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India Post GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak) Recruitment 2026: Merit List, Cut Off & Selection Process

India Post GDS 2026 Notification, 1st & 2nd Merit List PDF, Circle-wise Cut Off marks, and Document Verification guidelines across all 23 postal circles.

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Important Dates
Application Start Date:10/08/2026
Last Date to Apply Online:15/09/2026
Last Date Pay Exam Fee:15/09/2026
Exam Date:No Written Exam (Merit Based Selection)
Admit Card Available:Merit List Released October 2026
Application Fee Details
General / OBC / EWS:₹100/-
SC / ST / PH:₹0/- (Female & PwD Candidates Exempted)
Payment Mode

Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI

Age Limit Criteria (As of 05/09/2026)
Minimum Age:18 Years
Maximum Age:40 Years

📌 Age Relaxation: OBC 3 Years, SC/ST 5 Years, PwD 10 Years as per central government norms.

Vacancy Breakdown & Educational Eligibility
Post NameTotal PostsEligibility Criteria
Branch Postmaster (BPM)12,450Class 10th (High School) passed with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects. Knowledge of local language of the respective circle.
Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak11,307Class 10th pass with basic computer training certificate (min. 60 days) and knowledge of cycling.
Selection Process
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.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus Structure
Subject / TopicNo. of QuestionsMax MarksDuration
No Examination (Pure Merit Based Selection on 10th Grade Marks)N/A100% ScaleDirect Merit
Detailed Syllabus
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।

Importance of Mock Tests & PYQs

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: क्या GDS भर्ती 2026 में कोई लिखित परीक्षा या इंटरव्यू होता है?

A: 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।

Q: GDS मेरिट लिस्ट में अपना नाम कैसे चेक करें?

A: आधिकारिक पोर्टल indiapostgdsonline.gov.in पर जाएं, अपने राज्य/सर्कल का चयन करें और Shortlisted Candidates PDF डाउनलोड करके अपना रोल नंबर सर्च करें।