The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Notification 2026 is officially out! The registration process is currently live, so if you're looking to apply, you'll want to move quickly as the main deadline is just a few days away.
📅 Key Dates
Closing on 14th Feb 2026, 05:00 PM IST
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | January 31, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register (OTR) | February 14, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | February 16, 2026 |
| Correction Window | February 18-19, 2026 |
| 1st Merit List | Late February 2026 |
📊 Vacancy Details
- Branch Postmaster (BPM)
- Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
- Dak Sevak
| Circle Name | Local Language | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1060 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 639 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1347 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 1155 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 42 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1830 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 270 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 520 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 267 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 908 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1023 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1691 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 2120 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi/Konkani | 3553 |
| North Eastern | Bengali/English/Hindi | 1014 |
| Odisha | Odia | 1191 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 262 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 634 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2009 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 609 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3169 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 445 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Hindi/English | 2982 |
| GRAND TOTAL | - | 28,740 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed 10th Standard (Matriculation) with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
- Local Language: You must have studied the local language of the applied circle up to the 10th standard.
- Age Limit: 18 to 40 years (as of the closing date).
- Other Skills: Basic computer knowledge and the ability to ride a bicycle are required.
📝 Selection Process
🔗 How to Apply
- Visit the official portal: [suspicious link removed].
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR).
- Pay the fee: ₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS males (Exempt for all Females, SC/ST, and PwD).
- Fill in your circle and post preferences.
Note: Be very careful while entering your marks; any discrepancy between your application and original documents during verification will lead to immediate disqualification.
| Category | Expected Cutoff (%) | Chance of Selection |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 95% - 99%+ | Very High Competition |
| OBC | 93% - 97% | High Competition |
| EWS | 92% - 96% | Moderate to High |
| SC | 88% - 94% | Moderate |
| ST | 85% - 92% | Good Chance |
| PwD | 75% - 85% | High Chance |
*Note: These are expected ranges based on previous years (2024-2025) trends. Actual cutoffs vary by division and circle.
The last date for Registration (OTR) is February 14, 2026. However, you can complete the fee payment and final submission until February 16, 2026.
No, there is no written exam or interview. Selection is purely based on the merit list generated from your 10th standard (Matriculation) marks.
The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age is 40 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwD (10 years) candidates.
No, a candidate can apply for only one Division. However, you can give multiple preferences for available posts within that specific Division.
The GDS 1st Merit List for the 2026 cycle is expected to be released in the last week of February 2026.
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