India Post has released a detailed notification for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 28,740 vacancies for positions such as Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) across the country. Interested candidates can now submit their online applications on the official India Post website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Online registration will begin on January 31, 2026, and candidates should note that only online applications will be accepted.
The India Post GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) examination/recruitment is conducted to recruit staff for rural and branch post offices throughout India.
Interested candidates will have until February 14, 2026, to complete their online application forms, but the last date for fee payment is February 16, 2026 (until 5 PM). The application correction window will be open on February 18 and 19, 2026. During the correction window, applicants can edit certain details in their submitted forms by paying the prescribed correction fee.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: State-wise vacancies
| Postal Circle | Vacancies |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1,060 |
| Assam | 639 |
| Bihar | 1,347 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1,155 |
| Delhi | 42 |
| Gujarat | 1,830 |
| Haryana | 270 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 520 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 267 |
| Jharkhand | 908 |
| Karnataka | 1,023 |
| Kerala | 1,691 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2,120 |
| Maharashtra | 3,553 |
| North Eastern | 1,014 |
| Odisha | 1,191 |
| Punjab | 262 |
| Rajasthan | 634 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2,009 |
| Telangana | 609 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3,169 |
| Uttarakhand | 445 |
| West Bengal | 2,982 |
INDIA POST GDS, BPM, ABPM Recruitment 2026: Key Dates
The important dates related to the recruitment process in India Post GDS recruitment 2026 are mentioned below:
| Event | Date |
| Detailed notification release | January 31, 2026 |
| Beginning of online application | January 31, 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | February 14, 2026 |
| Online fee payment last date | February 16, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | Feb 18 - 19, 2026 |
| Release of Merit List | February 28, 2026 |
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Steps To Apply
Step 1: Visit the official website at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on the GDS Recruitment 2026 notification link available on the homepage.
Step 3: Sign up with basic information and create your login credentials.
Step 4: Fill in the application form online, attach the necessary documents, and pay the application fee online.
Step 5: Fill and submit the form, with subsequent downloading of the confirmation page for future reference.
Therefore, candidates are advised to go through the official notification PDF for category-wise vacancies and also check the eligibility criteria in detail before applying.