indiapost.gov.in GDS 2nd Merit List 2026: The Department of Posts is expected to release the second merit list for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) recruitment in the fourth week of March 2026 or in the first week of April 2026.
India Post GDS has completed the India Post GDS 1st Merit Document Verification (DV) on March 23, 2026 and now the department is finalising the list of candidates for the next round of the selection process.
indiapost.gov.in GDS 2nd Merit List 2026
India Post aims to fill 28,636 vacancies across 23 postal circles. The candidates will be selected purely on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in the Secondary School Examination (Class 10). Candidates who missed out on the first list by a narrow margin are advised to keep their registration details ready to check their status on the official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026
The India Post GDS is expected to release the GDS 2nd Post soon at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. After the link is officially activated by the department, candidates can access the list directly from the "Candidate's Corner" section. Check the table below for key highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Authority | Department of Posts, India Post |
| Post Names | GDS, BPM, and ABPM |
| Total Vacancies | 28,636 |
| 1st Merit List Date | March 6, 2026 |
| DV Completion (List 1) | March 23, 2026 |
| GDS 2nd Merit List Date | Expected: Last Week of March / April 1st Week 2026 |
| Selection Criteria | Merit-based (10th Standard Marks) |
| Official Website | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026: Expected Release Date
Historically, the Department of Posts releases the subsequent merit list within 7 to 10 days after closing the document verification window for the previous list. As the DV for the first merit list concluded on March 23, 2026, the India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 is likely to be released by March 30 or April 1, 2026. The second list will accommodate candidates against vacancies left by those who did not show up for verification or were disqualified during the initial stage.
How to Download the India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 PDF?
Candidates will be able to download the India Post GDS 2nd Merit List PDF by clicking on the direct link provided in this article or they can follow the simple steps listed below
- Visit the official website of India Post GDS, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on the tab of ‘Shortlisted Candidates’ and hover over the tab to see the list of circles (states).
- Select your respective circle (e.g., Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra) and click on the link for "2nd Merit List".
- The result PDF will open on the screen and use 'Ctrl+F' and type your Registration Number or Name to check the selection status.
India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026: Expected Cut-Off Marks
The India Post GDS cut-off marks depend on factors such as the number of applicants in a specific division, the total vacancies, and the average marks of the candidates. For the 2026 cycle, the 1st merit list saw cut-offs reaching as high as 98% to 100% in many circles.
In the 2nd Merit List, candidates can expect a slight relaxation in marks. In circles like Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, the cut-off may stay above 95%, while in some North-Eastern and Southern circles, it could drop to 88% - 92% for reserved categories
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