The India Post Department is anticipated to publish the GDS third Merit List for over 28,000 Gramin Dak Sevak positions soon. Till now, two selection lists have been published, resulting in approximately 39,765 candidates being shortlisted overall.
The second merit list was released on April 10, 2026, and the document verification process for it wrapped up on April 27, 2026. Applicants who were not fortunate in the initial two lists are now eagerly awaiting the third merit list.
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Third merit list date (tentative)
Historically, trends suggest India Post tends to announce the subsequent merit list within 10-12 days following the completion of document verification of the prior list. Given that verification for the second list concluded on April 27, 2026, the third merit list is likely to be disclosed around May 2, 2026. However, the precise date will only be verified through the official website.
Follow these steps to check & download the merit list
Step 1. Visit the official India Post GDS site: indiapostgdsonline.cept.gov.in
Step 2. Select the "Selection List" category
Step 3. Pick the state or postal division you applied for in the GDS recruitment
Step 4. Open and obtain the merit list PDF
Step 5. Look for your name or roll number in the downloaded PDF to verify your result.
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Recruitment details
A recruitment campaign was initiated for 28,636 GDS positions across various postal sectors nationwide. Applications were only accepted in online format. Individuals seeking these positions needed to have completed Class 10 and should be familiar with the regional language prevalent in their postal area.
The application window opened on February 2, 2026, and concluded on February 14, 2026. The second merit list was released on April 10, 2026.
The age range for applicants was set between 18 to 40 years. The eligibility cutoff date for age was February 16, 2026. Age relaxations were applicable according to established regulations.
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