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GDS 1st Merit List 2026: The India Post will be releasing the GDS 1st merit list 2026 for July/ Schedule-II has been released on 12 October 2026. The candidates who have applied for this recruitment can check the live updates regarding the GDS 1st merit list release in this live blog. Stay tuned for all the latest updates.

By Upasna Choudhary
Oct 12, 2026, 17:03 IST
GDS 1st Merit List 2026
GDS 1st Merit List 2026

HIGHLIGHTS

  • GDS 1st Merit List 2026 has been released on 12 October 2026
  • A total of 23,757 vacancies are going to be filled across various states.
  • The application process was held between 02 September to 21 September 2026

GDS 1st Merit List 2026: The India Post has released the GDS 1st merit list 2026 on 12 October 2026. The India Post has released the notification for the recruitment to the post of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) on 20 August 2026. Through this recruitment drive, the India Post aims to fill a total of 23,757 vacancies across the three posts. These vacancies are further divided state-wise or circle-wise. The application process for this recruitment ran between 02 September to 21 September and now the candidates who have applied are awaiting the GDS 1st merit list to be released. Once the merit list is released, the candidates will be able to download it through the official website, indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.

GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Highlights

The GDS 1st merit list has been released and the candidates who have applied for this recruitment will be able to check their selection status once the merit list gets released circle-wise and division-wise. Check the highlights of the recruitment in the table below:

Particulars

Details

Recruiting Authority

India Post

Post Name

  • Branch Postmaster (BPM)

  • Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)

  • Dak Sevaks

Advertisement No.

17-12/2026-GDS

Total Vacancies

23,757

Notification Release Date

20 August 2026

OTR Registration Dates

31 August to 19 September 2026

Apply Online Dates

02 September to 19 September 2026

GDS 1st Merit List Date

12 October 2026

Official Website

indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement

GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Download Link

The candidates who have applied for the India Post GDS recruitment 2026 July/ Schedule-II can download the merit list pdf through the direct link provided here.

GDS 1st Merit List 2026

Download Here

GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Release Date

The candidates can expect the GDS 1st merit list to be released on 12 October 2026. This date has been come to conclusion by analysing the previous cycle trends. Check the trends here:

Exam Cycle

Application Closed

1st Merit List Date

Gap (In Days)

January/Schedule-I 2023

16 February 2023

11 March 2023

22 days

July/ Schedule-I 2024

05 August 2024

19 August 2024

14 days

January/Schedule-I 2025

03 March 2025

21 March 2025

18 days

February/Schedule-I 2026

16 February 2026

06 March 2026

18 days

July/Schedule-II 2026

22 September 2026

12-14 October 2026 (Expected)

20-22 (Expected)
LIVE UPDATES
  • Oct 12, 2026, 17:03 IST

    GDS 1st Merit List 2026: India Post GDS 1st Merit List Released

    The India Post has released the GDS 1st Merit List state-wise and circle-wise on the official website at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement. The direct link has been provided here.

    GDS 1st Merit List 2026

    Download Here
  • Oct 12, 2026, 17:00 IST

    GDS 1st Merit List 2026: Is There a Written Exam for India Post GDS Recruitment?

    Candidates waiting for the GDS 1st Merit List 2026 should understand how the selection process works. The published GDS notification describes shortlisting through a system-generated merit list based on Class 10 marks rather than a conventional written recruitment examination. This means applicants should focus on the academic marks and other eligibility information submitted in their applications. The exact selection outcome will depend on the applicable rules, vacancies and merit position within the relevant recruitment process. Candidates should not confuse GDS engagement with other postal recruitment examinations that may have different selection procedures. The official notification remains the authoritative source for applicable conditions.

  • Oct 12, 2026, 16:44 IST

    GDS Merit List 2026: GDS Selection Process 2026

    The India Post GDS selection process differs from recruitment examinations that involve a written test followed by an interview. Under the published GDS selection criteria, candidates are shortlisted through a system-generated merit list based on their Class 10 secondary examination marks, with grades or points converted according to the prescribed rules where applicable. The aggregate percentage is calculated to four decimal places. Candidates should therefore review their submitted academic information and the official notification's calculation rules. Publication of the first list will identify shortlisted applicants, but candidates must also complete the prescribed verification formalities and meet the conditions applicable to their selected posts.

  • Oct 12, 2026, 16:32 IST

    India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026: How to Check Your Name in the GDS Result PDF

    After downloading the GDS 1st Merit List 2026 PDF, candidates should verify their selection details carefully. Open the document for the postal circle and division selected during the application process. Use the search function on a computer or mobile PDF reader to locate your registration number. If the PDF includes names, those can also be searched, but registration details are generally a more reliable way to identify an entry. Check the complete row rather than relying on a name alone, as similar names may appear in the same list. A matching entry should be read alongside the official selection and verification instructions.

  • Oct 12, 2026, 16:21 IST

    GDS 1st Merit List 2026: How to Download GDS 1st Merit List PDF 2026

    Candidates can follow a few simple steps to check the GDS 1st Merit List PDF once India Post publishes it.

    • First, visit the official GDS Online Engagement portal.
    • Next, open the section displaying shortlisted candidates for the July/Schedule-II 2026 recruitment cycle.
    • Select the relevant postal circle and division, then open the available first merit list PDF.
    • After the document loads, use the search function in the PDF viewer to locate your registration number or name, where available.
    • Download and save the complete document for future reference.

    Candidates should carefully check any accompanying instructions about document verification and the reporting deadline.

  • Oct 12, 2026, 16:05 IST

    GDS 1st Merit List 2026: India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

    India Post issued the notification for the July/Schedule-II 2026 GDS recruitment cycle on 20 August 2026, under notification number 17-12/2026-GDS. The recruitment covers Gramin Dak Sevak positions, including Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster and Dak Sevak. The official schedule specified online registration from 31 August to 19 September 2026, followed by the application submission window from 02 September to 21 September 2026. Candidates were also provided a correction window on 23-24 September 2026. Applicants should refer to the original notification for eligibility, selection criteria and post-specific conditions.

  • Oct 12, 2026, 15:53 IST

    GDS 1st Merit List 2026: Where to Check India Post GDS Result 2026?

    Candidates will be able to check the India Post GDS Result 2026 through the official GDS Online Engagement portal. The website provides recruitment notifications, application-related services and shortlisted-candidate information for different postal circles. Applicants should visit indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement and look for the July/Schedule-II 2026 recruitment section. Once the first merit list becomes available, candidates can open the relevant circle or division link and download the PDF. It is advisable to use the official portal instead of relying on unverified links circulated through social media or messaging applications.

  • Oct 12, 2026, 15:46 IST

    GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Expected Shortly

    The India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 for the July/Schedule-II recruitment cycle is expected shortly. Candidates who submitted applications for Gramin Dak Sevak, Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts are awaiting the first selection list. Based on previous recruitment cycles, the result may be announced between 12 October and 15 October 2026. However, India Post has not confirmed this expected window in the information currently available. Candidates should regularly visit the official GDS recruitment portal for the latest announcement. Once published, the merit list PDFs are expected to provide circle-wise and division-wise selection details.

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