India Post GDS 2025: Notification, 23757 Vacancy
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India
India Post GDS 2025 is a recruitment for 23,757 vacancies notified by Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 23,757 posts Vacancy Details
- Application Dates: 31.08.2026 to 19.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs) Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹0 to ₹100 depending on category Application Fee
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Online Application Submission → Merit List Preparation → Document Verification → Final Selection and Appointment Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Written Exam — 5 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: no negative marking Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 4 subjects — General Knowledge, Reasoning and Analytical Ability, Mathematics, General English Syllabus
Written exam details
The listed written exam has 25 questions and 25 marks in each subject.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 120 minutes |
| Reasoning and Analytical Ability | 25 | 25 | 120 minutes |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 120 minutes |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 120 minutes |
| Hindi Language | 25 | 25 | 120 minutes |
How to apply
The summary says the online portal provides registration, application, fee payment, and candidate grievance sections.
- Use the registration section on the online portal.
- Complete the application section.
- Use the fee payment section if required.
- Use the grievance section for candidate complaints.
The provided data does not give an application deadline or an official website address.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India published this notification.
The recruitment is called India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I January 2025.
The notification gives category-wise vacancy figures for the total 23757 posts.
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 10640 |
| OBC | 4433 |
| SC | 3082 |
| ST | 2773 |
| EWS | 2160 |
| PWD-A | 192 |
| PWD-B | 227 |
| PWD-C | 178 |
| PWD-DE | 72 |
PWD refers to posts reserved for persons with disabilities.
India Post GDS 2025 has 23,757 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Important Dates
The provided data does not list any application, fee payment, or other dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|
Every date Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India printed for India Post GDS 2025, 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 |
|---|---|
| Online One-Time Registration | 31.08.2026 to 19.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs) |
| Submission of online applications and fee payment | 02.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs) |
| Corrections in Registration/Application Forms, including payment of the online fee, if applicable | 23.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 (upto 1700 Hrs) |
Application Fee
The provided data does not give the application fee.
The provided data does not give the minimum age, maximum age, age date, or age relaxations.
Application fee for India Post GDS 2025 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹100 | Fee of Rs.1oo (Rupees One Hundred only) for all posts notified in the choice of Division |
| Female | No fee | Fee exempted |
| SC/ST | No fee | Fee exempted |
| PwBD | No fee | Fee exempted |
| Transwomen | No fee | Fee exempted |
Eligibility
The provided data does not state the required qualification or other eligibility conditions.
Exam Pattern
Written Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 120 minutes |
| Reasoning and Analytical Ability | 25 | 25 | 120 minutes |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 120 minutes |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 120 minutes |
| Hindi Language | 25 | 25 | 120 minutes |
| Total | 125 | 125 |
Selection Process
- Online Application Submission
- Merit List Preparation
- Document Verification
- Final Selection and Appointment
The data does not state a current result or application stage. Check the recruitment notice before taking action.
- Online Application Submission
- Merit List Preparation
- Document Verification
- Final Selection and Appointment
Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Computer Knowledge, India Culture, Agriculture, Business, Other Related Social Matters, Basic Human Behaviour, History of India, National Movements, World Geography, India Politics, India Economics, Commerce, Banking, Current Affairs |
| Reasoning and Analytical Ability | Similarities & Differences, Decision Making, Spatial Orientation, Analysis, Judgment, Arithmetic Reasoning, Arithmetical Number Series, Observation, Visual Memory, Relationship Concepts, Coding & Decoding, Statement Conclusion, Non-Verbal Series, Verbal and Figure Classification, Syllogistic Reasoning, Analogies, Discrimination, Problem Solving, Spatial Visualization |
| Mathematics | Trigonometric Functions, Mathematical Induction, Complex Numbers, Exponential and Logarithm Series, Solutions of Triangles, Matrices and Determinants, Probability, Logarithm, Statistics, Mathematical Logic, Boolean Algebra, Numerical Ability, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Time and distance, Ratio and Proportion, Time and work, Number Systems, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages |
| General English | Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Tenses, Verbs, Synonyms and antonyms, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure, Proverbs, Phrases, Unseen Passage |
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 posts | 23757 |
| Posts in UR category | 10640 |
| Posts in OBC category | 4433 |
| Posts in SC category | 3082 |
| Posts in ST category | 2773 |
| Posts in EWS category | 2160 |
| Posts reserved for PWD-A | 192 |
| Posts reserved for PWD-B | 227 |
| Posts reserved for PWD-C | 178 |
| Posts reserved for PWD-DE | 72 |
Related recruitments
The exam pattern, selection process and syllabus above were not printed in this recruitment's own notice and are compiled from: India Post GDS syllabus, India Post GDS selection process, India - Wikipedia, India - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Every date, vacancy count and fee on this page comes from the official notification, never from these.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many India Post GDS posts are available?
The notification lists 23757 total posts.
Who published the India Post GDS notification?
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India published it.
Is there negative marking in the written exam?
No. The data says there is no negative marking.
What is the India Post GDS selection process?
It includes online application, merit list preparation, document verification, and final selection and appointment.
What is the application fee for India Post GDS 2025?
The provided data does not state the application fee.
How we know this
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- Tracked since 27 Aug 2026 — 2 changes recorded to this recruitment, the latest on 30 Aug 2026.
- 4 official links checked — 4 working.
- Last checked against the source on 30 Aug 2026 — the day this recruitment last moved, not the day this page was last rebuilt.
Documents this page was read from
- Official notice — indiapost.gov.inGovernment hostRead 28 Aug 2026
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