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India Post announces 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies for 2026
The Department of Posts has announced the 2026 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment drive, offering 23,757 vacancies across various postal circles in India. The positions available include Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak.
Selection for these roles is based on Class 10 marks, with no written examination or interview required. The One-Time Registration (OTR) process is scheduled to begin on August 31, 2026, and will remain open until September 19, 2026. The formal online application and fee payment window will open on September 2 and close on September 21, 2026.
Vacancy distribution varies by region, with Maharashtra reporting the highest number of openings at 2,297 posts, followed by Tamil Nadu with 2,118 and Uttar Pradesh with 1,691. Other significant openings are located in West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, the North Eastern region, Odisha, Karnataka, and Bihar.
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Department of Posts · India Post · Maharashtra · Tamil Nadu · Uttar Pradesh
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Selection is based on Class 10 marks without a written exam or interview. indiaobservers.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The One-Time Registration (OTR) process begins on August 31, 2026. indiaobservers.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The online application window runs from September 2 to September 21, 2026. indiaobservers.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The recruitment includes positions for Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster, and Dak Sevak. indiaobservers.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Department of Posts announced the 2026 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment drive. www.timesnownews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There are 23,757 total vacancies available for the recruitment drive. www.timesnownews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Maharashtra has the highest number of openings with 2,297 posts. www.timesnownews.com