India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List OUT For All Zones, Download PDF

The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has officially published the India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List OUT notification across all 23 postal circles. Candidates who submitted online applications for 23,757 vacancies—including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak—can now check their selection status directly through the official GDS Online Engagement portal.

Because selection is based purely on Class 10th (Secondary School) marks with no written examination or interview, shortlisting relies entirely on system-generated merit. Candidates whose names appear in the first selection list must proceed to the designated Divisional Office for mandatory physical Document Verification (DV).

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India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List OUT Key Highlights & Live Status

Here is the quick breakdown of the latest updates, essential recruitment statistics, and official portal details for the Schedule-II July 2026 engagement drive:

• Recruitment Body: Department of Posts (India Post), Ministry of Communications

• Post Names: Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak

• Total Vacancies: 23,757 posts across 23 postal circles

• Selection Process: Merit-based selection using Class 10 marks; no written examination

• Result Status: 1st Merit List Released, available as circle-wise PDF file

• Next Stage: Shortlisted candidates must attend document verification (DV) at their designated Head Post Office or postal division.

State/Circle-Wise Links for India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List 

The 1st Selection List is published separately for each postal circle. Download your state's PDF file from the table below:

How to Check Your Name in India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026

Checking your status takes just a few steps on the official Gramin Dak Sevak online portal:

1. Go to the official Department of Posts online portal: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

2. Find the Candidate's Corner or Shortlisted Candidates section on the homepage.

3. Click on the link for your respective Postal Circle (e.g., Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra).

4. Open or download the 1st Merit List PDF file to your device.

5. Press Ctrl + F (on Windows) or Cmd + F (on Mac) and type your Registration Number or Name.

6. If shortlisted, note down your assigned Division, Post Name, Selection Category, and Document Verification Authority.

Tie-Breaking Criteria for GDS Selection

When two or more applicants have identical Class 10th aggregate percentages, India Post applies standard tie-breaking rules:

• Date of Birth: Older candidates receive higher merit preference.

• Category Preference: Preference order follows ST Female > SC Female > OBC Female > EWS Female > UR Female > ST Male > SC Male > OBC Male > EWS Male > UR Male.

• Transgender Applicants: Provided equal opportunity guidelines as outlined by Central Government rules.

Required Documents for GDS Physical Document Verification (DV)

shortlisted candidates must appear before the assigned Divisional Head along with original credentials and two sets of self-attested photocopies:

• Original Class 10th Marksheet & Passing Certificate (with clear subject-wise marks)

• Community / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS in prescribed Central Government format)

• Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Passport)

• Proof of Date of Birth (if not explicitly stated on 10th marksheet)

• Medical Fitness Certificate issued by an official Government Medical Officer / Civil Surgeon

• Disability Certificate (PwD-A, PwD-B, PwD-C, PwD-D/E wherever applicable)

• Certificate of Local Language Proficiency (Class 10 mark sheet verifying study of local language)

What Happens If Your Name Is Not in the GDS First List?

If you missed out on the first list, keep these points in mind:

• Supplementary Lists: Department of Posts releases up to 3 to 4 subsequent merit lists if candidates from earlier lists fail verification or decline their offers.

• Cutoff Drops: Cutoff percentages typically decrease by 1% to 3% in subsequent merit lists depending on category-wise seat fill rates.

• Stay Updated: Regularly visit the official portal to track releases for subsequent lists.