The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 6th Merit List for 2025 has been officially released. Candidates who had applied for GDS posts under various postal circles can now check the latest list to see if they have been shortlisted for document verification. This merit list is part of the phased selection process conducted by India Post for recruiting Branch Postmasters (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmasters (ABPM), and Dak Sevaks across the country.
Thousands of aspirants apply every year, and the selection is based purely on merit drawn from Class 10th marks. No written exam is conducted, making this one of the most transparent recruitment processes in the government sector. Let's dive into the details of this latest development.
Event |
Date |
Application Start Date |
10/02/2025 |
Last Date for Apply Online |
03/03/2025 |
Pay Exam Fee Last Date |
03/03/2025 |
Correction Date |
06-08 March 2025 |
Application Status |
15th March 2025 |
1st Merit List |
21st March 2025 |
2nd Merit List |
21/04/2025 |
3rd Merit List |
19/05/2025 |
4th Merit List |
16/06/2025 |
5th Merit List |
09 July 2025 |
6th Merit List |
30 July 2025 |
Application Fee :
Category |
Amount |
GEN /OBC |
₹100/- |
SC / ST / PH / All Category Female |
₹0/- |
Payment Methods |
Pay through India Post E-Challan at nearest Head Post Office / GPO |
Age Limit:
Criteria |
Age |
Minimum Age |
18 Years |
Maximum Age |
40 Years |
Note: Age Relaxation as per rules
Vacancy Details
Post Name |
Total Posts |
Qualification |
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) |
21,413 |
Class 10 High School with Mathematics and English as Subjects Must know the local language Refer to the official notification |
State-Wise Vacancy Details
State Name |
Local Language |
Total Posts |
Uttar Pradesh |
Hindi |
3004 |
Uttarakhand |
Hindi |
568 |
Bihar |
Hindi |
783 |
Chhattisgarh |
Hindi |
638 |
Delhi |
Hindi |
30 |
Rajasthan |
Hindi |
N/A |
Haryana |
Hindi |
82 |
Himachal Pradesh |
Hindi |
331 |
Jammu / Kashmir |
Hindi / Urdu |
255 |
Jharkhand |
Hindi |
822 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Hindi |
1314 |
Kerala |
Malayalam |
1385 |
Punjab |
Punjabi / English / Hindi |
400 |
Maharashtra |
Konkani / Marathi |
25 |
North Eastern States |
Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / Mizo |
1260 |
Odisha |
Oriya |
1101 |
Karnataka |
Kannada |
1135 |
Tamil Nadu |
Tamil |
2292 |
Telangana |
Telugu |
519 |
Assam |
Assamese / Bengali / Bodo / Hindi / English |
655 |
Gujarat |
Gujarati |
1203 |
West Bengal |
Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali |
923 |
Andhra Pradesh |
Telugu |
1215 |
📥 How to Check India Post GDS 6th Merit List 2025
Here is a clear step-by-step guide for candidates to check whether they are selected:
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Visit the Official India Post Website
Go to the official recruitment portal: https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in -
Locate the “Candidate’s Corner” or “Shortlisted Candidates” Section
On the homepage, look for links under the heading titled "Shortlisted Candidates" or a similar label. -
Download the Circle-Wise Merit List PDF
Click on the state or postal circle you had applied to. The PDF will open or download. -
Search for Your Registration Number
Use Ctrl + F to search for your registration number or name in the document. -
Check the DV Instructions
If your name appears, note the details regarding document verification such as date, venue, and documents required.
📑 What to Do After Being Shortlisted
If your name appears in the 6th merit list, follow these steps immediately:
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Read the Instructions Carefully
Go through the document verification guidelines provided in the merit list notice. -
Gather Original Documents
Prepare your 10th class certificate, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), and application form. -
Visit the DV Center on Time
Attend the scheduled document verification at the mentioned center and time. Any delay or incomplete documentation may result in disqualification.
🚫 Not Selected? Here's What You Can Do
If your name is not listed in the 6th merit list, don’t be discouraged. India Post may still release further merit lists if vacancies remain. You should:
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Keep Checking Official Updates
Visit the official website regularly for any new list or notifications. -
Prepare for Other Recruitments
Apply for other GDS or departmental exams and stay updated through official government portals. -
Verify Application Details
Make sure your original application had the correct information and documents.
⚠️ Important Points to Remember
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No Login Required: GDS results are published in public PDFs; you don’t need to log in.
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Merit-Based Selection: No exam, only Class 10th performance is considered.
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No External Agents Involved: The process is completely online and transparent.
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Stay Safe from Scams: Do not share your personal documents with any unofficial third party.