Post) ने Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 के लिए बम्पर भर्ती की आधिकारिक अधिसूचना जारी कर दी है। इस भर्ती अभियान में 28,740 से अधिक पदों (Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster, Dak Sevak) पर 10वीं पास उम्मीदवारों को नौकरी देने का अवसर मिलेगा।

The official notification for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 was released yesterday, January 30, 2026. This drive aims to fill a total of 28,740 vacancies for the posts of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM).

The application window is officially open as of today, January 31, 2026.

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	28 January 2026
Registration Start	31 January 2026
Last Date to Apply	14 February 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	16 February 2026
Application Correction Window	18–19 February 2026
Merit List Expected	End of February 2026

📍 आवेदन ऑनलाइन मोड में ही होगा, official portal: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

📌 Total Vacancies & Posts

👉 Total Posts: 28,740+ vacancies across India

Included Posts:

Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Branch Postmaster (BPM)
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

📌 Recruitment covers 23 postal circles nationwide with vacancies in almost every state.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

📘 Educational Qualification

✔️ Must have passed Class 10 (Secondary School Examination) from a recognized board.
✔️ Candidate must have passed Mathematics & English in Class 10.
✔️ Knowledge of the local language of the applied circle is required.

🧑‍🎓 Age Limit

✔️ Minimum Age: 18 years
✔️ Maximum Age: 40 years
✔️ Age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwD categories as per govt norms.

📊 Circle-Wise Vacancy (Top States)

Postal Circle	Vacancies	Local Language
Maharashtra	3,553	Marathi
Uttar Pradesh	3,169	Hindi
West Bengal	2,982	Bengali
Madhya Pradesh	2,120	Hindi
Tamil Nadu	2,009	Tamil
Bihar	1,347	Hindi

📊 Selection Process – No Written Exam!

✔️ Selection based purely on Class 10 marks (Merit List)
✔️ No written exam and no interview required
✔️ Merit list is prepared by converting Class 10 marks into percentages, with higher marks given preference.

📍 This is a big advantage for 10वीं पास candidates looking for government job opportunities without competitive exams.

💰 Salary & Allowances

Candidates selected as:
👉 Branch Postmaster (BPM): ₹12,000 – ₹29,380/month
👉 ABPM / Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470/month

(Salary is Time-Related Continuity Allowance – TRCA)

📍 Job Locations

📌 Jobs are available across all states & postal circles including:

Maharashtra, UP, West Bengal, MP, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, Delhi, Bihar, Odisha, etc.
Most vacancies are in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

🧾 How to Apply Online

✔️ Visit the official portal: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
✔️ Registration: Register using mobile number & email.
✔️ Fill Application: Enter personal, academic and circle preference details.
✔️ Upload Documents: Class 10 certificate, photo, signature.
✔️ Pay Fee (if applicable) and submit form before 14 Feb 2026.

🚫 Note: Official notification should be read carefully to avoid mistakes.

📌 Official Links

👉 Apply Online: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

📨 Quick Summary

Recruitment: India Post GDS 2026
Posts: Gramin Dak Sevak, BPM, ABPM
Vacancies: 28,740+
Apply Start: 31 Jan 2026
Last Date: 14 Feb 2026
Selection: Merit based on Class 10 marks
Salary: ₹10,000–₹29,380/month

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