Department of Post, India Post
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Gramin Dak Sevak Schedule-II
Advt. No. 17-12/2026
Short Information: India Post has announced the recruitment of 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions for the July 2026 schedule. Candidates who have applied should monitor the official website for the upcoming merit list. The application and correction windows for this recruitment cycle have concluded.
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, provided they also possess proficiency in the local language of the region they are applying for. The application process, which includes a one-time registration, concluded in September 2026. Candidates who have already submitted their applications were provided a window to make corrections to their forms in late September 2026. The vacancies are distributed across various states and circles, with specific language requirements for each region. Applicants are encouraged to monitor the official India Post GDS portal for updates regarding the merit list and further engagement procedures. As this is a large-scale recruitment, candidates should ensure their documents are in order and verify their eligibility against the official notification details provided on the government website. No further application submissions are currently being accepted as the deadline has passed.
Important Dates
- Form Registration Start Date
- Form Registration Last Date
- Form Submission Start Date
- Form Submission Last Date
- Correction 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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