India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 for 28,635 Gramin Dak Sevak Posts
Short Description: The Department of Posts, Government of India, has released a massive recruitment notification for the post of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS). Online applications are invited from eligible candidates to fill up 28,635 vacancies across various states.
Key Information at a Glance
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Age Limit (as on last date of application)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules. Please read the official notification for details.
Eligibility & Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
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| Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) | 28,635 |
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State-Wise Vacancy Details
| State Name | Local Language | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3169 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 436 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 37 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 634 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1344 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 1155 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 270 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 520 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Hindi/English/Nepali | 2963 |
| Jammu / Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 267 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 908 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 2102 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo/Hindi/English | 639 |
| North Eastern | Bengali/Hindi/English/Manipuri/Mizo | 1014 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/English/Hindi | 261 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1691 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1191 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1022 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2009 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 608 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 3553 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1782 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1060 |
How to Fill the Online Application Form
- First and foremost, read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Visit the official India Post GDS Online website (link provided below).
- Complete the registration process to get your registration number.
- Fill out the application form with correct details like name, father's name, date of birth, address, and educational qualifications.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee if applicable. SC/ST/PH and all female candidates are exempted from the fee.
- Before final submission, review your application form carefully to avoid any errors.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for your future reference.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |