India Post is preparing to publish the India Post GDS Result 2nd Merit List 2026 for the July 2026 recruitment cycle. The department conducts this recruitment process to fill 23,757 vacancies across various postal circles in the country. The first merit list was published on 13 October 2026, and document verification for the first list is scheduled on or before 27 October 2026.
Candidates waiting for the second selection list can access circle-wise PDF files directly from the department's web portal once announced. The second list is expected to consider candidates against vacancies remaining after the first list's selection and verification process. Shortlisted candidates must report for physical document verification before their designated postal divisions.
Department of Posts issues recruitment merit lists in successive phases to fill remaining vacant posts across circles. Candidates can review the India Post GDS key highlights of the July 2026 cycle in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Cycle | July 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 23,757 |
| 1st Merit List Date | 13 October 2026 |
| 1st Merit List Verification Last Date | On or before 27 October 2026 |
| 2nd Merit List Date | To be released |
Candidates can check their India Post GDS Merit List online through the official India Post engagement portal. The table below provides relevant official website links for downloading the selection lists once released.
| Resource | Official Link |
|---|---|
| GDS Online Engagement Portal | https://www.indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement |
| India Post Main Website | indiapost.gov.in |
| 1st Merit List PDF Link | Download PDF |
| 2nd Merit List PDF Link | To be released |
| India Post GDS Cut Off 2026 | To be released |
Candidates can follow these steps to access their selection status once the list is published:
Visit the official India Post GDS online engagement portal.
Open the shortlisted candidates section for the July 2026 recruitment cycle.
Select the relevant state or postal circle from the list.
Click on the link for the second merit list.
Download the PDF and search for the registration number or name.
Check the allotted division, post, and verification instructions.
Also Read: India Post GDS Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates of India Post GDS Result must report for document verification according to instructions issued by their concerned postal division. Candidates must bring all original documents, educational certificates, and category-related certificates as applicable. Inclusion in the merit list does not confirm final appointment without successful completion of document verification.