16 Posts Confirmed for GDS in Himachal Pradesh Circle
Good news for Gramin Dak Sevaks in Himachal Pradesh. The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, H.P. Circle, Shimla has released the final vacancy position for the GDS to Postman / Mail Guard competitive exam for the vacancy year 2026. In total, 16 posts will be filled from GDSs: 15 Postman posts and 1 Mail Guard post.
This memo follows the earlier notice dated 13.08.2026. The numbers were finalised after checking which posts were filled or left unfilled under the MTS promotion quota.
Key highlights at a glance:
- Memo No.: R&E/77-7/2026-kw
- Date: 27.10.2026
- Issued by: Assistant Director (Staff), H.P. Circle, Shimla-171009
- Vacancy year: 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026)
- Quota: 50% direct recruitment through Competitive Examination from GDSs
- Total posts: 16 (Postman 15, Mail Guard 1)
- Category-wise: UR 10, SC 2, ST 3, OBC 1, EWS 0
- PH posts: 1 (OH) in Shimla, plus 1 PH backlog of 2025 (LV) in Shimla
- Compassionate appointment: 1 post in Shimla kept aside, to be filled separately
Division-wise Vacancy Details
Shimla division has the most posts (4). Una division has no vacancy this year.
| Cadre | Division | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | PH | PH backlog 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postman | Chamba | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Postman | Dehra | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Postman | Dharamshala | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Postman | Hamirpur | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Postman | Mandi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Postman | Rampur | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Postman | Shimla | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 (OH) | 1 (LV) |
| Postman | Solan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Postman | Una | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mail Guard | RMS Mandi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
OH = Orthopedically Handicapped, LV = Low Vision.
Compassionate appointment: apart from the 16 posts above, 1 direct recruitment vacancy in Shimla division is reserved for compassionate appointment. It will be handled separately as per the rules.
The memo has been sent to all division heads in HP Circle, the Director of Accounts (Postal) Sundernagar, and to GM CEPT, Mysuru for upload on indiapost.gov.in.
What This Means for GDS Candidates
With only 16 posts across the circle, competition will be tight. Every mark counts. Here is what to do now:
- Check your division’s seats. Look at your category column in the table above. If your division has 0 seats in your category, read your circle’s exam notification carefully for how posts are allotted.
- Keep your eligibility papers ready. Service records, category certificate and PH certificate (if applicable) should be up to date.
- Watch for the GDS to Postman Notification and Admit Card. The exam schedule, application dates and admit card will come in separate notices.
- Start your GDS to Postman Exam preparation now. Don’t wait for the exam date.
Simple Preparation Plan
- Go through the full GDS to Postman Syllabus once and mark weak areas.
- Study Post Office Guide, rules on mails, savings schemes and PLI/RPLI basics from good GDS to Postman Study Material.
- Solve GDS to Postman Previous Year Question Papers to understand the pattern.
- Take at least one GDS to Postman Mock Test every week and review mistakes.
- If you study better with a teacher, join GDS to Postman Online Classes or a trusted GDS to Postman Coaching program.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many GDS to Postman vacancies are there in HP Circle for 2026? 15 Postman posts and 1 Mail Guard post, 16 in total, under the 50% competitive exam quota for GDSs.
Which division has the most posts? Shimla, with 4 Postman posts.
Is there any vacancy in Una division? No, Una has 0 posts this year.
Are there posts for PH candidates? Yes. 1 post (OH) in Shimla, plus 1 PH backlog post of 2025 (LV) in Shimla.
Where is the Mail Guard post? In RMS Mandi, under the UR category.
Where can I find the official memo? The circle office has sent it for upload on indiapost.gov.in. You can also ask your Divisional Office.