India Post GDS Result 2026 Merit List and Circle-Wise Selection List
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India Post GDS Result 2026 Merit List and Circle-Wise Selection List
Department of Posts (India Post)
Quick facts
About the role
Department of Posts has published the circle-wise merit list for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment across India, covering 44,228 openings for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak roles. Candidates who submitted online applications based on their Class 10 board exam marks can now check the shortlisted roll numbers on the postal portal. India Post prepared these merit rosters automatically using the marks obtained in Class 10 secondary school examination, without holding any separate written test or interview. Selected candidates must report to their respective divisional heads for physical verification of original certificates, identity proofs, and medical documents within the timeframe specified in their circle list. Those who fail to appear for document screening before the cut-off date risk forfeiting their allotment to waitlisted applicants in subsequent rounds. This recruitment cycle serves rural post offices across all 23 postal circles, providing basic mail delivery, financial services, and counter duties under the Time Related Continuity Allowance system.
Highlights
- Circle-wise merit lists released for 44,228 GDS posts across 23 postal circles
- Shortlisting prepared purely on Class 10 board marks without an entrance exam
- Includes Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak roles
- Shortlisted candidates must complete physical document verification by 28 Oct 2026
Selection process
- 1Automatic shortlisting based on Class 10 board aggregate marks
- 2Publication of circle-wise provisional selection lists
- 3Physical verification of original educational, caste, and identity documents
- 4Pre-engagement medical screening and formal appointment order
How to apply
- 1Visit the official recruitment portal indiapostgdsonline.gov.in and click on the shortlisted candidates tab on the homepage.
- 2Choose your postal circle from the list to download the division-wise selection PDF.
- 3Use your registration number or full name to check your selection status and allotted post office.
- 4Note the appointed verification authority, office address, and reporting deadline shown against your entry.
- 5Attend the designated divisional office with original certificates, two sets of self-attested photocopies, and passport photographs.
Important dates
- Merit List Release Date17 Oct 2026
- First Round Document Verification Last Date28 Oct 2026
- Second Merit List Expected15 Nov 2026
- Final Circle Engagement Closes15 Dec 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 merit list?
Open indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, choose your postal circle from the left menu, and click on the shortlisted candidates link. Open the downloaded PDF document and press Ctrl+F to enter your registration number. If selected, your name, division, assigned office, and verification deadline appear in the row.
What documents are required for India Post GDS verification?
You must carry your original Class 10 marksheet, date of birth proof, community certificate, computer training certificate, disability certificate if applicable, and valid photo ID. Bring two self-attested photocopies of each record alongside five passport-size photographs to the designated divisional head office.
What happens if I miss the document verification date?
Missing the prescribed verification date leads to immediate cancellation of your candidature. India Post gives an extra grace period of five days only in genuine medical emergencies upon prior intimation. If you remain absent, the post gets passed to the next candidate in subsequent supplementary merit lists.
What is the monthly pay structure for GDS posts?
GDS employees receive pay under the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA). Branch Postmasters receive a minimum slab of Rs 12,000 reaching Rs 29,380 for four to five-hour shifts. Assistant Branch Postmasters and Dak Sevaks receive Rs 10,000 to Rs 24,470 per month alongside standard departmental allowances.
Will India Post release a second merit list for 2026?
Yes, India Post typically issues multiple supplementary merit lists if shortlisted applicants fail document verification or decline their appointments. Any seats left unfilled after the primary screening window will be reallocated to the next highest-scoring candidates across circles in supplementary lists through November 2026.