GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification -10th Pass Apply Online, No Exam Selection PDF

GDS Recruitment 2026 Notification -10th Pass Apply Online, No Exam Selection - Summary

India Post recruitment department eleased the notification on its official website for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment. A total of 28000 posts will be hired for 23 postal circles. The application process will start from 31 January 2026.

Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 is a great chance for candidates who have passed Class 10 and are between 18 and 40 years old. Selection will be done only on the basis of Class 10 marks, and there will be no written exam.

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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria in terms of education qualification and age limit has been discussed below.

Educational Qualification

• Secondary School Examination pass certificate of 10th standard from any recognised Board of School Education by the Government of India/State Governments,/ Union Territories in India

Age Limit

Candidates must fall in the age group of 18 years to 40 years. The upper age Relaxations in the reserved category are as follows:

• SC/ST Candidates: 5 years (up to 45 years)
• OBC Candidates: 3 years (up to 43 years)
• EWS Candidates: No age relaxation
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years
• PwD + OBC: 13 years
• PwD + SC/ST: 15 years

Steps to Apply Online for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

The candidates have to apply for the India Post Office Recruitment 2026 in three stages: Registration, Payment of the Application fee, and online application. Each stage has been discussed below-

Stage 1- Registration 

1. Visit the official website of the India Post Office at www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
2. The applicants must first register themself on the GDS online Engagement Portal.
3. The applicants must have their own active email id and mobile number to generate a registration number & password.
4. Keep the registration number and password for further application process.

Stage 2- Payment of Application Fees

1. The candidates must pay the required application fee of Rs. 100/- through online mode only.
2. There is no application fee for female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwD applicants, and Transwomen applicants.
3. The fee once paid is non-refundable. Hence, candidates are advised to ensure their eligibility for applying to a particular Division before making the fee payment.
4. Applicants who are exempt from payment of a fee may apply online for the India Post Recruitment 2026 directly.

Stage 3- Online Application

1. After registration and paying the application fees, the candidates have to apply online.
2. The candidates have to select the division and exercise preferences in the application form after validating the registration number & mobile number.
3. The applicant is required to upload a Recent Photograph and Signature at the time of submitting the online application in the formats and sizes prescribed
4. The candidates are advised to select the Divisional head of the Division in which he/she is applying to expedite the verification of documents at a later stage.

Documents Required to fill the GDS Application Form 2026

Candidates need the following documents while applying for India Post GDS Vacancy 2026-

1. 10th mark sheet (Date of birth proof)
2. Category certificate (if applicable)
3. Computer training certificate
4. Physically handicapped certificate (if needed)
5. Recent passport photo and signature

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