The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) is expected to release the third merit list soon on the official website, indiapost.gov.in. According to sources, the 3rd merit list for 2026 will be published for all remaining postal circles, including those that were delayed due to the Model Code of Conduct during the election period.
Background of the GDS Recruitment 2026
The India Post had released the GDS 2nd merit list on April 10, 2026, but the results for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal were withheld because the Model Code of Conduct was in force during the election period. Now that the election process has concluded, candidates from these states are expecting the pending merit lists to be uploaded alongside the third merit list for the remaining 19 postal circles.
This recruitment drive is one of the largest postal hiring exercises in recent years, with 28,636 vacancies announced for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and related posts across the country.
Steps to Download the India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to download the India Post GDS 3rd merit list:
- Go to the official India Post website, indiapost.gov.in, and open the recruitment section available on the homepage.
- Click on "Online GDS Recruitment" and then select the "Click Here" link to access the recruitment portal.
- On the left panel, open "Shortlisted Candidates: Schedule-1, January 2026" to view the available merit lists.
- Select your respective postal circle or state from the list displayed on the screen.
- Download the GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 PDF and check your result using the 7-digit registration number through Ctrl + F search.
Aspirants are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the latest updates related to the India Post GDS recruitment 2026.
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