India Post GDS Result 2026 (List-1) Released: India Post under the Government of India has released a notification for the GDS/Gramin Dak Sevak Result/ Merit List 2026 (OUT) for the North Eastern Postal Circle. Candidates who applied for the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I (January 2026) can now check the list of shortlisted candidates for document verification.
This website, ‘Smart Update24’ provides you, Registration and application submission for GDS Online Engagement Schedule I, January 2026 is live on the India Post Official website.
India Post GDS Result 2026 OVERVIEW:
Organization: India Post, Department of Posts
- Ministry: Ministry of Communications, Government of India
- Recruitment: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
- Engagement Schedule: January 2026 – Schedule-I
- Region: North Eastern Circle
- Result Status: List-1 Released
- Next Step: Document Verification
The shortlisted candidates must complete document verification at their respective divisional offices.
Selection Process for India Post GDS 2026
The selection process for Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment is based purely on merit.
Merit Criteria
- Candidates are selected based on Class 10 marks
- No written exam is conducted
- The merit list is generated automatically from the submitted marks
Higher marks increase the chances of getting selected in the merit list.
How to Check the India Post GDS Result 2026
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official India Post GDS Online portal
- Open the GDS Result 2026 – North Eastern Circle List-1
- Download the PDF merit list
- Search your registration number or name
Candidates whose details appear in the PDF are shortlisted for document verification.
Download PDF: Click Here
State-wise Merit List Available
The GDS Result 2026 has been released circle-wise. Candidates must check the merit list corresponding to the postal circle they applied for.
| State / Region | Number of Posts |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1060 |
| Assam | 639 |
| Bihar | 1344 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1155 |
| Delhi | 38 |
| Gujarat | 1782 |
| Haryana | 270 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 520 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 267 |
| Jharkhand | 908 |
| Karnataka | 1022 |
| Kerala | 1691 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2102 |
| Maharashtra | 3553 |
| North Eastern | 1019 |
| Odisha | 1191 |
| Punjab | 261 |
| Rajasthan | 634 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2009 |
| Telangana | 608 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3169 |
| Uttarakhand | 436 |
| West Bengal | 2963 |
What happens after the merit list?
Candidates shortlisted in the first merit list will be called for document verification. They must report to the designated authority within 15 days from the date of shortlisting.
The final selection process includes:
- Circle-wise and category-wise merit list based on 10th class marks
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
There is no interview or written test in this recruitment process.
Documents required for verification
Shortlisted candidates must carry original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies:
- Marks sheet
- Identity proof
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Transgender certificate (if applicable)
- Date of Birth proof
Candidates will also receive updates regarding physical verification and further formalities through SMS on their registered mobile number and email on their registered email id.
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