India Post GDS Result 2026 Released: 1st Merit List Out for 28,636 Posts
The India Post has officially released the India Post GDS Result 2026 and the 1st Merit List for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts. Candidates who applied for this recruitment can now check the state-wise merit list available on the official portal.
This recruitment drive aims to fill 28,636 vacancies across different postal circles in India for the posts of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM).
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | India Post |
| Recruitment | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 28,636 |
| Posts | GDS, BPM, ABPM |
| 1st Merit List Release Date | 6 March 2026 |
| Selection Process | Merit Based (Class 10 Marks) |
| Official Website | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
According to official information, the first merit list was released on 6 March 2026, and thousands of candidates have been shortlisted for the next stage of recruitment.
Select ocess for India Post GDS 2026
Unlike many other government recruitment exams, the selection for the India Post GDS recruitment is based purely on merit prepared from Class 10 marks. There is no written examination or interview involved in the process.
The system automatically generates a merit list based on the marks obtained in the 10th standard, ensuring transparency in the selection process.
India Post GDS Merit List 2026
The merit list has been released circle-wise (state-wise) in PDF format. The list includes the names of candidates who have been shortlisted for the document verification stage.
Details mentioned in the merit list include:
Candidate Name
Registration Number
Postal Circle / Division
Category
Percentage of Marks in Class 10
Post Applied (BPM / ABPM / GDS)
Candidates can download the PDF and search their registration number or name to check whether they have been selected.
Document Verification Process
Candidates who are shortlisted in the 1st Merit List must complete the document verification process before 23 March 2026.
During document verification, candidates must present the following documents:
Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate
Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID etc.)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Residence Certificate
Other required documents mentioned in the notification
Failure to complete document verification within the deadline may lead to cancellation of candidature.
How to Check India Post GDS Result 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to check their result:
Visit the official website of India Post GDS.
Go to the Candidate’s Corner section.
Click on “GDS Result 2026 / Shortlisted Candidates”.
Select your postal circle or state.
Download the PDF merit list.
Search your registration number using Ctrl + F.
The release of the India Post GDS Result 2026 and 1st Merit List is an important update for thousands of candidates who applied for rural postal jobs across India. Those whose names appear in the merit list must complete the document verification process within the specified timeline.
Candidates who are not selected in the first merit list should not lose hope, as additional merit lists may be released if vacancies remain unfilled.