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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:

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

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.

India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 Circle-Wise Selected Candidates

A total of 6,690 candidates have been shortlisted across various postal circles in the India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026. Check the detailed circle-wise list of selected candidates below:

Postal Circle / Zone
Number of Selected Candidates
Maharashtra 1,075
Uttar Pradesh 809
Bihar 761
Madhya Pradesh 543
North East 534
Gujarat 459
Chhattisgarh 454
Andhra Pradesh 342
Jharkhand 338
Karnataka 329
Odisha 227
Jammu & Kashmir 169
Rajasthan 160
Uttarakhand 118
Himachal Pradesh 114
Telangana 106
Haryana 81
Punjab 60
Delhi 11
Total Candidates Selected 6,690

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

What After India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026?

Candidates who have been shortlisted in the India Post GDS 3rd Merit List must now report for document verification at the allotted divisional office by 26th May 2026. Failure to appear within the specified time may lead to rejection. After successful verification, appointment formalities will be completed by the respective postal circles.

FAQs

Is India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 released?

Yes, the India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 has been released in PDF format for all postal circles on 11th May 2026.

How can I download the GDS 3rd Merit List PDF?

Candidates can download the state-wise merit list PDF from the official website of India Post GDS at India Post GDS Online
.

How many candidates were chosen in the third supplementary list?

Across 19 circles, approximately 6,690 applicants have successfully advanced to the Document Verification stage in this selection cycle.

What documents are required for GDS document verification?

Candidates need to carry educational certificates, ID proof, caste certificate (if applicable), PwD/EWS certificate, and other required documents during DV.

Will there be another India Post GDS merit list after the 3rd list?

India Post may release additional supplementary lists if vacancies remain unfilled after the current document verification round.

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