GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 Date: The second merit list for India Post GDS will be released on this date..

The first merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment (July 2026 cycle) was released on October 12. The document verification process for those who made it to the merit list was completed by October 27. With the first round now concluded, candidates are awaiting the release of the second merit list—a wait that is expected to end soon.

**Expected Timeline for the Second Merit List**
Based on the pattern from the previous year, the second merit list is typically released within 10 to 15 days after the completion of the document verification process. Consequently, it is expected that the India Post GDS second merit list will be released between November 10 and November 15, 2026.

Please note that the merit lists for each state will be released as separate PDF files. These documents will include details such as the serial number, division, office, post ID, post name, post category, the candidate's registration number, and the marks obtained by the successful candidates.

**How ​​to Download the Second Merit List**
Once the India Post GDS second merit list for 2026 is released, visit the official website: indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
On the website's home page, click on "Shortlisted Candidates: Schedule-II, July-2026."

Next, select your state and click on the link for the second merit list PDF provided under it.
The merit list for that specific state/division will then appear on your screen.
You can download the file to check your registration number and other relevant details.

**Lower Cut-off Expected This Time**
In the first merit list, the cut-off in several states reached 99% to 100%. However, the cut-off for reserved categories in some states was lower. Given this, there is a strong possibility that the cut-off for the second merit list will be lower.

Keep Your Documents Ready for Verification
Candidates whose names appear on the merit list will be required to undergo a document verification process for the purpose of appointment.

 The essential documents for this verification include: mark sheets, identity proof, caste certificate, disability certificate, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate, transgender certificate, and proof of date of birth. A medical certificate—issued by a medical officer at a government hospital, government dispensary, or government primary health center—is mandatory. Additionally, for employment in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, or Goa, a certificate issued by a competent authority confirming knowledge of local tribal dialects or languages ​​will be required. It is advisable to have all these documents prepared in advance to avoid any issues later.

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