When will India Post GDS recruitment 2026 second merit list be released? Here's what we know

India Post GDS result 2026: The India Post has already released the first merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment 2026. Candidates who applied for the recruitment can check the state-wise merit list on the official website, indiapost.gov.in.

Now many applicants are waiting for the second merit list. While the department has not yet announced an official date, the next list is usually released after the completion of the document verification process for candidates shortlisted in the first list.

When will the second merit list be released?

The document verification process for candidates shortlisted in the first merit list must be completed by March 23, 2026.



Once this process is finished, India Post reviews the vacant seats that remain after verification. If some candidates fail to verify their documents or do not join, those positions will remain unfilled.

In these situations, the department issues more merit lists to fill the leftover positions.

Generally, a second merit list is published around three to four weeks after the first one. If many positions are still vacant, India Post could keep issuing more lists from time to time.

The recruitment process has gone up to the sixth or seventh merit list during previous recruitment cycles before all posts were filled.

About the India Post GDS recruitment 2026

The recruitment drive aims to fill 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak posts across the country.

The results are released in the form of a state-wise merit list in PDF format for each postal circle. Candidates can download the list by visiting the official website and checking the “Candidate Corner” section under the “List of Shortlisted Candidates” link.

Selection process

The selection process for the GDS recruitment is fully merit-based and automated.

The merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained by candidates in the Class 10 (Secondary School Examination). No written examination or interview is conducted.

The recruitment attracted a large number of applicants because the minimum eligibility requirement is Class 10 qualification and the number of vacancies is high. During the selection process, only one registration per candidate is considered valid.

What shortlisted candidates must do

Candidates whose names appear in the merit list must complete document verification at the Divisional Office of the division where they have been selected.

They must report with their original documents along with two sets of photocopies. Required documents include Class 10 marksheet, Identity proof, Caste certificate (if applicable), Residence certificate.

After successful verification, candidates will undergo a medical examination, following which the final appointment letter will be issued.

Candidates who do not find their names in the first list should keep checking the official website regularly, as additional merit lists may be released if vacancies remain.Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!