Post Office GDS Application January 2026 – Documents Required: The application process for the post of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) in the Post Office is going to start from 31st January 2026. Therefore, all students who have been waiting for this recruitment and are interested in applying for the Post Office GDS post must be well informed about the documents required for application.
It is very important to know which documents need to be kept ready at the time of applying, which documents must be uploaded online, and what documents will be required later after selection. Additionally, candidates should also be aware of which documents need to be carried during the document verification process after final selection. All these important details will be discussed in today’s report.
Documents Required While Applying for GDS
Those of you who wish to apply for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) post in the Post Office must keep the following documents and information ready at the time of application. The complete list is given below:
- Class 10th Admit Card
- Class 10th Mark Sheet
- Passport-size recent color photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Signature (scanned copy)
- Valid mobile number
- Valid email ID
Make sure all the above documents and details are available and correct before submitting the application.
Documents to Be Uploaded While Applying for GDS
Although it is necessary to keep all documents ready while applying, only a few documents need to be uploaded online. This is because the remaining documents are used only to fill in the required information in the application form.
At the time of application, candidates need to upload only the following two documents:
| Sl. No. | Name of Document | File Format | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recent Passport-Size Color Photograph | .jpg / .jpeg | Must be within 50 KB |
| 2 | Signature | .jpg / .jpeg | Must be within 50 KB |
Make sure that the uploaded files meet the specified format and size requirements to avoid rejection of the application.
Documents Required for Document Verification After GDS Selection
If you are selected for the Post Office Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) post, then at the time of document verification, you must carry the following original documents along with 2–3 or more photocopies with self attested of each:
- Class 10th Admit Card
- Class 10th Mark Sheet
- Aadhaar Card
- Selection Email Copy
- Birth Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if you have applied under the EWS quota)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size recent color photographs
- Computer Certificate (minimum 6-month course)
- Medical Certificate
Make sure all documents are valid, original, and clearly readable, as any mismatch may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Also Read: GDS Medical certificate Format pdf download
Central Government Caste Certificate (OBC-NCL, Central SC/ST & EWS)
Students are informed in advance that during document verification for any Central Government job, only Central Government–issued certificates are accepted. Since GDS is a Central Government job, only Central Government caste certificates will be considered valid in this recruitment process.
State-issued Caste Certificates and State EWS Certificates will not be accepted.
Please note that obtaining a Central Government caste/EWS certificate is a time-consuming process, and after the merit list is published, candidates usually get only 7 to 10 days to complete document verification. Preparing the required certificate beforehand will help avoid last-minute problems.
Read More: India Post GDS Caste Certificate Format Download 2025
| GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I January-2026 Descriptive Notification | Download pdf |
| India Post GDS Official Website | https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/ |