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India Post GDS Result 2026 : Download Merit List
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Vacancies
44,228 Posts
Closing Date
Closed
Qualification
10th Pass with Mathematics and English
Salary / Pay
BPM: Rs. 12,000 to 29,380 | ABPM: Rs. 10,000 to 24,470
Important Schedule & Dates
| Online Application Starts | Closed |
| Last Date to Apply Online | Closed |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | Closed |
| Admit Card Release Date | Available before exam |
| Written Exam / CBT Date | Direct Merit Selection (No Exam) |
Application Fee
General/OBC: Rs. 100 | Female/SC/ST: Nil
Payment Mode: Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
Age Limit & Criteria
18 to 40 Years (Central relaxations apply)
Age relaxation provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwD as per Government norms.
Official Important Links
Access the authorized board portals and download official gazettes.
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Full Notification Details
Department of Posts has officially published the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 1st Merit List for 44,228 Branch Postmaster and Assistant Branch Postmaster vacancies across all postal circles. Download circle-wise selection PDFs directly at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
India Post GDS 1st Merit List Overview
India Post engages Gramin Dak Sevaks purely on automatic merit calculated from candidate 10th standard matriculation percentages without an entrance examination. The newly published round 1 rosters list shortlisted candidate registration IDs, post designations, division names, and percentage cut-offs.
Candidates named in this first merit list must report to their assigned Divisional Heads for physical document verification before the announced deadline. Don't delay your verification because unclaimed slots roll over to the subsequent merit list.
Key Information and Circle Roster Breakdown
Check the primary details regarding the India Post GDS engagement:
• Recruiting Authority: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications
• Engaged Cadres: Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak
• Total Vacancies: 44,228 Posts across 23 Postal Circles
• Selection Basis: 10th Standard Board Percentage (Equated formula for grades/CGPA)
• Document Verification Window: 22 October to 4 November 2026
• Monthly Emoluments: BPM (Rs. 12,000 to 29,380) | ABPM/Dak Sevak (Rs. 10,000 to 24,470)
How to Download Circle-Wise GDS Merit List PDF
Follow these quick steps to check your circle selection:
1. Visit the official engagement portal at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
2. In the left hand sidebar, click on 'GDS 2026 Shortlisted Candidates'.
3. Select your applied Postal Circle (e.g. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra).
4. Click on 'List of Shortlisted Candidates - List 1'.
5. Download the PDF file and search your Registration Number using Ctrl+F.
6. Note the designated division and reporting authority for certificate inspection.
Mandatory Verification Documents for GDS Candidates
Shortlisted candidates must present these original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies:
• Original 10th Standard / SSC Marks Memo and Passing Certificate.
• Caste or Community Certificate for OBC, SC, ST, and EWS candidates.
• Basic Computer Training Certificate of minimum 60 days duration from a recognized institute.
• Certificate of Disability issued by an authorized government medical board (for PwD applicants).
• Government photo ID proof and six recent passport photographs.
Direct Official Links
• India Post GDS Official Portal: https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
How to Check Official Result & Merit List
1
Click on the verified Result PDF or Merit List link provided in the Official Links table.
2
Open the downloaded PDF file on your computer or mobile device.
3
Use the search shortcut (Ctrl+F) to search for your Roll Number or Candidate Name.
4
Verify your qualifying status, sectional score, and category cut-off marks.
5
Save or print the result document for upcoming document verification and interview rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common candidate queries for India Post GDS Result 2026
How is the India Post GDS merit list prepared?
The GDS merit list is prepared automatically based on 10th standard matriculation marks. No written test or interview is conducted for candidate selection.
What is the deadline for first round GDS document verification?
Shortlisted candidates must report to their designated Divisional Head on or before 4 November 2026 with all original educational and community certificates.
What happens if a candidate misses the document verification deadline?
If a candidate fails to report within the stipulated verification window, their provisional candidature is cancelled and the slot is offered in the 2nd merit list.
Is computer knowledge mandatory for Gramin Dak Sevak posts?
Yes, candidates must possess a basic computer training certificate of at least 60 days duration, unless computer science was studied as a subject in class 10 or 12.
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