India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026: Download Circle-wise Result PDFs for 28,636 Posts

The Department of Posts, Government of India, has officially released the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 (Supplementary List IV) on its official portal www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Candidates who applied for the 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) vacancies under the January 2026 recruitment drive and were not selected in previous rounds can now check their status in this supplementary list.

Candidates identified in the 4th merit list must complete their mandatory document verification at their respective Divisional Office no later than 23rd June 2026.

India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 Out

This recruitment cycle aims to fill 28,636 vacancies for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak roles nationwide. All shortlisted candidates are strictly required to attend the document verification (DV) process; failure to report will result in the automatic cancellation of the application.

Why Was the GDS 4th Merit List Released?

Following the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd merit lists, the 4th list was published to fill vacancies left by candidates who were either found ineligible or failed to report for document verification. You can check your status directly on the official India Post GDS website.

India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 PDF

Candidates can download the state-wise PDF to search for their 7-digit registration number. Selection is based entirely on merit, derived from Class 10th secondary school marks calculated up to four decimal places, with no written examination required.

1. Andhra Pradesh GDS 4th Merit List PDF
2. Bihar GDS 4th Merit List PDF
3. Chhattisgarh 4th Merit List PDF
4. Delhi 4th Merit List PDF
5. Gujarat 4th Merit List PDF
6. Haryana 4th Merit List PDF
7. Himachal Pradesh 4th Merit List PDF
8. Jammu And Kashmir 4th Merit List PDF
9. Jharkhand 4th Merit List PDF
10. Karnataka 4th Merit List PDF
11. Madhya Pradesh 4th Merit List PDF
12. Maharashtra 4th Merit List PDF
13. North East 4th Merit List PDF
14. Odisha 4th Merit List PDF
15. Punjab 4th Merit List PDF
16. Rajasthan 4th Merit List PDF
17. Telangana 4th Merit List PDF
18. Uttarakhand 4th Merit List PDF
19. Uttar Pradesh 4th Merit List PDF

Next Steps for Shortlisted Candidates

If your name appears on the 4th Merit List, you must complete the document verification process at your designated Divisional Office by 23rd June 2026.

How many candidates are selected in GDS 4th Merit List?

The 4th Merit List qualifies 4,458 candidates across 19 postal circles. Below is the breakdown of the zone-wise selection statistics.

How to Check India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026?

Follow the steps outlined below to successfully download the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 from the official portal.

1. You can visit the official website of the Department of Posts at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
2. Click on “GDS Online Engagement” and Choose “Schedule-I January 2026”
3. Select your respective Postal Circle (State) on the homepage
4. Click the link for “Supplementary List – IV” (4th Merit List)
5. The PDF will open in a new tab circularly
6. Press Ctrl + F and type your 7-digit Registration Number to find your name
7. Download the merit list PDF and save it for future use.

India Post GDS 4th Merit List Cut Off 2026 Out

The GDS 4th Merit List cutoff marks represent the minimum percentage required to qualify. Only candidates meeting or exceeding this cutoff are shortlisted for the document verification stage.

For BPM (Branch Postmaster)

For ABPM (Assistant Branch Postmaster)

For Dak Sevak

How is the GDS Merit List Prepared?

The entire India Post GDS 2026 selection process is strictly merit-based, ensuring transparency and fairness.

• Merit-Based Shortlisting – Candidates are shortlisted purely based on their Class 10th aggregate marks. Marks from all subjects in the 10th Board Examination are considered. If the board uses a grade-point system, it is converted using the formula: Marks = Grade Point x 9.5.
• Tie-Breaking Criteria – When two or more candidates share an identical Class 10th percentage (up to 4 decimal places), the following tie-breaking criteria are applied in order:
  • Preference is given to the older candidate (higher date of birth / born earlier).
  • If still tied, category reservation rules of the Government of India apply in this order: ST Female → SC Female → OBC Female → EWS Female → UR Female, then ST Male → SC Male → OBC Male → EWS Male → UR Male
• Document Verification (DV) – Shortlisted candidates must report to the designated Divisional Head Office for Document Verification within 15 days of the merit list release. DV is the final stage before appointment confirmation
• Final Appointment – Candidates who successfully clear Document Verification are issued an appointment order for their allotted GDS post and division.

India Post GDS 4th Merit List — Document Verification Process

Candidates shortlisted in the 4th Merit List must undergo document verification (DV) as the final step before appointment. Please ensure you report to the relevant Divisional Office by the deadline specified in the official PDF.

During the DV round, you are required to present both original documents and self-attested photocopies for validation.

• Class 10 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
• Date of Birth Certificate (as proof of age)
• Caste Certificate (for SC / ST / OBC candidates), issued by the competent authority
• EWS Certificate (for EWS candidates)
• Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates), if applicable
• Computer Training Certificate (for BPM posts), wherever applicable
• Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, etc.)
• Residence / Domicile Certificate
• Passport-size photographs (recent)