Postal Exams Age Limit 2026
India Post recruitment tools including Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) age, eligibility, merit and local-language checks
1 Exams | Complete Age Guide
Postal Age Limits Comparison
| Exam | Min Age | General | OBC | SC/ST | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Post GDS India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) | 18 yrs | 40 yrs | 43 yrs | 45 yrs | Details → |
India Post age eligibility in this guide
This verified Postal section currently covers India Post GDS. GDS selection is based on the notified Class 10 merit process rather than a written recruitment exam, so age is only one part of eligibility. Check the full GDS calculator for the cutoff date, category relaxation, local-language and merit rules.
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Standard Age Relaxation for Postal
Category Relaxations
- OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- PwD: 10 years relaxation
Important Notes
- • Relaxation applies to upper age limit only
- • Minimum age is same for all categories
- • Age calculated as per official cutoff date
- • Check official notification for updates
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