- India Post GDS 2026 user registration process closes today, September 19, 2026.
- A total of 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies have been announced across India.
- The application submission and fee payment deadline is September 21.
India Post GDS Registration 2026: India Post will close the user registration process today, September 19, 2026, for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates who have not yet registered must do so via the official portal by 5 PM today. The registration window opened on August 31, 2026, to fill a total of 23,757 vacancies across India Post. The recruitment is being conducted under GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. However, candidates must note that the deadline for application submission and fee payment is different from the OTR last date. Applicants can submit the application form and pay the applicable fee by September 21, until 5 PM.
India Post GDS Registration 2026: Key Dates
Check out the following table for India Post GDS dates.
Events | Key Dates |
User Registration Starts | August 31, 2026 |
Last Date To Apply | September 19, 2026 by 5 pm |
India Post Application Form Submission Begins | September 2, 2026 |
Last Date To Submit Application And Fee | September 21, 2026 by 5 pm |
How To Register For India Post GDS 2026?
Candidates can follow the given steps to complete their one-time registration before the deadline.
Step 1: Go to the official India Post website at indiapost.gov.in.
Step 2: On the homepage, select the registration link.
Step 3: Enter your basic details such as name, mobile number, email address, etc.
Step 4: Your login details will be sent to the registered email address.
Step 5: Using the above credentials, complete your application form with mandatory details.
Step 6: Upload documents and pay the application fee.
Step 7: Verify all details carefully and submit the form.
Who Can Apply For India Post GDS 2026?
Candidates must have passed Class 10th from a recognized board. They should have studied Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects in 10th standard. For specific posts, language proficiency in a native language may be required. Moreover, candidates’ age must be between 18 and 40 years.
India Post GDS 2026: Selection Process
The selection will be made through a system-generated merit list. Based on marks obtained in Class 10th, the merit list will be prepared. Following this, the marks will be converted into percentages. Shortlisted candidates will be recruited across local Branch Post Offices (BOs) or Sub Post Offices (SOs) within the specific postal division and circle they applied for.