India Post GDS Vacancy 2026: The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications has officially released the notification for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026, announcing 30000+ vacancies for 23 postal circles. Candidates interested in securing a government job can apply online through the official website at indiapost.gov.in from 31st January to 16 February.
As per the official notification, this recruitment drive aims to fill over 30000 vacancies for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevaks across 23 postal circles in India. Check out the complete circle-wise India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 distribution in the article below.
India Post GDS Vacancy 2026
India Post is inviting online applications for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) post. Candidates who have cleared class 10th and are aged between 18 and 40 years can submit their applications. The registration window will be open from 31 January to 14 February. However, the apply online link will remain active from 2nd to 16th February. The application correction window will be available from 18 to 19 February.
Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026: Overview
The selection process for Post Office GDS Vacancy is merit-based. Candidates securing the highest marks in class 10th will be recruited for the Gramin Dak Sevak post.
| Exam Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Authority | India Post Office |
| Recruitment Name | India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) |
| Total Vacancies | 28,740 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Salary Details | ABPM/GDS: Rs 10,000 – Rs 24,470 BPM: Rs 12,000 – Rs 29,380 |
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India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 State-wise
Post Office Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) vacancies are allocated across 23 postal circles, with each state allotted a specific number of posts. Maharashtra has the highest number of vacancies, while Delhi has the lowest. The table below provides the state-wise and circle-wise distribution of GDS vacancies.
| Name of Circle | Vacancies |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1060 |
| Assam | 639 |
| Bihar | 1347 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1155 |
| Delhi | 42 |
| Gujarat | 1830 |
| Haryana | 270 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 520 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 267 |
| Jharkhand | 908 |
| Karnataka | 1023 |
| Kerala | 1691 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2120 |
| Maharashtra | 3553 |
| North East | 1014 |
| Orissa | 1191 |
| Punjab | 262 |
| Rajasthan | 634 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2009 |
| Telangana | 609 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3169 |
| Uttarakhand | 445 |
| West Bengal | 2982 |
| Total | 28740 |
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