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India Post Recruitment 2026 – 23759 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Posts, Online Apply

The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has announced the India Post Recruitment 2026 – 23759 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Posts, Online Apply under advertisement number 17-12/2026-GDS dated 20th, August ,2026.

Recruitment Overview

OrganizationDepartment of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India
Advertisement No.17-12/2026-GDS dated 20th, August ,2026

Vacancy Details

Vacancies by Postal Circle

CircleVacancies
Andhra Pradesh918
Assam414
Bihar1099
Chhattisgarh762
Delhi16
Gujarat499
Haryana87
Himachal Pradesh335
Jammu and Kashmir340
Jharkhand1379
Karnataka1116
Kerala1373
Madhya Pradesh1450
Maharashtra2431
North Eastern Circle2614
Odisha1353
Punjab122
Rajasthan1009
Tamil Nadu2118
Telangana419
Uttarakhand452
Uttar Pradesh1691
West Bengal1762

Vacancies by Assam Division

DivisionVacancies
Cachar Division87
Darrang Division57
Dibrugarh Division7
Goalpara Division58
Guwahati Division47
Nagaon Division80
Nalbari Division9
Sibsagar Division59
Tinsukia Division7
RMS GH Division3

Important Dates

EventDate
Correction Window23rd to 24th September 2026, 5 PM
Online Application End21st September 2026, 5 PM
Online Application Start2nd September 2026
One Time Registration End19th September 2026, 5 PM
One Time Registration Start31st August 2026

Selection Process

  1. Shortlisting: Applicants shortlisted on basis of system-generated merit list.
  2. Merit List: Prepared on basis of marks obtained/conversion of Grades/Points to marks in Secondary School Examination of 10th standard of recognised Boards aggregated to percentage to accuracy of 4 decimals.
  3. Physical Verification of Documents: Shortlisted candidates required to attend office of designated authority (Divisional/Unit Head) for physical verification of documents and further engagement formalities within 15 days from date of shortlisting.
  4. Final Selection: Subject to physical verification of original documents by Engaging Authority (Divisional Head/Unit Head). If no discrepancy found and documents match originals, verification deemed successful and system-generated 'Offer of provisional engagement' issued immediately.
  5. Pre-engagement formalities: Successful candidates must complete pre-engagement formalities within 30 days from date of 'offer of provisional engagement', including prescribed basic training of 3 days, arrangement of accommodation, etc.

How to Apply

  1. Click on 'Online Application Form' and complete the registration process.
  2. In the next stage, click on 'Online Application Form' Link and Login.
  3. Fill all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
  4. Make payment of application fee as per category and submit the form.
  5. Take a print out of the application form.

Important Notes

  • GDSs are paid emoluments in form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) with annual increase of 3%, subject to fulfillment of conditions as per GDS Rules.
  • They are also entitled to Dearness Allowance on TRCA as declared by Govt. of India from time to time.
  • Categories of posts: Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak.

Candidates can explore the available job below to view its specific qualifications, experience, age limit, and other relevant requirements.

Available Jobs

Jobs available under this recruitment notification.

Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)

The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has announced 23759 vacancies for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) in Multiple postal circles across India (Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, North Eastern Circle, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal).

Candidates must have one of the following educational qualifications: Secondary School Examination (10th Class) with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/Union Territories in India; Local language proficiency: The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board.

The application process is scheduled from 2 September 2026 to 21 September 2026.

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