India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Schedule-I (January 2026) | Online Application Dates & Full Details

Author : Jnanaloka Published : December 31, 2025

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The India Post has officially released the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I for January 2026. This notification outlines the preparatory exercise, vacancy finalization process, online application dates, correction window, and tentative merit list date for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts.

This recruitment is a major opportunity for candidates seeking 10th-pass government jobs under the Department of Posts.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – Schedule-I (January 2026) | Online Application Dates & Full Details

Notification Overview:

• Organization: India Post – Department of Posts
• Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak)
• Recruitment Schedule: Schedule-I, January 2026
• Notification Date: 31 December 2025

Important Dates – GDS Recruitment 2026:

Activity - Dates

• Vacancy capturing by Divisions:05.01.2026 to 12.01.2026
• Approval by Circles:12.01.2026 to 14.01.2026 (up to 14:00 hrs)
• Approval by Directorate:14.01.2026 (from 14:00 hrs)
• Online Registration Start & End: 20.01.2026 to 04.02.2026
• Online Application & Fee Payment:25.01.2026 to 05.02.2026 (23:00 hrs)
• Correction Window:08.02.2026 to 10.02.2026 (23:00 hrs)
• Tentative First Merit List: 20.02.2026

Vacancies Included in This Notification

• The following vacancies as on 31.12.2025 will be included:
• Vacancies arising between 01.01.2025 – 31.12.2025 due to:
• Resignation
• Transfer
• Promotion
• Termination / Removal
• Long-term deputation (IPPB / APS above 6 months)
• Unfilled vacancies of GDS January 2025
• All vacant BPM posts of Branch Post Offices

Vacancies Excluded

• ABPM/Dak Sevak posts found non-justified
• Posts declared or proposed as surplus
• Vacancies due to death of GDS (reserved for compassionate engagement)

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Vacancies pending verification from:

• UP Board (Allahabad)
• West Bengal Rabindra Open School
• Bihar Open School Board

Application Process (Online):

1. Visit the official India Post GDS portal

2. Complete online registration (20 Jan – 4 Feb 2026)

3. Submit application & pay fee online

4. Use correction window if required

5. Selection will be based on 10th class merit

Selection Method

• Merit-based selection
• No written exam
• Marks obtained in Class 10 will be considered

Important Note:

All Circles and Divisions must strictly follow the timelines and upload a completion certificate along with total vacancies in the portal as per APT 2.0 system.

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