India Post GDS Result 2026 OUT Soon @ @indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, Check GDS 1 Merit List Date, PDF Download Link

India Post GDS Result 2026 (Schedule-I) Awaited

Short Information: The Department of Posts (India Post) is entirely geared up to announce the much-awaited India Post GDS Result 2026 for the Schedule-I (January) recruitment cycle. With a massive vacancy of 28,636 posts across 23 postal circles in India, lakhs of 10th-pass candidates are eagerly waiting for the 1st Merit List. Selection for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Post Master (BPM), and Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM) posts is done automatically without any written examination, purely based on high school percentage.

GDS Recruitment 2026 - Key Highlights

How is the GDS Merit List Prepared?

The system generates the merit list dynamically based on the percentage of marks obtained in the 10th standard secondary school examination. No extra weightage is given for higher education. If two candidates secure the same marks, the tie is resolved by Date of Birth (older candidate preferred), followed by ST female, SC female, OBC female, UR female, and so on. The merit list is published separately for each state (circle) in PDF format.

Steps to Download GDS Circle-Wise Merit List PDF

• Step 1: Visit the official GDS engagement portal: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
• Step 2: Look at the "Candidate's Corner" menu on the left side of the homepage.
• Step 3: Click on "Shortlisted Candidates" or "GDS 2026 Schedule-I Results".
• Step 4: A dropdown list of all 23 states/circles (e.g., UP, Bihar, Maharashtra) will appear.
• Step 5: Click on your respective applied state to instantly download the PDF.
• Step 6: Search for your Registration Number to verify selection for Document Verification.

Important Result Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What documents are required for GDS verification?
Ans: You need original 10th mark sheet, identity proof, caste certificate (if applicable), computer certificate, and PWD certificate (if claimed).

Q2: Will there be a 2nd and 3rd merit list?
Ans: Yes. If candidates fail Document Verification in the 1st list, subsequent supplementary lists (up to 5 or 6) are released to fill the remaining vacant seats.