The Department of Posts has announced Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 17-12/2026-GDS. A total of 23757 vacancies for Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster, and Dak Sevak posts were notified across postal circles.
Applicants must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and studied the local language of the concerned postal circle. The age limit was 18 to 40 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Selection for GDS posts is made purely on the basis of Class 10 merit, with no written examination. The application window closed on 21 September 2026, and the merit list is now awaited.
Candidates who applied should keep their registration details ready and regularly check the official India Post GDS portal for the merit list and further instructions.