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New Delhi, April 1: India Post is expected to release the second merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 recruitment cycle in early April, following the conclusion of the first round of document verification. While the department has not yet announced an official date, the next phase of the selection process is moving forward to fill remaining vacancies across 28,636 posts nationwide. The initial selection phase reached a milestone on March 23, which served as the deadline for candidates featured in the first merit list to complete their document verification (DV). This first list was originally published on March 6 via the official India Post portal. India Post Launches 24 Speed Post and 48 Speed Post Services for Faster Metro Delivery; Check Details Here, Department officials are currently reviewing the number of unfilled seats resulting from candidates who either failed to report for verification or did not meet the necessary documentation requirements. These vacant spots will dictate the volume of candidates included in the upcoming second list. Historically, India Post releases subsequent merit lists within three to four weeks of the preceding one. Given that the first list was issued in early March and the verification window closed late last month, analysts expect the second merit list to be uploaded to indiapost.gov.in during the first ten days of April 2026. In previous recruitment cycles, the department has released as many as six or seven merit lists to ensure all available positions are occupied. Candidates who were not shortlisted in the first round are advised to monitor the "Candidate Corner" on the official website regularly. The 2026 recruitment drive remains strictly merit-based, with rankings determined by marks obtained in the Class 10 board examinations. Unlike many government positions, the GDS role does not require a written entrance exam or a formal interview, contributing to the high volume of applications received this year. India Post GDS Result 2026 Out at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in: First List of Shortlisted Candidates for Gramin Dak Sevak Recruitment Released, Know Steps To Check Selection Status. Once the second merit list is published, successful candidates must report to their assigned Divisional Offices for a fresh round of document verification. According to official guidelines, candidates must carry: Following successful verification, candidates will be required to pass a medical examination before receiving their final appointment letters. India Post emphasises that only one registration per candidate is considered valid throughout this process.