India Post GDS Result 2026 Released: Circle-Wise 1st Merit List and Document Verification Schedule
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India Post GDS Result 2026 Released: Circle-Wise 1st Merit List and Document Verification Schedule
India Post (Department of Posts)
Quick facts
About the role
Department of Posts has published the circle-wise first merit list for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment across 23 postal circles. This engagement drive covers 44,228 positions including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. Selection lists are prepared directly from Class 10 board exam marks without any written examination. Shortlisted applicants must now report to their designated divisional heads for physical verification of certificates. Candidates who applied during this cycle should check the merit PDF corresponding to their postal circle to confirm their registration numbers, cutoff percentages, and assigned verification offices. Those who clear the physical verification stage will receive provisional appointment orders, while unverified or vacant seats will pass on to subsequent merit lists released in later rounds.
Highlights
- First merit list published circle-wise for 44,228 Gramin Dak Sevak posts
- Selection based entirely on Class 10 matriculation marks with no written test
- Shortlisted candidates must complete physical document verification by 05 Nov 2026
- Separate PDF merit lists issued across all 23 postal circles
Selection process
- 1Shortlisting based on automated Class 10 marks merit calculation
- 2First round physical verification of original educational and category documents
- 3Second round verification by the appointing authority
- 4Pre-recruitment medical fitness assessment and character verification
How to apply
- 1Visit indiapostgdsonline.gov.in and locate the Candidate's Corner on the homepage.
- 2Click on the Shortlisted Candidates tab and select your respective postal circle.
- 3Download the merit list PDF and search for your registration number or name.
- 4Note the allotted verification authority, reporting division, and cutoff percentage.
- 5Report to the specified divisional head with original marksheets, category certificate, and two sets of photocopies before 05 Nov 2026.
Important dates
- First Merit List Released17 Oct 2026
- Last Date for 1st Round Document Verification05 Nov 2026
- Expected 2nd Merit List Release18 Nov 2026
- Completion of Joining Formalities15 Dec 2026
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Last date to apply05 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
How can I check my India Post GDS 1st merit list result?
Open indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, navigate to the Candidate's Corner, and click on Shortlisted Candidates. Choose your postal circle from the list to download the merit PDF. You can then search for your registration number using the search shortcut Ctrl+F.
What documents must I carry for GDS document verification?
Carry your original Class 10 marksheet, date of birth proof, caste or community certificate if applicable, disability certificate if applicable, photo identity proof, and two self-attested photocopies of each record alongside recent passport photographs.
What happens if my name is missing from the first merit list?
You do not lose your candidacy immediately. India Post issues multiple subsequent merit lists to fill vacancies left by non-reporting or disqualified candidates. Keep checking the portal over the coming weeks as second and third supplementary selection lists get published.
Is there an interview or computer test after the merit list release?
No. GDS selection involves no written examination or viva voce. The engagement relies strictly on Class 10 scores. Once your certificates and basic computer training declarations are physically verified and approved by the divisional head, provisional appointment proceeds directly.
What is the monthly remuneration for GDS Branch Postmasters?
Branch Postmasters receive a Time Related Continuity Allowance between Rs 12,000 and Rs 29,380 per month based on their working hours slab. Assistant Branch Postmasters and Dak Sevaks receive between Rs 10,000 and Rs 24,470 per month.