India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 OUT (Link Active) Download Now @indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

A: The Department of Posts (India Post) has officially released the second merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment on 10th April 2026. Candidates who applied for the 28,636 vacancies can now check the state-wise merit list on the official portal.

A: You can download the second merit list exclusively from the official India Post GDS website at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. On the homepage, click on the “GDS 2nd Merit List 2026” link, select your state, and download the PDF. Direct links are also available on IndianSarkari2026 for quick access.

A: To check your name:
Download the PDF for your respective state from the official website.
Open the PDF and press Ctrl + F (search function).
Enter your name or registration number.
If your name appears, you have been provisionally selected.
Candidates can also check the PDF manually by scrolling through the list

A: The 1st merit list was released earlier based on initial applications. The 2nd merit list is released to fill remaining vacancies after:
Some selected candidates from the 1st list did not report for document verification.
Some candidates were found ineligible during verification.
Additional vacancies were carried forward.
The 2nd list gives a second opportunity to candidates who were not selected in the first round.

A: This recruitment drive aimed to fill a total of 28,636 vacancies for the post of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) across various states and circles of India Post.

A: The online application process for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 commenced on 31st January 2026 and continued until 14th February 2026. The second merit list has been released approximately two months after the application window closed.

A: Congratulations! If your name appears in the 2nd merit list, you must:
Download the merit list PDF for your state.
Visit the designated post office / circle office for document verification on the specified date (check the official website for schedules).
Carry all required original documents – educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), residence proof, etc.
Complete the verification and joining formalities within the given timeline.
Failure to appear for verification may lead to cancellation of the selection.

A: Selected candidates must carry the following original documents along with self-attested copies:
Class 10 mark sheet and certificate (mandatory for eligibility)
Computer certificate (if applicable / as per notification)
Caste/category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) – if applicable
Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport)
Passport-size photographs (same as on application)
Domicile / residence proof
Any other documents mentioned in the official notification

A: The selection process for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) is entirely merit-based. There is no written examination. Selection is based on the marks obtained in Class 10 (Matriculation). The merit list is prepared state-wise and circle-wise. After the merit list release, selected candidates undergo document verification and then receive joining instructions.

A: If vacancies still remain after the 2nd merit list, India Post may release a 3rd merit list or conduct a special drive. Candidates who are not selected should regularly check the official India Post GDS website and IndianSarkari2026 for any further updates. Keep your documents ready in case additional rounds are announced.