India Post GDS Result 2026 – 1st Merit List PDF Download (State-wise)

The India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak posts (Schedule-II, July 2026) will be published circle-wise on indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. It has not been released yet; selection is based on Class 10 marks.

Overview

Important Dates

India Post GDS Result 2026: Overview

The Department of Posts will publish the India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List for the Schedule-II (July 2026) engagement of 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevaks — Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak — on the official portal indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Online applications closed on 21 September 2026. As of 11 October 2026, the first merit list has not been officially released; several reports expect it around the second week of October, but India Post has not confirmed a date.

There is no written exam for GDS. Selection is made on the basis of a system-generated merit list prepared from the marks obtained in the Class 10 (Secondary School) examination, according to the rules in the notification. This page explains how to download the GDS result 2026 PDF, how the merit list is prepared, what to do if you are shortlisted, the documents required for verification and what happens if your name is not in the first list.

How to download the GDS 1st merit list 2026 PDF

1. Open the official portal indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
2. Look for the “Shortlisted Candidates” or result section for the Schedule-II, July 2026 engagement.
3. Select your postal circle (state) — the merit list is published circle-wise.
4. Open the PDF for your circle. It lists the selected candidates against each post.
5. Press Ctrl + F and search your registration number.
6. If you are listed, note the division, post office and post allotted, and the document verification details.
7. Download and save the PDF and take a printout.

Postal circles: find your state’s PDF

The GDS merit list is published separately for each postal circle. A circle usually corresponds to a state, while some circles cover more than one state or union territory. The postal circles include:

• Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh
• Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
• North Eastern, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
• Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal

Open the PDF of the circle for which you applied. If you applied in more than one circle (where permitted), check each circle’s list separately.

What the GDS merit list PDF contains

• Circle name and division
• Name of the post office and the post (BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak)
• Registration number of the selected candidate
• Category / community of the post and of the candidate
• Percentage of marks used for merit
• The Divisional Head / office where the candidate must report for document verification, and the last date for verification

How the GDS merit list is prepared

The merit list is generated by the system on the basis of the percentage of marks in the Class 10 examination from a recognised board, as per the rules in the notification. Marks are generally converted to a percentage and considered up to several decimal places to avoid ties. Where marks are given only as grades, the conversion formula in the notification is used. The post preferences you selected while applying, the community (reservation) of each post and your eligibility for the post are applied together.

If two or more candidates have the same percentage, the notification lays down tie-breaking rules — for example, based on date of birth and category. Read the “method of selection” section of the official notification for the exact rules for this engagement.

GDS posts and pay (TRCA)

GDS are engaged with a Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) based on working hours, as specified in the notification. Check the official notification for the exact TRCA ranges.

Eligibility conditions checked at verification

• Class 10 pass with Mathematics and English from a recognised board.
• Knowledge of the local language of the circle, studied at least up to Class 10 (as specified for each circle).
• Knowledge of cycling (a person who knows scooter or motorcycle riding is also treated as knowing cycling, as per the notification).
• Age within the limits prescribed, with relaxation for reserved categories.
• Adequate means of livelihood and other conditions, as listed in the notification.

Documents for GDS document verification

Shortlisted candidates must report to the Divisional Head mentioned in the merit list, within the time given, with originals and self-attested copies of:

• Class 10 marksheet (and certificate)
• Identity proof
• Caste / community certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable
• EWS certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Transgender certificate, if applicable
• Date of birth proof
• Medical certificate from a government doctor, as specified
• Any other document listed in the notification or the SMS / email

For a complete checklist and tips to avoid common rejections, read our document verification guide.

GDS 2nd and further merit lists

India Post usually publishes more than one merit list for each engagement. Posts remain vacant when shortlisted candidates do not report, are found ineligible or decline the post. These vacancies are filled through subsequent merit lists. So, if your name is not in the 1st merit list, keep checking the portal for the 2nd, 3rd and later lists. For a detailed explanation of state-wise lists, cut-off factors and later lists, read our India Post GDS merit list 2026 guide.

Selected for a post you did not expect?

The system gives you the highest post preference for which you are the most meritorious eligible candidate. Sometimes this turns out to be a lower preference or a post in a different location from the one you hoped for. Before deciding, check the post, branch office, TRCA slab and the conditions of the post (such as residence in the post village for BPM). If you decide not to join, simply do not report for verification within the deadline, and the post will be offered to the next candidate in a later list. Remember that declining one selection does not guarantee selection for another post in a later list.

GDS cut-off 2026: what decides it

• The number of vacancies in your circle, division and post office.
• The community reserved for each post.
• The Class 10 percentages of other applicants who chose the same post.
• The number and order of your post preferences.

There is no single cut-off for a whole state. The effective cut-off is different for each post, because each post has its own applicants and reservation. Candidates with very high percentages often get selected in the first list, while others may be selected in later lists.

After verification: engagement and training

Once your documents are verified and found in order, the Divisional Head issues the engagement order as per the rules. Newly engaged GDS are usually given induction training on postal operations, the Post Office Savings Bank, India Post Payments Bank services, digital devices used in branch offices and the government schemes delivered through post offices. You will also have to meet the conditions of the notification, such as residing in the post village where required for the BPM post and arranging accommodation for the branch office where applicable.

Beware of fake GDS result messages

Every merit list season brings fake messages claiming that a candidate has been “selected” and must pay a fee for verification, training or a joining kit. India Post does not charge any such fee. The only official source for GDS results is indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, and official communication comes from India Post and the Divisional Head. Never share OTPs or bank details, and report fraud on the cyber crime helpline 1930.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Searching the wrong circle’s PDF.
• Missing the SMS or email about selection.
• Reporting late for document verification.
• Not carrying the local language proof or the medical certificate.
• Believing fake “GDS result” messages that ask for fees — India Post does not charge for selection.

Key takeaways

• The GDS 2026 Schedule-II 1st merit list for 23,757 posts will be published circle-wise on indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
• It has not been released as of 11 October 2026.
• Selection is based on Class 10 marks; there is no exam.
• Shortlisted candidates must complete document verification within the deadline; later merit lists fill remaining vacancies.

How to check Result

1. Open the official website (indiapostgdsonline.gov.in) using the link below.
2. Find the “Result” or “Latest News” section on the home page.
3. Click the link for India Post GDS Result 2026 – 1st Merit List PDF Download (State-wise).
4. Enter your roll number / registration number and date of birth if asked, or open the result PDF.
5. Check your name and roll number, then download and save a copy for future use.

What you need

• Roll number or registration number
• Date of birth / password
• Stable internet connection (official sites are busy on result day)

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