gave India Post It has already released the first merit list for Grameen Doc Sevak Recruitment (GDS) 2026 on 6th March 2026. Candidates applying for the recruitment can check the state merit list on the official website indiapost.gov.in.Many applicants are now waiting for the second merit list. However, the department has not yet announced any official date to release the next list.
Last date for document verification
The document verification (DV) process for the shortlisted candidates in the first merit list is currently underway. As per the official schedule of the recruitment process, the shortlisted candidates have to complete the verification of their documents by 23 March 2026.After the verification process is over, the department will review how many posts are left vacant.
When will the second merit list be released?
Generally, the next merit list is released after the document verification process is completed.During verification, some candidates may fail to submit required documents or may not report for the process. In such cases, those posts remain vacant.After reviewing the remaining seats, India Post releases additional merit lists to fill the vacant posts.Based on previous recruitment trends, the second merit list is usually released around three to four weeks after the first list. Department may release more lists if large number of vacancies remain.In some previous recruitment cycles, the selection process continued till the sixth or seventh merit list before all the vacancies were filled.
about India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
The recruitment drive aims to fill 28,636 Grameen Dak Sevak posts across the country.The results are declared in the form of state merit list in PDF format for each postal circle. Candidates can download the list by visiting the official website and checking the “Candidates Corner” section under the “List of Shortlisted Candidates” link.
Selection process
The selection process for GDS recruitment is purely based on merit.The merit list is prepared on the basis of the marks secured by the candidates in Class 10 (Secondary School Examination). No written test or interview is conducted for recruitment.A large number of applications are received for the recruitment as the minimum eligibility requirement is class 10 qualification and the number of vacancies is quite high. During the selection process, only one registration per candidate is considered valid.
What should shortlisted candidates do?
Candidates whose names appear in the merit list have to complete the document verification at the Divisional Office of the Division where they have been selected.They must carry two sets of photocopies along with their original documents. Required documents include:
- Class 10 Mark Sheet
- Identity proof
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Certificate
After successful verification, candidates will undergo medical examination, after which final appointment letter will be issued.Candidates who do not find their name in the first merit list should check the official website of India Post regularly, as more merit lists may be released if vacancies remain.
