The India Post GDS Result 2026 has been officially released for the recruitment of 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) vacancies across the country. Candidates who submitted their online applications for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 can now check the First Merit List through the official India Post website.
The online application process for this large-scale postal recruitment drive was conducted between 31 January 2026 and 14 February 2026. Thousands of candidates from across India applied for these posts, making it one of the largest postal recruitment drives in the country.
According to the official notification, the GDS merit list has been prepared purely on the basis of marks obtained in the Class 10 (Matriculation) examination. No written examination was conducted for this recruitment. Candidates with higher marks in their secondary education have been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Candidates who applied for the 639 Gramin Dak Sevak posts under the Assam Postal Circle can also check their names in the released merit list.
India Post GDS Result 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) |
| Total Vacancies | 28,636 Posts |
| Vacancies in Assam | 639 Posts |
| Organization | India Post |
| Application Period | 31 January 2026 to 14 February 2026 |
| Result Status | Declared |
| Merit List Release Date | 6 March 2026 (1st Merit List) |
| Official Website | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
The India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is conducted every year to recruit candidates for various postal service roles in rural areas.
India Post GDS Merit List 2026
The Gramin Dak Sevak Merit List 2026 contains the names of candidates who have been shortlisted based on their academic performance in the Class 10 examination.
Unlike many government recruitment processes, this selection is completely merit-based and does not involve any written test or interview. The final merit list is prepared automatically using the marks entered during the online application process.
The merit list PDF includes the following details:
- Candidate name
- Registration number
- Postal circle
- Division name
- Category
- Percentage of marks
Candidates whose names appear in the first merit list will now move to the Document Verification (DV) stage.
India Post GDS Result 2026 for Assam Postal Circle
Under the Assam Postal Circle, a total of 639 Gramin Dak Sevak posts were advertised.
Applicants who submitted their applications for these vacancies can now download the merit list PDF and check whether their names have been shortlisted.
If a candidate’s name appears in the merit list, they must complete the document verification process before the specified deadline.
How to Check India Post GDS Result 2026
Candidates who applied for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 can easily check the merit list by following the steps given below.
Step 1
Visit the official India Post GDS recruitment portal.
Step 2
Scroll down to the Important Links or Result Section.
Step 3
Click on the “India Post GDS Result 2026” link.
Step 4
The merit list PDF file will be downloaded to your device.
Step 5
Open the PDF and press Ctrl + F to search your name or registration number.
Step 6
If your name appears in the list, congratulations — you have been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Document Verification for Shortlisted Candidates
Candidates whose names appear in the India Post GDS First Merit List 2026 must complete the document verification process at the respective Divisional Office where they have been selected.
Document Verification Deadline
23 March 2026
Candidates must report to the office before the deadline along with the following documents:
- Original Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
- Identity proof (Aadhaar card / voter ID etc.)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Computer certificate (if required)
- Two sets of self-attested photocopies of all documents
Failure to complete the document verification within the specified deadline may result in cancellation of candidature.
Important Dates – India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
| Starting Date of One-Time Registration | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date of Registration | 14 February 2026 (5 PM) |
| Online Application Start Date | 2 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 February 2026 (5 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 18–19 February 2026 |
| GDS First Merit List Release | 6 March 2026 |
| Document Verification Deadline | 23 March 2026 |
Candidates should regularly check the official website for second and third merit lists, which may be released if vacancies remain unfilled.
| India Post GDS 1st Merit List (Assam) | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
