India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 Released: There is good news for candidates awaiting the second merit list for India Post GDS. The Department of Posts has released the second merit list for candidates selected in the recruitment drive for 28,000 *Gramin Dak Sevak* (GDS) positions.
Candidates who applied for these positions can download their merit list via the official website, indiapost.gov.in. As a reminder, the first merit list was released on March 6th. Now, the link for the second merit list has also been activated on the official website. Through this second merit list, recruitment is to be conducted for a total of 28,588 vacancies for *Dak Sevak* posts.
India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026: How to Check Your Name
First, visit indiapost.gov.in.
Click on the link titled “GDS Online Engagement Schedule I, January 2026: List II of Shortlisted Candidates.”
The merit list will be displayed on your screen.
Enter your name or registration number.
If your name appears in the list, you will be considered a successful candidate.
What Information Does the Merit List Contain?
This merit list provides several essential details about the candidates, including their Registration Number, Division, Name of the Post Office, Post ID, Name of the Post, Category, and Percentage of Marks obtained. This allows candidates to easily verify their status.
What Documents Must Be Carried for Verification?
For document verification, candidates must bring along their Class 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Domicile Certificate, Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card or PAN Card), and a Medical Certificate.
Direct Link: India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026
What is the Salary?
In the India Post GDS recruitment, salaries vary depending on the specific post. A *Branch Postmaster* receives a salary ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹29,380. Meanwhile, an *Assistant Branch Postmaster* and a *Dak Sevak* are paid a salary ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹24,470.
How many vacancies have been released in which states?
In this recruitment drive, the posts have been allocated according to different states (circles). There are 3,169 posts in Uttar Pradesh, 3,553 in Maharashtra, 2,983 in West Bengal, 2,102 in Madhya Pradesh, and 2,009 in Tamil Nadu. Additionally, recruitment is underway for numerous posts in Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, and Delhi.