India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 Released: Check Download Link and Document Verification Details

India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026: The Door Opens for Thousands More

The Department of Posts has officially released the 2nd Merit List for the 2026 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment on April 10, 2026. If your registration number didn't show up in the first round, now is the time to double-check. This list covers thousands of vacancies for Branch Postmasters (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmasters (ABPM) across India.

Selection remains purely merit-based, calculated from Class 10 marks without the stress of a written exam. However, getting your name on the list is only half the battle. You have a narrow window to prove your credentials.

GDS Recruitment Overview

How to Check Your Selection Status

Follow these quick steps to find out if you've been shortlisted:

1. Visit the official portal at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, locate the "Shortlisted Candidates" tab.
3. Select your respective postal circle (e.g., Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra).
4. Click on the "Supplementary List II" link.
5. Download the PDF and use Ctrl + F to search for your registration number.

Critical: Document Verification (DV) Process

Shortlisted candidates must report to their allotted divisional office by April 27, 2026. Failing to appear by this date will result in immediate disqualification, and the seat may be passed to someone in the 3rd merit list.

Must-Carry Original Documents:

• Class 10th Marks Sheet and Certificate.
• Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Pan Card, etc.).
• Caste/Community Certificate (if applicable).
• Residence Certificate.
• Recent Passport-size Photographs.
• Disability Certificate (if applicable).

Status of Circle-wise Lists

Most of the 23 circles have seen their lists published, with high numbers of candidates shortlisted in Uttar Pradesh (1,653), Maharashtra (1,687), and Madhya Pradesh (1,015). Note that lists for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam are currently withheld.

Conclusion

This second list is a massive opportunity for those who missed the first cut-off by a narrow margin. Don't delay your document gathering—April 27 is approaching fast. If you've made the cut, your career as a central government employee is just one successful verification away.