India Post GDS July 2026: Notification, 23757 Vacancy
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India
How to apply and current stage
You can register from 31-08-2026 and submit your application from 02-09-2026.
Registration ends on 19-09-2026 at 17:00 HRS. Application submission ends on 21-09-2026 at 17:00 HRS.
A correction window is scheduled from 23-09-2026 to 24-09-2026 at 17:00 HRS.
The selection uses an automated merit list based on Class 10th marks, followed by document verification.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
The Department of Posts, Government of India, has announced Gramin Dak Sevak Online Engagement Schedule-II for July-2026.
The notification covers 23757 Gramin Dak Sevak posts across postal circles and reservation categories.
Selection process
- Online application submission
- Automated merit list based on Class 10th marks
- Document verification
- Final selection and appointment
The total notified vacancy is 23757. The notification gives the following category-wise figures.
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 10640 |
| OBC | 4433 |
| SC | 3082 |
| ST | 2773 |
| EWS | 2160 |
| PWD-A | 192 |
| PWD-B | 227 |
| PWD-C | 178 |
| PWD-DE | 72 |
India Post GDS July 2026 has 23,757 vacancies in total. The notification breaks them down across 8 posts.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Gramin Dak Sevak | OBC | 4,433 |
| Gramin Dak Sevak | SC | 3,082 |
| Gramin Dak Sevak | ST | 2,773 |
| Gramin Dak Sevak | EWS | 2,160 |
| Gramin Dak Sevak | PWD-A | 192 |
| Gramin Dak Sevak | PWD-B | 227 |
| Gramin Dak Sevak | PWD-C | 178 |
| Gramin Dak Sevak | PWD-DE | 72 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| OBC | 4,433 |
| SC | 3,082 |
| ST | 2,773 |
| EWS | 2,160 |
| PWD-B | 227 |
| PWD-A | 192 |
| PWD-C | 178 |
| PWD-DE | 72 |
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| User registration starts | 31-08-2026 |
| User registration ends | 19-09-2026 17:00 HRS |
| Application submission starts | 02-09-2026 |
| Application submission ends | 21-09-2026 17:00 HRS |
| Edit/Correction Window | 23-09-2026 to 24-09-2026 17:00 HRS |
Every date Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India printed for India Post GDS July 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| User registration start date | 31 Aug 2026 |
| User registration end date | 19 Sept 2026 |
| Application submission start date | 02 Sept 2026 |
| Application submission end date | 21 Sept 2026 |
| Edit/Correction Window | 23-09-2026 to 24-09-2026 17:00 HRS |
Application Fee
The provided notification data does not state an application fee.
The provided notification data does not state the minimum or maximum age.
The provided notification data does not state age relaxations or qualification details.
Selection Process
- Online Application Submission
- Automated merit list based on Class 10th marks
- Document Verification
- Final Selection and Appointment
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- India Post has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- India Post has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Result
- India Post has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- India Post has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total notified posts | 23757 |
| Posts reserved for UR | 10640 |
| Posts reserved for OBC | 4433 |
| Posts reserved for SC | 3082 |
| Posts reserved for ST | 2773 |
| Posts reserved for EWS | 2160 |
The exam pattern, selection process and syllabus above were not printed in this recruitment's own notice and are compiled from: pw.live, pw.live, jagranjosh.com, pw.live. Every date, vacancy count and fee on this page comes from the official notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Gramin Dak Sevak posts are available?
The notification has 23757 Gramin Dak Sevak posts.
When does India Post GDS registration start?
User registration starts on 31-08-2026.
What is the last date for registration?
User registration ends on 19-09-2026 at 17:00 HRS.
What is the last date to submit the application?
Application submission ends on 21-09-2026 at 17:00 HRS.
When is the correction window?
The edit and correction window is from 23-09-2026 to 24-09-2026 at 17:00 HRS.
How will India Post select Gramin Dak Sevak candidates?
Selection uses an automated merit list based on Class 10th marks, followed by document verification and appointment.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 28 Aug 2026.