India Post’s Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment is considered a big opportunity for millions of youth preparing for government jobs in India. Every year a large number of candidates apply for this recruitment, because the selection process is quite simple and only 10th pass is required. Meanwhile, the GDS recruitment of the year 2026 has also been in the news, because this time recruitment was done for a total of 28,636 posts across the country.

Lakhs of candidates had applied for this recruitment and now everyone is eagerly waiting for the GDS Result 2026. According to the update, the Postal Department may release the first merit list of India Post GDS 2026 very soon. There is a possibility that this merit list will be released this week. In such a situation, let us know when India Post GDS result will come. Where and how to check its merit list.

When will India Post GDS result come?

The latest update for the candidates waiting for India Post GDS Result 2026 is that the first merit list is expected to be released in the first week of March 2026. According to some reports, it may be released this week or even between 7–10 March 2026. As soon as the result is released, candidates will be able to check their circle wise merit list by visiting the official website. This merit list will contain the names of those candidates who will be called for the further process i.e. document verification.

How is India Post GDS merit list prepared?

The merit list of India Post GDS Recruitment is completely system generated. This means that candidates are not selected on the basis of any interview or examination but directly on the basis of their 10th marks. The 10th class marks or grades of the candidates are first converted into percentage. After this, these percentage marks are added with an accuracy of up to four decimals and on the basis of that the merit list is prepared. If the marks of two candidates are equal then in such a situation selection is done on the basis of age or other prescribed rules. The candidates whose names appear in the merit list are further called for document verification. The final selection is made only after the scrutiny of documents is completed.

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Where and how to check its merit list?

1. To check the merit list first visit the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in Go to.

2. Click on India Post GDS Result 2026 link visible on the homepage.

3. Now a new page will open where you will have to select your circle (state).

4. After selecting the circle, the PDF file of the merit list will appear on the screen.

5. Download the PDF and search your name or registration number in it by pressing Ctrl + F.

6. You can also keep the printout of this file safe for future. Information like name of the candidate, registration number, marks obtained, name of post, division, post office and place of document verification is given in the merit list.

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There are lakhs of youth in the country who are looking for a good government job after passing 10th. If you are also one of them and were waiting for a government job for a long time, then the Indian Postal Department (India Post) has issued the notification of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment for the year 2026 for you. The most important thing about this recruitment is that no written examination or interview will be taken in it.

Candidates will be selected directly from the merit list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in class 10th. This is the reason why this recruitment is being considered a great opportunity for 10th pass youth. Under the Indian Postal Department, this recruitment will be done in different postal circles across the country. Candidates will be appointed to a total of 28,740 posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through online medium.

On which posts will there be recruitment?

Under this recruitment drive, appointments will be made to different posts in the Indian Postal Department. Which includes Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS). The salary has been fixed separately for each post, due to which the candidates will get the benefit of good salary.

When can you apply?

According to the information released by the Postal Department, online registration will start from January 1, 2026. The last date for registration is 14 February 2026. The last date for submitting the form is 16th February 2026, the last date for submitting the application fee is 16th February 2026. Correction window in form is 18th to 19th February 2026 and first merit list (probable) is 28th February 2026. Candidates are advised to apply well in time without waiting for the last date.

How much salary will you get?

There are different pay scales according to the post. For example, the salary of Branch Postmaster (BPM) can be Rs 12,000 to Rs 29,380 per month. The salary of ABPM/Dak Sevak can be Rs 10,000 to Rs 24,470 per month. This salary is considered quite attractive for the youth working in rural areas.

What should be the qualification?

The candidate applying for this recruitment must have passed 10th class from a recognized board. It is necessary to pass in Mathematics and English subjects. There should be knowledge of the local language of the postal circle for which you are applying. The candidate should have general knowledge of computer. It is necessary to know how to ride a bicycle.

how to apply?

1. First of all indiapostgdsonline.gov.in Go to website.

2. Click on the link related to GDS recruitment on the homepage.

3. First complete the registration process.

4. Login and fill the application form.

5. Upload the required documents and submit the form.

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