India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Last Day to Apply for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancies Online

Job seekers across the country are facing their final opportunity to secure a position in the postal network, as the Department of Posts officially closes the online registration window for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 today, Saturday, September 19. A massive total of 23,757 GDS vacancies across various postal circles nationwide are being filled through this recruitment exercise. Aspirants aiming for positions such as Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) are urged to complete their digital submissions immediately on the official portal, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, as no extensions or second chances will be granted past the midnight deadline.

Essential Eligibility Criteria, Age Limits, and Relaxations

Candidates submitting forms must meet specific statutory benchmarks to ensure their applications remain valid. Applicants must have completed their Class 12th education from an accredited educational board or recognized institution in India. The recruitment guidelines stipulate that prospective candidates must be at least 18 years old and must not exceed the upper age threshold of 40 years as of the designated cut-off date, with statutory upper age relaxations applicable to candidates belonging to reserved quotas in line with central government norms.

Step-by-Step Online Registration and Fee Details

The application process is entirely digital, allowing candidates to register from home by visiting indiapostgdsonline.gov.in and selecting the official recruitment registration link on the portal's homepage. Candidates must enter personal details including their full name, active mobile number, valid email address, and academic credentials before proceeding to the fee payment portal. While candidates from the General and OBC categories must pay a nominal registration fee of ₹100, applicants from SC, ST, and differently-abled (PwD) categories are fully exempted from fee payments, and all applicants are advised to download and retain a physical printout of the submitted confirmation receipt for upcoming verification stages.