Short knowledge; Â Department of Post (India Post) has released the 2nd Merit List for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts on its official website. A total of 28,636 vacancies were announced under this recruitment. The application process was conducted from 31 January to 14 February 2026.Candidates who applied can now check and download the 2nd merit list online.
| Department of Post (India Post) India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 Sarkarimashal.com |
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| Online Apply Start Date -;  : 31 January 2026 Online Apply Last Date :  14 February 2026 Fee Payment Last Date : 16 February 2026 Form Submission Last Date : 16 February 2026 Correction Date : 18-19 February 2026 1st Merit List : 06 March 2026 2nd Merit List : 10 April 2026 | For UR, , EWS OBC Rs. 100/- For SC, ST, Rs. 0/- Payment Mode (Online): You can pay using the following methods: Debit Card Credit Card Internet Banking IMPS |
India Post GDS Notification 2026 : Age Limit
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Limit As On | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Years | 40 Years | 01 January 2026 | As per India Post rules |
India Post GDS 2026 : Vacancy Details
Total Posts : 28,630
| Post Name | Category | No. of Post |
|---|---|---|
| Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) | General | 12,696 |
| EWS | 2,719 | |
| OBC | 5,694 | |
| SC | 3,942 | |
| ST | 2,716 | |
| PWD – A | 260 | |
| PWD – B | 271 | |
| PWD – C | 257 | |
| PWD – DE | 81 |
Candidates are advised to check detailed circle-wise and category-wise vacancies on the official website of India Post.
India Post GDS Online Form 2026 : State Wise Vacancy Details
| State Name | Language | No. of Post |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3,169 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1,344 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 38 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 2,102 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 634 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 270 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 436 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 1,155 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 520 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 908 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1,191 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1,782 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1,022 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1,691 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1,060 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 608 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2,009 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani / Marathi | 3,553 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / English / Hindi | 261 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo / Hindi / English | 639 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali | 2,963 |
| North Eastern | Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / Mizo | 1,014 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 267 |
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Class 10th / High School passed from a recognized board with Mathematics & English |
| Computer Knowledge | Basic Computer Training Certificate (minimum 60 days course) |
| Language | Knowledge of local language (reading & writing) of the postal circle |
| Note | Read official notification carefully before applying |
For more details, visit the official website of India Post.
Important Links
| Check 2ndt Merit List | Click Here |
| Check 1st Merit List | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |