Short Detail:
Department of Posts (India Post) has released the 1st Merit List for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 on 12/10/2026 (05:00 PM). This recruitment is for 23,757 BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak posts. Applicants can download their postal circle PDF from the links below and check their details. Shortlisted candidates must show their original documents for checking and follow the instructions given in the merit list.
Department of Posts (India Post)
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 – 1st Merit List Released
Advt No.: 17-12/2026-GDS (Dated: 20/08/2026)
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 20/08/2026
- Online One Time Registration (OTR) Start Date: 31/08/2026
- Online One Time Registration (OTR) End Date: 19/09/2026
- Application Start Date: 02/09/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 21/09/2026 (Till 05:00 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 21/09/2026 (Till 05:00 PM)
- Form Correction Date: 23/09/2026 to 24/09/2026
- 1st Merit List: 12/10/2026 (05:00 PM)
- Closure Of Entire Selection Process: 31/12/2026
Application Fees
- UR / OBC / EWS (Male Candidates): ₹100/-
- Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Transwomen: ₹0/- (No Fee)
- Pay the fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 21/09/2026
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Max Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Engagement 2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| EWS | No Relaxation |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 Years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 23,757
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 10,640 |
| OBC | 4,433 |
| SC | 3,082 |
| ST | 2,773 |
| EWS | 2,160 |
| PwBD-A (Locomotor) | 192 |
| PwBD-B (Blind/Low Vision) | 227 |
| PwBD-C (Deaf/Hard of Hearing) | 178 |
| PwBD-DE (Intellectual/Multiple) | 72 |
| Total | 23,757 |
Eligibility Details
- Candidate must have passed 10th class (Matriculation) from a recognized board, with passing marks in Maths and English.
- Candidate must have studied the local language of the concerned postal circle up to 10th standard, either as a compulsory or an elective subject.
- Candidate should know basic computer operation and must be able to use a smartphone, laptop or computer.
- Candidate must know how to ride a bicycle or drive a two-wheeler, as GDS duties involve daily local travel.
- Selected Branch Postmaster (BPM) candidates must arrange their own accommodation at the post village to run the Branch Post Office.
Circle & Language Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Sl No | Circle Name | Language | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD-A | PWD-B | PWD-C | PWD-DE | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh Circle | Telugu | 400 | 213 | 125 | 45 | 109 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 917 |
| 2 | Assam Circle | Assamese/Asomiya | 159 | 80 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 322 |
| 3 | Assam Circle | Bengali | 40 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 77 |
| 4 | Assam Circle | Bodo | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 5 | Bihar Circle | Hindi | 491 | 279 | 157 | 56 | 87 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 1,098 |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh Circle | Hindi | 290 | 35 | 83 | 257 | 75 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 762 |
| 7 | Delhi Circle | Hindi | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 8 | Gujarat Circle | Gujarati | 234 | 118 | 24 | 74 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 499 |
| 9 | Haryana Circle | Hindi | 36 | 22 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 87 |
| 10 | Himachal Pradesh Circle | Hindi | 142 | 66 | 76 | 12 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 335 |
| 11 | Jammu and Kashmir Circle | Hindi/Urdu | 148 | 89 | 26 | 37 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 340 |
| 12 | Jharkhand Circle | Hindi | 527 | 162 | 160 | 343 | 134 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 1,379 |
| 13 | Karnataka Circle | Kannada | 446 | 286 | 176 | 64 | 115 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 1,116 |
| 14 | Kerala Circle | Malayalam | 753 | 343 | 111 | 5 | 114 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 1,373 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh Circle | Hindi | 563 | 215 | 225 | 272 | 133 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 1,450 |
| 16 | Maharashtra Circle | Konkani/Marathi | 70 | 23 | 5 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 134 |
| 17 | Maharashtra Circle | Marathi | 991 | 577 | 236 | 176 | 234 | 18 | 33 | 21 | 11 | 2,297 |
| 18 | North Eastern Circle | Bengali/Kok Barak | 74 | 2 | 28 | 52 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 179 |
| 19 | North Eastern Circle | English/Hindi | 926 | 0 | 21 | 297 | 87 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1,354 |
| 20 | North Eastern Circle | English/Hindi & Garo | 112 | 5 | 3 | 136 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 296 |
| 21 | North Eastern Circle | English/Hindi & Khasi | 146 | 26 | 3 | 145 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 369 |
| 22 | North Eastern Circle | English/Manipuri | 120 | 49 | 5 | 91 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 306 |
| 23 | North Eastern Circle | Mizo | 44 | 5 | 0 | 47 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 110 |
| 24 | Odisha Circle | Oriya | 571 | 152 | 213 | 266 | 123 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1,353 |
| 25 | Punjab Circle | English/Hindi | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 26 | Punjab Circle | Punjabi | 55 | 27 | 27 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 119 |
| 27 | Rajasthan Circle | Hindi | 470 | 114 | 138 | 133 | 120 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 1,009 |
| 28 | Tamilnadu Circle | Tamil | 921 | 524 | 385 | 18 | 203 | 13 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 2,118 |
| 29 | Telangana Circle | Telugu | 201 | 85 | 59 | 17 | 45 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 419 |
| 30 | Uttarakhand Circle | Hindi | 225 | 71 | 78 | 17 | 43 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 452 |
| 31 | Uttar Pradesh Circle | Hindi | 720 | 453 | 301 | 48 | 139 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1,691 |
| 32 | West Bengal Circle | Bengali | 672 | 360 | 354 | 92 | 106 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 1,619 |
| 33 | West Bengal Circle | Bengali/Nepali | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 34 | West Bengal Circle | English and Bhutia/Gurung/Lepcha/Nepali/Rai/Sherpa/Tamang | 42 | 21 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 86 |
| 35 | West Bengal Circle | English/Hindi | 19 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 36 | West Bengal Circle | Nepali | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 10,640 | 4,433 | 3,082 | 2,773 | 2,160 | 192 | 227 | 178 | 72 | 23,757 |
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026: Salary Details
| Post | Initial TRCA Slab |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | ₹12,000/- to ₹29,380/- |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak | ₹10,000/- to ₹24,470/- |
Important Links
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Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
There is no written exam and no interview for GDS engagement. Selection is done fully through an automated, system-generated merit list based on 10th class marks.
Merit List
- Merit is prepared using the percentage of marks scored in the 10th standard board exam, calculated up to 4 decimal places.
- If a board gives only grades or grade points, marks are worked out by multiplying the grade point by 9.5.
- CGPA is also converted to percentage by multiplying it by 9.5.
Grade To Marks Conversion
| Grade | Grade Point | Equivalent % |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 10 | 95.0% |
| A2 | 9 | 85.5% |
| B1 | 8 | 76.0% |
| B2 | 7 | 66.5% |
| C1 | 6 | 57.0% |
| C2 | 5 | 47.5% |
| D | 4 | 38.0% |
Tamil Nadu Board Covid-batch “Pass” certificates (without marks) are given 66.67% for merit purpose. On DBSE marksheets carrying both percentage and grade point, only the percentage is used.
Tie-Breaking Rules
If two or more candidates score the same percentage, the tie is broken in this order:
- Older candidate (by date of birth) ranks higher.
- After that, preference order runs ST, SC, OBC, EWS, UR – transwoman first, then female, in each category.
- Then the same ST, SC, OBC, EWS, UR order is applied for transman, followed by male candidates.
Document Verification & Joining
- Shortlisted candidates get an SMS and email alert and must report to the concerned Divisional/Unit Head within 15 days of the result.
- Original documents with 2 sets of self-attested photocopies are needed: marksheet, ID proof, caste/PwBD/EWS/transgender certificate (if applicable), DOB proof, medical certificate and local language proof.
- An active Digilocker account is compulsory, since marksheets are verified online through API Setu.
- After successful verification, a system-generated Offer of Provisional Engagement is issued. Candidates complete a 3-day pre-engagement training and must join within 30 days.
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026: Important Questions
When was the India Post GDS 2026 1st Merit List released?
The 1st merit list was released on 12/10/2026 at 05:00 PM. Applicants can now open the PDF for their postal circle from the Important Links section and check whether their details appear in the list.
How can I download the India Post GDS 2026 1st Merit List PDF?
Open the Important Links section and click your state or postal circle name in the Download 1st Merit List row. The official PDF will open. Download it and check your details carefully before following the instructions for shortlisted candidates.
What happens after the India Post GDS 2026 1st Merit List?
Shortlisted candidates must report for document checking as instructed. They need to show their original documents and bring 2 sets of self-attested photocopies. Follow the reporting details and deadline in your circle PDF and the official message.
How are candidates selected for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on 10th class marks through a system-generated merit list. There is no written exam or interview. The percentage is calculated up to 4 decimal places, and shortlisted candidates must complete document checking before engagement.
How many posts are in India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
This recruitment has 23,757 posts across postal circles. These include Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts. The category-wise totals and circle-wise post details are available in the Vacancy Details section of this post.
What was the last date for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application and pay the fee was 21/09/2026 at 05:00 PM. The correction period was 23/09/2026 to 24/09/2026. Applications are closed, and the recruitment has reached the merit list stage.
