Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Govt. of IndiaHOTEditorial Guide
India Post GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) Recruitment 2026: Merit List, Cut Off & Selection Process
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LastDayPrep Editorial TeamOctober 2026
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Article Overview & Key Takeaway
India Post GDS 2026 Notification, 1st & 2nd Merit List PDF, Circle-wise Cut Off marks, and Document Verification guidelines across all 23 postal circles.
Key Timeline & Critical Information
Start / Notification:10/08/2026
Last Date / Target:15/09/2026
Total Scope / Posts:23,757 Posts
General / OBC Fee:₹100/-
Age Criteria:18 Years to 40 Years
Exam / Merit Stage:No Written Exam (Merit Based Selection)
In-Depth Analysis & Preparation Guide
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment offers great employment opportunities for 10th pass candidates across rural and urban post offices in India. Since selection is based directly on Class 10 marks without any entrance exam, maintaining an accurate preference list during application is critical.
Syllabus & Constitutional Framework
उम्मीदवारों को अपने संबंधित डाक सर्कल की स्थानीय भाषा (Local Language) का ज्ञान होना आवश्यक है। हाई स्कूल में गणित और अंग्रेजी विषय अनिवार्य रूप से उत्तीर्ण होना चाहिए।
Selection Process & Stages
1. Preparation of 10th standard marks merit list (rounded to 4 decimal points).
2. Document Verification (DV Phase 1 by Divisional Head).
3. Medical Examination & Secondary Verification.
4. Final Joining & Appointment Letter distribution.
Educational Eligibility & Vacancy Distribution
| Post / Category | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | 12,450 | Class 10th (High School) passed with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects. Knowledge of local language of the respective circle. |
| Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak | 11,307 | Class 10th pass with basic computer training certificate (min. 60 days) and knowledge of cycling. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1:क्या GDS भर्ती 2026 में कोई लिखित परीक्षा या इंटरव्यू होता है?
नहीं, GDS भर्ती में कोई लिखित परीक्षा या साक्षात्कार नहीं होता। चयन पूरी तरह से कक्षा 10वीं के अंकों की मेरिट लिस्ट के आधार पर होता है।
Q2:GDS मेरिट लिस्ट में अपना नाम कैसे चेक करें?
आधिकारिक पोर्टल indiapostgdsonline.gov.in पर जाएं, अपने राज्य/सर्कल का चयन करें और Shortlisted Candidates PDF डाउनलोड करके अपना रोल नंबर सर्च करें।
Important Official Links
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