Post Office GDS Result 2026 Declared: First Merit List Released
Good news has emerged regarding the GDS results for those who applied for the Post Office department. The Post Office GDS Result for 2026 has been officially released. The first merit list in PDF format has been made available. This article provides comprehensive information on how to check your list and the possibilities of a second list if your name is not included in the first. All your questions and doubts related to Post Office Recruitment 2026 will be clarified.
Key Details of India Post GDS Result 2026
The first merit list for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 was released on March 6, 2026. The department has published the names, roll numbers, and cut-off marks of the selected candidates in a circular on its official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Applicants who applied for this recruitment can download their list from the official GDS website.
India Post declared the GDS 2026 results for Gramin Dak Sevaks on March 6, 2026. This recruitment aims to fill 28,636 posts, for which millions of candidates applied. Candidates can check their results via the circular merit list available on the official website. It is important to note that there was no written examination or interview for this recruitment. Selection has been made based on a merit list prepared from 10th-grade marks. Selected candidates will be called for Document Verification.
How to Check Your India Post GDS Merit List 2026
To check your India Post GDS Result 2026, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Visit the official India Post website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
- Step 2: On the homepage, click on the “GDS 2026 Schedule Shortlisted Candidates” link.
- Step 3: Select your state and circle, such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, etc.
- Step 4: The PDF list of selected candidates will appear on your screen.
- Step 5: Search the PDF using your registration number and check for your name. If shortlisted, your details will be displayed.
States with Declared GDS Results 2026
The GDS first merit list has been released for several states across the country. These include:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- North Eastern
- Odisha
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
India Post GDS Document Verification Process (DV)
After the GDS merit list is released, selected candidates must complete the Document Verification (DV) process. In this stage, candidates need to present all necessary documents at the designated postal department office.
During verification, commonly required documents include the 10th Marksheet, Birth Certificate, Identity Proof (such as Aadhaar Card), Caste Certificate (if applicable for OBC, SC, ST, or EWS categories), Domicile Certificate, and other essential documents. Officials compare these documents with the information provided in the application form to ensure accuracy. If all documents are found to be correct, the candidate’s selection is considered final, and the further appointment process begins. It is advised that candidates bring both original documents and their photocopies for verification.
Vacancy Status and Possibility of a Second Merit List
The India Post GDS recruitment process aims to fill a total of 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts across various postal circles in the country. A total of 28,558 posts have been filled from the first list. This indicates that some positions remain vacant, suggesting the possibility of a second merit list.
Here is a breakdown of selected candidates versus total vacancies for some states:
- Andhra Pradesh: 1048 selected candidates against 1060 total vacancies.
- Assam: 639 selected candidates against 639 total vacancies.
- Bihar: 1338 selected candidates against 1344 total vacancies.
- Chhattisgarh: 1153 selected candidates against 1155 total vacancies.
- Delhi: 38 selected candidates against 38 total vacancies.
- Gujarat: 1777 selected candidates against 1782 total vacancies.
- Haryana: 270 selected candidates against 270 total vacancies.
- Himachal Pradesh: 518 selected candidates against 520 total vacancies.
- Jammu Kashmir: 267 selected candidates against 267 total vacancies.
- Jharkhand: 908 selected candidates against 908 total vacancies.
- Karnataka: 1020 selected candidates against 1022 total vacancies.
- Madhya Pradesh: 2102 selected candidates against 2102 total vacancies.
- Maharashtra: 3547 selected candidates against 3553 total vacancies.
- Odisha: 1191 selected candidates against 1191 total vacancies.
- Uttar Pradesh: 3168 selected candidates against 3169 total vacancies.
- Uttarakhand: 436 selected candidates against 436 total vacancies.
For states where vacancies still exist, a second merit list is expected to be released. Candidates who did not find their name in the first list should wait for further announcements. For more information, regularly visit the official website.
