New Delhi, Jan 31: India Post issued the notification for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026, announcing 28,740 vacancies across the country. The recruitment drive includes posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM).

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

The highest number of vacancies has been announced for Maharashtra (3,553), followed by Uttar Pradesh (3,169) and West Bengal (2,982). Odisha has 1,191 vacancies.

State-wise vacancies
Postal Circle         Vacancies
Andhra Pradesh         1,060
Assam                           639
Bihar                           1,347
Chhattisgarh               1,155
Delhi                                42
Gujarat                        1,830
Haryana                         270
Himachal Pradesh         520
Jammu and Kashmir     267
Jharkhand                     908
Karnataka                   1,023
Kerala                         1,691
Madhya Pradesh         2,120
Maharashtra                3,553
North Eastern              1,014
Odisha                         1,191
Punjab                            262
Rajasthan                       634
Tamil Nadu                  2,009
Telangana                      609
Uttar Pradesh             3,169
Uttarakhand                   445
West Bengal                2,982

Online registration will begin on January 31 and close on February 14. The last date for fee payment is February 16, up to 5pm. A correction window will be available from February 18 to 19.

Applicants must have passed Class 10 and be between 18 and 40 years of age. Selection will be based solely on Class 10 marks, with no written examination.

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The monthly pay ranges from Rs 10,000 to Rs 24,470 for GDS and ABPM posts, while BPM posts carry a higher pay scale of Rs 12,000 to Rs 29,380.