India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 –
Post Date: 18 February 2026
Short Information:
The Department of Post (India Post) has released the Correction / Edit Form for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive is for 28,636 vacancies across multiple states. Candidates who applied earlier can edit their application within the correction window.
🗓 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 February 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Application Submission Last Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Correction Window | 18–19 February 2026 |
| Merit List | Available Soon |
Candidates are advised to confirm details from the official website before proceeding.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹0 |
| All Female Candidates | ₹0 |
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.
🎯 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation is provided as per recruitment rules.
📊 Total Vacancy
Total Posts: 28,636
📋 Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 12,696 |
| EWS | 2,719 |
| OBC | 5,694 |
| SC | 3,942 |
| ST | 2,716 |
| PWD-A | 260 |
| PWD-B | 271 |
| PWD-C | 257 |
| PWD-DE | 81 |
🌍 State / Circle Wise Vacancy (Sample)
| State | Language | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3,169 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1,344 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 2,102 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 634 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi/Konkani | 3,553 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Hindi/English | 2,963 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2,009 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1,691 |
(Various other states are also included in the recruitment.)
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English.
- Knowledge of the local language of the concerned postal circle is required.
🧾 Selection Process
Selection will be done through:
- Merit List (based on marks)
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
📝 How to Apply / Edit Form
- Candidates who applied earlier can edit their application during the correction period.
- Visit the official India Post website and complete the process before the deadline.
- Applicants must read the official notification carefully before making corrections.
| Online Correction Link | Click Here |
| Online Registration Form | Click Here |
| Check Circle Wise Notification | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| India Post GDS Official Website | Click Here |