India post GDS zone-wise first merit list 2026 out for 23,757 vacancies

The government of India, ministry of communications, department of posts has published the India Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment 2026 zone-wise first merit list PDF 2026. Candidates can download the India post GDS recruitment 2026 merit list from the official website at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.

Candidates who have been shortlisted in the merit list must report to the divisional office of the division to which they have been selected for document verification by October 27.

For India Post GDS recruitment 2026, a total of 23,757 vacancies have been offered for branch postmaster (BPM), assistant branch, postmaster (ABPM) and dak sevaks for the offices of department of posts.

Candidates must report with originals and two sets of photocopies of all relevant documents for verification.

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India GDS Recruitment 2026: Required documents

During India GDS 2026 document verification, shortlisted candidates must carry the documents listed below in original and two sets of self-attested photocopies for submission.

• Marks sheet
• Identity proof
• Caste certificate
• PwBD certificate
• EWS Certificate
• Transgender certificate
• Date of Birth Proof
• GDS Online Engagement Notification, Schedule-II, July-2026 Page 13 of 38
• Medical certificate issued by a medical officer of any Government
• Hospital/Government Dispensaries/Government Primary Health Centre, etc. (Compulsory)
• Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in respect of knowledge of tribal/local dialects or language in case of engagement in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Goa or Nagaland.

Furthermore, after completing the document verification, candidate will be required to complete the pre-engagement formalities for joining within a period of 30 days from the date of ‘offer of provisional engagement’, which includes prescribed basic training of 3 days, arrangement of accommodation, etc.

Candidates must note that failure to complete the formalities or not joining thereafter for any reason will invite cancellation of the candidature immediately, and the post will be offered to the next applicant, official GDS information brochure added.