India Post
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 - Schedule-II
Advt. No. 17-12/2026
Short Information: India Post has released the notification for the recruitment of 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts for the July 2026 cycle. Candidates must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and be proficient in the local language. The application process is open until 21 September 2026.
About this Notification
The Department of Post, India Post, has announced the recruitment for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions under the Schedule-II, July-2026 engagement cycle. This recruitment drive is open to candidates who have completed their Class 10 education with Mathematics and English as subjects and possess proficiency in the local language of the region they are applying for. The application process involves a one-time registration followed by the submission of the online form.
Interested candidates must ensure their applications are submitted by the deadline of 21 September 2026, with the registration process closing on 19 September 2026. The age criteria for applicants is set between 18 and 40 years as of 21 September 2026. Candidates are encouraged to review the circle-wise vacancy distribution and language requirements provided in the official notification to ensure eligibility before applying. A correction window will be available from 23 to 24 September 2026 for those who need to make adjustments to their submitted forms.
Important Dates
- Form Registration Start Date
- Form Registration Last Date
- Form Submission Start Date
- Form Submission Last Date
- Correction Date
Application Fee
General/OBC candidates pay ₹100, while SC/ST/PH and all female candidates are exempt from fees.
Total Posts
23,757
Posts · Advt. No. 17-12/2026
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Category Name | No. Of Post |
|---|---|
| General | 10640 |
| EWS | 2160 |
| OBC | 4433 |
| SC | 3082 |
| ST | 2773 |
| PWD – A | 192 |
| PWD – B | 227 |
| PWD – C | 178 |
| PWD – DE | 72 |
Circle Wise Vacancy Details
| State Name | Language | No. of Post |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 1691 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1098 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 16 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 1450 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 1009 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 87 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 452 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 762 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 335 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 1379 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1353 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 499 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1116 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1373 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 917 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 419 |
| Tamil Naidu | Tamil | 2118 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 2431 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / English / Hindi | 122 |
| Assam | Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English | 414 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali | 1762 |
| North Eastern | Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo | 2504 |
| Jammu / Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 340 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and must know the local language.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification | PDF 1|PDF 2 |
| Official Website (indiapost.gov.in) | Click Here |
| Official Website (gdsrect.indiapost.gov.in) | Click Here |
| Official Website (app.indiapost.gov.in) | Click Here |
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