India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Department of Post (India Post) has announced the recruitment for the post of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) with a tentative total of over 25,000 vacancies. The online application process began on August 31, 2026, and will continue until September 21, 2026. Interested candidates should review the full details before applying.
Key Dates for Application Process
- Registration Start Date: 31 August 2026
- Registration End Date: 19 September 2026
- Application Start Date: 2 September 2026
- Application Submission Last Date: 21 September 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 21 September 2026
- Correction Window: 23-24 September 2026
- First Merit List: To be announced soon
Application Fee Details
- General, EWS, OBC Categories: Rs. 100/-
- SC, ST, PH Categories: No fee
- All Female Candidates: No fee
Payments can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available online payment methods.
Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age calculated as on 21 September 2026
- Age relaxation applicable as per India Post GDS recruitment rules
Vacancy Details
The recruitment offers approximately 25,000 posts across various categories. Detailed vacancy distribution by category and circle is available through the official notification.
| Post Name | Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) | General | — |
| EWS | — | |
| OBC | — | |
| SC | — | |
| ST | — | |
| PWD – A | — | |
| PWD – B | — | |
| PWD – C | — | |
| PWD – DE | — |
Check Circle & Category Wise Vacancy Details : Click Here
State-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| State Name | Language | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | — |
| Bihar | Hindi | — |
| Delhi | Hindi | — |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | — |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | — |
| Haryana | Hindi | — |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | — |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | — |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | — |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | — |
| Odisha | Oriya | — |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | — |
| Karnataka | Kannada | — |
| Kerala | Malayalam | — |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | — |
| Telangana | Telugu | — |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | — |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | — |
| Punjab | Punjabi / English / Hindi | — |
| Assam | Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English | — |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali | — |
| North Eastern | Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo | — |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | — |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Class 10th (High School) from a recognized board in India with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
- A Basic Computer Training Certificate of at least 60 days duration is required.
- Applicants should be proficient in the local language of their respective postal circle, both in speaking and writing.
- For detailed eligibility requirements, candidates should refer to the official notification before applying.
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on a merit list prepared from the applications received.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification.
How to Check the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026
- Visit the official India Post GDS website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
- On the homepage, find the “Shortlisted Candidates” or “Results” section.
- Select your state from the list (e.g., Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra).
- Click the link to download the merit list PDF for your state.
- Open the PDF and use Ctrl + F to search for your registration number or name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 been released?
A: Yes, it was released on 8 June 2026 on the official website.
Q: Where can the merit list be downloaded?
A: It is available at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in in PDF format.
Q: Are cut-off marks included?
A: Yes, the PDF includes cut-off marks for different categories.
Q: What is the official website for India Post GDS?
A: The official website is https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/.
Important Links
- Download Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
