The Department of Post has announced the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 recruitment with a tentative total of over 20,000 posts. Candidates meeting the minimum age of 18 years and maximum age of 40 years, possessing a High School qualification with Mathematics and English, and knowledge of the local language are eligible to apply. The application process begins on 31 January 2026 (tentative) and will be conducted online. General and OBC candidates need to pay a fee of Rs 500, while SC/ST, PH (Divyang) and female candidates are exempted from the fee. Important dates such as the last date for registration, fee payment, exam and result are yet to be notified. Interested candidates should read the full notification carefully, fill the online form accurately, upload required documents in PDF/JPEG format, and keep a copy of the submitted application. For more details, refer to the official website and useful links provided.
Fee Information
category
amount
General / OBC
Rs 500/-
SC / ST
Rs 0/-
PH (Divyang) / Female
Rs 0/-
Important Dates
Application Start Date
31/01/2026
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
40 Years
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
High School with Mathematics and English as a Subject
Language Requirement
Knowledge of Local Language
Important Note
Kindly read the full notification for complete eligibility details
Post Details
Post Name
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Total Post
20000+ (Tentative)
Eligibility Summary
High School with Mathematics and English as a Subject
Knowledge of Local Language
Kindly read notification for full eligibility details
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