The Department of Posts (India Post) will soon publish the first merit list for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions on its official website. This recruitment drive aims to fill 28,636 vacancies across various postal circles in India. The online application process started on January 31, 2026, and concluded on February 14, 2026. Applicants who submitted their forms within this period will be able to view and download the India Post GDS Merit List 2026 through the official link available below.
India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 – Out
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Examination 2026 : Short Details
Application Submission Last Date : 16 February 2026
Correction Date : 18 – 19 February 2026
Merit List :Available Soon
Candidates are advised to confirm from the India Post GDS official website.
Application Fee
For General / OBC : ₹ 100/-
For SC / ST / PH : ₹ 0/-
For All Category Female : ₹ 0/-
Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
IMPS
Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Notification 2026 : Age Limits As On 01 January 2026
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 40 years
Age relaxation for candidates applying to the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 will be granted by India Post according to the rules and guidelines set by the department.
Total Post
28,636 Posts
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 : Category Wise Vacancy Details
Category Name
No. Of Post
General
12,696
EWS
2719
OBC
5694
SC
3942
ST
2716
PWD – A
260
PWD – B
271
PWD – C
257
PWD – DE
81
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 : Circle Wise Vacancy Details
State Name
Language
No. Of Post
Uttar Pradesh
Hindi
3169
Bihar
Hindi
1344
Delhi
Hindi
38
Madhya Pradesh
Hindi
2102
Rajasthan
Hindi
634
Haryana
Hindi
270
Uttarkhand
Hindi
436
Chhattisgarh
Hindi
1155
Himachal Pradesh
Hindi
520
Jharkhand
Hindi
908
Odisha
Oriya
1191
Gujarat
Gujarati
1782
Karnataka
Kannada
1022
Kerala
Malayalam
1691
Andhra Pradesh
Telugu
1060
Telangana
Telugu
608
Tamil Nadu
Tamil
2009
Maharashtra
Konkani / Marathi
3553
Punjab
Punjabi / English / Hindi
261
Assam
Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English
639
West Bengal
Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali
2963
North Eastern
Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo
1014
Jammu / Kashmir
Hindi / Urdu
267
Post Name
Eligibility Criteria
Gramin Dak Sewak GDS 2026
Candidates must have passed the 10th grade with Maths and English as subjects, and must also have knowledge of the local language. Please see the official notification for more details.
How To Check and Download India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 1st Merit List 2026
First, open the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
Select the “GDS Recruitment 2025 – Shortlisted Candidates List IV” link on the homepage.
Next, select your circle or state from the list.
Download the relevant PDF file and search for your name or registration number. You can use the Ctrl + F shortcut for quick search.
If your name is included in the list, start preparing for document verification for the further process. 📄✅
Check State Wise India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS 1st Merit List 2026
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Online Form 2026 : Important Question
Question: When did online applications for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 begin?
Answer: Online applications for this recruitment process began on January 31, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications from this date.
Question: What is the last date to fill the online form for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The last date to apply online for this recruitment is February 14, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their application before the deadline.
Question: What is the age limit to apply for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The minimum age for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 is 18 years, while the maximum age is 40 years. This age limit will be determined as of January 1, 2026.
Question: What are the eligibility criteria for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026?
Answer: Candidates applying for this position must have passed the 10th grade with Mathematics and English as subjects. They must also have knowledge of the local language of the relevant region. Please see the official notification for complete details.
Question: What is the official website of India Post GDS ?
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