GDS Result 2026: Major update! The GDS 1st merit list could be released by this date; keep your documents ready for verification..
There is a major update for the lakhs of candidates who applied for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment in July 2026. According to media reports, the first merit list (GDS 1st merit list) is likely to be released by India Post around July 10. However, India Post has not yet announced an official date.
**Keep documents ready for verification**
Candidates selected for the merit list will be required to undergo document verification for their appointment. Therefore, candidates should keep all necessary documents ready to avoid any issues during the verification process. Failure to clear this stage will result in the candidate not being appointed.
**List of required documents**
For document verification, candidates should prepare the following: marksheets, identity proof, caste certificate, disability certificate, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate, transgender certificate, proof of date of birth, and a medical certificate issued by a medical officer at a government hospital/dispensary/primary health center (mandatory). Additionally, for employment in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, or Goa, a certificate issued by a competent authority regarding knowledge of tribal/local dialects or languages is required. Candidates must carry the originals along with two sets of photocopies during verification.
**Steps to download the merit list**
Step 1: Visit the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in to check the India Post GDS July 2026 result.
Step 2: On the website's homepage, navigate to the 'Online Engagement' section located at the bottom of the 'Candidate's Corner'.
Step 3: Select your state and click on the merit list link.
Step 4: A PDF will open on the screen, allowing you to check your details.
The merit list will contain details such as the post name, registration number, and division.
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