India Post GDS Result 2026: Expected Merit List Date & Cut‑Off

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• Updated on 19 Feb, 2026, 6:35 PM, by Arman Kumar

The India Post GDS Result 2026 is expected soon with circle‑wise merit lists prepared on Class 10 marks for Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to document verification. No written exam was conducted for this recruitment; selections are merit‑based.

The India Post is expected to release the GDS Result 2026 — in the form of circle‑wise merit lists — for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment shortly, with multiple official sources indicating the outcome could be published by late February 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill over 28,600 vacancies across various postal circles for posts such as Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM).

Merit List Based on Class 10 Marks

Unlike many competitive exams, the India Post GDS recruitment does not involve a written examination. Instead, the selection process is purely merit‑based, determined by the Class 10 academic marks submitted by candidates during registration. The upcoming result will consist of circle‑wise merit lists listing the names or roll numbers of selected candidates based on their eligibility and academic performance. Once the merit list is published, candidates can check their status using their registration details on the official portal.

Expected Result Date and How to Check

While the exact date of the GDS Result 2026 has not been officially announced, reports suggest it is likely to be available by 28 February 2026. Candidates should regularly visit the official recruitment portal at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in or the main India Post website to check for updates and to download their respective merit list PDFs once released.

Next Steps After Result

After the merit list is published:

Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification, where original certificates and mark sheets will be checked.
It is important to prepare Class 10 mark sheet, identity proof, and other relevant documents ahead of time.
Candidates must ensure all details provided in the application are accurate, as the correction window has already been available earlier in the process.

Cut‑Off and Competition

Since selection is based on academic performance, candidates with higher Class 10 marks stand a stronger chance of being listed in the merit lists. Historical trends indicate that cut‑offs tend to be competitive due to high applicant numbers and limited vacancies.