On March 21, 2025, Indian Post posted the Gramin Dak Sevak Merit List-I on its official website. As the authority distributes the list for 22 states, candidates who applied for the 21,413 vacancies in the GDS online engagement Schedule-I January 2025 can see the merit list.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2025 – Merit List & Document Verification
| Post Names | Branch Postmaster / Assistant Branch Postmaster / Dak Sevak |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | India Post |
| No. of Vacancies | 21,413 |
| Pay Scale | BPM: ₹12,000 to ₹29,380 Dak Sevak/ABPM: ₹10,000 to ₹24,470 |
| 1st Merit List Release Date | 21 March 2025 |
| 2nd Merit List Expected Date | April 2025 (First Week) |
| Document Verification Deadline (1st List) | 07 April 2025 |
| Official Website | https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/# |
How to Download the Merit List
- Visit the official India Post GDS portal: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
- Click on “Candidates’ Corner” and select “Shortlisted Candidates.”
- Select your State and hover on the state tab to click “List of Shortlisted Candidates.”
- A PDF file will open. Use CTRL+F to find your registration number.
Information Available in the Merit List
- Circle Division & Division Office
- Registration Number
- Post Name and Community
- Percentage Obtained in Class 10
- Division Office for Document Verification
- Deadline for Verification
What’s Next After Merit List?
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for document verification at their respective Division Office.
- You must complete the document verification within 15 days of merit list release.
- Failure to appear for DV will result in cancellation of candidature.
- After DV, the Divisional Head will issue a system-generated Offer of Engagement.
- Post-verification, candidates must undergo pre-engagement formalities and 3-day training.
- The entire process will be completed before 30 June 2025.
Documents Required for Verification
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, etc.)
- Class 10th Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PWD Certificate (if applicable)
- Transgender Certificate (if applicable)
- Date of Birth Proof
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Certificate from a Govt. Medical Officer
- For Arunachal Pradesh: Certificate proving knowledge of tribal/local dialects
Important Note
Keep all original and self-attested photocopies ready. Once the Offer of Engagement is received, candidates must complete the joining process and attend the mandatory training within 30 days.