GDS Vacancy 2026: Applications for over 24,000 India Post GDS posts to begin on August 31; notification released..

A notification has been issued for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) in India Post (GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II July 2026). According to reports, the online application process for over 24,000 GDS posts will commence on August 31. Eligible and interested candidates will be able to apply online to participate in the recruitment drive.

**Important Dates**
Start date for online applications: August 31, 2026
Last date for registration: September 19, 2026
Last date for fee submission: September 21, 2026
Dates for form correction: September 23–24, 2026

**Eligibility: 10th Pass Candidates Can Participate**
To participate in this recruitment, candidates must have passed the 10th standard/matriculation examination from a recognized board or institution. Candidates must have secured passing marks in Mathematics and English in the 10th standard. The minimum age should be 18 years, and the maximum age should not exceed 40 years. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation as per the rules.

**Application Process**
To fill out the application form, first visit the official website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
Click on the application/registration link related to the recruitment on the website's homepage.
On the new page, click on "Click Here to Register/Apply."
Click on "New Candidate Registration," fill in the required details, and complete the registration.

Afterward, fill in the remaining details to complete the application process.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

**Application Fee**
Candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories are required to pay a fee of ₹100 upon submitting the application form. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD (Persons with Disabilities) categories can apply for free.

**Selection Based on Merit**
Candidates will be selected based on merit. No written examination or interview will be conducted for the selection process. For further details, candidates may refer to the official notification.

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