India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List Expected Date

The India Post GDS Result 2026 1st merit list is awaited for the July/Schedule-II recruitment cycle. The Department of Posts has not announced the exact result date yet. Based on recent reports, the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 is expected in October, with some reports pointing to around October 10. This date is tentative and should not be treated as an official announcement.

The recruitment is being conducted for 23,757 GDS, BPM and ABPM posts. The selection will be based on Class 10 marks, and there will be no separate written examination for this recruitment cycle.

When Will India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Be Released?

The exact India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 release date has not been confirmed by the Department of Posts. The application process for the Schedule-II July 2026 cycle ended on September 21, while the correction window closed on September 24.

The latest reports suggest that the first merit list may be released in October. Some reports have mentioned October 10 as an expected date based on previous recruitment timelines, but India Post has not confirmed this date.

The latest status can be checked in the table below.

How Will India Post GDS Result 2026 Be Released?

The India Post GDS Result 2026 will be released as a state-wise or circle-wise merit list. The list will be available in PDF format through the official GDS recruitment portal.

The merit list will contain details of shortlisted applicants and the division or post linked to their selection. The selection is prepared using the marks entered from the Class 10 record as per the prescribed rules.

There is no written exam for the GDS selection process. The merit list is prepared on the basis of Class 10 marks, followed by document verification for shortlisted applicants.

Where to Check India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026?

The first merit list will be available on the official India Post GDS portal after it is released.

The official portal currently lists GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II July-2026 and provides recruitment notices, application information and candidate services.

After the result link becomes active, applicants can check the list by following these steps:

• Visit the official India Post GDS recruitment portal.
• Open the Candidate Corner or result section.
• Select the relevant GDS recruitment cycle.
• Choose the state or postal circle.
• Open the List of Shortlisted Candidates.
• Download the merit list PDF.
• Search for the registration number or name in the PDF.

What Happens After India Post GDS Result 2026?

Applicants whose names appear in the first merit list will have to follow the document verification instructions issued with the result.

The next steps generally include:

• Checking the document verification schedule.
• Keeping original certificates ready.
• Arranging the required photocopies.
• Reporting to the prescribed authority within the given timeline.
• Completing the required engagement formalities.

The Department of Posts has stated that shortlisted applicants will receive information about document verification through the registered contact details.

What Was the India Post GDS Application Fee 2026?

The application fee for applicants who were required to pay was Rs. 100. The official GDS portal states that all female applicants, SC/ST applicants and other specified exempt categories do not have to pay the fee.

The fee details for the July 2026 recruitment cycle are given below.

The application fee was payable online through recognised payment methods such as cards, Net Banking and UPI.

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