India Post GDS Merit List 2026 Released – Download GDS 1st Merit List @indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
The Department of Posts India has officially released the India Post GDS Merit List 2026 (1st & 2nd Selection List) for the January 2026 recruitment cycle.
Candidates who applied for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts can now check whether they have been shortlisted for document verification through the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
This recruitment drive aims to fill 28,636 vacancies across various postal circles in India.
India Post GDS Merit List 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | India Post |
| Post Name | GDS / BPM / ABPM |
| Total Vacancies | 28,636 |
| Recruitment Cycle | Schedule-I January 2026 |
| Merit List Status | 1st & 2nd Merit List Released |
| Selection Method | Based on Class 10 Marks |
| Official Website | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
India Post GDS Merit List 2026
The first merit list contains the names and registration numbers of candidates shortlisted for the next stage.
Selection for GDS posts is purely merit-based, calculated using:
- Class 10th (Matriculation) marks
- Automatic merit generation system
⚠️ There is no written examination for this recruitment.
How to Check India Post GDS Merit List 2026?
Download 1st Merit List | ||||||
Download 2nd Merit List PDF | ||||||
Candidates can follow these steps:
India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026
1️⃣ Visit the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
2️⃣ Click on the “Shortlisted Candidates / Results” section
3️⃣ Select your Postal Circle / State
4️⃣ Download the GDS Merit List PDF
5️⃣ Search your Registration Number in the list
India Post GDS Expected Cut Off 2026
Cut-off marks vary depending on state and category.
| Category | Expected Cut Off |
|---|---|
| General | 85% – 95% |
| OBC | 80% – 90% |
| EWS | 80% – 88% |
| SC | 79% – 88% |
| ST | 75% – 85% |
The actual cut-off is the lowest percentage in the merit list of each circle.
What Happens After the Merit List?
Candidates whose names appear in the merit list must complete:
1️⃣ Document Verification
2️⃣ Medical Fitness Check
3️⃣ Final Appointment
Required documents include:
- 10th mark sheet
- Identity proof
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Residence certificate
Important Advice for Candidates
Candidates shortlisted in the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 should contact the assigned divisional office for document verification within the given deadline.
More merit lists may be released if vacancies remain unfilled.