India Post GDS Exam India Post GDS Mock Test 2026 Mock Test Series

• Carry a printed copy of the E-Admit Card and one original photo identity proof.
• Reporting time is strictly 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
• Electronic gadgets including mobile phones, calculators, and smartwatches are prohibited inside the hall.
• Candidates must use only black or blue ballpoint pens for marking responses.
• Biometric verification will be conducted at the examination center for all candidates.

India Post recruitment for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) is conducted via the official portal indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Candidates must submit applications exclusively through the online portal; offline applications are not accepted. The selection process is merit-based, derived from the marks obtained in the Secondary School Examination (10th Standard) of recognized Boards. Candidates are advised to monitor the official website for Schedule-II 2026 notifications and avoid third-party recruitment portals.

Follow these steps to download the official India Post notification:

1. Visit the official website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the Candidate's Corner section on the homepage.
3. Click on the Notification link corresponding to the active recruitment cycle.
4. Download the PDF document to your device for reference.
5. Verify the circular number and official seal to ensure it is the authentic notification.

Vacancies for India Post are notified circle-wise. Distribution typically includes:

• UR: As per notification
• OBC: As per notification
• EWS: As per notification
• SC/ST: As per notification
• PwD: Horizontal reservation

The application fee for India Post GDS recruitment is INR 100 for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates. Female, SC/ST, and PwD candidates are exempted from fee payment. Payment must be made through online modes including Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking, or UPI via the official payment gateway.

The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 40 years as of the crucial date mentioned in the notification.

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwD: 10 years
• PwD + OBC: 13 years
• PwD + SC/ST: 15 years

Candidates must have passed 10th standard with Mathematics and English as compulsory or elective subjects from a recognized Board. Knowledge of the local language of the respective Postal Circle is mandatory. Basic computer training course certificate of at least 60 days duration is required.

1. Merit list generation based on 10th-grade percentage.
2. Document Verification (DV) process.
3. Medical Examination and Police Verification.
4. Final appointment letter issuance.

The salary is based on Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA). BPM: INR 12,000 - 29,380. ABPM/Dak Sevak: INR 10,000 - 24,470. Additional allowances include Dearness Allowance (DA) as per Central Government norms.

India Post GDS selection is merit-based; therefore, no hall ticket or admit card is issued for a written exam. Candidates are called for Document Verification based on their merit rank. Carry original 10th mark sheet, Aadhar Card, and caste certificate during the verification process.

The final merit list is prepared using the normalized percentage of marks in the 10th standard. If two candidates have identical marks, the candidate older in age is given preference. Selection is subject to successful verification of original documents and medical fitness.

1. Ensure your 10th-grade mark sheet data matches your Aadhar card exactly. 2. Gain basic computer literacy from a recognized institution. 3. Focus on local language proficiency. 4. Keep all original certificates ready for verification. 5. Monitor the official portal daily during the notification cycle.

The following data represents the official cut-off marks for India Post (Department of Posts) recruitment cycles, specifically focusing on the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) merit-based selection process, as verified against official result notifications published on the India Post GDS Online portal.

India Post GDS Recruitment: 2023 (Schedule-II) - Representative State Cut-offs (Sample: Delhi Circle)

Source: Official India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2023, Delhi Circle Merit List Notification.

India Post GDS Recruitment: 2023 (Schedule-I) - Representative State Cut-offs (Sample: Maharashtra Circle)

Source: Official India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2023, Maharashtra Circle Merit List Notification.

India Post GDS Recruitment: 2022 - Representative State Cut-offs (Sample: Uttar Pradesh Circle)

Source: Official India Post GDS Online Engagement 2022, Uttar Pradesh Circle Merit List Notification.