India Post GDS Result 2026 – Check 1st Merit List for 23,757 Posts, Download PDF
The Department of Posts has released the 1st Merit List (List-I) of shortlisted candidates for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement, Schedule-II, July 2026. The list was published on 12 October 2026 on the official GDS engagement portal and covers 23,757 posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak across all postal circles. Candidates who registered for this cycle can check their selection status circle-wise on the official portal.
India Post GDS Result 2026 – Key Highlights
| Organisation | Department of Posts, Government of India |
| Recruitment | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement – Schedule-II, July 2026 |
| Posts | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak |
| Total vacancies | 23,757 |
| Latest update | 1st Merit List (List-I of shortlisted candidates) released – 12 October 2026 |
| Selection basis | Class 10 marks-based merit; no written examination |
| Document verification | By 27 October 2026, at the divisional office named against the candidate’s entry |
| Official portal | indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement |
India Post GDS 2026 – Important Dates
| Online registration | 31 August – 19 September 2026 |
| Application submission and fee payment | 2 – 21 September 2026 |
| Correction window | 23 – 24 September 2026 |
| 1st Merit List (List-I) released | 12 October 2026 |
| Document verification deadline | 27 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs 100 |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD | Nil (exempted) |
Vacancy Details
A total of 23,757 GDS posts were advertised under Schedule-II, July 2026. The circle-wise vacancy break-up, as per the official notification, is as follows:
| Postal Circle (State/UT) | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 2431 |
| North East | 2614 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2118 |
| West Bengal | 1762 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1691 |
| Odisha | 1453 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1450 |
| Jharkhand | 1379 |
| Kerala | 1373 |
| Karnataka | 1116 |
| Bihar | 1098 |
| Rajasthan | 1009 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 917 |
| Chhattisgarh | 762 |
| Gujarat | 499 |
| Uttarakhand | 452 |
| Telangana | 419 |
| Assam | 414 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 340 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 335 |
| Punjab | 122 |
| Haryana | 87 |
| Delhi | 16 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Class 10 (Secondary School Examination) pass with Mathematics and English as subjects.
- Local language: Knowledge of the local language of the postal circle applied for.
- Age limit: 18 to 40 years; relaxation applies for reserved categories as per the official GDS rules.
Selection Process
- Merit list: Shortlisting is done on a system-generated merit based on Class 10 marks, with ties broken as per the notification.
- No exam: There is no written test or interview for GDS engagement.
- Document verification: Candidates shortlisted in List-I must complete document verification by 27 October 2026 at the divisional office shown against their entry, carrying their Class 10 marksheet and other originals as instructed in the list notice.
How to Check the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026
- Open the official GDS engagement portal: indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
- Look for the “Shortlisted Candidates: Schedule-II, July-2026” link and open List-I.
- Select your postal circle (state) and download its PDF.
- Search the PDF for your registration number (Ctrl+F on a computer) and note the division, post and office shown against your entry.
Important Links
| GDS Online Engagement Portal | indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement |
| India Post GDS Online | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
| India Post Official Website | www.indiapost.gov.in |
FAQs – India Post GDS Result 2026
When was the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 released?
The Department of Posts released List-I of shortlisted candidates for GDS Schedule-II, July 2026 on 12 October 2026 on the official GDS engagement portal.
How many posts are covered under India Post GDS Schedule-II, July 2026?
23,757 posts of Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster and Dak Sevak across all postal circles.
Is there an examination for India Post GDS?
No. Selection is purely on the merit of Class 10 marks, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates.
What is the last date for document verification?
Shortlisted candidates are required to complete document verification by 27 October 2026 at the divisional office named against their entry in the merit list.
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