The Department of Posts has released the India Post GDS Result 2026 first merit list for GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. The recruitment covers 23,757 vacancies for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts. Candidates can visit the official India Post GDS portal to check the circle-wise list of shortlisted candidates and review the next steps.
India Post GDS Result 2026
Quick Overview
| Organisation: | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications |
| Post Name: | GDS, BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak |
| Result Status: | Released |
| Result Release Date: | 12 October 2026 |
| Result Type: | 1st Merit List |
| Result Mode: | Online PDF |
| Departments: | Directorate of Education, GNCTD and New Delhi Municipal Council |
| Result Status: | Released |
| Who Can Check: | Candidates who applied for GDS Schedule-II, July-2026 |
| Next Stage: | Document Verification |
| Official Website: | indiapost.gov.in |
Check India Post GDS Result 2026
Candidates can check the India Post GDS first merit list through the official GDS Online Engagement portal.
India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal
Open the section for Shortlisted Candidates: Schedule-II, July-2026, select your postal circle, and download the relevant merit list PDF.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Online Registration | 31 August 2026 to 19 September 2026 |
| Online Application | 02 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026 |
| First Merit List Release Date | 12 October 2026 |
Result Details
The India Post GDS Result 2026 is published as a list of shortlisted candidates for GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. The recruitment covers 23,757 posts across postal circles.
Candidates should open the PDF for the circle they applied to and search for their registration number. If their details appear in the list, they should carefully review the post and division information and follow the instructions for document verification.
How to Check India Post GDS Result 2026
Once the shortlisted-candidate list is published, candidates should use the official GDS portal to check the result.
- Visit the official India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal.
- Look for the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 result or shortlisted-candidate update.
- Open the relevant shortlisted-candidate/merit-list link.
- Select the applicable Postal Circle, if the portal provides circle-wise result links.
- Open or download the merit-list PDF.
- Search the PDF using your name or other details available in the published list.
- If your name appears in the list, carefully read the instructions for document verification and further engagement formalities.
The official notification confirms that shortlisted candidates will be informed about the result and physical-verification dates through SMS and email, while candidates are also advised to regularly check the portal.
Details Mentioned on Result
The exact format of the Schedule-II July-2026 1st merit list should be checked in the official PDF. Candidates should look for details such as:
- Postal Circle
- Division
- Post
- Candidate Name
- Registration/Application details
- Merit-related information
- Category/community
- Shortlisting status
- Document verification information
Do not treat an unofficial list or screenshot as final unless the same information is available through the official recruitment portal.
What After the Result?
Candidates whose details appear in the first merit list should prepare for document verification.
As reported for this recruitment, shortlisted candidates must report to the Divisional Office of the division where they have been selected and complete verification on or before 27 October 2026. They should carry their original relevant documents and two sets of photocopies, and follow any additional instructions issued by the concerned office.
Before reporting, candidates should:
- Confirm their registration number and selected division in the merit list.
- Read the instructions associated with their selection.
- Organise the original certificates and required photocopies.
- Contact the concerned Divisional Office if any instruction or requirement is unclear.
- Complete verification within the stated deadline.
State-Wise / Circle-Wise 1st Merit List
- Andhra Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Delhi
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- North East
- Odisha
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
Important Links
| Check India Post GDS Result / Merit List | Click Here |
| Official GDS Notification | Click Here |
| India Post Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the India Post GDS Result 2026 released?
Yes. The official India Post GDS portal confirms that List-I of shortlisted candidates for Schedule-II, July 2026, has been published.
2. When was the first GDS merit list released?
The first merit list was released on 12 October 2026, as reported by education news coverage and reflected in the latest result update.
3. How can I check the India Post GDS merit list?
Visit the official GDS portal, open the shortlisted-candidates section for Schedule-II, July 2026, select your postal circle and download the relevant PDF.