India Post GDS 2025: India Post has officially released the much-awaited Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) merit list for January 2025. The merit list, which determines the shortlisted candidates for various GDS positions, was made available on March 21, 2025. Candidates who had applied for the post of Gramin Dak Sevak in 22 states can now check if their names have been included in the final list.
The merit list is crucial for those who registered for the GDS recruitment drive as it determines who will move forward in the selection process. With a total of 21,413 vacancies available, this release marks an important step toward filling these positions. The list can be accessed on the official India Post website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
States included in the GDS merit listThe merit list has been published for candidates across 22 states, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, North East, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal. Each state has its own dedicated merit list available on the website, which candidates can check by selecting their respective state.
How to check the India Post GDS merit listTo check the merit list, candidates must follow a few simple steps. First, visit the official website at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. On the homepage, click on the GDS merit list link, which will redirect you to the state-wise merit list page. Choose your state, and the list will be displayed on your screen. Candidates can then download and keep a copy of the list for future reference.
Document verification processThe final selection of shortlisted candidates will depend on the physical verification of original documents. Candidates whose names appear on the merit list are required to report for document verification by the Divisional Head at the respective division or unit by April 7, 2025. They must bring the original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies.