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GDS India Post Preparation Guide

Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications

Your Complete Preparation Guide for GDS India Post 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyEasy
Total Marks100
Duration90 min

Exam Overview

Mode

Merit-based (10th marks) + Computer-Based Test

Frequency

Annual

Next Exam Date

2026-10-01

EEligibility Criteria

10th pass with Mathematics and English; age 18-40 years; basic computer knowledge

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction (subject to upper age limit)

Study Plan by Subject

General Knowledge

1

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

2

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

3

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Mathematics

1

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

2

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

3

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

English Language

1

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

2

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

3

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

1

Focus on scoring maximum marks in Class 10 board exams since 10th grades form the primary selection criterion for GDS merit lists.

2

For the computer test, revise 10th-level mathematics (percentages, ratios, time-distance) and basic English grammar thoroughly.

3

Stay updated on India Post services—IPPB, PLI, Aadhar-enabled services, Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana—for GK questions.

4

Practise 15–20 full mock tests covering all three sections to build speed and accuracy for the 90-minute online computer test.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration (est.)
General Knowledge333330 min
Mathematics333330 min
English Language333330 min
Total10010090 min

Important Dates

1

Registration Opens

2026-08-05

2

Next Exam Date

2026-10-01

3

Conducted By

Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications

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