India Post GDS Result 2026: Merit List-I Out, 23,757 Posts

India Post GDS Result 2026 is out: the Department of Posts published List-I of shortlisted candidates (Merit List-I) for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 on 12 October 2026. This cycle has 23,757 vacancies for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts. Candidates named in the list must complete document verification in their selected division by 27 October 2026.

What Is Out

• Result: List-I of shortlisted candidates (Merit List-I)
• Recruitment cycle: GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026
• Release date: 12 October 2026
• Total posts: 23,757
• Posts: Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak
• Format: A separate List-I PDF for each postal circle on the GDS Online Engagement portal

How Candidates Are Selected

• Written exam: None
• Selection basis: Merit based on Class 10 marks
• Merit lists: Prepared circle by circle

How to Check India Post GDS Result 2026

• Open the GDS Online Engagement portal on the India Post website.
• Go to the shortlisted candidates section for Schedule-II, July-2026.
• Choose your postal circle.
• Open the List-I PDF for that circle.
• Search for your registration number with Ctrl+F, or the find option on your phone.

Document Verification: Next Steps

If your registration number is on List-I, you must get your documents verified by the deadline. Read the instructions given with the list carefully.

• Last date: 27 October 2026
• Where: Your selected division
• What to keep ready: Original certificates and self-attested copies

Key Dates

• Online registration: 31 August to 19 September 2026
• Application submission: 2 to 21 September 2026 (till 5:00 pm)
• Application edit window: 23 to 24 September 2026
• Merit List-I released: 12 October 2026
• Document verification last date: 27 October 2026

Beware of Fake Messages

India Post says its official emails come only from addresses ending in @indiapost.gov.in or @indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Be careful with any message from another address that claims to be about your selection.