Soon, the 5th merit list for the 2024 Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) post will be issued by the India Post Department. Through this hiring procedure, the department aims to fill the 44228 vacant seats of the Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts. The nominees who are waiting for the announcement of the 5th merit list can check the list on the official portal. Into the merit list, the applicants can check their names into the list by downloading the merit list.
India Post GDS Recruitment 2024: Overview
The individuals who applied for the 44228 empty seats of the India Post GDS Recruitment and did not get their names have to wait for the relating of the 5th merit list. For the remaining seats, the department soon issued the 5th merit list on their portal.
| Posts | Branch Postmaster (BPM), Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) |
| Organization Name | Indian Post Department |
| Total Vacancies | 44,228 |
| 5th Merit List Date | Last week of November 2024 (expected) |
| Category | Result |
| Official Website | indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
India Post 5th Merit List: Details
The candidates’ names who are listed under the India Post GDS 5th Merit List 2024 will be chosen as per the marks in the exam. The department doesn’t consider the written exam for the selection. Only the merit list will be prepared.
Before the last date, the nominees whose names come under the merit list have to appear at the Divisional Head for the docs verification.
Details Mentioned in the Merit List
The merit list contains various information on the India Post GDS Merit List 2024. The individuals can verify the details given below.
- Division
- Percentage of Marks Obtained
- Post Name
- Registration Number
- Candidate’s Name
- Gender
- Community
- Office
- Post Community
- Document Verification Dates
GDS 5th Merit List Cut Off 2024
The nominees who are eagerly waiting for the merit list can check the cut-off here and then find out their eligibility for the post. Check the cut-off instructions in the below table.
| Category | Cut Off |
| General/ UR | 83% – 85% |
| OBC | 81% – 84% |
| EWS | 79% – 83% |
| SC | 76% – 79% |
| ST | 72% – 77% |
| PWD | 56% – 60% |
Required Documents for Verification
The nominees who have been shortlisted by the India Post must bring the necessary docs with the original form and two copies for the document verification process. The list of the docs carried at the verification of the docs is as follows:
- 10th Marksheet
- Identity Proof
- Caste Certificate
- PWD Certificate
- EWS Certificate
- Transgender Certificate
- Date of Birth Proof
- Medical Certificate
- Competent Authority Certificate
Procedure to Download the India Post GDS 5th Merit List 2024
Follow all the below simple steps to download the merit list.
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the India Post official portal.
- Navigate to Latest News: On the homepage, tap on the “Latest News” or “Announcements” section.
- Click on the GDS Merit List Link: Now, tap on the link of the “GDS 5th Merit List 2024.”
- Download the PDF: Now, tap on the download option to download the list and save it.
- Search for Your Name: Open the file and find your name or registration number in the list.
India post Dates
| 1st Merit List | 19th August 2024 |
| 2nd Merit List | 17th September 2024 |
| 3rd Merit List | 20th October 2024 |
| 4th Merit List | 12th November 2024 |
| 5th Merit List | Last week of November 2024 |
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FAQs
Q: When will the India Post GDS 5th Merit List 2024 issued?
Ans: Into the last week of November, the merit list will be issued on the official portal.
Q: What will the nominees have to do if their names come under the merit list?
Ans: The nominees have to then report for the verification of the docs at the divisional office. The candidates have to appear for the docs verification with all the original certificates and self-attested photocopies.