India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 registration begins today for 28,740 vacancies; check direct link here

India Post has commenced the registration process for Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment for the 2026 cycle, inviting applications for 28,740 posts across postal circles nationwide. Candidates seeking engagement as Branch Post Master, Assistant Branch Post Master and Gramin Dak Sevak can submit applications through the GDS Online Engagement Portal.The notification outlines eligibility conditions, application timelines, fee details and selection criteria. Registration is conducted online through indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, with candidates required to complete registration and submit applications within the schedule.India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Important datesAccording to the notification, the application process begins on January 31, 2026, and concludes on February 14, 2026. Applicants can pay the registration fee until February 16, 2026, up to 5 pm. The correction window will remain open on February 18, 2026, and February 19, 2026. The first merit list is scheduled for release on February 28, 2026.India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Vacancies by postal circleA total of 28,740 vacancies have been notified across 23 postal circles. The distribution includes 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; and West Bengal 2,982.How to apply onlineStep 1: Visit indiapostgdsonline.gov.in and access the GDS Online Engagement Portal.Step 2: Complete registration by entering the required personal and educational details.Step 3: Pay the application fee through the online payment mode.Step 4: Fill in the application form and upload scanned documents as specified.Step 5: Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.Eligibility criteria and selection processApplicants must be aged between 18 and 40 years and should have passed Class 10 from a recognised board. Candidates must have studied Mathematics, English and the local language up to Class 10. Basic computer knowledge, cycling skills and adequate means of livelihood are mandatory. Selection will be based on a merit list prepared from Class 10 marks, with no written examination.Application fee and salary structureA registration fee of Rs 100 is required before submitting the online application. The pay scale ranges from Rs 10,000 to Rs 24,470 per month for GDS and ABPM posts, while BPM posts offer salaries between Rs 12,000 and Rs 29,380 per month.