The Department of Posts has officially declared the UP GDS Merit List 2026 for the Uttar Pradesh circle on March 6, 2026, as part of the January Schedule-I recruitment cycle. Candidates who applied for the thousands of Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies in UP can now download the selection PDF and check their results at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Selection is based strictly on Class 10 merit, with cut-offs in several divisions reaching as high as 97% to 100% for General and OBC categories. Shortlisted applicants must now prepare for the Document Verification (DV) phase, which is scheduled to be completed by March 23, 2026, at their respective divisional headquarters.
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The UP GDS Merit List 2026 has been released in a PDF format containing the registration numbers and selected categories of successful candidates across various divisions of Uttar Pradesh. Applicants do not need to log in to check their status; they can simply download the circle-wise list and use the "Ctrl+F" function to search for their name or registration ID. It is important to note that the result is provisional, and final appointment is subject to the successful completion of two rounds of physical document verification.
Candidates can check details about the UP GDS Result 2026, GDS cut off 2026 Uttar Pradesh, previous cut-off trends, and the UP GDS merit list download process.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Department of Posts, Government of India |
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) |
| Total Vacancies | 28,740 |
| Result Mode | Online (PDF) |
| UP GDS Result 2026 Date | 6 March 2026 |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based (Class 10 Marks) |
| Next Stage | Document Verification |
| Official Portal | India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal |
The UP GDS Merit List 2026 has been released in PDF format containing the names or registration numbers of candidates shortlisted for the next stage.
Candidates whose names appear in the Uttar Pradesh GDS List 2026 will be called for document verification.
Details available in the merit list include:
Candidate Name
Registration Number
Category
Postal Division
Percentage Marks
Applicants can search their name quickly using Ctrl + F in the PDF.
The table below reflects the category-wise cut-off trends observed in the 1st Merit List for the Uttar Pradesh postal circle as of March 2026:
|
GDS Cut Off 2026 Uttar Pradesh |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Category |
Cut Off Percentage (1st Merit List) |
Selection Status |
|
UR (General) |
98.40% – 100% |
Extremely High |
|
OBC |
97.60% – 100% |
Very High |
|
EWS |
96.20% – 99.40% |
Competitive |
|
SC |
95.80% – 98.20% |
High |
|
ST |
92.40% – 96.00% |
Moderate |
|
PwBD |
88.00% – 92.50% |
Relative Relief |
Follow these steps to check the UP GDS Result 2026:
Visit the official India Post GDS Online Engagement portal.
Click on the link India Post GDS Result 2026.
Select your state/circle (Uttar Pradesh).
Open the UP GDS Merit List 2026 PDF.
Use Ctrl + F to search your registration number.
Download and save the merit list for reference.
The India Post GDS Selection Process is simple and completely merit-based.
Merit List Preparation
Based on Class 10 marks.
Marks calculated up to four decimal points.
Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates must verify documents.
Educational certificates and ID proof required.
Final Appointment
Candidates who successfully complete verification will receive appointment letters.
After the release of the UP India Post GDS Result 2026, shortlisted candidates must:
Attend document verification at the assigned postal division.
Submit original educational certificates.
Provide identity and category documents.
Candidates who fail to verify documents within the given time may lose their selection.