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India Post GDS merit list 2026 to be out soon: Direct steps to check state-wise result, required documents & updates

India Post GDS Result 2026 for 28,636 posts may be announced soon, with state-wise merit lists set to go live online.

February 28, 2026 / 18:31 IST
India Post GDS Merit List 2026 Expected Today
Snapshot AI
  • India Post GDS Result 2026 to be released statewise soon
  • Selection is merit-based on Class 10 marks, no exam or interview
  • Shortlisted candidates will proceed to document verification

The Indian Postal Department is expected to release the India Post GDS Result 2026 shortly after completing the recruitment process for 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak posts across the country.

The online application process was conducted from 31 January 2026 to 16 February 2026 for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts. The result will be published statewise on the official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. The department will release the first merit list in PDF format on the GDS Online Engagement Portal. Candidates will be able to download the merit list and check their roll numbers once the link is activated.

India Post GDS Result 2026: Release Date and Merit List

There is no official confirmation regarding the exact release date. However, based on previous trends, the merit list is expected anytime from March onwards. The selection will be purely merit based on Class 10 marks. There will be no written examination or interview. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to document verification and medical examination. The merit list will be prepared circle wise and category wise, and additional lists may be issued if vacancies remain.

Candidates will also receive updates through SMS and email on their registered contact details.

Steps to Download India Post GDS 1st Merit List

  1. Visit the official website at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
  2. Click on the “Results” section on the homepage.
  3. Select your respective state or circle.
  4. Open the merit list PDF displayed on the screen.
  5. Download and take a printout for future reference.

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganisationIndian Postal Department
Post NameGramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
Advertisement No.03/2025-26
Total Vacancies28,636
Eligibility10th pass with Maths and English; knowledge of local language mandatory
Age Limit18–40 years as on 01.01.2026 (relaxations applicable)
Selection ProcessMerit list based on 10th marks followed by Document Verification
Official Websiteindiapostgdsonline.gov.in

India Post GDS Result 2026: Document Verification and Vacancies

Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification within 15 days of selection. Candidates must carry original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies.

  • Marks sheet
  • Identity proof
  • Caste certificate
  • PwBD certificate
  • EWS certificate
  • Transgender certificate
  • Date of birth proof

State Wise Vacancy Details

StateVacancies
Andhra Pradesh1060
Assam639
Bihar1344
Chhattisgarh1155
Delhi38
Gujarat1782
Haryana270
Himachal Pradesh520
Jammu and Kashmir267
Jharkhand908
Karnataka1022
Kerala1691
Madhya Pradesh2102
Maharashtra3553
North Eastern1019
Odisha1191
Punjab261
Rajasthan634
Tamil Nadu2009
Telangana608
Uttar Pradesh3169
Uttarakhand436
West Bengal2963

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official portal for updates regarding the India Post GDS Result 2026 and further selection procedures.

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