Kamal Ghorui
India Post GDS 3rd merit list 2026: India Post is expected to release the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 3rd merit list 2026 soon on the official website, indiapost.gov.in. The document verification (DV) for candidates shortlisted in the second merit list is currently in progress, and the next list is expected once this round concludes. The third merit list is expected to be released soon after the verification process ends. It will likely include candidates against vacancies that remain unfilled after the second list.As per previous trends, India Post releases subsequent merit lists in phases to ensure all posts are filled. Last year, the third list was announced in May, indicating a similar timeline this year. This year’s GDS recruitment is being conducted for a total of 28,636 posts across the country. The vacancies are distributed across multiple categories:
- General: 12,696
- OBC: 5,694
- SC: 3,942
- ST: 2,716
- EWS: 2,719
- PwD: 869
India Post GDS 2026: Document verification
To complete the DV process, candidates need to present the following:
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Valid identity proof
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Medical certificate
- Residence or tribal certificate
- Passport-size photographs
- Printout of application form
India Post GDS 3rd merit list 2026: Steps to download
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to download the India Post GDS 3rd merit list 2026:
- Go to the official website of India Post GDS, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
- On the homepage, click on the link for “GDS 3rd Merit List 2026”
- Select your postal circle/state from the list
- The merit list PDF will open on the screen
- Check your name/registration number in the list
- Download the PDF and take a printout for future reference
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding the release of the third merit list.
