News India Live, Digital Desk: Indian Postal Department has officially declared the first merit list for 28,636 posts of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM). The wait of lakhs of candidates is over and the department has uploaded the circle-wise (State-wise) shortlisted candidates list on the portal. If you had also applied for this recruitment, now you can check your selection status.
How to download your state merit list?
Candidates can download the PDF by following the steps given below:
First official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in Go to.
By going to ‘Candidate Corner’ on the homepage ‘Shortlisted Candidates’ Click the link.
Select your respective state (like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan etc.).
The PDF of ‘List-I’ will open in front of you. download it.
your in pdf Registration Number Use Ctrl + F to search.
Important dates for Document Verification (DV)
Candidates whose names have appeared in this first merit list will have to be ready for the next stage i.e. document verification.
Last date: Shortlisted candidates 23 March 2026 Have to report at the allotted divisional office on or before that.
Note: If you do not reach for verification within the stipulated time limit, your candidature will be cancelled.
List of documents required for DV
At the time of verification you will have to bring your original documents with you. Two sets self-attested photocopies Must carry:
10th mark sheet and passing certificate.
Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
Identity Card (Aadhar Card, Voter ID etc.).
Residence Certificate.
Disability Certificate (if applicable).
Proof of date of birth (10th mark sheet is valid).
Will the second merit list come?
Yes, usually India Post releases many merit lists. If posts remain vacant after the first list (which often happens due to document rejection or candidates not joining), the department second merit list And after that the supplementary list can also be released. This process may continue till June 2026.
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