India Post Releases GDS Recruitment Merit List for 2026

India Post has officially released the merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment for 2026, providing an opportunity for candidates who applied for the 28,636 positions. The selection is based solely on Class 10 marks, with no written exams involved. Candidates can check their results on the official website. The process includes a verification of documents for those selected in the merit list, with a deadline set for March 23, 2026. Stay informed and avoid fraudulent websites claiming to publish results.

By Ambika Singh Mar 7, 2026, 14:13 IST

India Post Announces GDS Recruitment Results

New Delhi: The India Post has published the initial list of selected candidates for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment. This is great news for those who participated in the examination. Candidates who applied for the 28,636 GDS positions can check the results on the official website.

Overview of the Recruitment

Recruitment Name: India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Total Vacancies: 28,636 positions
Result Format: Circle-wise PDF merit list
Official Website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

Selection Criteria

The selection will be based solely on the marks obtained in Class 10, with no written examination involved. The recruitment process does not include any written tests or interviews; it is entirely merit-based on Class 10 scores.

The merit list is generated by converting the marks into percentages, calculated to four decimal places for accuracy. Candidates who score higher in the secondary school examination are more likely to secure a place in the merit list.

Post-Merit List Process

Those selected in the merit list will be called for physical verification of their original documents. Final selection will be confirmed only after successful verification of these documents.

Beware of Fake Websites

Applicants should be cautious of fraudulent websites claiming to publish GDS results. To avoid financial and data security risks, candidates are advised to check their results only on the official website.

Verification Deadline Set for March 23

Selected candidates must complete the document verification process at the respective divisional office by March 23, 2026.

Details Included in the Merit List

The India Post GDS merit list for 2026 includes crucial information such as division office, post ID, post name, community category, registration number, and percentage of marks.

Selection Based on Class 10 Marks

The results for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 are prepared based on the marks obtained by candidates in their Class 10 examinations. The recruitment process is entirely merit-based, with no written examination involved. An automated system ranks candidates according to their Class 10 percentage.