Branch Postmaster (BPM): ₹12,000 – ₹29,380
ABPM / Gramin Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the GDS 2026 cycle, candidates must fulfill the following:
Educational Qualification: Must have passed Class 10 (Secondary School) with Mathematics and English as elective or compulsory subjects.
Local Language: Knowledge of the local language of the applied circle (studied up to Class 10) is mandatory.
Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2026): * Minimum: 18 Years
Maximum: 40 Years
Age relaxation: SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwD (10-15 yrs).
Other Skills: Basic computer knowledge and the ability to ride a bicycle are required.
📊 Circle-Wise Vacancy Highlights
With 28,740 total posts, here are the states with the highest number of vacancies:
| Postal Circle | Local Language | Vacancies |
| Maharashtra | Marathi/Konkani | 3,553 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3,169 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 2,982 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 2,120 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2,009 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1,830 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1,691 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1,347 |
| Odisha | Odia | 1,191 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 1,155 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1,060 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1,023 |
| North Eastern | Bengali/English/Mizo/Manipuri | 1,014 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 908 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo/Hindi | 639 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 634 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 609 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 520 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 445 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 270 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 267 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi/English | 262 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 42 |
| Total Vacancies | 28,740 |
📝 How to Apply Online at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
Follow these steps to ensure a successful application:
Registration: Visit the [suspicious link removed] and register with your mobile number and email ID.
Fee Payment: Pay the fee of ₹100 (General/OBC/EWS). SC/ST, PwD, and all Female candidates are exempted from the fee.
Fill Application: Log in using your registration number, choose your circle, and fill in your marks and address.
Upload Documents: Upload a scanned copy of your photo (up to 50kb) and signature (up to 20kb).
Submit Preferences: Choose your preferred divisions and posts within your circle.
Print: Save a copy of the final submitted application for your records.
Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Latest Govt Jobs | Click Here |
🎯 Selection Process
The most attractive part of the GDS recruitment is that there is no entrance exam. Selection is based purely on a system-generated merit list derived from your Class 10 marks. If your board uses CGPA, multiply your CGPA by 9.5 to get your percentage.
