India Post GDS First Merit List 2026 Released for 44228 Posts
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India Post GDS First Merit List 2026 Released for 44228 Posts
Department of Posts (India Post)
Quick facts
About the role
Department of Posts has published the circle-wise first merit list for Gramin Dak Sevak engagement 2026 across 23 postal circles. The recruitment drive covers 44,228 openings distributed among Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts nationwide. Selection lists rely strictly on matriculation marks without any written examination or interview rounds. Candidates who registered during the July-August cycle can now access circle PDF files to verify their registration numbers, cutoff percentages, and designated verifying offices. Shortlisted applicants must present their original educational, identity, and caste certificates before their respective Divisional Heads on or before 28 Oct 2026. Failure to attend document screening within the specified schedule leads to immediate disqualification, after which subsequent waitlists will open for unfilled branch posts. Candidates aiming for rural branch postings should inspect divisional cutoffs and assemble physical dossiers promptly.
Highlights
- First circle-wise selection list covers 44,228 vacant rural postal posts
- Merit calculated strictly on Class 10 marks without written test
- Physical certificate scrutiny concludes on 28 Oct 2026 across divisions
- Selected candidates receive SMS and postal intimation on registered numbers
Selection process
- 1Merit calculation based on 10th standard percentage and grade point averages
- 2First stage physical certificate scrutiny by appointed Divisional Head
- 3Second stage divisional cross-verification and medical fitness submission
- 4Final appointment and village-level branch post allotment order
How to apply
- 1Go to the official postal engagement site at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
- 2Select the GDS 2026 Shortlisted Candidates tab and pick your postal circle name.
- 3Download the circle merit list PDF and search your registration ID using the search tool.
- 4Note down the allocated Divisional Head address alongside your document verification cut-off date.
- 5Report to the designated postal division office with all original marksheets and two self-attested photocopies before 28 Oct 2026.
Important dates
- Application Window Closed05 Aug 2026
- First Merit List Release12 Oct 2026
- Document Verification Window13 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026
- Second Supplementary List Expected15 Nov 2026
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Last date to apply28 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my name in the India Post GDS 2026 first merit list?
Open indiapostgdsonline.gov.in and click on the shortlisted candidates menu. Select your circle to open the PDF file containing shortlisted names, roll numbers, percentage brackets, and verification units. Use the search shortcut to check whether your application number appears on the list.
What documents must shortlisted candidates bring for physical verification?
Carry your original 10th standard marksheet, caste certificate, disability certificate if applicable, date of birth proof, valid government photo identity card, medical clearance, and basic computer training certificate. Bring two sets of self-attested photocopies along with recent passport photographs.
What happens if my name is missing from the first GDS merit list?
Candidates not featured in the initial list should watch for subsequent supplementary merit lists. Postal authorities release multiple selection rounds across divisions to replace candidates who miss physical verification, submit incomplete documents, or choose not to join assigned branch offices.
Is there an interview or trade test after the merit list publication?
No interview or physical fitness examination takes place. The department relies purely on verified 10th standard board exam scores. Once the assigned Divisional Head checks your original academic and caste certificates, the department issues your formal engagement letter.
Can I request a change of my allotted postal circle or division?
No requests for circle, division, or branch office changes are entertained during document verification. Candidates must report to the specific Divisional Head mentioned directly next to their registration details in the official selection PDF by 28 Oct 2026.