India Post GDS Result 2026 Released – Download 1st Merit List PDF Circle Wise

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Date 06 Mar 2026
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The India Post GDS Result 2026 has been officially released by the Department of Posts on 6 March 2026. Candidates who applied for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts can now download the circle-wise 1st merit list PDF from the official website.

The recruitment drive aims to fill 28,636 vacancies across India, and the selection list contains the names of candidates shortlisted for document verification.

Candidates can check their registration number and name in the merit list PDF for their respective postal circle.


EventDate
Notification ReleaseJanuary 2026
Application Start Date10 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online3 March 2026
Application Correction Window6 – 8 March 2026
GDS 1st Merit List Result6 March 2026
Document VerificationMarch – April 2026
Additional Merit ListsTo be released if vacancies remain

India Post GDS Result 2026 – Overview

ParticularDetails
OrganizationIndia Post
Post NameGramin Dak Sevak (GDS), BPM, ABPM
Total Vacancies28,636
Recruitment CycleSchedule-I January 2026
Result Status1st Merit List Released
Result Date6 March 2026
Result ModeOnline (PDF)
Selection ProcessMerit List → Document Verification
Official Websiteindiapostgdsonline.gov.in

India Post GDS Vacancy 2026 – Circle Wise

Postal CircleVacancies
Andhra Pradesh1215
Assam655
Bihar1344
Chhattisgarh638
Delhi30
Gujarat1203
Haryana270
Himachal Pradesh520
Jammu & Kashmir255
Jharkhand822
Karnataka1940
Kerala1385
Madhya Pradesh2102
Maharashtra3553
North Eastern1260
Odisha1101
Punjab400
Rajasthan634
Tamil Nadu2292
Telangana981
Uttar Pradesh3169
Uttarakhand436
West Bengal923

Total Vacancies: 28,636

The recruitment is conducted across 23 postal circles, and the result is released separately for each state.


India Post GDS Selection Process

The India Post GDS recruitment does not include a written exam or interview. Selection is completely merit-based.

The merit list is prepared using:

  • Class 10th marks
  • Automated merit generation system
  • Reservation rules
  • Circle-wise vacancy distribution

Marks are calculated up to four decimal places for ranking candidates.

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Details Mentioned in GDS Merit List

The result PDF contains the following details:

  • Candidate Name
  • Registration Number
  • Post Name
  • Division / Office
  • Category
  • Percentage of Marks
  • Document Verification Instructions

These details help candidates verify their selection status.


How To Check & Download India Post GDS Result 2026

Follow these steps to check the merit list:

  1. Visit the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
  2. Go to Candidate Corner
  3. Click on “Shortlisted Candidates / GDS Result”
  4. Select your Postal Circle / State
  5. Download the Merit List PDF
  6. Press Ctrl + F and search your Registration Number

If your number appears in the list, you are shortlisted for document verification.


Documents Required For Verification

Shortlisted candidates must carry the following documents:

  • Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate
  • Identity Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • EWS Certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport Size Photos
  • Application Form Printout

Candidates must present both original documents and self-attested copies during verification.


What Happens After the GDS Merit List?

After the result:

  1. Shortlisted candidates attend document verification
  2. Verification at Divisional Head Office
  3. Candidates receive provisional engagement letter
  4. Final appointment after verification

Additional merit lists may also be released if vacancies remain unfilled.


India Post GDS Expected Cut Off 2026

CategoryExpected Cut Off
General85% – 95%
OBC80% – 90%
EWS80% – 88%
SC79% – 88%
ST75% – 85%

Actual cut-off varies depending on state and number of applicants.


Important Links

Check India Post GDS Result 2026 (Circle Wise)
Visit Official Website → indiapostgdsonline.gov.in


India Post GDS Result 2026 – FAQs
When was India Post GDS Result 2026 released?
India Post has released the GDS Result 2026 1st merit list on 6 March 2026 on the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Candidates can download the circle-wise merit list PDF online.
How many vacancies are available in India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
A total of 28,636 vacancies are available for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts across 23 postal circles in India.
How can I check India Post GDS Result 2026?
Visit the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, go to the “Shortlisted Candidates” section, select your postal circle and download the merit list PDF. Search your registration number using Ctrl+F.
What is the selection process for India Post GDS Recruitment?
Selection is completely merit based on Class 10th marks. There is no written exam or interview. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
What happens after the GDS merit list is released?
Candidates whose names appear in the merit list must attend document verification at the divisional office. After successful verification, appointment letters are issued.
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