India Post GDS Result 2026 Out Now: State-Wise 1st Merit List PDF Download
The wait is finally over for millions of aspiring candidates! The Indian Postal Department has officially released the much-awaited India Post GDS Result for the Schedule-I, January-2026 cycle. The 1st Merit List is now available in PDF format for all postal circles and states across the country.
The India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 is officially out. Candidates can download the state-wise Result PDFs directly from the Google Drive links provided in the table below to check their selection status immediately.
The selection for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts is entirely merit-based, calculated on the marks obtained in the Class 10 (Matriculation) board examinations. Candidates whose registration numbers appear in this 1st Merit List are provisionally shortlisted and must proceed to the mandatory Document Verification (DV) stage.
Important Document Verification (DV) Rules
India Post has issued strict guidelines for all shortlisted candidates. Selected applicants must get their documents verified at the allotted Divisional Office on or before the strict deadline of 23/03/2026. When reporting for verification, candidates are mandated to carry their original documents along with exactly 2 sets of photocopies of all relevant educational and identity certificates.
State-Wise GDS Result 2026 PDF Download Links
To help you avoid heavy server traffic on the official portal, we have provided direct download links for the official 1st Merit List PDFs of all available states. Click on the link corresponding to your postal circle to download your result.
| State / Postal Circle | Result PDF Download Link |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Download PDF |
| Assam | Download PDF |
| Bihar | Download PDF |
| Chhattisgarh | Download PDF |
| Delhi | Download PDF |
| Gujarat | Download PDF |
| Haryana | Download PDF |
| Himachal Pradesh | Download PDF |
| Jammu And Kashmir | Download PDF |
| Jharkhand | Download PDF |
| Karnataka | Download PDF |
| Kerala | Download PDF |
| Madhya Pradesh | Download PDF |
| Maharashtra | Download PDF |
| North East | Download PDF |
| Odisha | Download PDF |
| Punjab | Download PDF |
| Rajasthan | Download PDF |
| Tamilnadu | Download PDF |
| Telangana | Download PDF |
| Uttarakhand | Download PDF |
| Uttar Pradesh | Download PDF |
| West Bengal | Download PDF |
How to Check Your GDS Merit List Status
Follow these simple steps to find out if you have been shortlisted for the Document Verification phase:
- Click on the direct download link corresponding to your applied State/Circle from the table above.
- Once the PDF opens on your device, use the Search function (or press
Ctrl + Fon a computer). - Type your official Registration Number or your full name into the search bar.
- If your details are highlighted, congratulations! You have been selected. The PDF will also display the name of the Divisional Office where you must report for Document Verification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date for India Post GDS Document Verification?
According to the official Schedule-I, January-2026 1st Merit List, all shortlisted candidates must complete their document verification process on or before 23/03/2026.
What documents are required for the GDS verification process?
Candidates must report to their allotted Divisional Office with all original documents along with 2 sets of photocopies. Essential documents include the 10th marksheet, valid identity proof, and caste/EWS certificate (if applicable).
What should I do if my name is not on the 1st Merit List?
Do not lose hope. After the completion of the Document Verification for the 1st list, India Post will release subsequent supplementary merit lists (2nd, 3rd lists, etc.) to fill any remaining vacant seats.
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