India Post Office GDS 3rd Merit List 2026: The Department of Posts will soon declare the 3rd Merit list for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026. For the January 2026 Schedule-I cycle, the Department of Posts announced an impressive 28,636 vacancies across 23 postal circles for the roles of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM). Following the successful release of the first allocation list in early March, thousands of candidates who narrowly missed the initial cut-off are now eagerly awaiting the India Post Office GDS 3rd Merit List 2026.
The merit list generation is a dynamic process. Candidates shortlisted in the first list, released in the first week of March 2026, were given a strict deadline to complete their initial Document Verification (DV). This physical verification phase is scheduled to conclude around March 23, 2026.
India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026: Overview
Based on the latest updates from major education portals, candidates can expect the India Post GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 to be published in the fourth week of March or the first week of April 2026.
| Organization Name | India Post (Department of Posts) |
| Recruitment Cycle | GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I (January 2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 28,636 Posts |
| Posts Available | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Gramin Dak Sevak |
| Selection Criteria | Purely Merit-Based (Class 10th Marks) |
| 1st Merit List Status | Released (March 6, 2026) |
| 2nd Merit List Expected Date | second week of May 2026 |
| Result Format | State-Wise PDF |
| Official Website | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
State-Wise Vacancy Highlights
The GDS 2nd Merit List will be published separately for all 23 postal circles. The volume of the second list largely depends on the total vacancies in that specific state. Here is a look at some of the major postal circles with the highest recruitment numbers for the 2026 cycle:
Uttar Pradesh: 3,169 Vacancies
Maharashtra: 3,553 Vacancies
West Bengal: 2,963 Vacancies
Madhya Pradesh: 2,102 Vacancies
Gujarat: 1,782 Vacancies
Kerala: 1,691 Vacancies
Bihar: 1,344 Vacancies
Candidates from these high-vacancy states have a statistically better chance of finding their registration numbers in the upcoming supplementary merit lists.
How to Download the India Post office GDS 2nd Merit List 2026 PDF
Once the Department of Posts officially announces the results, the servers often experience heavy traffic. However, checking your selection status is straightforward. Follow these exact steps to access your results:
Open web browser and navigate to the India Post GDS engagement website at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
On the left side of the homepage, scroll down to the “Candidate’s Corner” section.
Click on the link that reads “GDS 2026 Schedule-I Shortlisted Candidates” or “2nd Merit List PDF.”
A drop-down menu or a list of states will appear. Click on the state from which you submitted your application.
The state-wise merit list will open. Download the PDF file to your device.
Open the document and press
Ctrl + F(or use the search icon on mobile). Type in your 7-digit Registration Number to instantly check if you have been selected.
Details Mentioned on the Merit List
When reviewing the PDF, ensure you cross-check the following details next to your registration number:
- Name of the Division and Office
- Post Name (BPM, ABPM, or Dak Sevak)
- Candidate’s Registration Number and Name
- Percentage of Marks (calculated up to 4 decimal places)
- Allocated Document Verification (DV) Venue and Deadline
Document Verification (DV) Guidelines: Mandatory Documents to Carry:
- Original Class 10th (Matriculation) Marksheet and Board Certificate.
- A valid government-issued ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID).
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificates issued by a competent authority, if you claimed reservation benefits.
- PwD certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable.
- Certificates showing basic computer training and proof of studying the local language up to the 10th standard.
- Recent passport-size color photographs.
Candidates who clear the verification round will subsequently receive their offer of engagement and undergo necessary pre-employment training before officially joining the India Post network.
