India Post GDS Result 2026: 1st Merit List Out for 23,757 Vacancies
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India Post GDS Result 2026: 1st Merit List Out for 23,757 Vacancies
Department of Posts, Government of India
Quick facts
About the role
The Department of Posts has published the first merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II July 2026 drive across all participating postal circles. This recruitment cycle fills 23,757 positions covering Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak roles in rural branch offices nationwide. Selection requires no written test; shortlisting depends purely on marks obtained in Class 10 board examinations. Candidates who submitted their online applications can now inspect the circle-wise merit list PDFs on the engagement portal. Shortlisted candidates must report to their assigned postal division head for the first round of document verification on or before 27 October 2026. Failing to verify documents within the prescribed timeline leads to immediate forfeiture of the seat. Unselected candidates should monitor the portal for subsequent supplementary merit lists if vacancies remain open.
Highlights
- First merit list out for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak posts across all circles
- Shortlisting prepared entirely on 10th standard board marks without any written test
- Selected candidates must report for physical document verification by 27 October 2026
- Covers Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster, and Dak Sevak assignments
- Circle-wise PDF documents available for direct registration number search
Selection process
- 1Preparation of circle-wise merit list based on Class 10 marks
- 2First round of physical document verification at designated division office
- 3Second round of document check by engagement authority
- 4Medical fitness verification and formal engagement offer
How to apply
- 1Visit the official portal at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in and check the shortlist tab.
- 2Select your postal circle from the list to download the relevant merit list PDF.
- 3Search your registration number in the PDF using the find tool on your device.
- 4Note your designated verifying authority, post name, and division assigned in the list.
- 5Carry original marksheets, caste certificates, and identity proofs to the assigned office by 27 October 2026.
Important dates
- Merit List Release Date12 Oct 2026
- Document Verification Deadline27 Oct 2026
- Expected 2nd Merit List10 Nov 2026
- Final Engagement Window30 Nov 2026
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Last date to apply27 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my name in the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026?
Open the official portal indiapostgdsonline.gov.in and click on the shortlisted candidates tab. Choose your postal circle, download the PDF, and search for your registration number. The list shows your allocated division, post name, and verifying office details.
What documents must I carry for GDS document verification?
Take your original Class 10 marksheet and certificate, valid identity proof, caste certificate if applicable, EWS or PwD certificate, proof of birth date, computer knowledge certificate if required, and two self-attested photocopies of each record.
What happens if I miss the document verification deadline of 27 October 2026?
Shortlisted applicants who fail to present their original credentials to their assigned division head by 27 October 2026 will lose their candidature automatically. The postal department will offer the vacant post to the next applicant in subsequent merit lists.
Will India Post publish a second merit list for GDS 2026?
Yes, the postal department routinely issues second and third merit lists if positions remain unfilled following document rejections or non-reporting. Candidates who missed cutoff marks in the first round should track the official engagement portal for upcoming supplementary releases.
What is the salary structure for posts filled under GDS recruitment?
Selected candidates receive Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA). Branch Postmasters receive between Rs 12,000 and Rs 29,380 per month. Assistant Branch Postmasters and Dak Sevaks receive between Rs 10,000 and Rs 24,470 per month based on their working hour slab.