The India Post GDS Result 2026 for 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies is one of the most searched recruitment updates right now. Candidates who applied for BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak posts are eagerly waiting for the 1st merit list PDF.
As per the official schedule, the first merit list is expected to be released on 28 February 2026. The result will be published circle-wise in PDF format on the official portal of India Post.
This article provides complete and updated information including expected cut off marks, state wise PDF details, document verification process, salary structure and step-by-step instructions to download the result.
India Post GDS Result 2026 Overview
- Organization: India Post
- Post Name: GDS (BPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak)
- Total Vacancies: 28,636
- Application Dates: 31 January 2026 to 16 February 2026
- Selection Process: Merit Based (No Written Exam)
- Result Mode: Online PDF
- 1st Merit List Date: Expected 28 February 2026
The recruitment process is fully merit-based. No written exam was conducted. Selection is based on Class 10 marks entered during the application process.
India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 State Wise PDF
The merit list will be released separately for each postal circle. Candidates must download the PDF of their respective state and check their name or registration number.
Major circles include:
Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, North East, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
If your name appears in the first merit list, you will be called for document verification.
India Post GDS Expected Cut Off Marks 2026
The expected cut off varies by state and category. Based on previous trends:
- General (UR): 80 to 100 percent
- EWS: 80 to 100 percent
- OBC: 80 to 100 percent
- SC: 70 to 100 percent
- ST: 70 to 100 percent
- PWD: 50 to 100 percent
In high competition states, cut off may go above 95 percent for General category. Rural and low application circles may see slightly lower cut offs.
India Post GDS Selection Process 2026
The selection process includes:
- Automatic merit list generation based on 10th marks
- Shortlisting in state wise PDF
- Document verification at the concerned division
There is no interview and no written examination. Final appointment depends on successful document verification.
Documents Required for GDS Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted in the merit list must carry original documents:
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- PWD certificate (if applicable)
- Date of birth proof
- Aadhaar card or valid ID
- Medical fitness certificate
- Recent passport size photographs
Failure to produce valid documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.
India Post GDS Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive salary as per Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) rules:
- Minimum Pay: Rs 14,000 per month
- Maximum Pay: Rs 29,300 per month
Additional allowances may apply as per department norms.
How to Download India Post GDS Result 2026 PDF
Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit the official website of India Post.
- Open the GDS Result or Candidate Corner section.
- Select your postal circle.
- Click on the 1st Merit List 2026 PDF link.
- Download the file.
- Use Ctrl + F to search your registration number or name.
- Save and print the PDF for reference.
What Happens After the 1st Merit List
If seats remain vacant or candidates fail document verification, 2nd and 3rd merit lists may be released. Candidates who are not selected in the first list should regularly check updates.
