India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 Out, Download State Wise Result PDF

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The India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 has been officially released at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Candidates shortlisted in the third list must appear for document verification at their allotted divisional office by 26th May 2026. The recruitment covers 28,636 vacancies for GDS posts including Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), with selection based purely on Class 10 marks, no written exam is held.

India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 OUT

The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment is conducted solely on the basis of 10th class marks and multiple merit lists are released. After the 1st and 2nd merit lists, the Department of Posts has now published the 3rd Merit List containing the names of shortlisted candidates who were not selected in the previous two rounds.

The merit list is available as state-wise PDFs on the official portal under Online Engagement Schedule -I 2026. Candidates can download the PDF for their state and search for their name or registration number to check their shortlisting status.

GDS 3rd Result Merit List 2026- Highlights

Before we dive into the direct download link, refer to the table below for key updates and information:

Particulars	Details
Organisation Name	India Post
Posts	Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)
Total Vacancy	28,636
Selection Process	Merit-Based
Official Website	www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
1st & 2nd Merit List	Released
India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 Date	Released
Release Date	11th May 2026
Merit List Format	PDF
Document Verification Last Date	26th May 2026

India Post GDS Merit List Dates 2026

Events	Date
GDS Notification	31st January 2026
GDS Application started	31st January 2026
Last Date to Apply	14th February 2026
1st Merit List Date	6th March 2026
2nd Merit List Date	10th April 2026
3rd Merit List Date	11th May 2026
Last Date for Document Verification	26th May 2026

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GDS 3rd Merit List PDF Download (State-wise)

The India Post has released separate PDFs for all postal circles. Candidates need to download the merit list according to their respective state/circle and search their registration number in the PDF. To make access easier, direct download links for all states will also be made available.

State	Result Link
Andhra Pradesh	Download Link
Bihar	Download Link
Chhattisgarh	Download Link
Delhi	Download Link
Gujarat	Download Link
Haryana	Download Link
Himachal Pradesh	Download Link
Jammu and Kashmir	Download Link
Jharkhand	Download Link
NorthEast	Download Link
Karnataka	Download Link
Madhya Pradesh	Download Link
Maharashtra	Download Link
Odisha	Download Link
Punjab	Download Link
Rajasthan	Download Link
Telangana	Download Link
Uttar Pradesh	Download Link
Uttarakhand	Download Link

How to Download India Post GDS 3rd Merit List PDF?

Candidates can use the following steps to download the state-wise merit list PDF for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026:

Step 1: Go to the official India Post GDS recruitment portal at www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

Step 2: On the homepage, look for the ” Online Engagement Schedule -I 2026” section and click on Supplementary List III.

Step 3: A list of states and postal circles will appear. Select your state or postal circle.

Step 4: Click on the India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 PDF link for your state.

Step 5: The PDF will open or download. Use Ctrl+F (or the Find function) and type your registration number or name to locate your entry quickly.

Step 6: If your name appears, note your allotted divisional office address and report for document verification before 26 May 2026.

Who gets selected in the 3rd Merit List?

Candidates whose names were not in the 1st and 2nd list
Candidates with slightly lower percentages than the 1st and 2nd list cut-off
Candidates belonging to reserved categories where seats remained vacant
Candidates from specific postal circles where posts are still available

Last Date to Verify Documents for Final Selection

Candidates shortlisted in the India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 must complete the document verification process at their allotted divisional office by 26 May 2026. As mentioned in the merit list PDF, candidates are required to report with original documents along with two sets of photocopies for verification.

Details Mentioned on the GDS Merit List PDF

The following details are mentioned on the India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026:

Candidates’ Name
Candidates’ Registration Number
GDS Online Engagement Schedule 1
Name of the Circle
List Number
Last Date for Document Verification
Division Name
Division Office
Post Name
Post Community
Percentage of Marks obtained
Documents to be Verified with

Documents Required for GDS Merit List Document Verification

Candidates shortlisted in the third list will need to report for DV with original documents and photocopies. Documents required for DV include:

Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate
Date of Birth Proof
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Computer Knowledge Certificate (if required)
Identity Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)
Residence Certificate
Medical Fitness Certificate (if prescribed)
Recent Passport Size Photographs
Original documents along with self-attested copies

India Post GDS Selection Process 2026

The India Post GDS 2026 selection process is merit-based. There are no written exams or interviews. Here is the complete selection process:

Merit List Preparation – A merit list is prepared based on Class 10 marks.
Merit List Release – Multiple lists of shortlisted candidates is published online.
Document Verification – Shortlisted candidates must appear for document verification at the allotted post office or divisional office.
Final Appointment – Candidates who clear document verification are issued appointment letters.

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