|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Organization |
India Post |
|
Posts |
GDS, BPM, ABPM |
|
Total Vacancies |
28,740 (Tentative) |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Registration Dates |
31 Jan – 14 Feb 2026 |
|
Selection Method |
Merit-Based (10th Marks) |
|
Pay Scale (GDS/ABPM) |
₹10,000 – ₹24,470 |
|
Pay Scale (BPM) |
₹12,000 – ₹29,380 |
|
Official Website |
Important Dates to Remember
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification Release |
31 January 2026 |
|
Online Application Starts |
31 January 2026 |
|
Last Date to Apply |
14 February 2026 |
|
Fee Payment Last Date |
16 February 2026 |
|
Application Correction Window |
18–19 February 2026 |
|
Merit List Release |
28 February 2026 |
Circle-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Here is the state-wise breakup of vacancies announced so
far:
|
State / Circle |
Vacancies |
|
Andhra Pradesh |
1060 |
|
Assam |
639 |
|
Bihar |
1347 |
|
Chhattisgarh |
1155 |
|
Delhi |
42 |
|
Gujarat |
1830 |
|
Haryana |
270 |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
520 |
|
Jammu & Kashmir |
267 |
|
Jharkhand |
908 |
|
Karnataka |
1023 |
|
Kerala |
1691 |
|
Madhya Pradesh |
2120 |
|
Maharashtra |
3553 |
|
North Eastern |
1014 |
|
Odisha |
1191 |
|
Punjab |
262 |
|
Rajasthan |
634 |
|
Tamil Nadu |
2009 |
|
Telangana |
609 |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
3169 |
|
Uttarakhand |
445 |
|
West Bengal |
2982 |
|
Total |
28,740 |
Eligibility Criteria for GDS Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
Must have passed Class 10 (Secondary School
Examination)
Mathematics and English should be compulsory subjects
Candidate must have studied the local language up
to Class 10
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 40 years
Age Relaxation
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
SC/ST |
5 Years |
|
OBC |
3 Years |
|
PwD |
10 Years |
|
PwD + OBC |
13 Years |
|
PwD + SC/ST |
15 Years |
|
EWS |
No Relaxation |
Additional Requirements
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to ride a bicycle
Adequate means of livelihood
Application Fee
|
Category |
Fee |
|
UR / OBC / EWS |
₹100 |
|
SC / ST / PwD / Female / Transwomen |
Nil |
How to Apply Online – Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Registration
Visit https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/
Click on “Register”
Enter mobile number & email ID
Generate Registration Number and Password
Step 2: Fee Payment
Pay ₹100 online (if applicable)
Exempted candidates can skip payment
Step 3: Fill Application Form
Login using credentials
Select circle and division preferences
Upload photograph and signature
Submit final application
Documents Required
Class 10 Marksheet
Birth certificate (if separate)
Caste / Category certificate (if applicable)
Computer training certificate
PwD certificate (if applicable)
Passport-size photo & signature
Selection Process Explained
India Post follows a transparent and merit-based
system:
No written exam
No interview
Merit list prepared based on Class 10 marks
Separate merit list for each circle
Higher marks = Higher chances of selection.
Salary Structure
|
Post |
Monthly Pay |
|
GDS / ABPM |
₹10,000 – ₹24,470 |
|
BPM |
₹12,000 – ₹29,380 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will the India Post GDS 2026 notification be
released?
31 January 2026.
Q2. Is there any written exam for GDS recruitment?
No, selection is purely merit-based on Class 10 marks.
Q3. Can female candidates apply?
Yes, and they are exempted from application fee.
Q4. What is the minimum qualification required?
Pass in Class 10 with Mathematics and English.
Q5. Can I apply for more than one circle?
No, candidates can apply for one circle only.
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