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

The Department of Posts, Government of India, has officially announced the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 (Supplementary List IV) on its official portal, www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Eligible candidates who applied for the 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) vacancies under the Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2026, and were not selected in the preceding three merit lists, can now ascertain their selection status in this latest supplementary round.

Candidates whose names are listed in the 4th merit list must complete their document verification process at the designated Divisional Office by June 23, 2026.

India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 Out

This significant recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 28,636 vacancies for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak positions across all postal circles in India. Candidates whose names appear on the fourth merit list are now mandated to undergo document verification. Failure to appear for this crucial verification process will result in the rejection of applications.

Reason for the India Post GDS 4th Merit List Release

Previously, India Post released the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Merit Lists. The release of the 4th Merit List is to accommodate remaining vacancies, as some candidates initially shortlisted did not report for document verification or were found ineligible. Where can I check the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026?

India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 PDF

Candidates can download the state-wise PDF merit list and search for their 7-digit registration number to confirm their shortlisting for Document Verification (DV). The selection is strictly merit-based, with no written examination; candidates are ranked solely on their Class 10 (secondary school) marks, calculated to four decimal places.

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 if Your Name Appears on the 4th Merit List PDF

Shortlisted candidates must attend their respective Divisional Offices for document verification on or before June 23, 2026.

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

In the 4th Merit List PDF, India Post has announced the qualifying status for 4,458 candidates across 19 postal circles. The zone-wise breakdown of selected candidates is as follows:

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

The following steps outline the process to download the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 from the official website.

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 India Post GDS 4th Merit List cutoff marks represent the minimum academic percentage required for candidates to be considered for the document verification process.

For BPM (Branch Postmaster)

For ABPM (Assistant Branch Postmaster)

For Dak Sevak

How is the GDS Merit List Prepared?

The selection procedure for India Post GDS 2026 is entirely based on merit.

• 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 selected for the GDS 4th Merit List 2026 must proceed to the Document Verification (DV) stage, the final step before appointment. DV will be conducted at the Divisional Office corresponding to the candidate's selected division. Candidates are urged to report for DV on or before the date specified in the official merit list PDF.

Candidates are required to bring the following documents (both original and self-attested photocopies) for the DV round:

• 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)