India Post.
Last Date: 16/02/2026.
India Post Recruitment 2026: An employment notification has been issued for the recruitment of more than 28,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) in the Department of Posts. The vacancies, for positions such as Branch Postmaster and Dak Sevak, are open to candidates who meet the specified eligibility criteria. Applications are to be submitted online.
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India Post Recruitment 2026 Details
| Name of Organization | India Post |
| Name of Post | Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) |
| No of Posts | 28000+ |
| No of Posts in Assam | 639 |
| Job Category | Central Govt Job |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Official Website | www.indiapost.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria of India Post Recruitment 2026
Age Limit: Age of the candidates must be between 18 to 40 years as on the last date of submission of the application.
Age Relaxation: The category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
SC/ ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years
PwBD (OBC): 13 years
PwBD (SC/ ST): 15 years
Educational Qualification: Educational qualification for engagement of GDS is Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard with passing marks in Mathematics and English conducted by any recognized Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments/ Union Territories in India.
Local Language Proficiency: The applicant should have studied the local language at least up to 10th Standard from a recognized board.
Other Criteria: Other requisite criteria are:
i. Knowledge of computer
ii. Knowledge of cycling
iii. Adequate means of livelihood
Emoluments: The GDSs are paid emoluments in form of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), which carry an annual increase of 3%, subject to fulfillment of conditions, as given in the GDS Rules. They are also entitled to Dearness Allowance on TRCA, as declared by the Govt. of India from time to time.
The initial engagement of GDS is made in the following basic TRCA Slabs:
BPM: Rs.12,000-Rs.29,380/-
ABPM/Dak Sevaks: Rs.10,000-Rs.24,470/-
Application Fee:
UR/OBC: Rs 100/-
SC/ ST: Nil
Female/ PwD/Transwomen: Nil
Payment Mode: Fee can be paid online through UPI, Net Banking, Credit / Debit Cards, etc.
How To Apply for India Post Recruitment 2026
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy. They may follow below mentioned steps to apply online.
=> Scroll down, go to Important Links section.
=> Click on the “Online Application Form” and complete the registration process by clicking “New Registration“.
=> In the next stage, click on “Online Application Form” Link and Login.
=> Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
=> Pay the application fee as per your category.
=> Submit the Application form.
Important Dates of India Post Recruitment 2026
| Starting date of one-time registration | 31st January 2026 |
| Last date of one-time registration | 14th February 2026 up to 5 PM |
| Starting date of online application | 2nd February 2026 |
| Last date of online application | 16th February 2026 up to 5 PM |
Important Links of India Post Recruitment 2026
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Official Advertisement | Click Here |
| Circle Wise Vacancy List | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.indiapost.gov.in |
FAQ
How many posts are vacant under India Post Recruitment ?
There are 28000+ Vacancy under India Post Recruitment.
What is the starting date of submission of online application for India Post Recruitment ?
The starting date of submission of online application for India Post Recruitment is 2nd February 2026.
What is the last date of submission of online application for India Post Recruitment ?
The last date of submission of online application for India Post Recruitment is 16th February 2026.