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

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:

India Post GDS Merit List Dates 2026

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.

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.