India Post GDS 2nd merit list expected to be released soon at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in: Check complete details here

India Post GDS 2nd merit list 2026: The Department of Posts is expected to release the second merit list for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 shortly. The first round has already been completed, and the merit list was announced on March 6, 2026. The recruitment process is for 28,636 vacancies for posts such as Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. The first round has already ended on March 23. Various media reports indicate that the second merit list is likely to be released in the first week of April. Once published, candidates who were not shortlisted earlier will be able to check their status by downloading the state-wise PDFs from the official website.

Document verification mandatory

Candidates who find their names in the second merit list will be called for document verification. The authorities have made it very clear that this stage is compulsory, and if the candidates fail to complete it within the stipulated time frame, they will lose their candidature.

The candidates are also required to produce original educational certificates, identity proof, and other relevant documents during verification.

The selection criteria still remain purely merit-based, and the candidates are shortlisted purely on the basis of marks obtained in Class 10.

Post GDS 2nd merit list 2026: Steps to download

The candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to download the Post GDS 2nd merit list 2026 from the official website:

• Go to the official India Post GDS website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
• On the homepage, click on the link titled “GDS 2nd Merit List 2026”
• Select your respective state or postal circle
• The merit list will open in PDF format
• Download the file for future reference
• Use Ctrl + F to search your name or registration number in the list

Candidates are advised to carefully verify their details in the PDF and keep a copy saved for the document verification stage.