India Post opens Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 Session II registration on August 31, 2026. Application submission starts September 2 on the official portal. This guide cuts confusion by clarifying eligibility, deadlines, state vacancies, selection rules, and a fast‑apply checklist.
User registration runs August 31 to September 19, 5 pm. Application submission runs September 2 to September 21, 5 pm. A two‑day edit window follows on September 23 and 24, till 5 pm. Avoid last‑day rush; late fee payments are rejected.
India Post GDS 2026 eligibility, age limits and certificate rules
Applicants need a Class 10 certificate with passing marks in Mathematics and English. They must also have studied the local language till Class 10. Age must be 18 to 40 years as on the closing date, with standard relaxations. OBC should be non‑creamy layer; EWS certificates must be valid.
India Post GDS state-wise vacancies and preferences
Vacancies appear Division‑wise on the portal after you choose a Circle and Division. There is no national grand total; numbers are office‑wise. Apply in only one Division and rank eligible posts by Post ID. Expect a single offer against your highest valid preference.
How to apply online for India Post GDS 2026
Register with mobile OTP and email. From September 2, fill the form, upload photo and signature, preview, and pay if applicable. The fee is Rs 100 via UPI, cards or net banking. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and transwomen are exempt. Use the edit window.
India Post GDS selection: Class 10 marks, tie-break and verification
Shortlisting is system‑generated on Class 10 marks; grade‑only results are auto‑converted to 66.67%. Ties break by date of birth first, then a fixed community‑and‑gender order. Document verification is mandatory; name mismatches or invalid certificates can lead to rejection and offer withdrawal.
Photo, signature and safety checklist for India Post GDS 2026
Upload a clear photo in JPG or JPEG, 320×400 pixels, 30–100 KB. Sign on white paper in JPG or JPEG, 300×120 pixels, 20–100 KB. Verify previews before final submit. Trust official emails and domains ending indiapost.gov.in or indiapostgdsonline.gov.in to avoid fraud.
Set reminders for key cut‑offs. Register between August 31 and September 19. Submit applications by September 21, 5 pm. Keep OBC‑NCL or EWS certificates valid on the closing date. Match names with Class 10 records. Use the edit window early to avoid payment or upload failures.
