India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Out, Download Zone-wise Result PDF

The India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 has been published today, 12 October 2026, on the official website. Candidates who applied for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak posts can visit the official recruitment portal to check their selection status.

Candidates can now download the relevant circle-wise merit list PDF and search for their registration number. The recruitment is being conducted for 23,757 vacancies across various circles, and the selection is based on Class 10 marks, if all other eligibility criteria are met. There is no written examination for this recruitment.

India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Out

The result for India Post GDS 2026 1st Merit List is available for candidates applying to 23,757 GDS, BPM and ABPM posts under Schedule-II, July 2026. Candidates should check the circle-wise result PDF, search for their registration number, and see if they have been shortlisted.

Selected candidates will proceed to the document verification round and must complete the required formalities within the prescribed deadline.

India Post GDS Result: Key Details

India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 PDF Download Link

Candidates can access the India Post GDS result through the official GDS Online Engagement portal. For the ease of candidates, we have provided the circle-wise direct download link for the result PDF:

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

Follow this method to download the result PDF and check your selection status:

1. Go to the official website at www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
2. Open the GDS Online Engagement section.
3. Locate the shortlisted candidates or merit list section for Schedule-II, July 2026.
4. Select your respective postal circle.
5. Click the relevant first merit list PDF link.
6. Download and open the PDF on your device.
7. Press Ctrl + F on a computer or use the search function on your mobile device.
8. Enter your registration number to locate your entry.
9. Check the post and other selection details mentioned in the list.
10. Follow the document verification instructions if you have been shortlisted.

How Is the India Post GDS Merit List 2026 Prepared?

The result for the India Post GDS 2026 is based on the marks scored by the candidates in their Class 10th. The merit calculation is based on the marks or grades recorded in the Class 10 secondary school certificate. The prescribed conversion procedure is followed to determine the merit percentage.

What After the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026?

Candidates whose names appear in the first merit list must complete the next stage of recruitment as instructed by the Department of Posts. The next step is to keep your documents ready for the Document Verification round. This stage of selection process is a must, and any discrepancy of information can lead to disqualification, even if the candidate has qualified in the merit list.

Documents Required for India Post GDS Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates should prepare the documents required in advance to avoid any last minute confusion or error. These are the documents required:

• Class 10 marksheet and certificate.
• Valid identity proof.
• Category certificate, where applicable.
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate, where applicable.
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD) certificate, where applicable.
• Date of birth proof, if separately required.
• Local language or other eligibility documents, where applicable.
• Application or registration details and selection communication.