Name of Post: India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Merit List 2026 — Schedule II July 2026 (23,757 Posts)
Post Date / Update: 13 October 2026, 12:14 AM
Short Information: Department of Posts, India Post has released the first merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Schedule II July 2026 recruitment. The merit list was released on 12 October 2026 for 23,757 GDS posts across all postal circles of India. Candidates who had applied between 31 August 2026 and 19 September 2026 can check their selection status circle-wise and division-wise from the official website.
Important Dates
| Registration Begin | 31/08/2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 19/09/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21/09/2026 |
| Correction Window | 23/09/2026 to 24/09/2026 |
| First Merit List Released | 12/10/2026 |
| Second Merit List | As per Schedule |
| Third Merit List | As per Schedule |
Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs 100 |
| SC / ST / PH | Exempted |
| All Female Candidates | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age was counted as per the India Post GDS Schedule II July 2026 recruitment rules. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 23,757 — Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), all-India postal circles
| Circle | Local Language | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 1691 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1098 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 1009 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 1450 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 1379 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali | 1762 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani / Marathi | 2431 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2118 |
| North Eastern | Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / Mizo | 2614 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1116 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1453 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1373 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 917 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 419 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 499 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo / Hindi / English | 414 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 762 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 452 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 335 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 340 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / English / Hindi | 122 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 87 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 16 |
Eligibility
Candidates must have passed Class 10th (High School) with Mathematics and English as subjects from a recognized board, and must know the local language of the postal circle applied for. The merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Class 10th examination.
Selection Process
There is no written examination for GDS recruitment. Selection is made purely on the basis of a system-generated merit list prepared from Class 10th marks, followed by document verification. No negative marking applies since there is no written test.
How to Check the Merit List
Visit the official India Post GDS website and open the merit list section for Schedule II July 2026. Select your postal circle and division, then download the division-wise merit list PDF. Search for your registration number in the PDF using Ctrl+F. Shortlisted candidates must complete document verification within the stipulated time given in the official instructions.
Important Links
| Download Merit List / Result | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q. When was the India Post GDS first merit list 2026 released?
A. The first merit list for GDS Schedule II July 2026 was released on 12 October 2026.
Q. How many posts are there in India Post GDS Schedule II July 2026?
A. There are 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak posts across all postal circles of India.
Q. How is the GDS merit list prepared?
A. The merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Class 10th examination — there is no written test.
Q. How can I check the GDS merit list?
A. Download the circle-wise and division-wise merit list PDFs from the official India Post website and search for your registration number.
