The India Post has released the 2nd Merit List for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 posts. A total of 28,636 vacancies are being filled through this recruitment. Candidates who applied between 31 January 2026 and 14 February 2026 can now check their state-wise merit list online.
India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 – Out
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Examination 2026 : Short Details
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview
Category
Details
Organization Name
Department of Post (India Post)
Post Name
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Total Vacancies
28,636 Posts
Merit List Status
2nd Merit List Released
Merit List Date
10 April 2026
Official Website
indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Application Start Date
31 January 2026
Last Date to Apply
14 February 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
16 February 2026
Application Submission Last Date
16 February 2026
Correction Window
18 – 19 February 2026
2nd Merit List
10 April 2026
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC
₹100
SC / ST / PH
₹0
Female (All Categories)
₹0
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet
Vacancy Details
Category Wise
Category
Posts
General
12696
EWS
2719
OBC
5694
SC
3942
ST
2716
PWD (A/B/C/DE)
869
State Wise
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 : Circle Wise Vacancy Details
State Name
Language
No. of Post
Uttar Pradesh
Hindi
3169
Bihar
Hindi
1344
Delhi
Hindi
38
Madhya Pradesh
Hindi
2102
Rajasthan
Hindi
634
Haryana
Hindi
270
Uttarakhand
Hindi
436
Chhattisgarh
Hindi
1155
Himachal Pradesh
Hindi
520
Jharkhand
Hindi
908
Odisha
Oriya
1191
Gujarat
Gujarati
1782
Karnataka
Kannada
1022
Kerala
Malayalam
1691
Andhra Pradesh
Telugu
1060
Telangana
Telugu
608
Tamil Naidu
Tamil
2009
Maharashtra
Konkani/Marathi
3553
Punjab
Punjabi / English / Hindi
261
Assam
Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English
639
West Bengal
Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali
2963
North Eastern
Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo
1014
Jammu / Kashmir
Hindi / Urdu
267
Eligibility Criteria
Post Name
Qualification
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
Must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics & English and knowledge of the local language.
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
Category
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
40 Years
Relaxation
As per India Post rules
Selection Process
Stage
Process
Stage 1
Merit List (Based on Class 10 Marks)
Stage 2
Document Verification
Stage 3
Final Selection
How to Check India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026
Visit the official website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
Click on “Shortlisted Candidates – List IV” under GDS Recruitment.
Select your State / Circle.
Download the PDF Merit List.
Use Ctrl + F and enter your Name / Registration Number.
Check your selection status and save the PDF.
State Wise Merit List Links (Sample)
Check State Wise India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS 2nd Merit List 2026
Note: Candidates shortlisted in the 2nd merit list must prepare for document verification. Ensure all original documents are ready as per official guidelines.
