India Post GDS Result 2026 Out, Download State-Wise Merit List PDF

The wait for lakhs of candidates who have applied for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts is over now, as India Post has declared the result for the GDS recruitment 2026 exam. The result has been released circle-wise. Check the result date and steps to download the circle-wise merit list pdf.

India Post GDS Result 2026

India Post GDS result 2026 has been released today, 6th March 2026, on the official website https://www.indiapost.gov.in/ or https://www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/. This year, the Postal Department is recruiting candidates for 28,636 positions. There is no exam for GDS recruitment 2026. Candidates are selected on the basis of marks scored in class 10th. Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for document verification at the Divisional Head's office. 

The India Post GDS result is prepared based on marks scored in class 10th. So the candidates having maximum marks in class 10th will be selected first the GDS posts. Check all details below regarding the India Post GDS result.

India Post GDS Result 2026 PDF

India Post has released the India Post GDS Result 2026 region-wise on its official website for all circles on 6th March 2026. The Result PDF includes details such as Division, Office, Post Name, Post Community, Registration Number, Candidate's Name, percentage of marks obtained, DV dates, Gender, Community, and documents to be verified. 

How to Check India Post GDS Result from the Official website?

Step 1- Visit the official website of India Post at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/.

Step 2- On the homepage, the list of all circles is mentioned. 

Step 3- Click on the region you have applied for. 

Step 4- Click on India Post GDS Result PDF for the concerned region.  

Step 5- Check your India Post GDS Result 2026 with the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for DV. 

How to Check GDS Result 2026?- Step by Step Guide

Post Office GDS Cut Off 2026

The cut-off is the minimum 10th class percentage appearing in the released merit list, which varies by state and category. Based on 2025 trends, General category cut-offs ranged between 84%–94% in the 1st merit list.

India Post GDS Cut Off 2026- Click to Check

Factors Affecting India Post GDS Cut Off 2026:

1. Total number of vacancies in each circle
2. Total number of applicants per state
3. Class 10 marks performance across applicants
4. Reservation norms for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD
5. Tie-breaking rules (age preference and community order)

Details Mentioned on GDS Result 2026

GDS Result 2026 has been released in the pdf format at the official website https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/. The GDS Result PDF includes the following details-

1. Division
2. Office
3. Post Name
4. Post Community
5. Registration Number
6. Candidate's Name
7. Per cent of marks obtained
8. DV dates
9. Gender
10. Community
11. Documents to be verified

What To Do After GDS Result Declaration?

If your name appears in the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026, here is what you need to do next:

1. Download and save the state-wise merit list PDF immediately.
2. Note your DV date and venue from the PDF against your registration number.
3. Arrange all original documents mentioned in the DV checklist well in advance.
4. Get self-attested photocopies of all required documents (two sets each).
5. Report for Document Verification at the designated Divisional Head office on or
6. before the stated deadline.
7. Collect the provisional engagement letter after successful document verification.
8. Complete pre-engagement formalities within 30 days of receiving the engagement letter.