India Post GDS Result 2026 - Check 1st Merit List Date, Circle-wise PDF and How to Check - Detailed Selection Process & Info
India Post opens 23,757 GDS posts! Eligible candidates with 10th, 12th, Diploma, ITI, Graduate, or equivalent qualifications can apply. Final application deadline: 21 September 2026.
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India |
| Post Names | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak |
| Total Vacancies | 23,757 |
| Result Type | First Merit List (circle-wise PDF) |
| Selection Basis | Merit based on Class 10 marks; no written exam |
| Expected Date | 10/10/2026 |
| Login Required | No, the merit list is expected as an open PDF |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 20/08/2026 |
| Registration Start | 31/08/2026 |
| Online Application Start | 02/09/2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 21/09/2026 |
| First Merit List Release Date | expected 10/10/2026 |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Cycle | Application Last Date | First Merit List Date |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule-I, January 2025 cycle | 03/03/2025 | 21/03/2025 |
| Schedule-I, February 2026 cycle | 16/02/2026 | 06/03/2026 |
| Schedule-II, July 2026 cycle | 21/09/2026 | Excepted to be Released 10/10/2026 |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
| India Post GDS First Merit List 2026 PDF (circle-wise) | Link not active yet |
How to Fill Online Application Form
- Read Official Circular: Carefully review the official notification PDF and verify your eligibility criteria before starting registration.
- Document Preparation: Keep scanned copies of essential documents ready (Photograph, Signature, ID Proof, Educational Certificates, and Caste/Category Certificate if applicable).
- Online Registration: Visit the official portal via the direct Apply Online link given below and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) / candidate profile.
- Fill Application Form: Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, exam center preferences, and upload mandatory certificates.
- Fee Payment: Pay the required examination fee using online banking, debit/credit card, or UPI before 21 September 2026.
- Print Final Copy: Preview all entered data thoroughly, submit the form, and take a clear printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.