India Post GDS Result July 2026 Out: 1st Merit List PDF, State-wise Merit List Direct Links

The Department of Posts has released the India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. The 1st list of shortlisted candidates has been published circle-wise on the official India Post GDS portal, indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement. Candidates who applied for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak posts can now download the state-wise result PDF and check whether their name and registration number are on the list.

The GDS 1st Merit List PDF is available for all 23 postal circles, including West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Assam and the North East. This article gives the direct download link of the 1st merit list PDF for every circle, the steps to check the result and what shortlisted candidates should do next.

Quick summary:

➤ Result: India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List (Schedule-II, July 2026)

➤ Organisation: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications

➤ Posts: Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak)

➤ Result type: 1st Merit List / Shortlisted candidates list (PDF)

➤ Circles: All 23 circles (PDF download links below)

➤ Next step: Document verification at the division named in the list

➤ Official website: indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement

Table of Contents

1. India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List Overview
2. GDS 1st Merit List 2026 All Circles PDF Download Links
3. How to Check India Post GDS Result 2026
4. Details Mentioned in the GDS 1st Merit List PDF
5. What to Do After GDS Result
6. FAQs
7. Important Links

India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List Overview

India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026: All Circles PDF List Download Link

Click your circle below to download the GDS 1st Merit List PDF for Schedule-II, July 2026.

Candidates from West Bengal should open the West Bengal Circle list. Sikkim and Andaman & Nicobar posts are usually covered under the West Bengal Postal Circle. The North East Circle covers Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.

How to Check India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List

1. Go to the official portal indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
2. Find the section "Shortlisted Candidates: Schedule-II, July-2026".
3. Click the name of your state/circle, or use the direct links in the table above.
4. The 1st merit list PDF will open.
5. Press Ctrl+F (or use Find in your phone browser) and search for your registration number.
6. If your number is in the list, note the division, post and office details, and download the PDF for future use.

Details Mentioned in the GDS 1st Merit List PDF

• Division name
• Post office and post name (BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevak)
• Registration number of the shortlisted candidate
• Category / community of the post
• Marks percentage (normalised Class 10 marks)
• Name of the Divisional Head for document verification

The exact columns can vary by circle. Check your circle's PDF for the full details.

What to Do After India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026

1. Check the division and the Divisional Head named against your registration number.
2. Get your documents verified at that division within the date given in the list or the official notice.
3. Carry original documents and self-attested photocopies: Class 10 marksheet, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable), computer training certificate, ID proof, date of birth proof and medical certificate, as asked by the division.
4. If you do not appear for verification within the given time, your candidature may be cancelled.
5. If your name is not in the 1st merit list, wait for the 2nd and later merit lists, which India Post usually releases if posts remain vacant.

Note: The Department of Posts sends updates only from official email IDs ending in @indiapost.gov.in or @indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Do not trust calls or messages asking for money for GDS selection.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List out?

Yes. The 1st merit list (shortlisted candidates) for GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 has been released for all circles on the India Post GDS portal.

Q2. How can I download the GDS 1st Merit List for West Bengal?

Open the West Bengal Circle link in the table above, or go to indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement and click West Bengal under Schedule-II, July 2026.

Q3. How is the GDS merit list prepared?

The merit list is system-generated on the basis of Class 10 marks, as per the GDS engagement rules. There is no written exam.

Q4. What should I do if my name is in the GDS result?

Report for document verification to the Divisional Head named in the list, with all original documents, within the given date.

Q5. What if my name is not in the 1st merit list?

India Post may release the 2nd, 3rd and later merit lists for posts that remain vacant. Keep checking the official portal.

Q6. For how many circles is the GDS 1st Merit List out?

The Schedule-II, July 2026 1st merit list is available for all 23 circles, listed in the table above.

India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List Important Links

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