Indian Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Department of Posts
Notification Information
This notification announces the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) across various postal circles in India. The total number of vacancies is 28,739 posts.
Last Date
15 Feb 2026
Total Posts
28,739
Status
active
Type
Job
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Detailed Information
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience Required
- No
- Physical Standards
- —
Age As On
15 Feb 2026
Minimum Age
18 years
Maximum Age
40 years
Age Relaxations
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Category | Amount (₹) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS Male | ₹100 | Payable |
| Female | ₹0 | Exempted |
| SC/ST | ₹0 | Exempted |
| PwBD | ₹0 | Exempted |
| Transwomen | ₹0 | Exempted |
Total Vacancies
28,739
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No vacancy breakdown available
Pay Level/Matrix
TRCA Slab
Basic Pay
₹10,000
Gross Salary Range
Rs. 10,000 - Rs. 29,380
Allowances & Benefits
Merit List Generation
EliminativeBased on marks obtained in 10th standard Secondary School Examination aggregated to percentage accuracy of 4 decimals.
Physical Verification of Documents
EliminativeShortlisted candidates must attend document verification with original documents and two sets of self-attested photocopies.
Pre-engagement formalities
EliminativeIncludes basic training of 3 days and arrangement of accommodation (for BPM).
Notification Date
27 Feb 2026
Online One-Time Registration
30 Jan 2026
Start Submission of online applications and fee payment
1 Feb 2026
Closing date for online applications
15 Feb 2026
Start Date of Corrections in Registration/Application Forms, including payment of the online fee, if applicable.
17 Feb 2026
End Date Corrections in Registration/Application Forms, including payment of the online fee, if applicable.
18 Feb 2026
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What is the minimum and maximum age for GDS?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years, subject to category-wise relaxations.
Is knowledge of cycling mandatory?
Yes, knowledge of cycling is a required qualification for all GDS posts.
Are GDS regular employees of the Central Government?
No, GDS are holders of Civil Posts outside the regular civil services and their emoluments are not at par with regular Central Government employees.