India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026
Department of Post, India Post has published the result for India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026. There are 23,757 vacancies in total. Below you will find the important dates, application fee, age limit, vacancy details and direct links to the official website. Always confirm the details in the official notification.
Important dates
- Form Registration Start Date: 31 August 2026
- Form Registration Last Date: 19 September 2026
- Form Submission Start Date: 02 September 2026
- Form Submission Last Date: 21 September 2026
- Correction Date: 23 - 24 September 2026
- Merit List: Will Be Updated Here Soon
Application fee
- For General / OBC: ₹ 100/-
- For SC / ST / PH: ₹ 0/-
- For All Category Female: ₹ 0/-
- Payment mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Notification 2026 : Age Limits As On 21 September 2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- India Post provides age relaxation for the Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 position as per their regulations.
Total posts
23,757 Posts
Vacancy details and eligibility
| Category Wise Vacancy Details | |
| Category Name | No. Of Post |
| General | 10640 |
| EWS | 2160 |
| OBC | 4433 |
| SC | 3082 |
| ST | 2773 |
| PWD – A | 192 |
| PWD – B | 227 |
| PWD – C | 178 |
| PWD – DE | 72 |
| India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 : Circle Wise Vacancy Details | ||
| State Name | Language | No. of Post |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 1691 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1098 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 16 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 1450 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 1009 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 87 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 452 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 762 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 335 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 1379 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1353 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 499 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1116 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1373 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 917 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 419 |
| Tamil Naidu | Tamil | 2118 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 2431 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / English / Hindi | 122 |
| Assam | Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English | 414 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali | 1762 |
| North Eastern | Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo | 2504 |
| Jammu / Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 340 |
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Gramin Dak Sewak GDS 2026 |
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| India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 : Mode Of Selection |
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Important links
| Apply online | |
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| Online Correction Link | gdsrect.indiapost.gov.in |
| Apply Online Link | app.indiapost.gov.in |
| Online Registration Form | app.indiapost.gov.in |
| Result | |
| Download 1st Merit List | indiapost.gov.in |
| Notifications & notices | |
| Check Circle Wise Notification PDF | indiapost.gov.in |
| Check Official Notification PDF | indiapost.gov.in |
| Official website | |
| India Post GDS Official Website | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
How to apply or check
- Read the official notification and confirm you meet the eligibility and age limit.
- Open the official link above and register or log in.
- Fill in the form, upload your photo and signature, and pay the fee if one applies.
- Download and keep a printout of the submitted form or the result page.
Questions about India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026
How many vacancies are there in India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026?
There are 23,757 Posts in total. Post-wise numbers are in the vacancy details table on this page.
What is the application fee?
For General / OBC: ₹ 100/-. See the fee table for other categories.
What is the age limit?
Minimum Age: 18 Years; Maximum Age: 40 Years; India Post provides age relaxation for the Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 position as per their regulations..
What is the official website?
The official website is https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/. All links on this page go to the official website or notification.