India Post GDS First Merit List 2026 – Complete Details

Post Short Description

• Organization: Department of Posts, Government of India

  India Post GDS Recruitment Examination 2026 - Notification

  Organization Name	India Post GDS Recruitment Examination 2026
  Post Name	BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
  No. of Vacancies	23757
  Qualification	10th Pass
  Salary	₹29,380
  Last Date	December 10, 2026

• Post Names: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak

• Total Vacancies: 23,757

• Merit List: First Merit List 2026

• Merit List Release Date: 12 October 2026

• Selection Mode: Class 10 marks-based merit list

Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board.

• Mathematics and English must have been studied in Class 10.

• Knowledge of the local language of the relevant postal circle is required.

• Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification.

Salary Details

• Branch Postmaster (BPM): ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 per month.

• Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM): ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month.

• Dak Sevak: ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 per month.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years.

• Maximum Age: 40 years.

• Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved-category candidates as per government rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: ₹100.

• Female Candidates: No fee.

• SC / ST Candidates: No fee.

• PwBD Candidates: No fee.

Selection Process

• Selection is based on Class 10 marks.

• No written examination is required.

• Shortlisted candidates must attend document verification.

• Final selection depends on successful document verification and fulfillment of eligibility requirements.

Important Dates

• Registration Start Date: 31 August 2026

• Registration Last Date: 19 September 2026

• Application Submission Start Date: 2 September 2026

• Application Submission Last Date: 21 September 2026

• Application Correction Window: 23–24 September 2026

• First Merit List Release Date: 12 October 2026

• Document Verification Deadline: 27 October 2026

How to Apply / Check Merit List

1. Visit the official India Post GDS recruitment portal.

2. Open the shortlisted candidates section for Schedule-II, July 2026.

3. Select your postal circle or state.

4. Download the First Merit List PDF.

5. Search for your registration number in the PDF.

6. If shortlisted, read the document verification instructions carefully.

7. Attend document verification with your original certificates before the deadline.

Important Note: The application period has ended. Candidates who have applied should check the merit list and complete document verification before 27 October 2026.