India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 OUT: Check Circle-Wise PDF

India Post released the official India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 OUT: Check Circle-Wise PDF on March 6, 2026. This merit list covers the Schedule-I, January 2026 recruitment drive across postal circles.

The recruitment covers Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak posts. Selection is strictly system-generated, determined by Class 10 Secondary School Examination marks calculated up to four decimal places from a recognised board. No written examination or interview is conducted for these vacancies.

Candidates looking for the broader result announcement can also check the India Post GDS Result 2026 and circle-wise merit list updates.

India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Direct PDF Link

Candidates can check the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 through the official India Post GDS recruitment portal. Open the relevant circle-wise PDF and search for your registration number to check your shortlisting status.

For a step-by-step explanation, candidates can refer to this guide on how to check the India Post GDS Result 2026.

India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Direct PDF Link

India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Direct PDF

The India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 PDF contains the details of candidates shortlisted for Gramin Dak Sevak posts. Candidates can download the circle-wise merit list from the official portal and check their registration number to verify their selection status.

India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Highlights

Candidates can review key information regarding the Schedule-I recruitment drive in the table below. The official authority published the merit list in circle-wise PDF format.

Candidates can also check the India Post GDS Result List-I 2026 update for additional information about the January recruitment cycle.

How to Download India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 PDF

Candidates can check their selection status and download the circle-wise merit list PDF by following these steps on the official website:

1. Visit the official India Post GDS recruitment portal.

2. Navigate to the results or shortlisted candidates section.

3. Choose the recruitment cycle marked Schedule-I, January 2026.

4. Click on the link for the required postal circle.

5. Open the downloaded PDF file and search for the registration number.

6. Save the PDF file for future verification reference.

For previous rounds, read the updates on the India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026, India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 and India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026.

Candidates who want to understand how selection thresholds vary across postal circles can also read the India Post GDS Cut-Off 2026 state-wise update.

Details Mentioned on India Post GDS Merit List 2026

The official PDF list provides candidate information along with post allocation details. The published document contains the following particulars:

• Registration number of the candidate

• Postal circle and division

• Post office and allotted post details

• Post name (BPM, ABPM, or Dak Sevak)

• Category and percentage or marks used for shortlisting

• Instructions and reporting timeline for Document Verification (DV)

Current recruitment update: Schedule-II, July 2026, is a separate recruitment cycle. The January 2026 first merit list should not be treated as the result for the July cycle. Candidates awaiting the July cycle result should follow the official portal and the latest India Post GDS Result 2026 PDF and first merit-list update. The release date should be treated as unconfirmed until officially announced.

India Post GDS 2nd, 3rd and Further Merit Lists

India Post may publish additional merit lists to fill available vacancies, subject to the recruitment rules and the status of shortlisted candidates. The January 2026 recruitment cycle has progressed beyond the first list, with later lists also released.

Candidates who were not shortlisted in the first list should check the official portal for subsequent lists and notices relevant to their circle. However, not being selected in one list does not guarantee selection in a later list.

Candidates applying under Schedule-II, July 2026, should monitor that schedule separately and wait for its official result announcement.

Read the full India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 notification, application dates, eligibility and vacancy details for information about the recruitment process. You can also refer to the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 overview for vacancy, salary and selection details.

Next Steps After India Post GDS Merit List 2026

Candidates featured in the merit list must report for Document Verification before the prescribed deadline. Shortlisted candidates must present the following original documents along with required copies:

• Class 10 marksheet and certificate

• Valid identity proof

• Registration or application details

• Caste or category certificate (if applicable)

• Disability certificate (if applicable)

• Other certificates prescribed in the recruitment notification

India Post will release further merit lists (2nd, 3rd, and subsequent lists) to fill remaining vacancies. The Schedule-II (July 2026) cycle is conducted separately.