India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026: India Post is expected to release Grameen Dak Sevak (GDS) 3rd Merit List 2026 soon on official website indiapost.gov.in. Document verification (DV) is currently underway for candidates shortlisted in the second merit list, and the next list is expected at the end of this round. The third merit list is expected to be released soon after the verification process is over. This will likely include candidates against posts which are not filled after the second list.As per the previous trends, India Post releases the merit list in a phased manner to ensure filling up of all the posts. The third list was announced in May last year, indicating a similar timeline this year as well. This year GDS recruitment is being conducted for a total of 28,636 posts across the country. Vacancies are divided into several categories:
- General: 12,696
- OBC: 5,694
- SC: 3,942
- ST: 2,716
- EWS: 2,719
- PWD: 869
India Post GDS 2026: Document Verification
To complete the DV process, candidates need to submit the following:
- Class 10 Mark Sheet
- Valid ID proof
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Medical certificate
- Domicile or tribal certificate
- Passport size photographs
- Printout of application form
India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026: Steps to Download
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to download India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026:
- Visit the official website of India Post GDS at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
- On the home page, click on the link for “GDS 3rd Merit List 2026”.
- Select your postal circle/state from the list.
- The Merit List PDF will open on the screen.
- Check your name/registration number in the list.
- Download the PDF and take a printout for future reference.
Candidates are advised to visit the official website regularly for updates regarding the release of the third merit list.
