{"id":21871,"date":"2026-03-07T17:33:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T12:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/?p=21871"},"modified":"2026-03-07T17:41:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T12:11:01","slug":"india-post-gds-recruitment-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/india-post-gds-recruitment-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 \u2013 1st Merit List Out Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The India Post<\/strong> has officially released the 1st Merit List for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026<\/strong>. Candidates who applied for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)<\/strong> posts can now check their selection status online. This recruitment drive aims to fill thousands of vacancies across various postal circles in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The merit list is prepared based on Class 10 marks<\/strong>, and no written examination is conducted for this recruitment. Candidates whose names appear in the first merit list will now proceed to the document verification process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India Post GDS Merit List<\/strong><\/td>

Merit List<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Table of Contents<\/p>\n Toggle<\/span>
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/a><\/li>
Important Dates \u2013 GDS January 2026<\/a><\/li>
Vacancy Details & Qualification<\/a><\/li>
Posts & Job Responsibilities<\/a>
Branch Postmaster (BPM)<\/a><\/li>
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)<\/a><\/li>
Dak Sevak<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
Salary \/ TRCA Pay Scale<\/a><\/li>
Eligibility Criteria<\/a>
Age Limit (as on last date)<\/a><\/li>
Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
Selection Process & Merit Rules<\/a><\/li>
Application Fee<\/a><\/li>
Document Verification & Cancellation<\/a><\/li>
How to Apply for India Post GDS 2026<\/a><\/li>
Important Links<\/a><\/li>
Shortlisted Candidates: Schedule-1, January 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n
<\/span>India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/th> Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Organization<\/td> India Post \u2013 Department of Posts<\/td><\/tr>
Posts<\/td> BPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak<\/td><\/tr>
Engagement Type<\/td> Gramin Dak Sevak (Civil Post)<\/td><\/tr>
Selection Method<\/td> Merit (10th class marks)<\/td><\/tr>
Application Mode<\/td> Online<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td> https:\/\/indiapost.gov.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Important Dates \u2013 GDS January 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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OTR Registration: 31 January \u2013 14 February 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Online Application: 02 February \u2013 16 February 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Correction Window: 18 February \u2013 19 February 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Vacancy Details & Qualification<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Post Name<\/th> Vacancy<\/th> Qualification<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)<\/td> 28636<\/td> 10th Pass<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Note:<\/strong> Vacancies are released circle-wise. Final vacancy count may increase or decrease as per India Post requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Posts & Job Responsibilities<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Branch Postmaster (BPM)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Overall management of Branch Post Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Handling IPPB & postal services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Marketing of postal products<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Must arrange accommodation for Branch Post Office at own cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Minimum working hours: 5 hours per day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mail delivery and counter operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Assist BPM in office functioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Minimum working hours: 4 hours per day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Dak Sevak<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mail delivery & collection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sorting and dispatch of postal articles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Support post office daily operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Salary \/ TRCA Pay Scale<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Post<\/th> TRCA (Monthly)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
BPM<\/td> \u20b912,000 \u2013 \u20b929,380<\/td><\/tr>
ABPM \/ Dak Sevak<\/td> \u20b910,000 \u2013 \u20b924,470<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
GDS are entitled to DA, annual increment @3%, gratuity and service discharge benefit scheme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Age Limit (as on last date)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Minimum Age: 18 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Maximum Age: 40 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
SC\/ST \u2013 5 yrs | OBC \u2013 3 yrs | PwBD \u2013 up to 15 yrs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Educational Qualification<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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10th pass from recognized board<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Must have studied Mathematics & English<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Local language studied at least up to 10th standard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Basic computer knowledge certificate required<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Knowledge of cycling is mandatory (exempted only for PwBD candidates)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Selection Process & Merit Rules<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Selection is based on system-generated merit list<\/strong> prepared using 10th class marks up to 4 decimal places<\/strong>. No rounding off of marks is allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If tie occurs, older candidate will be preferred<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If still tie, category priority applies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Only ONE postal circle application is allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Application Fee<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u20b9100 \u2013 General \/ OBC \/ EWS<\/li>\n\n\n\n
No fee \u2013 SC \/ ST \/ PwBD \/ Female \/ Transgender<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Document Verification & Cancellation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Original certificates will be verified<\/li>\n\n\n\n
False information leads to immediate cancellation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Failure to meet eligibility at verification stage will cancel engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Apply for India Post GDS 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Visit https:\/\/indiapost.gov.in\/gdsonlineengagement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Complete One Time Registration (OTR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fill application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Select ONE postal circle & division<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Upload documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pay fee (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Submit and download confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Important Links<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Apply Online:<\/strong> Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Official Notification:<\/strong> India Post GDS January 2026 PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
India Post GDS Merit List<\/strong>: Merit List<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Shortlisted Candidates: Schedule-1, January 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
S.No<\/th> State \/ Postal Circle<\/th> Merit List<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1<\/td> Andhra Pradesh<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td> Assam<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td> Bihar<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td> Chhattisgarh<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td> Delhi<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td> Gujarat<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td> Haryana<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td> Himachal Pradesh<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td> Jammu & Kashmir<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td> Jharkhand<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
11<\/td> Karnataka<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
12<\/td> Kerala<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
13<\/td> Madhya Pradesh<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
14<\/td> Maharashtra<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
15<\/td> North East<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
16<\/td> Odisha<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
17<\/td> Punjab<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
18<\/td> Rajasthan<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
19<\/td> Tamil Nadu<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
20<\/td> Telangana<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
21<\/td> Uttarakhand<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
22<\/td> Uttar Pradesh<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
23<\/td> West Bengal<\/td> List of Shortlisted Candidates<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 notification released for 30000+ Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies. 10th pass candidates can apply online for BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak posts. Selection is purely merit-based with no exam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21873,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,224,16,606,944],"tags":[1037,1034,1036,1032,1030,1035,1029,1031,1033,1038],"class_list":["post-21871","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-job-notifications","category-central-jobs","category-jobs","category-postal-jobs","category-state-government-jobs","tag-10th-pass-government-jobs","tag-bpm-abpm-dak-sevak-jobs","tag-central-government-jobs-2026","tag-gds-10th-pass-jobs","tag-gramin-dak-sevak-vacancy-2026","tag-india-post-gds-notification","tag-india-post-gds-recruitment-2026","tag-india-post-jobs-2026","tag-postal-department-recruitment","tag-rural-post-office-jobs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21871","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21871"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21871\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22134,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21871\/revisions\/22134"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21873"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21871"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21871"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

<\/span>Important Links<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nApply Online:<\/strong> Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nOfficial Notification:<\/strong> India Post GDS January 2026 PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nIndia Post GDS Merit List<\/strong>: Merit List<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Important Links<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Apply Online:<\/strong> Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Official Notification:<\/strong> India Post GDS January 2026 PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
India Post GDS Merit List<\/strong>: Merit List<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n