India Post GDS 3rd merit list 2026: The India Post is expected to release the third merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment 2026 in the first week of May. There will be a total of around 28,000 vacancies for the GDS recruitment post being filled through this recruitment process. Around 39,765 candidates have been shortlisted provisionally. The list is provisional and will depend on verification of documents and eligibility. The second merit list for recruitment was released on April 10, 2026. The verification for the second merit list has been closed on April 27. Based on previous recruitment cycles, India Post typically releases subsequent lists within 10 to 12 days after verification concludes. Accordingly, the third merit list is likely to be published around May 2, although the department has not issued an official confirmation on the exact date.Officials indicate that the upcoming list will account for vacancies arising due to candidates who either failed to complete document verification, were found ineligible, or did not accept the offer. The GDS selection process is based entirely on Class 10 marks, with no written examination or interview. Merit lists are prepared automatically using candidates’ academic scores, making cut-offs. Once released, candidates can access the third merit list through the official portal of India Post. The list will be published in a PDF format for each postal circle.
GDS 3rd merit list 2026: Steps to download
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to download the GDS 3rd merit list 2026 on the official website:
- Go to the official website, indiapost.gov.in.
- On the homepage, locate and click on the “Selection List” link.
- Choose the respective state or postal circle.
- Download the merit list PDF.
- Search for registration number or name.
- Download the list and keep it saved on your devices.
Aspirants are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the latest updates related to the GDS 3rd merit list 2026.
