India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Live: Download GDS Result PDF at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in- Link Active Shortly

The shortlisted candidates need to report for the Document Verification (DV) round, where they will be required to carry the following documents in original (as applicable) and two sets of self-attested photocopies for submission:

• Marks sheet
• Identity proof
• Caste certificate
• PwBD certificate
• EWS Certificate
• Transgender certificate
• Date of Birth Proof
• Medical certificate issued by a medical officer of any Government Hospital/Government Dispensaries/Government Primary Health Centre, etc. (Compulsory)
• Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in respect of knowledge of tribal/local dialects or language in case of engagement in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Goa or Nagaland.

The GDS 1st merit list of applicants shortlisted will be released by the Department on the GDS Online Portal. After declaration of the GDS results, the shortlisted candidates will be informed of the results and dates of physical verification, etc., through SMS on their registered mobile number as well as through email on the registered
email addresses. 

However, the department also mentioned in its notification that in case of non-receipt of SMS/Email on the registered Mobile/Email address due to technical or any other reasons, it would not be responsible.

GDS engagement is governed by its own rules and conditions and is not treated in exactly the same manner as a regular Central Government job. The notification provides separate Time Related Continuity Allowance slabs, with the basic TRCA slab listed below:

• For BPM: Rs 12,000–29,380
• For ABPM/Dak Sevak: Rs 10,000–24,470

The India Post GDS notification also includes a declaration regarding the ability to ride a bicycle or drive a two-wheeler, which is connected with the performance of GDS duties. Candidates should read and understand this requirement carefully.

Basic computer knowledge is also part of the GDS requirements, with the notification containing an undertaking regarding computer knowledge. Selected candidates must be able to use a smartphone, laptop or computer from the first day of engagement, making basic digital skills important for the role.

Class 10 marks play a crucial role in the preparation of the India Post GDS merit list, as the marks obtained in the Secondary School Examination are converted into a percentage up to four decimal places. This percentage is then used to prepare the GDS merit list, so applicants should carefully check their marksheet before submitting the form.

The GDS Result 2026, or more commonly called the GDS 1st merit list, will be released as a PDF. The PDF will contain the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates. Candidates should search for their roll number after downloading the file.

The GDS 1st Merit List 2026 is expected to be declared soon on the official website of India Post. Candidates who applied for the GDS Schedule-II July 2026 recruitment cycle can check and download GDS 1st merit list PDF online once the link is activated.

Shortlisted candidates in the GDS 1st merit list will be required to carry their original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies during document verification. These documents will include the following:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Identity Proof
• Applicable Category Certificates

So, candidates are advised to keep them ready in advance.

Candidates should be careful about fake result notices and messages being shared online. India Post had earlier warned candidates about a fake notice related to the Tier 2 result, so only information available on the official website should be trusted.

In the GDS July/Schedule-II 2026 cycle, India Post announced 23,757 vacancies for Gramin Dak Sevaks(GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts. Check the circle-wise vacancies below:

If a candidate is shortlisted in the GDS 1st merit list, it does not mean that the he/she will get the appointment letter. The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the document verification round. Candidates should check the recruitment rules and selection process very carefully to avoid any confusion.

Candidates should use the official website of India Post for important updates. They should avoid relying only on social media posts. An official notice is the safest source for the GDS result and merit list PDF. However, there is no official confirmation from the board regarding the result date. Keep checking this space for the latest updates about the GDS 1st merit list and its release date.

The India Post GDS recruitment July/Schedule-II 2026 cycle is for a large number of GDS, BPM and ABPM posts. The GDS recruitment July 2026 cycle has been announced for 23,757 vacancies. This is one reason why many candidates are closely following every result update.

Selection in the merit list is not the final step in the recruitment process, as shortlisted candidates must undergo physical document verification. The concerned authority will check the original documents, and final selection will depend on successful verification.

Selection for India Post GDS recruitment will be purely based on merit, and there is no written examination will be held for this recruitment. Candidates will be shortlisted through a system-generated merit list based on their Class 10 marks or the mentioned conversion of grades, making accurate entry of academic details particularly important.

The India Post GDS recruitment 2026 is being conducted for Gramin Dak Sevak posts, including the following posts:

• Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)

• Branch Postmaster (BPM)

• Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

These posts are available across different offices of the Department of Posts, with vacancy details provided circle-wise and division-wise.

Check the India Post GDS 1st merit list release date past-year trend analysis below:

The Indian Post Department closed the application window on September 22 for the July/Schedule-II 2026 cycle. After closing the registration process closed, the candidates are now waiting for the GDS 1st merit list. Keep checking this live blog for real-time updates on the GDS result.

India Post can release the GDS Result 2026 today on its official website. Candidates who applied for the GDA, BPM and ABPM can check their GDS results online once the link is activated.