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News India Live, Digital Desk: The recruitment process for 28,636 posts of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) by the Indian Postal Department (India Post) has now reached its next phase. After the release of the first merit list and completion of its Document Verification (DV), now the eyes of lakhs of candidates ‘GDS 2nd Merit List 2026’ Resting on. According to the latest updates, the department can upload the second list on the official website by the second week of April.
There may be a drop in cut-off?
GDS recruitment is completely based on 10th class marks, hence the cut-off in the first list was between 95% to 100%. However, the second merit list is filled for those posts where the candidates of the first round did not appear or were left out in the document verification. In such a situation, it is expected that in the cut-off in the second list 1% to 3% A decline of up to Rs. 10,000 may be seen. This can be a relief news especially for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC).
State wise expected cut-off
Looking at the past trends of different states and circles, the probable cut-off for the second list could be as follows:
| Category | Expected Cut-off |
|---|---|
| General | 92% – 97% |
| OBC | 89% – 95% |
| EWS | 88% – 94% |
| SC | 85% – 92% |
| ST | 82% – 88% |
How to check your name?
As soon as the second merit list is released, candidates can check it on the official website of India Post. indiapostgdsonline.gov.in But you can go and see. You have to select your state (like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan etc.) by clicking on the ‘Selection List’ option on the homepage. After this a PDF file will be downloaded, in which you can search your registration number or name (Ctrl+F).
What to do after being shortlisted?
Candidates whose name will appear in the second list will have to report to their allotted divisional office within a given time limit. document verification Must report for. It will be mandatory for the candidates to carry original documents of 10th mark sheet, caste certificate, residence certificate and identity card with them. If you do not get the verification done on time, your candidature will be cancelled.