- State wise 3rd Merit list released.
- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerela, Assam pending
Post Office GDS 3rd Merit List 2026: The Indian Post Department announced third merit list for the India Post GDS exam on its official website- indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. India Post GDS 3rd merit list can be tentatively released by the first week of April 2026. Check all region-wise results here.
Post office has not released 2nd merit list for states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerela, Assam due to ongoing state Assembly Election, Merit list of these states will be released after release of Election results.
Post Office GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | India Post |
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) |
| Merit List | Third Merit List |
| Selection Basis | Class 10 Marks Merit |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Mode of Release | Online PDF |
| Current Status | Released |
| Official Website | https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
India Post GDS Result 2nd Merit List 2026, Circle Wise PDF & Selection List
State Wise Post Office GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 PDF
- AP GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Bihar GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Chhattisgarh GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Delhi GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Haryana GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Gujarat GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Himachal Pradesh GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Jammu & Kashmir GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Jharkhand GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Karnataka GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Madhya Pradesh GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Maharashtra GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- North East GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Odisha GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Punjab GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Rajasthan GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Telangana GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Uttarakhand GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
- Uttar Pradesh GDS 3rd Merit List PDF
India Post GDS 2026 State/ Circle Wise Vacancy Details
| Name of Circle | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 1060 |
| Assam | 639 |
| Bihar | 1347 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1155 |
| Delhi | 42 |
| Gujarat | 1830 |
| Haryana | 270 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 520 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 267 |
| Jharkhand | 908 |
| Karnataka | 1023 |
| Kerala | 1691 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2120 |
| Maharashtra | 3553 |
| North East | 1014 |
| Orissa | 1191 |
| Punjab Circle | 262 |
| Rajasthan | 634 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2009 |
| Telangana | 609 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3169 |
| Uttarakhand | 445 |
| West Bengal | 2982 |
| Grand Total | 28,636 |
How Selection Merit List Is Prepared
The preparation of the Post Office GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 follows a transparent and automated system designed by India Post. The merit list is generated based on marks obtained in the secondary school examination.
- Candidates’ Class 10 marks are converted into percentage up to four decimal places
- No weightage is given to higher education qualifications
- Tie-breaking rules are applied if candidates have the same marks
- Preference is given based on date of birth and category rules
- Merit list is generated automatically using a centralized system
- Only shortlisted candidates are called for document verification
Factors Affecting GDS Cut Off Marks
Several factors influence the cut-off marks for the Post Office GDS 3rd Merit List 2026. These factors vary depending on the region and category of candidates.
- Total number of vacancies available in each state
- Number of applicants applying for the recruitment
- Category reservation such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS
- Difficulty level is not applicable but academic scoring trends matter
- Previous year cut-off trends
- Rural vs urban applicant competition levels
Steps to Download Post Office GDS 3rd Merit List 2026
- Visit the official India Post GDS online portal https://indiapost.gov.in/
- Click on the “GDS Merit List 2026” section
- Select your respective state or circle
- Click on the third merit list PDF link
- Open the PDF file and search your name or registration number
- Download and save the merit list for future reference
