The Department of Post (India Post) has officially released the 6th Merit List for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) under the 2025 recruitment cycle. This recruitment drive aimed to fill a total of 21,413 vacancies across various states of India. The application process for India Post GDS 2025 was conducted from 10 February to 3 March 2025. Candidates who have passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English as mandatory subjects were eligible to apply. The merit lists are prepared based on marks obtained in Class 10 examinations. The 6th merit list was published on 30 July 2025, and candidates whose names appear on this list must proceed with document verification as per the schedule provided by India Post.
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (High School) with Mathematics & English. A 60-day basic computer training certificate and knowledge of the local language (reading, writing, speaking) are mandatory.
Total Vacancies
21,413 Posts
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
Across India (State-wise vacancies available)
Admit Card / Merit List Announce Date
6th Merit List Released on 30 July 2025
For India Post GDS Bharti 2025, candidates must have passed their Class 10th High School Examination from any recognized board in India with passing marks in Mathematics and English, possess a Basic Computer Training Certificate of at least 60 days duration, and have knowledge of the local language of their postal circle in both speaking and writing; the selection process will be based on a Merit List followed by Document Verification, and candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.
India Post GDS 2025 : Vacancy Details
Post Name – Gramin Dak Sewak GDS
Category
No. of Post
General
9735
EWS
1952
OBC
4164
SC
2867
ST
2086
PWD – A
178
PWD – B
195
PWD – C
191
PWD – B
45
India Post GDS Bharti 2025 : State Wise Vacancy Details
State Name
Language
No. of Post
Uttar Pradesh
Hindi
3004
Bihar
Hindi
783
Delhi
Hindi
30
Madhya Pradesh
Hindi
1314
Rajasthan
Hindi
NA
Haryana
Hindi
82
Uttarakhand
Hindi
568
Chhattisgarh
Hindi
638
Himachal Pradesh
Hindi
331
Jharkhand
Hindi
822
Odisha
Oriya
1101
Gujarat
Gujarati
1203
Karnataka
Kannada
1135
Kerala
Malayalam
1385
Andhra Pradesh
Telugu
1215
Telangana
Telugu
519
Tamil Naidu
Tamil
2292
Maharashtra
Konkani/Marathi
25
Punjab
Punjabi / English / Hindi
400
Assam
Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English
1870
West Bengal
Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali
923
North Eastern
Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo
1260
Jammu / Kashmir
Hindi / Urdu
255
Important Dates
Notification Date
10 February 2025
Application Start Date
10 February 2025
Last Date to Apply
03 March 2025
Fee Payment Last Date
03 March 2025
Correction Window
06 – 08 March 2025
1st Merit List
21 March 2025
2nd Merit List
21 April 2025
3rd Merit List
19 May 2025
4th Merit List
19 May 2025
5th Merit List
09 July 2025
6th Merit List
30 July 2025
How to Download India Post GDS 6th Merit List 2025
Visit the official website of India Post GDS: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
On the homepage, click on the “Shortlisted Candidates” or “Results” tab.
Select your state (for example: Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, etc.).
Click on the PDF link for the 6th Merit List.
Download the PDF file and open it on your device.
Use the Ctrl + F function to search your registration number or name.
If shortlisted, follow the document verification instructions mentioned in the notice.
Check State Wise India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2025