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The second Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 merit list has been published by the Department of Posts

Post Date 13 Apr, 2026 06:40 AM
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Short Information The second Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 merit list has been published by the Department of Posts, which has relieved thousands of applicants eagerly awaiting the outcome of the selection. Having 28, 636 vacancies nationally in India, this recruitment continues to be one of the biggest employment opportunities to applicants who want to be hired in entry-level employment government jobs with less qualifying demands.Compared to most other competitive exams, GDS selection is based entirely on merit and thus academic performance in Class 10 is the determining factor.

India Post GDS 2 nd Merit List 2026- Overview.

Short Details Of Notification

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Important Dates

 

  • Application Start: 31 January 2026
  • Closing Date: 14 February 2026.
  • Deadline of Fee payment: 16 February 2026
  • Correction Window: 18–19 February 2026
  • 2 nd Merit List Released: 10 April 2026.

Application Fees

 

  • General / OBC: Rs100
  • SC / ST / PwD: Rs0
  • Female Candidates: Rs0
India Post GDS 2 nd Merit List 2026- Overview.

Age Limit Details

 

  • Minimum Age : 18 Years
  • Maximum Age : 40 Years
  • India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 position as per their regulations.
India Post GDS 2 nd Merit List 2026- Overview.

Vacancy Details

 

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

 

Category Vacancies
General 12,696
EWS 2,719
OBC 5,694
SC 3,942
ST 2,716
PwD (Various) 869
Total 28,636

 

 State-wise Opportunity Insight (Top 5 by Vacancies)

 

State Vacancies
Maharashtra 3,553
Uttar Pradesh 3,169
West Bengal 2,963
Madhya Pradesh 2,102
Tamil Nadu 2,009
India Post GDS 2 nd Merit List 2026- Overview.

Education Details

 

  • Should have taken Class 10 in Math and English.
  • Should understand the postal circle language in use in the post circle.Rudimentary computer skills are commonplace.

     

Selection Process (No Exam System)

 

The selection process is straightforward:

  • Merit List Preparation (Based on Class 10 Marks)
  • Document Verification
  • Final Selection

 

How to Check 2nd Merit List

 

  • Visit the official GDS portal
  • Click on “Shortlisted Candidates – List IV”
  • Select your state/circle
  • Download the PDF
  • Search your name or registration number
  • If selected, prepare for document verification

    FAQs



Q1. Does GDS have an examination to get the job?
No, it is selection based solely on merit.

Q2. On what is the foundation of merit?
Marks obtained in Class 10.

Q3. What in case my name is not on the 2nd list?
There are still possibilities of further opportunities in subsequent merit lists.

Q4. Is it obligatory to verify documents?
Yes, it is compulsory for final selection.

Q5. Where to see the merit list?
On the official India Post GDS website.