
| Name of Post: | India Post GDS 2026 Third Merit List and Recruitment |
| Post Date / Update: | 12 May 2026 | 08:34 AM |
| Short Info: | The recruitment process for India Post's Gramin Dak Sevaks, announcing the availability of 28,635 positions across various Indian states. It highlights key administrative milestones for the 2026 application cycle, specifically noting the release of the third merit list on 12 May 2026. Prospective employees between 18 and 40 years old were required to have completed secondary education with a focus on mathematics and English, alongside proficiency in a local language. The document details state-specific vacancies, with significant opportunities in regions such as Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Additionally, it provides practical instructions on accessing results, checking eligibility, and the fee structures applicable to different candidate demographics. |
Department
of Post (India Post)
India Post Gramin Dak Sevaks GDS Recruitment 2026
India Post GDS 2026 : Short Details of Notification
Sarkari Sewayojan WWW.SARKARISEWAYOJAN.COM
|
India Post
Recruitment Overview
|
Information Type |
Job Details |
|
Name of the Job |
Gramin
Dak Sevaks (GDS) 2026 |
|
Organization Name |
Department
of Post, India |
|
Total Number of Seats |
28,635 Positions |
➢The job is for the position of
Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) for the year 2026.
➢The Department of Post (India Post)
is the official body managing this recruitment.
➢There are a total of 28,635 seats
available across various circles in the country.
Important Dates for
Candidates
|
Event Description |
Date and Time |
|
Start Date to Apply |
31
January 2026 |
|
Final Date to Apply |
14 February 2026 (until 5 PM) |
|
Fee Payment Deadline |
16
February 2026 |
|
Form Correction Window |
18 February to 19 February 2026 |
|
First Result Date |
06
March 2026 |
|
Second Result Date |
10
April 2026 |
|
Third Result Release |
12
May 2026 |
➢Online applications began on the
last day of January 2026.
➢The application portal closed on 14
February 2026 in the evening.
➢Candidates were given until 16
February 2026 to finish their fee payments.
➢A short window for editing forms was
open on 18 and 19 February.
➢The first merit list was announced
in early March 2026.
➢The second merit list followed in
April 2026.
➢The newest update is the third merit
list, which came out on 12 May 2026.
Application Fee
Structure
|
Category of Candidate |
Application Fee Amount |
|
General and OBC |
₹100 |
|
SC, ST, and PH |
No
Fee (₹0) |
|
All Female Candidates |
No
Fee (₹0) |
➢Candidates from the General and OBC
categories had to pay a fee of 100 rupees.
➢People belonging to SC, ST, or PH
categories did not have to pay any money.
➢All women applicants were completely
exempt from paying application fees.
➢Fees could be paid via E-Challan at
any nearby Head Post Office or GPO.
Eligibility and
Education Requirements
|
Requirement Type |
Criteria Details |
|
Schooling Needed |
Class
10th (High School) |
|
Compulsory Subjects |
Mathematics
and English |
|
Language Skill |
Knowledge
of the Local Language |
➢Candidates must have passed their
Class 10 high school exams.
➢It is mandatory to have studied Math
and English as regular subjects.
➢Applicants must be able to speak and
understand the local language of their chosen area.
Age Limit Rules
|
Age Group |
Requirement (as of 14/02/2026) |
|
Minimum Age |
18
Years |
|
Maximum Age |
40
Years |
|
Extra Benefits |
Age
relaxation as per official rules |
➢Applicants needed to be at least 18
years old by 14 February 2026.
➢The upper age limit for applying was
set at 40 years.
➢Candidates from reserved groups may
get extra years added to the limit based on recruitment rules.
Vacancy Details by
State
|
State Name |
Total Posts |
Local Language Required |
|
Andhra Pradesh |
1,060 |
Telugu |
|
Assam |
639 |
Assamese/Bengali/Bodo/etc. |
|
Bihar |
1,344 |
Hindi |
|
Chhattisgarh |
1,155 |
Hindi |
|
Delhi |
37 |
Hindi |
|
Gujarat |
1,782 |
Gujarati |
|
Haryana |
270 |
Hindi |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
520 |
Hindi |
|
Jammu / Kashmir |
267 |
Hindi/Urdu |
|
Karnataka |
1,022 |
Kannada |
|
Kerala |
1,691 |
Malayalam |
|
Madhya Pradesh |
2,102 |
Hindi |
|
Maharashtra |
3,553 |
Konkani/Marathi |
|
North Eastern |
1,014 |
Bengali/Hindi/English/Mizo/etc. |
|
Odisha |
1,191 |
Oriya |
|
Punjab |
261 |
Punjabi/English/Hindi |
|
Rajasthan |
634 |
Hindi |
|
Tamil Nadu |
2,009 |
Tamil |
|
Telangana |
608 |
Telugu |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
3,169 |
Hindi |
|
Uttarakhand |
436 |
Hindi |
|
West Bengal |
2,963 |
Bengali/Hindi/English/Nepali |
➢Maharashtra has the highest number
of openings with 3,553 seats.
➢Uttar Pradesh follows with 3,169
available positions.
➢Delhi has the smallest number of
openings with only 37 seats.
➢Candidates must check the local
language of the state before applying to ensure they qualify.
How to Check Results
and Fill Forms
|
Action Item |
Description of Process |
|
Step 1: Prep |
Gather
all documents like ID and eligibility proofs. |
|
Step 2: Scans |
Prepare
scanned copies of photos and signatures. |
|
Step 3: Review |
Check
the preview of the application before finishing. |
|
Step 4: Print |
Keep
a hard copy of the final form for your records. |
|
Step 5: Results |
Download
the merit list from the official link. |
➢Before starting, you should collect
your ID, address details, and basic certificates.
➢You must have clear digital scans of
your photograph and your signature.
➢It is very important to read the
full job notice before submitting your details.
➢Always double-check every column in
the application form for any mistakes.
➢After you submit, print out the
final page for future use.
➢To see if you are selected, you can
now download the third merit list online.
Selection Process and
Syllabus
|
Selection Stage |
Details |
|
Method |
Based
on Merit List |
|
Syllabus Focus |
Class
10 Level Math and English |
➢The selection is done through a
merit system based on your academic scores.
➢There is no separate exam mentioned,
but your performance in Math and English at the 10th-grade level is key.
➢Multiple merit lists are released to
fill all the available spots.
Important Links
|
Resource Name |
Access Link Detail |
|
Third
Result List |
|
|
Full
Notification |
|
|
Edit/Correction |
|
|
Sewayojan Tools |
|
|
Official
Website |
➢You can find the direct link to
download the result on the recruitment portal.
➢The official notification contains
every single detail about the job rules.
➢Instructional videos are often
provided to help you understand how to check results.
5 Questions and
Answers
Q.
How many total jobs were announced in the India Post GDS 2026 recruitment?
There were a
total of 28,635 vacancies announced for the Gramin Dak Sevaks positions across
India.
Q.
When was the third merit list for this recruitment published?
The third
merit list was officially released on 12 May 2026.
Q.
What are the minimum and maximum ages allowed to apply for these posts?
Applicants
must be at least 18 years old and no older than 40 years as of 14 February 2026.
Q.
Do female candidates have to pay any application fee for this job?
No, all
female candidates are exempt from paying any application fees for this
recruitment.
Q.
What educational qualification is required to be eligible for GDS?
A candidate
must have passed Class 10 (High School) with Mathematics and English as
compulsory subjects and must know the local language.