India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026

The Department of Posts, India Post has announced the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. A total of 23,757 vacancies were announced under Advertisement No. 17-12/2026.

Candidates can visit the official India Post GDS website to check the first merit list and follow the instructions provided for the next stage of selection. The recruitment process included online registration from 31 August to 19 September 2026, while the application submission period ran from 2 September to 21 September 2026.

India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 – Overview

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Particulars	Details
Organization	Department of Posts, India Post
Post Name	Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Recruitment Schedule	Schedule-II, July 2026
Advertisement Number	17-12/2026
Total Vacancies	23,757
Merit List	1st Merit List
Application Mode	Online
Registration Start Date	31 August 2026
Registration Last Date	19 September 2026
Application Start Date	2 September 2026
Application Last Date	21 September 2026
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	40 Years
Selection Process	Merit List and Document Verification
Official Website	indiapost.gov.in

India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 – Important Dates

• One-Time Registration Start Date: 31 August 2026
• One-Time Registration Last Date: 19 September 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 2 September 2026
• Online Application Last Date: 21 September 2026
• Application Correction Dates: 23–24 September 2026
• 1st Merit List: Check the official portal for the latest status.

Candidates should refer to the official India Post website for merit list updates and instructions regarding the next stage of recruitment.

Application Fee

According to the supplied recruitment details, the application fee was:

• General / OBC: ₹100
• SC / ST / PH: No fee
• All Category Female Candidates: No fee

Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.

India Post GDS Age Limit 2026

The age limit is calculated as of 21 September 2026.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years

Age relaxation is applicable according to India Post recruitment rules. Candidates should check the official notification for the applicable category-wise relaxation.

India Post GDS Vacancy Details 2026

India Post announced 23,757 vacancies for the GDS recruitment. The category-wise vacancy distribution provided in the supplied details is listed below.

Category	Vacancies
General	10,640
EWS	2,160
OBC	4,433
SC	3,082
ST	2,773
PwD-A	192
PwD-B	227
PwD-C	178
PwD-DE	72

Circle-Wise Vacancy Details

The supplied recruitment information lists the following vacancies by postal circle.

State / Circle	Language	Vacancies
Uttar Pradesh	Hindi	1,691
Bihar	Hindi	1,098
Delhi	Hindi	16
Madhya Pradesh	Hindi	1,450
Rajasthan	Hindi	1,009
Haryana	Hindi	87
Uttarakhand	Hindi	452
Chhattisgarh	Hindi	762
Himachal Pradesh	Hindi	335
Jharkhand	Hindi	1,379
Odisha	Oriya	1,353
Gujarat	Gujarati	499
Karnataka	Kannada	1,116
Kerala	Malayalam	1,373
Andhra Pradesh	Telugu	917
Telangana	Telugu	419
Tamil Nadu	Tamil	2,118
Maharashtra	Konkani / Marathi	2,431
Punjab	Punjabi / English / Hindi	122
Assam	Assamese / Asomiya, Bengali / Bangla, Bodo, Hindi / English	414
West Bengal	Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali	1,762
North Eastern	Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / Mizo	2,504
Jammu / Kashmir	Hindi / Urdu	340

Note: Check the official circle-wise notification for the detailed vacancy distribution and applicable local-language requirements.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 must meet the following basic qualification requirements mentioned in the supplied details:

• Must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board.
• Must have studied Mathematics and English at the required level.
• Must have knowledge of the applicable local language.

Candidates should read the official notification for complete eligibility conditions.

India Post GDS Selection Process 2026

According to the supplied recruitment details, the selection process includes:

1. Merit List: Candidates are considered according to the prescribed merit-based selection process.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must complete document verification as instructed.
3. Final Selection: Final selection is subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and completing the required formalities.

Candidates should follow the instructions in the official merit list and recruitment notification.

How to Check India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026

Follow these steps to check the merit list:

1. Visit the official India Post GDS engagement website.
2. Open the GDS Online Engagement section.
3. Look for the Schedule-II, July 2026 – 1st Merit List link.
4. Select the relevant postal circle, if required.
5. Open or download the merit list PDF.
6. Use the PDF search function to find your registration number or name, where applicable.
7. Save the PDF and carefully read any instructions for document verification.

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Important Links

Download 1st Merit List	Click Here
Online Correction Link	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Click Here
Online Registration Form	Click Here
Check Circle Wise Notification	Click Here
Check Official Notification	Click Here
Check Naukri Alarm	Click Here
India Post GDS Official Website	Click Here

Conclusion

The India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 relates to the recruitment of 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak posts under Schedule-II, July 2026. Candidates should check the official portal for the merit list and carefully follow the instructions for document verification and further selection formalities.

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