India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Conducted by: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications
Last Date to Apply: 16 February 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
16 February 2026
Closed
Salary
₹10,000 - ₹29,380 (TRCA; varies by role: ABPM/Dak Sevak ₹10,000-24,470, BPM ₹12,000-29,380)
Age limit
18-40 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/PwD/Female: Nil
About This Exam
India Post recruits Gramin Dak Sevaks for mail delivery, banking, and postal services in rural areas. 2026 cycle: 28,636 vacancies; applications closed February 16, 2026. 4th Merit List released June 8, 2026; 5th Merit List expected mid-July 2026.
Conducting Body
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications
Total Vacancies
28,636
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Released
31 January 2026
Application Closed
16 February 2026
4th Merit List Released
08 June 2026
5th Merit List Expected
15 July 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Class 10 pass from recognized board
Age limit
18-40 years
18-40 years
SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years
Educational Qualification
10th standard pass
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/PwD/Female: Nil
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Online Application → Merit List (10th marks) → Document Verification → Appointment
Previous Year Question Papers
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Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹10,000 - ₹29,380 (TRCA; varies by role: ABPM/Dak Sevak ₹10,000-24,470, BPM ₹12,000-29,380)
Range: ₹12,000 - ₹14,500
GDS TRCA allowance
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
TRCA, Paid leave, Risk/Hardship allowance, Insurance
Job Role & Responsibilities
Gramin Dak Sevak for mail delivery and postal services in rural areas
Career Growth & Promotions
GDS → Postman/Mail Guard → Postal Assistant through departmental exam.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
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Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
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Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/PwD/Female: Nil
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