The India Post is expected to release the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 3rd merit list 2026 shortly on its official website. The announcement is likely to follow the completion of the ongoing document verification (DV) process for candidates shortlisted in the second merit list.
As per officials and past trends, the third merit list will include candidates selected against vacancies that remain unfilled after the second round. In previous years, subsequent lists have been released in phases to ensure all available posts are filled efficiently. Notably, the third merit list was published in May last year, suggesting a similar timeline for 2026.
This year’s recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 28,636 GDS posts across the country. The category-wise distribution of vacancies is as follows:
Document Verification Process Candidates shortlisted in earlier merit lists must complete document verification by presenting essential certificates. These include:
India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026: Steps to Download
Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official website for the latest updates regarding the release of the third merit list and further recruitment processes.