Update: The result for India Post GDS Result 2026 OUT (Expected) - Download Merit List @indiapostgdsonline.gov.in has been released. Candidates can download their score card, cutoff marks, and merit list from the direct link below.
India Post GDS Result 2026 – Download Circle-wise Merit List PDF @ indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India is set to release the India Post GDS Result 2026 (First Merit List) at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
The result covers 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) vacancies across 23 postal circles in India. There is no written examination – candidates are selected purely on the basis of Class 10 (Matriculation) marks computed up to 4 decimal places.
The merit list is released circle-wise and post-wise in PDF format. Shortlisted candidates must appear for Document Verification (DV) with original certificates.
India Post GDS Result 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Recruiting Body | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Govt. of India |
| Post Names | Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak) |
| Total Vacancies | 28,636 (across 23 postal circles) |
| Result Type | First Merit List (Circle-wise PDF) |
| Expected Result Date | First week of March 2026 |
| Selection Basis | Class 10 Marks only (up to 4 decimal places) |
| No Written Exam | Merit based purely on 10th percentage |
| Official Website | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
India Post GDS Merit List 2026 – Information in PDF
- Division Name and Circle Name
- Post Office / HO Name
- Post Name (BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak)
- Post Community (UR / OBC / SC / ST / EWS)
- 7-digit Registration Number of candidate
- Candidate's Full Name
- Gender (M/F/Other)
- Community (Category) of candidate
- Class 10 Percentage (up to 4 decimal places)
- Document Verification (DV) Date and Venue
- Documents to be Verified
GDS Merit Calculation Formula
| Board Type | Marks Calculation |
|---|
| CBSE / Most State Boards (Numerical) | Percentage = (Marks Obtained / Total Marks) × 100 (up to 4 decimals) |
| Boards using Grade Point (e.g., CGPA) | Grade Point × 9.5 = Percentage equivalent |
| Grade A1 (10 GP) | 10 × 9.5 = 95% |
| Grade A2 (9 GP) | 9 × 9.5 = 85.5% |
| Grade B1 (8 GP) | 8 × 9.5 = 76% |
India Post GDS 2026 – 23 Postal Circles
The result will be released separately for each of the following postal circles: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, North East, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal.
India Post GDS Selection Process
| Stage | Details | Status |
|---|
| Merit List (1st) | Computer-generated based on Class 10 marks | Expected – Mar 2026 |
| Document Verification | Circle-wise DV at designated post office | After merit list |
| 2nd / 3rd Merit List | Released if vacancies remain after 1st list DV | If required |
| Final Appointment | Joining letter issued to selected candidates | After DV |
How to Check India Post GDS Merit List 2026?
- Visit the official portal: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
- On the homepage, select your Postal Circle from the dropdown or list
- Click on the merit list link for your circle
- The PDF will open – press Ctrl + F and enter your 7-digit Registration Number
- If your name appears, note the DV date, venue, and documents required
- Download and save the merit list PDF for future reference
Documents Required for GDS Document Verification
- Class 10 Mark Sheet (Original + Self-attested copy)
- Class 10 Passing Certificate
- Caste/Community Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS) – from competent authority
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Computer Knowledge Certificate (if required for specific post)
- Local Language knowledge proof (for BPM post)
- Aadhaar Card / Photo Identity Proof
- Passport-size photographs
- GDS Online Application Printout
Important Links
| Document | Status | Link |
|---|
| India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 | Expected (1st week Mar 2026) | Check Here |
| Official India Post GDS Portal | Active | Visit |
| DV Schedule (Circle-wise) | After Merit List | Coming Soon |
Note: India Post GDS selection is entirely merit-based using Class 10 marks – no written exam is conducted. Candidates must keep their original Class 10 documents and category certificates ready. The DV date and venue will be mentioned in the merit list PDF itself.
