The India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 for Schedule-II, July 2026 was published on 12 October 2026. Candidates who were not shortlisted in the first list are now waiting for the second merit list. The date of the next list has not been officially confirmed by India Post. A competitor website lists 10 November 2026 as the expected date, but candidates should wait for confirmation through the official portal.
India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026
Quick Overview
| Organisation: | Department of Posts, India Post |
| Recruitment Name: | GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 |
| Post Name: | GDS, BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak |
| Total Vacancies: | 23,757 |
| 1st Merit List Status: | Released |
| 1st Merit List Date: | 12 October 2026 |
| 2nd Merit List Status: | Awaited |
| 2nd Merit List Expected Date: | 10 November 2026 |
| Selection Process: | Merit based on Class 10 marks |
| Result Format: | Circle-wise PDF, when published |
| Official Website: | indiapost.gov.in |
India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 – Latest Update
India Post has published the first list of shortlisted candidates for the July 2026 Schedule-II recruitment. The next list has not been confirmed in the official portal information checked for this article.
India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal
Candidates waiting for the second list should check the official website regularly. The second list may be relevant if vacancies remain after the first round of shortlisting and the subsequent verification process, but its publication and timing depend on the Department’s official updates.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Online Registration | 31 August 2026 to 19 September 2026 |
| Online Application | 02 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026 |
| 1st Merit List | 12 October 2026 |
| 2nd Merit List | Awaited; 10 November is an unconfirmed expected date |
India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 Expected Date
The competitor PDF lists 10 November 2026 for the second merit list. However, this date has not been independently confirmed through an official India Post announcement. It should therefore be treated as an unofficial expected date, not a confirmed release date.
How to Check India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026
When the second merit list is published, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official India Post GDS Online Engagement Portal.
- Look for the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July-2026 result or shortlisted-candidate update.
- Open the relevant shortlisted-candidate/merit-list link.
- Select the applicable Postal Circle, if the portal provides circle-wise result links.
- Open or download the merit-list PDF.
- Search the PDF using your name or other details available in the published list.
- If your name appears in the list, carefully read the instructions for document verification and further engagement formalities.
The official notification confirms that shortlisted candidates will be informed about the result and physical-verification dates through SMS and email, while candidates are also advised to regularly check the portal.
Details to Check in the Second Merit List
When the list becomes available, candidates should carefully check the information shown in the official PDF, including:
- Registration number
- Postal circle and division
- Post or office details
- Other candidate details displayed in the list
- Instructions and deadlines for the next stage
The exact fields may differ by the format of the official list. Candidates should rely on their own circle’s published document.
India Post GDS 2nd Merit List Cut-Off 2026
The official cut-off for the second merit list has not been verified. The expected cut-off ranges shown on some competitor pages should not be treated as official figures.
Shortlisting depends on the applicable merit process and vacancies. Candidates should check the official list rather than assuming that a particular percentage guarantees selection.
State-Wise / Circle-Wise 1st Merit List
- Andhra Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Delhi
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- North East
- Odisha
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
Important Links
| Check India Post GDS Result / Merit List | Click Here |
| Official GDS Notification | Click Here |
| India Post Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Has the India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 been released?
The official portal information checked for this article confirms List-I publication, but does not confirm that List-II has been released.
2. What is the expected date of the second merit list?
The competitor PDF gives 10 November 2026 as the expected date. This is not an officially confirmed date, so candidates should verify it on the India Post portal.
3. How many vacancies are included in GDS Schedule-II, July 2026?
The recruitment covers 23,757 posts.
