The India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 is expected to be released today, April 1, 2026, on the official India Post recruitment portal. Candidates who did not find their names in the first merit list released on March 6, 2026, have been waiting eagerly for this second round of selections, which fills the vacant posts left after the first selection and document verification cycle concluded on March 23, 2026.
Here is everything you need to know about when the list will be out, how to check it, and what to expect.
Expected Release Date
Based on previous year trends, India Post releases the second merit list approximately 10 to 12 days after the completion of document verification for the first merit list. Since document verification for the first list was completed on March 23, 2026, the second merit list is expected today, April 1, or latest by tomorrow, April 2, 2026. Candidates should keep checking the official portal at regular intervals.
How to Check India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026
Follow these steps to download your state-wise result PDF the moment the list goes live.
Step 1: Visit the official India Post GDS recruitment portal at indiapostgdsonline.cept.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on the Selection List link on the homepage.
Step 3: Select your state or postal circle from which you applied for GDS Recruitment 2026.
Step 4: Download the Result PDF for your GDS post category.
Step 5: Open the PDF and search for your roll number and name using the Ctrl and F keyboard shortcut to locate your entry quickly within the document.
Selection Criteria — How the Merit List Is Prepared
No written examination is conducted for India Post GDS recruitment. The merit list is prepared entirely on the basis of marks obtained in the Secondary School Examination, which is the Class 10 board examination, aggregated to a percentage calculated to an accuracy of 4 decimal places. Candidates with higher Class 10 marks have better chances of being shortlisted. In cases of equal marks, age and other tiebreaker criteria as specified in the recruitment rules are applied.
How Many Candidates Were Shortlisted in the First Merit List
India Post released the first merit list covering more than 28,000 Gramin Dak Sevak posts. Here is the state-wise and circle-wise breakdown of candidates shortlisted in the first merit list.
Andhra Pradesh Circle: 1,048 candidates. Assam Circle: 639 candidates. Bihar Circle: 1,338 candidates. Chhattisgarh Circle: 1,153 candidates. Delhi Circle: 38 candidates. Gujarat Circle: 1,777 candidates. Haryana Circle: 270 candidates. Himachal Pradesh Circle: 518 candidates. Jammu and Kashmir Circle: 267 candidates. Jharkhand Circle: 908 candidates. Karnataka Circle: 1,020 candidates. Kerala Circle: 1,691 candidates. Madhya Pradesh Circle: 2,102 candidates. Maharashtra Circle: 3,547 candidates. North East Circle: 1,003 candidates. Odisha Circle: 1,191 candidates. Punjab Circle: 261 candidates. Rajasthan Circle: 634 candidates. Tamil Nadu Circle: 2,009 candidates. Telangana Circle: 607 candidates. Uttar Pradesh Circle: 3,168 candidates. Uttarakhand Circle: 436 candidates. West Bengal Circle: 2,963 candidates.
What the Second Merit List Means for Candidates
The second merit list covers posts that remain vacant after the first round, either because shortlisted candidates did not complete document verification, did not meet eligibility criteria during verification, or withdrew from the process. Candidates who were not shortlisted in the first merit list but remain in the applicant pool are eligible to appear in the second merit list, provided their marks meet the revised cutoff for the remaining vacancies in their applied circle.
The second merit list is typically shorter than the first in total numbers but can offer a significant opportunity for candidates who narrowly missed the first cutoff, particularly in high-vacancy circles like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh.
What to Do After the List Is Released
If your name appears in the India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026, note the document verification date and venue mentioned in the merit list communication carefully. Prepare all required original documents including Class 10 marksheet, birth certificate, caste certificate if applicable, identity proof, address proof, and any other documents specified in the recruitment notification. Failure to complete document verification within the specified window results in disqualification from the selection process regardless of merit list inclusion.
Business Upturn will update this article with the direct download link as soon as the India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 is officially published on the portal.
This article is based on official India Post GDS recruitment information and publicly available data as of April 1, 2026. Candidates are advised to visit the official portal at indiapostgdsonline.cept.gov.in for the most current and accurate information. Business Upturn is not affiliated with India Post. This article is for informational purposes only.
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