India Post GDS Merit List 2026 Released — Check Your State-Wise Shortlisted Candidates

India Post GDS Merit List 2026 Released — Check Your State-Wise Shortlisted Candidates

The Department of Posts (India Post) has officially released the GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) Merit List for Schedule-1, January 2026. Candidates who applied for GDS posts — including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak — can now check the shortlisted candidates' list for their respective states on the official portal.

The merit list has been published on the official India Post GDS Online Engagement portal at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement. Candidates are selected purely on the basis of their Class 10 marks / GPA as per the automatic computer-generated selection process, without any written examination.

Organization

India Post

Post Name

GDS

Schedule

Schedule-1

Merit List Date

Jan 2026

Selection Basis

Class 10 Marks

States Covered

24 States/UTs

⚠️ Important: The merit list links below redirect to the official India Post GDS portal (indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement). Candidates must verify their name, registration number, and post details carefully. Being shortlisted does not guarantee final selection — document verification is mandatory.

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State-Wise GDS Merit List 2026 — Direct Links

Schedule-1 · January 2026 · Shortlisted Candidates

📖 Guide

How to Check India Post GDS Merit List 2026 Online

1. Visit the official India Post GDS portal: indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
2. Click on "Shortlisted Candidates: Schedule-1, January-2026" from the merit list section on the homepage.
3. Select your State / Circle from the list of available states.
4. The PDF/list of shortlisted candidates will open — search for your Registration Number or Name.
5. Note down your post, division, and sub-division details from the merit list carefully.
6. If shortlisted, keep all original documents ready for the document verification round.

⚠️ Important Points to Remember

• Selection is based solely on Class 10 marks / GPA — no written exam is conducted.
• Shortlisting does not confirm final appointment; document verification is mandatory.
• Candidates must report for document verification on the scheduled date with all original certificates.
• The merit list may be revised if any discrepancy is found during verification.
• Always check the official India Post website for the latest updates and notifications.
• Beware of fraudulent websites or agents claiming to offer GDS selection — selection is fully automated.

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