Department of Posts, India Post has released the 1st Merit List on its official website for the recruitment of India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 Posts. A total of 23,757 positions are available under this recruitment drive. The One-Time Registration process started on 31 August 2026 and candidates could register until 19 September 2026. The online application submission began on 02 September 2026 and the last date to apply was 21 September 2026. The minimum age required is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years as on 21 September 2026. Candidates who have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and know the local language are eligible to apply. Selection will be based on the merit list followed by document verification and final selection. The correction window was open from 23 to 24 September 2026. Candidates are advised to download the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 from the official website and check all details carefully as per Advertisement No. 17-12/2026.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Form Registration Start Date |
31 August 2026 |
| Form Registration Last Date |
19 September 2026 |
| Form Submission Start Date |
02 September 2026 |
| Form Submission Last Date |
21 September 2026 |
| Correction Date |
23 – 24 September 2026 |
| Merit List |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC |
₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / PH |
₹ 0/- |
| All Category Female |
₹ 0/- |
| Payment Mode (Online) |
Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet |
Age Limit
| Particulars |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
18 Years |
| Maximum Age |
40 Years |
| Age as on |
21 September 2026 |
| Age Relaxation |
As per India Post regulations |
Vacancy Details
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Category Name |
No. Of Post |
| General |
10640 |
| EWS |
2160 |
| OBC |
4433 |
| SC |
3082 |
| ST |
2773 |
| PWD – A |
192 |
| PWD – B |
227 |
| PWD – C |
178 |
| PWD – DE |
72 |
| Total |
23757 |
Circle Wise Vacancy Details
| State Name |
Language |
No. of Post |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Hindi |
1691 |
| Bihar |
Hindi |
1098 |
| Delhi |
Hindi |
16 |
| Madhya Pradesh |
Hindi |
1450 |
| Rajasthan |
Hindi |
1009 |
| Haryana |
Hindi |
87 |
| Uttarakhand |
Hindi |
452 |
| Chhattisgarh |
Hindi |
762 |
| Himachal Pradesh |
Hindi |
335 |
| Jharkhand |
Hindi |
1379 |
| Odisha |
Oriya |
1353 |
| Gujarat |
Gujarati |
499 |
| Karnataka |
Kannada |
1116 |
| Kerala |
Malayalam |
1373 |
| Andhra Pradesh |
Telugu |
917 |
| Telangana |
Telugu |
419 |
| Tamil Nadu |
Tamil |
2118 |
| Maharashtra |
Konkani/Marathi |
2431 |
| Punjab |
Punjabi / English / Hindi |
122 |
| Assam |
Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English |
414 |
| West Bengal |
Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali |
1762 |
| North Eastern |
Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo |
2504 |
| Jammu / Kashmir |
Hindi / Urdu |
340 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Gramin Dak Sevak GDS 2026 |
Candidates Must Have Passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and must know the local language. Check the official notification for details. |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Details |
| 1 |
Based On Merit List |
| 2 |
Document Verification |
| 3 |
Final Selection |
How to Download / Check
| Step |
Details |
| 1 |
Visit the official website of India Post GDS. |
| 2 |
Click on the Download 1st Merit List link provided in the Important Links section. |
| 3 |
Enter the required credentials if asked. |
| 4 |
Download and check the merit list carefully. |
Important Links
FAQ
Q: When will the online application for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 Start?
A: The online application for this recruitment has started on 02 September 2026.
Q: What is the last date for online application for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Online Form 2026?
A: The last date for online application Form is 21 September 2026.
Q: What is the age limit for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Bharti 2026?
A: The age limit for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Bharti 2026 is as follows: The minimum age is 18 and the maximum age is 40 years as on 21 September 2026.
Q: What is the eligibility for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Vacancy 2026?
A: Candidates Must Have Passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and must know the local language. Check the official notification for details.
Q: What is the official website for India Post GDS?
A: The official website for India Post GDS is https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/