India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026: Check Name, 6,690 Selected, DV by 26 May

India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026: Check Name, 6,690 Selected, DV by 26 May — Highlights

Important Dates

Stage-wise Cost & Fee Reference

Eligibility & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18–40 years as on Original cut-off as per the GDS 2026 notification (typically the last date of application). Range was <strong>18 to 40 years</strong> for the parent cycle.

SC/ST: 5 years · OBC: 3 years · PwD: 10 years (UR) and proportionally more for OBC/SC/ST · Economically Weaker Section (EWS): no upper-age relaxation as per current GDS rules.

Educational Qualification:

• Branch Postmaster (BPM): Class 10 pass with Mathematics and the local language as compulsory subjects, from a recognised board. Working knowledge of cycling and basic computer usage. Residence in the same postal area is preferred.
• Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak Sevak: Class 10 pass with Mathematics and the local language. Same residence preference. Both BPM and ABPM/Dak Sevak roles need the candidate to be able to commute to the rural branch post office daily.
• How merit was computed: No written examination. The aggregate of language and Mathematics marks from the Class 10 certificate determines the rank. Tie-breakers: older candidate first; then SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservation; then alphabetical order of name. Computer / CCC certificate is mandatory at the DV stage.

Nationality: Indian citizen. State-wise selections require the candidate to be a resident of the same postal circle (some relaxations for special-category posts).

How to Check Your Result

1. Visit the official portal of India Post — direct link in the result CTA above.
2. Locate the result link for the relevant examination + year (most boards have a dedicated result-check page per cycle).
3. Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth exactly as they appear on the admit card.
4. Submit the form. The provisional mark sheet PDF will display on screen.
5. Save and print at least two copies of the score card for your records.
6. Cross-check name spelling, subject codes, and totals. If anything looks wrong, follow the re-checking / re-evaluation process within the official window.
7. The original embossed mark sheet is collected from the candidate's school 30-60 days later, when the examining body dispatches printed certificates.

Check Result on Official Portal →

India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026: Check Name, 6,690 Selected, DV by 26 May — Analysis & Trends

How to check your name in the 3rd Merit List

1. Open indiapostgdsonline.gov.in on a desktop or laptop. State PDFs run into 50-200 pages so a phone screen is uncomfortable.
2. Click "Online Engagement Schedule-I 2026" in the menu.
3. Select "Supplementary List III" (this is the 3rd merit list).
4. Choose your postal circle / state from the dropdown.
5. Click the PDF link for your state. The file opens directly in your browser.
6. Press Ctrl+F (Cmd+F on Mac) and type your registration number from the original GDS 2026 application.
7. If your registration number is in the PDF, you are selected. Save / print 3 copies of the page.

No login or password is required. The PDFs are public documents. If your registration number is not in the list, your application is still alive for the 4th merit list (expected June 2026).

State-wise selections — top 10 circles

India Post released the 3rd merit list with the following circle-wise distribution (top 10 by selection count):

State counts beyond Maharashtra are approximate, derived from the published circle PDFs. For the exact number in your state, open your circle's PDF on indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

Documents to carry to DV — full checklist

Report to your allotted divisional office (the address is printed on the merit list PDF next to your registration number) before 26 May 2026. Carry originals AND two sets of self-attested photocopies of every item below:

1. Class 10 (Matric) marksheet and passing certificate from a recognised board. The marksheet must clearly show language and Mathematics marks — these were the basis for merit computation.
2. Date-of-Birth proof — Class 10 certificate alone usually suffices; otherwise birth certificate / school leaving certificate.
3. Photo identity proof — Aadhaar (preferred), PAN, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence. Aadhaar is mandatory for the appointment formalities.
4. Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS) if applicable, in the prescribed Government of India format. EWS certificate must be valid for the current financial year.
5. Residence / Domicile certificate from your state government, especially if your post is allotted under a state-specific roster.
6. Computer / CCC certificate — mandatory from NIELIT or an equivalent recognised institute.
7. PwD certificate if applicable, with disability percentage and category clearly stated.
8. 4 to 6 recent passport-size photographs, white background, taken within the last 6 months.
9. Printout of the merit list page showing your registration number circled.
10. Printout of the original GDS 2026 application form with reference number, paid fee receipt, and uploaded documents in the order they were submitted.

Salary structure and posting

GDS posts are paid under the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) system, not the standard Pay Level matrix. The actual amount depends on the workload of the branch post office:

Annual increment of 3% on the TRCA slab. Dearness Allowance per the Government of India rate. No HRA, as GDS posts are local and the appointee usually lives in the same postal area. No PF, but a Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS) contribution is made by India Post. Leave: 20 days paid emergency leave per year for BPM, 10 days for ABPM and Dak Sevak.

If you are not in the 3rd merit list

Your application is still alive. India Post follows a rolling merit-list system within the same recruitment cycle — your original GDS 2026 registration carries over to subsequent rounds automatically. The 4th merit list is expected in June 2026, only if vacancies remain unfilled after the 3rd round DV. No fresh application is needed.

If the 4th merit list also misses you and the cycle closes, the next opportunity is the GDS 2027 notification (expected January-February 2027). Keep your Class 10 marksheet, computer certificate and ID documents updated and ready.

Common mistakes at DV

• Reporting on the wrong date. The merit list PDF prints the reporting date next to your name. Check it carefully and report on that exact day; the divisional office may not accommodate a later visit.
• Missing the language and Mathematics marks proof. Some states use a different Class 10 marksheet format. If your marksheet does not explicitly show Mathematics and the local language as separate subjects, carry the school migration certificate or detailed marks statement.
• Outdated EWS certificate. EWS validity is one financial year. Get a fresh certificate if your old one is from the previous year.
• Computer certificate not from NIELIT / approved body. Generic computer course certificates may be rejected. Carry a NIELIT CCC or DOEACC equivalent.
• Photograph mismatch with Aadhaar. Carry passport-size photos that match the photo on your Aadhaar card to avoid biometric disputes.

For the wider Central recruitment calendar, see our state recruitment tracker and our recently-shipped CRPF Constable Tradesman page.