The India Post has officially released the third merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment 2026 on its official website, indiapost.gov.in. Candidates who applied for the recruitment drive can now check and download the merit list through the official portal.
Details of the GDS 3rd Merit List
The latest merit list has been published for the remaining postal circles, including the pending lists for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. These lists were earlier withheld due to the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct during the election period. With the release of this third merit list, all pending circles have now been covered.
Earlier, the GDS 2nd merit list was released on April 10, 2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill a total of 28,636 vacancies for various posts, including Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and other related positions across the country.
Steps to Download the India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to check and download the merit list:
- Visit the official India Post website at indiapost.gov.in.
- Open the recruitment section available on the homepage.
- Click on the “Online GDS Recruitment” link.
- Select the “Click Here” option to open the recruitment portal.
- On the left panel, click on “Shortlisted Candidates: Schedule-1, January 2026”.
- Choose your respective postal circle or state.
- Download the GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 PDF.
- Use Ctrl + F and enter your 7-digit registration number to search for your result.
A direct link to the merit list is also available on the official website.
Details Mentioned in the Merit List
The 3rd merit list contains the following information for each candidate:
- Division Office
- Post ID
- Post Name
- Post Community
- Registration Number
- Percentage (%) of Marks
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website for the latest updates regarding the India Post GDS recruitment process and further document verification details.
