India Post GDS January 2026 Schedule Out: Registration Starts Jan 20th! Check Full Dates
The wait is finally over for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) aspirants! The Department of Posts (Ministry of Communications) has officially released the preparatory exercise and timeline for the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2026.
According to the official letter (No. 17-37/2025-GDS) dated 31-12-2025, the online registration process for the new cycle will begin on January 20, 2026.
Key Highlights of GDS January 2026 Schedule
- Department: Department of Posts, Govt of India
- Recruitment Cycle: Schedule-I (January 2026)
- Registration Start Date: 20.01.2026
- Result (Merit List) Date: 20.02.2026 (Tentative)
- Vacancies Considered: Vacancies as on 31.12.2025
Complete Schedule: Important Dates
The official notification outlines the following timeline for the entire recruitment process. Aspirants should mark these dates to avoid missing the deadline.
Understanding the Application Process
- Registration: Candidates can register on the portal starting from January 20th.
- Application Window: While registration ends on Feb 4th, the window to submit the final application and pay the fee remains open until Feb 5th, 2026.
- Correction Window: If you make a mistake in your application (like name spelling or marks), the department will open a 2-day window from Feb 8th to Feb 10th to fix errors.
Who Can Apply?
This schedule covers vacancies arising between 01.01.2025 and 31.12.2025. The final vacancy count will be approved by the Directorate by January 14, 2026, after which the exact number of posts will be visible on the portal.
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