India Post GDS 2026 Result Date: Merit list soon at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in; check steps to download and more

The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 result is expected to be announced soon. Candidates who applied for the recruitment will be able to check the circle-wise and state-wise merit list on the official website once it is released. The result will be available in the "shortlisted candidates" section on the official portal indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

Below are the important details regarding the GDS 2026 merit list, expected cut-off, and steps to check the result.

India Post GDS 2026 result expected soon

The much-awaited GDS result 2026 is likely to be released shortly by India Post. Candidates will be able to download the merit list through the "shortlisted candidates" section on the official website.


The merit list will be released circle-wise and state-wise, allowing applicants to check whether they have been selected for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Steps to check India Post GDS 2026 merit list

Candidates can follow these steps to download the merit list:
Step 1: Visit the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on merit list on the official website under the "Candidate Corner" section.
Step 3: Then, click on "List of Shortlisted Candidates" under the respective state-wise or circle-wise section.
Step 4: The merit list will be downloaded.
Step 5: Save it for future reference.

Expected cut-off for India Post GDS 2026

The category-wise cut-off for India Post GDS 2026 is expected to remain competitive this year as well.

• Unreserved (General) category: The cut-off is expected to range between 85 per cent and 95 per cent.
• Other Backward Classes (OBC) category: The cut-off may fall between 80 per cent and 90 per cent.

Details mentioned in the GDS merit list

The merit list will include several important details such as:

• Division
• Office
• Post Name
• Post Community
• Registration Number
• Marks obtained in percentage
• Division area where candidates will be required to report for document verification

Document verification and medical examination
After the release of the merit list, India Post will conduct a document verification process and a medical examination within 15 days. Candidates who are shortlisted must report to their allotted centres to complete the verification process in order to be considered for the Gramin Dak Sevak posts in their respective states.