The India Post is expected to announce the India Post GDS Result 2026 shortly. Candidates who applied for the recruitment of 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts will be able to check the first merit list through the official website.

The result will be published in a circle-wise and state-wise PDF format on the official portal indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

The result was earlier anticipated to be released on February 28, but the announcement was postponed. As per the latest updates, the first merit list is likely to be published during the first week of March 2026.

Recruitment Overview

• Recruitment Name: India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
• Total Vacancies: 28,636 posts
• Result Format: Circle-wise PDF merit list
• Expected Release: First week of March 2026
• Official Website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
• Selection Criteria: Based on Class 10 marks
• Selection Based Only on Class 10 Marks

The recruitment process for Gramin Dak Sevak posts does not include any written examination or interview. The selection process is entirely based on the marks obtained in the Class 10 Secondary School Examination.

A computer-generated merit list will be prepared by converting the grades or points obtained by candidates into percentages. The calculation will be performed up to four decimal places to maintain accuracy and fairness in ranking applicants.

Candidates with higher percentages in the Class 10 examination will have a stronger chance of securing a position in the merit list.

What Happens After the Merit List?

Candidates whose names appear in the merit list will be invited for physical verification of original documents. The final appointment will be confirmed only after the successful completion of this document verification process.

Cut-Off Marks and Further Updates

Along with the merit list, cut-off marks for different postal circles are also expected to be released. Applicants are advised to regularly visit the official portal to check for updates and download the merit list once it becomes available.

Advisory Against Fake Websites

Candidates should remain cautious of fraudulent websites claiming to publish the GDS result. Applicants are strongly advised to verify their results only through the official India Post portal to avoid risks related to financial fraud or data misuse.