India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 OUT – 28,636 Posts | Check Circle-Wise Selection @ indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

The India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 has been officially released by the Department of Posts, India on 6th March 2026 at the official portal indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. A total of 28,636 vacancies are being filled under the Schedule-I (January 2026) recruitment cycle. Selection is entirely based on Class 10th (Matric) marks – no written examination is conducted. Candidates can check their selection status circle-wise by downloading the merit list PDFs.

📋 India Post GDS Merit List 2026 – Overview

📅 Important Dates – GDS Recruitment 2026

🗺 GDS 1st Merit List 2026 – Circle-Wise PDF Links

The merit list is released separately for each postal circle. Candidates must check the PDF of the circle they applied for. All PDFs are available at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in:

🔍 How to Check India Post GDS Merit List 2026

1. Visit the official India Post GDS portal: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
2. On the homepage, look for "GDS Merit List 2026" or "Check Selection Status"
3. Login using your Registration Number & Password / Date of Birth
4. Select your applied Postal Circle from the dropdown
5. View your selection status – download or open the merit list PDF
6. Check your name / registration number in the circle-wise merit list PDF
7. If selected, note down the Document Verification date & venue

📝 How Is GDS Merit List Prepared?

India Post GDS selection is entirely merit-based on Class 10th marks. No written test is conducted. The merit list is prepared as follows:

• Basis: Aggregate marks obtained in Class 10th (SSC/Matric) Board Examination
• Tie-Breaking Rule: If two candidates have equal marks, preference is given to older candidate; if DOB is same, alphabetical order is followed
• Category-wise Reservation: UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen categories are considered as per government norms
• Multiple Lists: After the 1st merit list, a 2nd and/or 3rd merit list may be released to fill remaining vacancies against no-show candidates

👉 Next Steps After Appearing in Merit List

• Document Verification (DV): Report to the designated post office/divisional office with original documents on the notified date
• Documents Required: Class 10th Marksheet & Certificate, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar Card, EWS Certificate, Computer Certificate, Discharge Certificate (Ex-SM), etc.
• Medical Examination: Basic physical fitness check as per postal department norms
• Joining: Appointment letter issued and joining at respective Branch Post Office / Sub Post Office

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