India Post has officially released the GDS 1st Merit List on 12 October 2026. Candidates who have fill the GDS application form can check their first merit list from official website. Students have Registration for access the GDS Merit List-1 Result. We have shared the circle wise GDS Merit List-1 direct link below.
India Post GDS Recruitment Details 2026
| Conducted Body | India Post |
| Name of the Post | Gramin Dak Sevak (Branch Postmaster (BPM)/Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) |
| No. of Posts | 23,757 |
| GDS Merit List 1st | Announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | indiapost.gov.in |
Gramin Dak Sevak Circle wise Vacancy
| Name of the States | No. of Vacancies | Language |
| Andhra Pradesh (AP) | 917 | Telugu |
| Assam | 414 | Assamese/ Asomiya, Bengali & Bodo |
| Bihar | 1,098 | Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | 762 | Hindi |
| Delhi | 16 | Hindi |
| Gujarat | 499 | Gujrati |
| Haryana | 87 | Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh | 335 | Hindi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 340 | Hindi/ Urdu |
| Jharkhand | 1,379 | Hindi |
| Karnataka | 1,116 | Kannada |
| Kerala | 1,373 | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh (MP) | 1,450 | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | 2,431 | Konkani/ Marathi, Marathi |
| North Eastern | 2,614 | Bengali/ Kak Barak, Hindi/ English, English/ Hindi & Garo, English/ Hindi/ Khasi, English/ Manipuri, Mizo |
| Odisha | 1,353 | Oriya |
| Punjab | 122 | English/ Hindi, Punjabi |
| Rajasthan | 1,009 | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | 2,118 | Tamil |
| Telangana | 419 | Telugu |
| Uttarakhand | 452 | Hindi |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,691 | Hindi |
| West Bengal | 1,762 | Bengali, Bengali/ Nepali, English & Bhutia/ Gurung/ Lepcha/ Nepali/ Rai/ Sherpa/ Tamang, English/ Hindi, Nepali |
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak Educational Qualification
- Have completed 10th pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
- Candidates must have passed Mathematics and English in Class 10.
- Must have studied the local language of the postal circle up to Class 10.
- Basic computer knowledge and Knowledge of cycling is required.
India Post GDS Age Limit
- Minimum Age – 18 years
- Maximum Age – 40 years
- Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible for all candidates as per Government of India rules.
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak Application Fee
| Name of the Category | Application Fee |
| General / other eligible candidates | Rs. 100/- |
| Female/SC/ST/PwBD/Transwomen candidates | Nil |
India Post GDS Salary
| Name of the Posts | Monthly Salary |
| BPM (Branch Postmaster) | Rs. 12,000 – 29,380 |
| ABPM / Dak Sevak | Rs. 10,000 – 24,470 |
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak Selection Process
- The selection of the candidates for Gramin Dak Sevak posts will be based on 10th marks, Document Verification and Interview. Check all the details from GDS Official Notification.
How to apply for India Post GDS Online
- Visit the India Post website indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement or check direct link below
- Fill your basic details like name, DOB, email ID, mobile number and other details for your registration.
- Upload the photo, signature, handwritten declaration & required certificates.
- Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Check all the details very carefully before submit the application form.
- Take a printout for future use.
India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Circle Wise
| Name of the Circle | Merit List PDF |
| Andhra Pradesh | Download Merit List 1 |
| Assam | Download Merit list 1 |
| Bihar | Download Merit List 1 |
| Chattisgarh | Download Merit List 1 |
| Delhi | Download Merit List 1 |
| Gujarat | Download Merit List 1 |
| Haryana | Download Merit List 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Download Merit List-1 |
| Jammu & kashmir | Download Merit List-1 |
| Jharkhand | Download Merit List-1 |
| Karnataka | Download Merit List-1 |
| Kerala | Download Merit List-1 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Download Merit List-1 |
| Maharashtra | Download Merit List-1 |
| North East | Download Merit List-1 |
| Odisha | Download Merit List-1 |
| Punjab | Download Merit List-1 |
| Rajasthan | Download Merit List-1 |
| Tamilnadu | Download Merit List-1 |
| Telangana | Download Merit List-1 |
| Uttarakhand | Download Merit List-1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Download Merit List-1 |
| West Bengal | Download Merit List-1 |
Important Date
| India Post GDS Application Form | 31 August 2026 |
| Last Date of Application Form | 21 September 2026 |
| Correction Window | 23-24 September 2026 |
Important Links
| India Post GDS Merit List | Download Merit List-1 |
| GDS Correction Form | Apply Online |
| India Post GDS Application Form | Registration Form |
| India Post GDS Official Notification | Download Notification |
India Post GDS 2026 — FAQs
Q. What is the last date to apply for India Post GDS?
Ans. Candidates can apply the application form before 21 September 2026.
Q. Is there a GDS written exam?
Ans. No written examination is mentioned as the basis of selection.
Q. How much is the Gramin Dak Sevak application fee?
Ans. Rs. 100 for applicable candidates. Female, SC/ST, PwBD and Transwomen applicants are exempt.
Q. Can I apply for multiple divisions?
Ans. An applicant can apply for vacant GDS posts in only one selected Division