India Post GDS Vacancy 2026: 49,596 Vacancies – State-Wise Complete Details
Gramin Dak Sevak Vacancies 2026: State-Wise Sanctioned Strength, Working Strength and Vacancies
The Department of Posts has provided state-wise details of the sanctioned strength, persons in position and vacancies of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) as on 20 July 2026.
The figures are part of the details furnished in reply to Part (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1800 regarding the sanctioned strength, persons in position and vacancies of GDS across different States.
State-Wise GDS Vacancy Details
| State | Sanctioned Strength | Persons in Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 19,487 | 17,881 | 1,606 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 3,175 | 2,031 | 1,144 |
| Assam | 9,198 | 7,563 | 1,635 |
| Bihar | 18,015 | 15,053 | 2,962 |
| Chhattisgarh | 9,892 | 8,285 | 1,607 |
| Goa | 4,251 | 3,479 | 772 |
| Gujarat | 16,780 | 15,053 | 1,727 |
| Haryana | 4,463 | 4,126 | 337 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 6,700 | 6,135 | 565 |
| Jharkhand | 9,786 | 7,425 | 2,361 |
| Karnataka | 16,820 | 15,291 | 1,529 |
| Kerala | 12,377 | 10,138 | 2,239 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 20,459 | 17,374 | 3,085 |
| Maharashtra | 20,221 | 17,494 | 2,727 |
| Manipur | 2,116 | 1,725 | 391 |
| Meghalaya | 2,336 | 1,562 | 774 |
| Mizoram | 1,244 | 972 | 272 |
| Nagaland | 1,047 | 914 | 133 |
| Odisha | 19,955 | 17,651 | 2,304 |
| Punjab | 6,747 | 5,624 | 1,123 |
| Rajasthan | 17,747 | 14,826 | 2,921 |
| Sikkim | 509 | 370 | 139 |
| Tamil Nadu | 25,007 | 20,730 | 4,277 |
| Telangana | 10,623 | 9,773 | 850 |
| Tripura | 1,728 | 1,485 | 243 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 37,844 | 31,007 | 6,837 |
| Uttarakhand | 6,651 | 5,799 | 852 |
| West Bengal | 21,772 | 17,588 | 4,184 |
Total GDS Strength and Vacancies
Based on the state-wise figures in the annexure, the combined figures for the 28 States are:
- Total Sanctioned Strength: 3,26,950
- Persons in Position: 2,77,354
- Total Vacancies: 49,596
The figures are as on 20.07.2026.
Uttar Pradesh Has the Highest Number of Vacancies
Among the States listed, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of GDS vacancies, with 6,837 vacancies against a sanctioned strength of 37,844. The number of persons in position is 31,007.
Tamil Nadu follows with 4,277 vacancies, while West Bengal has 4,184 vacancies.
Other States with more than 2,000 vacancies include:
- Madhya Pradesh – 3,085
- Bihar – 2,962
- Rajasthan – 2,921
- Maharashtra – 2,727
- Jharkhand – 2,361
- Odisha – 2,304
- Kerala – 2,239
States with Lower Number of Vacancies
Some States have comparatively fewer vacancies. Nagaland has 133 vacancies, followed by Sikkim with 139 vacancies and Tripura with 243 vacancies.
Haryana has 337 vacancies, while Manipur has 391 vacancies.
Important Note
These figures represent the sanctioned strength, persons in position and vacancies as on 20 July 2026 as provided in the annexure. They should not automatically be treated as an announcement of a new recruitment notification or the number of posts that will necessarily be filled in an upcoming recruitment cycle.
GDS Vacancy 2026 – Key Highlights
The state-wise information provides an important snapshot of the existing GDS workforce position across the country and may be useful for employees and aspirants following future GDS recruitment and vacancy-related developments.