India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 – Check for 28636 Posts

📊 Quick Info Overview

📅 Important Dates

📢 Vacancy Breakdown

💳 Application Fee

🎯 Selection Process

1. Stage 1: Merit (Class 10th Marks)
2. Stage 2: Document Verification
3. Stage 3: Appointment

Overview

The Department of Posts has published the India Post GDS 3rd Supplementary Merit List 2026 on 11 May 2026 at its official portals indiapost.gov.in and indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. This merit list includes shortlisted candidates for 28,636 vacancies under Schedule-I January 2026 for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) positions.

Candidates who applied for the GDS posts can download the circle-wise merit list PDFs by Registration Number and check their status on the official website. The merit list enables candidates to verify their shortlisting for document verification and subsequent appointment steps.

Applicants preparing for related government jobs may also explore Latest Govt Jobs 2026 and for similar central government opportunities, see SSC Jobs 2026 and Banking Jobs 2026 on our portal.

Key Highlights

• Recruiting Body: Department of Posts, India Post
• Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), BPM, ABPM
• Result Type: 3rd Supplementary Merit List
• Date of Result: 11 May 2026
• Total Vacancies: 28,636
• Selection Stages: Merit based on Class 10th marks, Document Verification, then Appointment
• Official Websites: indiapost.gov.in, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

Vacancy Details

A total of 28,636 vacancies are available across various postal circles for the posts of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM).

Eligibility

Merit is primarily determined based on Class 10th (Matriculation) marks recognized by the respective State Education Boards. Candidates should ensure they meet the educational qualification and other criteria as detailed in the original recruitment notifications available on the official portals.

Important Dates

• Merit List Declaration: 11 May 2026
• Document Verification: As per schedule mentioned in merit list PDFs

Application Fee

No fresh application is required for this merit list. Candidates who applied previously for Schedule-I January 2026 recruitment have their eligibility considered.

How to Apply

This notification pertains to the merit list publication stage; no new application is being accepted. Candidates qualified in the merit list must prepare for document verification by downloading their respective circle-wise list.

To check the merit list, visit the official link Download GDS 3rd Merit List 2026, select your postal circle/state, and search your Registration Number in the PDF.

For further preparation, candidates can access the Download Admit Card for document verification and the Check Latest Results on our portal.

Selection Process

• Merit based on Class 10th Marks
• Document Verification of original certificates and documents
• Appointment as per merit and verification

Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website and our State Govt Jobs 2026 category for updates.

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