India Post GDS 2026: When can we expect the GDS recruitment in the Postal Department? Important update for 10th pass candidates..
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Soon: The postal department holds a major GDS recruitment drive every year, eagerly awaited by young people. In 2025, 21,000 vacancies were announced. It's being said that a bumper number of vacancies are expected this year as well. Consequently, candidates have already begun searching for information about these vacancies.
What are the qualifications required for the India Post GDS? Is there an exam for GDS? Where should I apply? When will the GDS notification be released in 2026? If you're also searching for answers to similar questions, we've brought you all the details in this article.
When will the GDS Recruitment 2026 notification be released?
Before delving into the details of this year's notification, it's important to review the trend of GDS notifications over the past five years.
Year: Notification/Applications Open
2021: January 2021
2022: May 2022
2023: January 2023
2024: July 2024
2025: February 2025
Based on the trend over the past five years, GDS recruitment has been announced three times between 2021 and 2025 in January and February. Consequently, it is anticipated that the 2026 GDS vacancy may be announced in late January or early February 2026. However, no official notification has been issued yet.
This is based on speculation only. The GDS recruitment notification will be released on India Post's official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, where online applications will also be accepted. Therefore, do not rely on notices shared on social media or other platforms.
What are the qualifications required for GDS?
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10th grade from a recognized board with passing marks in Math and English. They must also have studied their local language up to the 10th grade, possess computer knowledge, and be able to ride a bicycle.
Age Limit: Minimum age 18 years and maximum age 40 years. The upper age limit will be relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBCs, and 10 years for PwBDs, as per the rules.
Selection Process: There is no written examination for selection in the GDS recruitment. The merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the 10th grade. (This information regarding eligibility and selection is based on the GDS Recruitment Notification 2025.)
What is the salary?
Candidates selected for the GDS Branch Post Master (BPM) position will receive a salary of ₹12,000 to ₹29,380, and for the Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM)/Dak Sevak position, they will receive a salary of ₹10,000 to ₹24,470. They will also receive various allowances, which will further increase their monthly salary.
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