India Post GDS Recruitment 2025: First Merit List Announced
Published: March 22, 2025, 10:53 AM
Short Information: The Department of Post (India Post) has released the first merit list for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS). This recruitment drive aimed to fill 21,413 posts. Applications for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2025 were accepted from February 10, 2025, to March 3, 2025. Candidates who applied can now download the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2025.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: February 10, 2025
- Application Start Date: February 10, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: March 3, 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: March 3, 2025
- Online Correction / Edit Form: March 6 to March 8, 2025
- 1st Merit List: March 21, 2025
Application Fee
- General, EWS, OBC: ₹100/-
- SC, ST, PH: ₹0/-
- All Category Female: ₹0/-
Candidates must pay the examination fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other accepted payment methods.
India Post GDS Notification 2025: Age Limit
Age Limit as of March 3, 2025:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Age relaxation will be provided as per the India Post GDS Recruitment Rules.
To calculate your age, use the Age Calculator.
India Post GDS 2025: Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 21,413
- Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Category-wise Vacancies:
- General: 9735
- EWS: 1952
- OBC: 4164
- SC: 2867
- ST: 2086
- PWD – A: 178
- PWD – B: 195
- PWD – C: 191
- PWD – B: 45
India Post GDS Bharti 2025: Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the 10th class/High School Examination from a recognized board in India, with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
- Candidates must possess a Basic Computer training certificate of at least 60 days duration.
- Candidates must have knowledge of the local language of their postal circle in speaking and writing.
For detailed eligibility criteria, refer to the official notification before applying. Explore more details on PSC Notes.
India Post GDS Bharti 2025: State-Wise Vacancy Details
| State | Language | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3004 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 783 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 30 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 1314 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | NA |
| Haryana | Hindi | 82 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 568 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 638 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 331 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 822 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1101 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1203 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1135 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1385 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1215 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 519 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2292 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 25 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / English / Hindi | 400 |
| Assam | Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English | 1870 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali | 923 |
| North Eastern | Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo | 1260 |
| Jammu / Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 255 |
India Post GDS Online Form 2025: Mode of Selection
- Merit List
- Document Verification (DV)
How to Download India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2025
- Go to the India Post GDS official website:
indiapostgdsonline.gov.in - On the homepage, find the “Shortlisted Candidates” or “Results” tab.
- Select your state from the list (e.g., Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra).
- Click on the link to download the merit list PDF for your state.
- Open the PDF and use Ctrl + F to search for your registration number or name.
State-Wise India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2025
| State | PDF Link |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | [Click Here] |
| Bihar | [Click Here] |
| Madhya Pradesh | [Click Here] |
| Rajasthan | Soon |
| Delhi | [Click Here] |
| Haryana | [Click Here] |
| Jharkhand | [Click Here] |
| Chhattisgarh | [Click Here] |
| Himachal Pradesh | [Click Here] |
| Uttarakhand | [Click Here] |
| Punjab | [Click Here] |
| Kerala | [Click Here] |
| Odisha | [Click Here] |
| Maharashtra | [Click Here] |
| Karnataka | [Click Here] |
| Tamil Nadu | [Click Here] |
| Telangana | [Click Here] |
| West Bengal | [Click Here] |
| Gujarat | [Click Here] |
| Assam | [Click Here] |
| Andhra Pradesh | [Click Here] |
| North Eastern | [Click Here] |
| Jammu / Kashmir | [Click Here] |
Important Links
- Download Merit List / Result: [Click Here]
- Check Application Status: [Click Here]
- For Online Correction / Edit Form: [Click Here]
- Apply Online: [Click Here]
- Part II Form: [Click Here]
- Pay Exam Fee, Status, Forget Application Number: [Click Here]
- State Wise Vacancy Details: [Click Here]
- Download Notification: [Click Here]
- Sarkari Exam Mobile App: [Click Here]
- Join WhatsApp Channel: [Click Here]
- Join Telegram Channel: [Click Here]
- Official Website: [Click Here]
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will the Apply Online link start for India Post GDS Recruitment 2025?
Answer: Online applications started on February 10, 2025.
Q. What is the last date for India Post GDS Notification 2025?
Answer: The last date to apply online was March 3, 2025.
Q. What is the age limit for the India Post GDS Vacancy 2025?
Answer: As per India Post Office rules, refer to the official notification for age-related information specific to each post.
Q. What is the qualification for the India Post GDS Online Form 2025?
Answer: Candidates must have passed the 10th class. Refer to the official notification for detailed requirements.
Q. How to apply for India Post GDS Bharti 2025?
Answer: To apply, visit the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
Q. How to download the result of India Post GDS Result 2025?
Answer: Candidates who took the exam can download their results by entering their registration number, roll number, and date of birth. The official download link is available in the important links above.
Q. What is the India Post Office Official Website?
Answer: The official website is
indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. For more updates, visit PSC Notes.