The Department of Post, India Post, has released the first merit list for its Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions. A total of 28,636 vacancies were available for this recruitment. The application period ran from January 31, 2026, to February 14, 2026.
Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Department of Post, India Post |
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) |
| Total Posts | 28,636 |
| Application Dates | Jan 31, 2026 to Feb 14, 2026 |
| Merit List Status | 1st Merit List Out on March 6, 2026 |
| Official Website | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
Important Dates
Here are all the important dates for this recruitment:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | January 31, 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | February 14, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | February 16, 2026 |
| Application Submission Last Date | February 16, 2026 |
| Correction Window | February 18 – 19, 2026 |
| 1st Merit List Released | March 6, 2026 |
Vacancy Details
India Post announced a total of 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak positions. These posts are distributed across different categories and states.
Category-Wise Vacancies
| Category Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 12696 |
| EWS | 2719 |
| OBC | 5694 |
| SC | 3942 |
| ST | 2716 |
| PWD – A | 260 |
| PWD – B | 271 |
| PWD – C | 257 |
| PWD – DE | 81 |
State-Wise Vacancies
| State Name | Language | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3169 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1344 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 38 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 2102 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 634 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 270 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 436 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 1155 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 520 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 908 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1191 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1782 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1022 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1691 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1060 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 608 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2009 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 3553 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / English / Hindi | 261 |
| Assam | Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English | 639 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali | 2963 |
| North Eastern | Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo | 1014 |
| Jammu / Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 267 |
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) post, you must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English as subjects. It’s also important that you know the local language of the area you are applying for. Always check the official notification for complete details.
Age Limit (as of January 01, 2026)
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable as per India Post rules. |
Application Fee
Pay the fee according to your category. You can pay online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card/Mobile Wallet.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹0/- |
| All Category Female | ₹0/- |
How to Check the Merit List
If you applied for the India Post GDS recruitment, here’s how you can check the 1st merit list:
- Go to the official India Post GDS website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
- Look for the “Shortlisted Candidates – List IV” section under GDS Recruitment 2025 (or 2026, depending on the exact label).
- Select your Circle/State from the list provided on the website.
- Download the PDF file.
- Once you have the PDF, you can search for your name or registration number using the search function (usually Ctrl+F on a computer).
- If your name is on the list, prepare for the next step, which is document verification.
Selection Process
Your selection for the Gramin Dak Sevak post is based on a merit list. This list is prepared using your marks from Class 10. There will be no written examination for this recruitment. The final step is document verification.
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