Suresh Kumar
May 12, 2026 (Last updated: May 12, 2026) 4 minutes read
Department of Post, India Post has released the 3rd merit list on the official website for the recruitment of India Post Gramin Dak Seva GDS Posts. A total of 28,636 positions are available. The application process began on January 31, 2026, and remained open until February 14, 2026. Candidates can check the merit list for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 using the link provided below.
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Examination 2026 : Short Details
Important Dates
Online Apply Start Date: 31 January 2026
Online Apply Last Date: 14 February 2026
Fee Payment Last Date: 16 February 2026
Application Submission Last Date: 16 February 2026
Correction Date: 18 – 19 February 2026
3rd Merit List: 11 May 2026 Available Now
Candidates are advised to confirm from the India Post GDS official website.
Application Fee
For General / OBC: ₹ 100/-
For SC / ST / PH: ₹ 0/-
For All Category Female: ₹ 0/-
Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
IMPS
Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Notification 2026: Age Limits As On 01 January 2026
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
India Post provides age relaxation for the Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 position as per their regulations.
Total Post
28,636 Posts
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
Category Wise Vacancy Details
Category Name
No. Of Post
General
12696
EWS
2719
OBC
5694
SC
3942
ST
2716
PWD – A
260
PWD – B
271
PWD – C
257
PWD – DE
81
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026: Circle-Wise Vacancy Details
State Name
Language
No. of Post
Uttar Pradesh
Hindi
3169
Bihar
Hindi
1344
Delhi
Hindi
38
Madhya Pradesh
Hindi
2102
Rajasthan
Hindi
634
Haryana
Hindi
270
Uttarakhand
Hindi
436
Chhattisgarh
Hindi
1155
Himachal Pradesh
Hindi
520
Jharkhand
Hindi
908
Odisha
Oriya
1191
Gujarat
Gujarati
1782
Karnataka
Kannada
1022
Kerala
Malayalam
1691
Andhra Pradesh
Telugu
1060
Telangana
Telugu
608
Tamil Naidu
Tamil
2009
Maharashtra
Konkani/Marathi
3553
Punjab
Punjabi / English / Hindi
261
Assam
Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English
639
West Bengal
Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali
2963
North Eastern
Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo
1014
Jammu / Kashmir
Hindi / Urdu
267
Post Name
Eligibility Criteria
Gramin Dak Sewak GDS 2026
Candidates Must Have Passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English, and must know the local language. Check the official notification for details.
How To Check & Download India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS 3rd Merit List 2026
Visit: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Click on “Shortlisted Candidates – List IV” under GDS Recruitment 2025. Select your Circle/State from the list. Download PDF and search your name or registration number (use Ctrl+F).Check Next Steps: If shortlisted, prepare for document verification.
Check State-Wise India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS 3rd Merit List 2026
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Online Form 2026 : Important Question
Question: When will the online application for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 Start?Answer: The online application for this recruitment has started on 31 January 2026.
Question: What is the last date for online application for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Online Form 2026?Answer: The last date for online application Form is 14 February2026.
Question: What is the age limit for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Bharti 2026?Answer: The age limit for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Bharti 2026 is as follows:The minimum age is 18 and the maximum age is 40 years as on 01 January 2026.
Question: What is the eligibility for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDSVacancy 2026?Answer: Candidates Must Have Passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and must know the local language. Check the official notification for details.
Question: What is the official website for India Post GDS ?Answer: The official website for India Post GDS is https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/
Suresh Kumar is a recruitment and career content writer at Nokari.in. He researches government job notifications, exam updates, results, eligibility requirements, and application information, with a focus on helping candidates find and understand official recruitment information.
