India Post has opened the window for recruitment by accepting online applications for 28,636 vacancies under the GDS Recruitment 2026 process. The last date for completing the online registration process for the January 2026 recruitment drive is today, February 14. The vacancies are for positions, including Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) positions in several states.
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Key dates and timeline
Notification issued: January 31, 2026
Online applications began: February 2, 2026
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Last date for online registration: February 16, 2026
Online registration window closes: February 14, 2026 (account creation deadline)
Opportunity to make corrections in the online application: February 18-19, 2026
Date of result announcement: To be announced
Vacancies and eligibility
Total vacancies: 28,636, with major focus on GDS, BPM and ABPM posts
Vacancies by state: Vacancies are state-specific, so the applicant can choose the state of their preference
Eligibility criteria: Should have passed Class 10 from a recognised board of education
Selection criteria: Entirely based on Class 10 marks; no written examination required
Age criteria: Should be at least 18 years old and not more than 40 years as of January 1, 2026
Age relaxation: Available for the reserved category as per government guidelines
Fees and selection process
Application fee: Rs 100 for General, OBC and EWS categories
Exemptions: Available for the SC, ST, Female and PH/PWD categories
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Payment method: Online mode only
Shortlisting criteria: Academic merit, then document verification and finally medical examination
How to apply: Online registration through the India Post website
