The Department of Posts (India Post) has officially declared the India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 on May 11, 2026. This supplementary list is part of the recruitment process for the 28,636 vacancies of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) under the Schedule-I January 2026 cycle. Candidates who were eagerly waiting for the results can now access the circle-wise merit list PDFs through the official recruitment portal.

Selection Process Overview

The selection for India Post GDS posts is strictly based on the system-generated merit list derived from the marks obtained in the Class 10th (Secondary School Examination). There is no written examination for these roles. Shortlisted candidates whose names appear in the 3rd supplementary list must now prepare for the Document Verification (DV) stage. During DV, candidates must present their original certificates, including mark sheets, caste certificates (if applicable), and identity proof, to the concerned divisional head.

Next Steps for Shortlisted Candidates

Qualified candidates are advised to download their scorecard and check the specific document verification schedule mentioned in the PDF. It is mandatory to report to the designated venue on or before the specified date. Failure to attend the verification process will result in the forfeiture of the candidature. The department aims to fill the remaining vacancies across various postal circles through these supplementary lists to ensure smooth operations in rural post offices.