## 🏣 India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 – Out Now
> The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 3rd Merit List 2026 has been officially released on **11 May 2026**. All candidates who applied for 28,636 posts across India can now check their shortlisting status circle/state-wise on the official portal.
🟢 Result Available Now — 11 May 2026
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### 📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 Window | 18–19 February 2026 |
| 3rd Merit List Released | 11 May 2026 ✅ |
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### 📊 Vacancy Details
**Total Posts: 28,636**
#### Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 12,696 |
| EWS | 2,719 |
| OBC | 5,694 |
| SC | 3,942 |
| ST | 2,716 |
| PWD – A | 260 |
| PWD – B | 271 |
| PWD – C | 257 |
| PWD – DE | 81 |
#### Circle/State-Wise Vacancy
| State | Language | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Konkani / Marathi | 3,553 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3,169 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali | 2,963 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 2,102 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2,009 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1,782 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1,691 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 1,344 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1,191 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 1,155 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1,060 |
| North Eastern | Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / Mizo | 1,014 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1,022 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 908 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo / Hindi / English | 639 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 608 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 520 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 436 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 270 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 267 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / English / Hindi | 261 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 634 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 38 |
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### 🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed **Class 10** with **Mathematics** and **English**
- Must have knowledge of the **local language** of the respective circle/state
- **Minimum Age:** 18 Years (as on 01 January 2026)
- **Maximum Age:** 40 Years (as on 01 January 2026)
- Age relaxation applicable as per India Post GDS regulations for reserved categories
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### 💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹ 0/- |
| All Category Female | ₹ 0/- |
**Payment Modes:** Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
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### 📥 How to Check India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026
1. Visit the official website: **indiapostgdsonline.gov.in**
2. Click on **"Shortlisted Candidates – List IV"** under GDS Recruitment 2025
3. Select your **Circle / State** from the dropdown list
4. The merit list PDF will open — press **Ctrl+F** to search your name or registration number
5. If shortlisted, prepare for the upcoming **Document Verification (DV)** round
6. Keep visiting the official website regularly for DV schedule and further updates
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