Department of Post, India Post
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 - 2nd Merit List Announcement
Advt. No. 17-12/2026
Short Information: The Department of Post is set to release the 2nd Merit List for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment 2026. Candidates who applied for the 23,757 available positions should check the official website for updates. The recruitment process is governed by advertisement number 17-12/2026.
About this Notification
The Department of Post, India Post, has initiated the recruitment process for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions under the July 2026 Schedule-II engagement cycle. This recruitment drive covers various circles across India, requiring candidates to have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English, along with proficiency in the local language of the respective region. The application process, including one-time registration, concluded in September 2026.
Following the release of the 1st Merit List on October 13, 2026, the department is preparing to publish the 2nd Merit List. Candidates who applied for these positions are advised to monitor the official India Post GDS website regularly for the release of the merit list and further instructions regarding document verification and engagement. The recruitment is conducted based on the criteria specified in advertisement number 17-12/2026.
Important Dates
- Form Registration Start Date
- Form Registration Last Date
- Form Submission Start Date
- Form Submission Last Date
- Correction Date
- 1st Merit List
- 2nd Merit ListAvailable Soon
Application Fee
- General / OBC100
- SC / ST / PH0
- All Category Female0
Age Limit (as on 2026-09-21)
- GeneralMin 18 Years
- Maximum AgeMax 40 Years
Age relaxation is provided as per government regulations.
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 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and must know the local language.
Important Links
| Official Website | 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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