India Post GDS 2026 First Merit List

The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, has released the first merit list for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. Candidates who applied for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) or Dak Sevak posts can check the relevant circle-wise PDF on the official portal.

The recruitment covers 23,757 posts, and the first merit list was published on 12 October 2026. Applications were submitted online earlier, and selection is based on Class 10 marks without a written examination. Candidates included in the list must complete document verification at the concerned Divisional Office by 27 October 2026.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The Department of Posts notified 23,757 vacancies across the BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak roles. The notification information provided here does not give a post-wise or category-wise vacancy breakdown. The result is published as a postal circle- or state-wise merit list PDF.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The merit list has been prepared directly using candidates’ Class 10 marks, and the PDF shows the shortlisted candidates’ percentage of marks. The source information does not specify the full educational eligibility conditions for the recruitment, so candidates should refer to the official notification for the detailed qualification requirements.

Age Limit

The age limit and any category-wise age relaxation are not stated in the result information provided. Candidates should consult the official recruitment notification for those criteria.

Application Fee

Application fee details are not included in the available result notice. The online application period has ended; this result announcement does not provide a fee amount or category-wise fee table.

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment are closed. Candidates can use the following steps to find the merit list and follow the next stage of selection:

1. Visit the official India Post GDS portal at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
2. Open the Candidate Corner or the result/engagement section of the portal.
3. Select the relevant postal circle or state.
4. Open the GDS Schedule-II, July 2026 first merit list PDF for that circle.
5. Download the PDF and search for your registration number or name. No login or password is required to view the open PDF.
6. If shortlisted, follow the document verification instructions and report to the Divisional Office for the division to which you were selected by 27 October 2026.
7. Carry your original documents and two sets of photocopies. The stated documents include your Class 10 marksheet and certificate, identity proof and, where applicable, a category certificate.

Salary & Pay Scale

The result information does not state the salary or pay scale for BPM, ABPM or Dak Sevak posts. Candidates should check the official recruitment notice for post-specific remuneration details.

Selection Process

There is no written examination for this recruitment. The merit list is prepared on the basis of Class 10 marks. Candidates shortlisted in the list must then complete document verification at the relevant Divisional Office by 27 October 2026, bringing their original certificates and two sets of photocopies. The Department may publish further merit lists if vacancies remain after the initial selection round.

Candidates named in the first list should check their circle’s PDF and complete verification by the stated deadline. Those who are not listed can monitor the official portal for any subsequent merit lists.