The official circle-wise distribution for the 28,386 India Post GDS vacancies is now available at https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement. Candidates can now view the specific post openings for their respective postal circles to prepare for the application process.
The India Post Department has officially unveiled the highly anticipated circle-wise vacancy details for GDS, BPM, and ABPM positions under the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2026. With 28,386 vacancies announced across 23 postal circles, this recruitment drive offers a premier opportunity for 10th-pass candidates to secure a stable central government role within the rural postal network.
India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 Out
The comprehensive vacancy breakdown was published on February 3, 2026, at https://indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement, providing clear insights into the distribution of seats across various states and reservation categories.
GDS Vacancy 2026 (Category-wise)
The GDS openings have been segmented by category. The General category holds the highest number of posts with 12,696 vacancies, while the PWD-DE category accounts for 81 posts. For a complete category-wise breakdown, please refer to the detailed table provided below.
| Categories | Vacancies |
| UR | 12696 |
| OBC | 5694 |
| SC | 3942 |
| ST | 2716 |
| EWS | 2719 |
| PWD-A | 260 |
| PWD-B | 271 |
| PWD-C | 257 |
| PWD-DE | 81 |
| Total | 28636 |
GDS Vacancy 2026 (Circle-wise)
The total recruitment volume stands at 28,386 positions distributed across 23 circles. The table below outlines the specific India Post circle-wise GDS vacancies being filled through the ongoing GDS Recruitment 2026 cycle.
|
States/Circles
|
Total Vacancies
|
UR
|
OBC
|
SC
|
ST
|
EWS |
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
1060 |
487
|
241
|
142
|
45
|
110 |
|
Assam
|
639 |
304
|
147 |
57
|
53
|
62 |
|
Bihar
|
1344 |
599
|
328
|
199
|
67
|
119 |
|
Chhattisgarh
|
1155 |
472
|
46 | 137 |
340
|
115 |
|
Delhi
|
38 |
27
|
4
|
2
|
3
|
2 |
| Gujarat | 1782 | 752 | 441 | 61 | 281 | 179 |
|
Haryana
|
270 |
114
|
73
|
48
|
0
|
25 |
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
520 |
217
|
101
|
131
|
12
|
49 |
|
Jammu / Kashmir
|
267 |
116
|
69
|
24
|
24
|
25 |
|
Jharkhand
|
908 |
382
|
105
|
100
|
218
|
71 |
| Karnataka | 1022 | 435 | 242 | 149 | 59 | 112 |
|
Kerala
|
1691 | 930 |
378
|
151
|
20
|
161 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2102 | 844 | 252 | 336 | 398 | 222 |
|
Maharashtra
|
3553 |
1544
|
780
|
383
|
286
|
401 |
|
North Eastern
|
1014 |
545
|
36
|
21
|
298
|
74 |
|
Odisha
|
1191 |
518
|
121
|
175
|
249
|
106 |
| Punjab | 261 | 119 | 58 | 55 | 3 | 20 |
| Rajasthan | 634 | 295 | 87 | 84 | 73 | 73 |
|
Tamil Nadu
|
2009 |
870
|
503
|
372
|
17
|
186 |
|
Telangana
|
608 | 305 |
127
|
73
|
17
|
70 |
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
3169 |
1328
|
830
|
588
|
62
|
291 |
| Uttarakhand | 436 | 228 | 63 | 72 | 16 | 38 |
|
West Bengal
|
2963 | 1255 | 662 |
582
|
171
|
208 |
|
Total
|
28636 |
12696
|
5694
|
3942
|
2716
|
2719 |
We encourage all candidates to verify the vacancy count for their specific circle and submit their applications promptly. Eligible applicants aged 18 to 40 who possess a 10th-grade qualification are encouraged to apply for these Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) openings.

Also Read:
- India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026: Download Circle-wise Result PDFs for 28,636 Posts
- Bihar GDS Result 2026: Gramin Dak Sevak Merit List PDF Download
- Andhra Pradesh GDS Result 2026 Declared: Download AP GDS 1st Merit List PDF
- HP GDS Result 2026: 4th Merit List Released | Download PDF at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
- India Post GDS Result 2026 Declared: Download State-Wise Merit List PDF
- Jharkhand GDS Result 2026: 4th Merit List Released at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in