India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 Out - Circle-wise PDF for 23,757 Posts

OVERVIEW: - India Post GDS Result 2026 is out. The Department of Posts has released List 1, the 1st Merit List, for GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. - There is one PDF for each Postal Circle, including the Gujarat circle. - Being on the list means you are shortlisted, not yet engaged. The post is confirmed only after physical document verification. RESULT DETAILS: - Exam name: GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 - Posts: Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak - Organization: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications - Result: 1st Merit List (List 1), released circle-wise on 12 October 2026 - Total notified vacancies: 23,757 across 23 Postal Circles - Each PDF shows Division, Office, Post ID, Post Name, Post Community, Registration Number and percentage of marks CUT OFF MARKS: - No written exam is held for this recruitment. - The merit list is built by the system from Class 10 marks, aggregated to a percentage accurate to 4 decimals. - Where only grades are shown, marks are derived using a multiplying factor of 9.5. For CGPA, marks are CGPA multiplied by 9.5. - Tie-breaker: older date of birth comes first, followed by a fixed category order. - A separate circle-wise or category-wise cut-off figure is not given in the notification. SELECTION STAGE CLEARED: - Stage: Shortlisting through the 1st Merit List (List 1) based on Class 10 marks. - Next stages: document verification, then a provisional engagement offer. NEXT STAGE INFO: - Report to the Divisional or Unit Head of the Division where your post is notified, within 15 days of shortlisting. The last date is printed at the top of your circle's list. - Missing the deadline marks you as Non-turned up, and your candidature is cancelled automatically. - Carry originals plus two sets of self-attested photocopies of the marks sheet, identity proof, date of birth proof, and caste, EWS, PwBD or transgender certificate if applicable. - A medical certificate from a medical officer of a Government hospital, dispensary or Primary Health Centre is compulsory. - A language certificate is needed for posts in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Goa or Nagaland. - If your caste certificate is not in the prescribed format, submit it within 15 days of the provisional offer. - After verification, you get a system-generated offer of provisional engagement. Complete formalities, including 3 days of basic training and arrangement of accommodation, within 30 days. - Candidates not on List 1 may appear in supplementary lists. No list will be issued after 31 December 2026. - You will be informed by SMS and email, but check the portal yourself. The Department makes no phone calls, so never share your registration number with a caller. - Fetch your Class 10 marksheet on DigiLocker, as the Department may verify it through DigiLocker or API Setu. Any mismatch means rejection. HOW TO CHECK RESULT: - Step 1: Open the India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal and go to the 1st Merit List (List 1) section. - Step 2: Select your Postal Circle, for example Gujarat, and download the List 1 PDF. - Step 3: Press Ctrl+F and search your registration number. - Step 4: If your number is listed, note your Division, Office, Post ID and the reporting deadline. - Step 5: Prepare original documents and photocopies, then report to the Divisional or Unit Head within 15 days. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: - Q: When was the India Post GDS Result 2026 declared? A: The 1st Merit List (List 1) was released on 12 October 2026. - Q: Where can I check my India Post GDS Result 2026? A: Download your circle's List 1 PDF from the India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal and search your registration number. - Q: What is the cutoff for India Post GDS 2026? A: There is no exam. Selection is by Class 10 marks merit, and no circle-wise cut-off figure is given in the notification. - Q: What happens after being shortlisted in List 1? A: You must report for document verification within 15 days, then complete joining formalities within 30 days of the provisional offer.

No exam is held. Merit list is built from Class 10 marks percentage (accurate to 4 decimals). Circle-wise cut-off is not given in the notification.

1st Merit List (List 1) released circle-wise for 23 Postal Circles against 23,757 notified vacancies