India Post has officially announced the release of the 1st Merit List for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2025 on March 21, 2025. Aspirants who applied for 21,413 vacancies under the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-1 (January 2025) can now access and download the state-wise merit list PDFs from the official India Post website: https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
Overview of India Post GDS Result 2025
| Post Name | GDS (BPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 21,413 |
| 1st Merit List Release Date | 21st March 2025 |
| Shortlisted Candidates | 21,316 |
| Document Verification Deadline | 7th April 2025 |
| Official Website | http://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
State-Wise GDS Result 2025 PDF Links
The 1st merit list has been published for 22 postal circles across India. Below is a detailed summary of the number of shortlisted candidates and vacancies per circle:
| S.No | Postal Circle | Shortlisted Candidates | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assam | 655 | 655 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 1201 | 1215 |
| 3 | Bihar | 773 | 783 |
| 4 | Chhattisgarh | 637 | 638 |
| 5 | Delhi | 30 | 30 |
| 6 | Haryana | 82 | 82 |
| 7 | Himachal Pradesh | 331 | 331 |
| 8 | Gujarat | 1203 | 1203 |
| 9 | Jammu & Kashmir | 255 | 255 |
| 10 | Jharkhand | 818 | 822 |
| 11 | Kerala | 1383 | 1385 |
| 12 | Karnataka | 1119 | 1135 |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | 1312 | 1314 |
| 14 | Maharashtra | 1496 | 1525 |
| 15 | North Eastern | 1244 | 1260 |
| 16 | Odisha | 1095 | 1101 |
| 17 | Punjab | 400 | 400 |
| 18 | Uttarakhand | 566 | 568 |
| 19 | Uttar Pradesh | 2988 | 3004 |
| 20 | Telangana | 516 | 519 |
| 21 | Tamil Nadu | 2291 | 2292 |
| 22 | West Bengal | 921 | 923 |
Note: No vacancies were announced for the Rajasthan Circle in this recruitment cycle.
Steps to Check India Post GDS Result 2025
Candidates can follow these steps to download and check the GDS merit list PDF for their respective states:
- Visit the Official Website: https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
- Go to the “Candidate’s Corner” section.
- Click on “List of Shortlisted Candidates.”
- Select your respective postal circle.
- Download the merit list PDF.
- Use Ctrl+F and enter your Registration Number to check your status.
- If your name is listed, proceed for document verification before 7th April 2025.
Details Mentioned in GDS Merit List PDF
The GDS merit list contains the following details:
- Division Name
- Office Name
- Post Name & Category
- Registration Number
- Marks Percentage
- Cut-off Marks
- Required Documents for Verification
- Document Verification Deadline
What’s Next After the GDS Result?
- Document Verification Process– Candidates who have been shortlisted must report for document verification to the Divisional Head mentioned against their name in the merit list before the deadline (7th April 2025).
- Required Documents for Verification– To complete the verification process, candidates must carry the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies:
- 10th Marksheet (As proof of age and educational qualification)
- Caste/Category Certificate (If applicable)
- Computer Training Certificate (Minimum 60 days of training required)
- Disability Certificate (For PwD candidates, if applicable)
Candidates who fail to complete the document verification process within the stipulated time will be disqualified from the selection process.
Final Words
The India Post GDS Recruitment 2025 provides a golden opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in the postal department. Those who have not been shortlisted in the 1st Merit List should not lose hope, as further merit lists will be released in the coming weeks. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates regarding subsequent merit lists and important notifications.