India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online (28,000+ Posts)

28,000+ Gramin Dak Sevak positions are available across India. Vacancies are distributed across different postal circles in rural areas.

No, there is no application fee for GDS recruitment. It is completely free to apply for all categories of candidates.

Visit https://www.indiapost.gov.in/careers, find GDS notification, click Apply Online, register, fill details, upload 10th certificate and ID proof, select postal circle, and submit.

Monthly honorarium ranges from ₹12,000 to ₹15,000 (varies by location). Additional allowances: uniform allowance, dearness allowance, casual leave encashment, health insurance.

GDS is a contractual position renewable annually. Benefits include job security, uniform allowance, casual leave, medical facilities, provident fund contribution (after 5 years).

GDS positions are in rural areas under different postal circles. Candidates can select preferred postal circle during application. Posting in assigned delivery area with housing support sometimes available.

Collect mail from villages, deliver postal items to residents, collect postal deposits, sell postal products, maintain postal records, and support post office operations.

Yes, medical examination is conducted after document verification. Candidates must be physically fit. Vision and hearing standards must be met as per India Post norms.

Yes, candidates with 12th, graduation, or higher qualifications can also apply. 10th pass is the minimum requirement, not the maximum.