India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026: India Post is expected to release the third merit list for Grameen Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 in the first week of May. Through this recruitment process there will be total about 28,000 vacancies for GDS recruitment post. Around 39,765 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted. The list is provisional and will depend on the verification of documents and eligibility. Second merit list for recruitment was released on 10th April 2026. The verification of the second merit list is closed on 27th April. Based on previous recruitment cycles, India Post usually releases subsequent lists within 10 to 12 days after the end of verification. Accordingly, the third merit list is likely to be published around May 2, though the department has not released an official confirmation about the exact date.Officials say the upcoming list will account for vacancies created by candidates who either failed to complete document verification, were found ineligible, or did not accept the offer. GDS selection process is purely based on class 10 marks, with no written test or interview. Merit lists are automatically generated using the academic scores of the candidates, making the cut-offs. Once released, candidates can access the third merit list through the official portal of India Post. The list will be published in PDF format for each postal circle.
GDS 3rd Merit List 2026: Steps to Download
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to download GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 on the official website:
- Visit official website indiapost.gov.in
- On the home page, find and click on the “Selection List” link.
- Select the relevant state or postal circle.
- Download Merit List PDF
- Search for registration number or name.
- Download the list and save it on your devices.
Candidates are advised to stay connected with the official website to get latest updates regarding GDS 3rd Merit List 2026.
