India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 Out: Check Supplementary List IV & DV Dates

The Department of Posts, Government of India, has officially released the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 (Supplementary List IV). This recruitment cycle encompasses a grand total of 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions under the January 2026 schedule, covering vital roles such as Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak across 19 postal circles. The latest supplementary list successfully confirms the selection of 4,458 candidates.

Shortlisted applicants must now prepare for the next critical phase of the engagement process. All selected individuals are mandated to report to their respective Divisional Office to complete physical document verification no later than June 23, 2026 (within 15 days of the merit list release). Please note that failure to attend document verification will result in the automatic cancellation of the application.

How to Check India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026

1. Visit the official website of the Department of Posts at www.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.

Circle-Wise 4th Merit List PDF Downloads

Access and download the circle-specific PDF documents for Supplementary List IV directly using the links below:

• Andhra Pradesh GDS 4th Merit List PDF
• Bihar GDS 4th Merit List PDF
• Chhattisgarh 4th Merit List PDF
• Delhi 4th Merit List PDF
• Gujarat 4th Merit List PDF
• Haryana 4th Merit List PDF
• Himachal Pradesh 4th Merit List PDF
• Jammu And Kashmir 4th Merit List PDF
• Jharkhand 4th Merit List PDF
• Karnataka 4th Merit List PDF
• Madhya Pradesh 4th Merit List PDF
• Maharashtra 4th Merit List PDF
• North East 4th Merit List PDF
• Odisha 4th Merit List PDF
• Punjab 4th Merit List PDF
• Rajasthan 4th Merit List PDF
• Telangana 4th Merit List PDF
• Uttarakhand 4th Merit List PDF
• Uttar Pradesh 4th Merit List PDF

Documents Required for Document Verification

Make sure to carry original documents along with self-attested photocopies to your designated Divisional Office:

• 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)

Selection Criteria & Merit Calculation

There is no separate written test for India Post GDS recruitment. Selections are determined strictly by merit based on Class 10 (Secondary School) examination marks calculated to four decimal places. Grade points are converted using the formula: Marks = Grade Point x 9.5.

In case of a tie in marks, the following tie-breaking criteria are applied sequentially:

1. Older candidate (higher date of birth / born earlier)
2. Category reservation rules (ST Female → SC Female → OBC Female → EWS Female → UR Female, then ST Male → SC Male → OBC Male → EWS Male → UR Male)

Candidates Selected Statistics

Candidates Selected in GDS 4th Merit List

Circle	Candidates Selected
Andhra Pradesh	244
Bihar	572
Chhattisgarh	277
Delhi	06
Haryana	44
Gujarat	275
Himachal Pradesh	55
Jammu & Kashmir	128
Jharkhand	242
Karnataka	213
Madhya Pradesh	325
Maharashtra	759
North East	426
Odisha	140
Punjab	34
Rajasthan	97
Telangana	64
Uttarakhand	61
Uttar Pradesh	496
Total Candidates	4,458

Cut-off Percentages Overview

For BPM (Branch Postmaster)

Circle	UR (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	EWS (%)
Andhra Pradesh	100	100	100	100	100
Bihar	95	95	93.8	88.66	94.6
Chhattisgarh	97.1	97.2	97	96.5	97.5
Gujarat	88.8	87.8	89.4	85.4	84.8
Haryana	100	100	100	–	100
Himachal Pradesh	100	99	100	–	98.6
Jammu & Kashmir	100	98	100	98	96.6
Jharkhand	96.33	96.5	95.86	93	95
Karnataka	96.96	96.8	96.96	95.84	95.2
Madhya Pradesh	96.6	97	96.2	93.42	93.41
Maharashtra	89.66	89.83	90.83	86.5	89.5
North East	76.83	97.95	94.6	77.66	87.4
Odisha	91.6	92.17	90.33	84.17	87.5
Punjab	100	100	100	87	100
Rajasthan	98.83	99	98	95	99
Telangana	98.33	97.33	96.83	98.67	98.5
Uttar Pradesh	97.4	97.4	96.33	92.67	95.2
Uttarakhand	98	100	–	–	98

For ABPM (Assistant Branch Postmaster)

Circle	UR (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	EWS (%)
Andhra Pradesh	100	100	100	100	100
Bihar	95	95	93.66	83.92	95
Chhattisgarh	97	97.17	97	96.5	97
Gujarat	88.6	88.8	91.2	82.2	86.4
Haryana	100	100	100	–	100
Himachal Pradesh	99.57	99.14	100	95	100
Jammu & Kashmir	100	98.6	100	98.6	–
Jharkhand	96.4	96.6	96.5	93.6	95
Karnataka	96	96.48	94.4	96.32	97.12
Madhya Pradesh	96.6	97	96.6	93.42	94.75
Maharashtra	89.66	89.66	90	86.5	88.5
North East	88.4	98	95	89.3	87.4
Odisha	91.5	91.67	89.33	83.83	88.67
Punjab	100	100	100	–	–
Rajasthan	100	–	100	–	–
Telangana	98.5	99.67	–	–	96
Uttar Pradesh	97.16	97	96.6	81.83	95
Uttarakhand	98	98	97	91.4	98

For Dak Sevak

Circle	UR (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	EWS (%)
Andhra Pradesh	100	100	100	100	100
Bihar	95	96.8	91.8	91.2	95
Chhattisgarh	–	–	94.67	–	–
Gujarat	89	90.8	90.4	85.8	84
Haryana	100	100	100	–	–
Himachal Pradesh	100	100	–	–	–
Jammu & Kashmir	100	–	–	97.8	–
Jharkhand	–	–	–	–	–
Karnataka	96.48	96.96	96.32	–	93.12
Madhya Pradesh	98	97.2	96	95	96
Maharashtra	89.16	89.5	90.17	86.67	78.33
North East	85.33	97.83	–	80.83	87.4
Odisha	91.5	92.67	86.33	84.33	90.83
Punjab	100	–	100	–	–
Rajasthan	–	100	98.4	99.33	–
Telangana	97.33	98.17	97.5	–	99.67
Uttar Pradesh	97.69	98	97.5	–	95.67
Uttarakhand	–	–	99.23	93.1	98.6

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I search my name in the GDS 4th Merit List PDF?

Once you have downloaded the circle-wise PDF, use the shortcut Ctrl + F to search for your 7-digit Registration Number quickly.

Will India Post release a 5th Merit List after the 4th?

Should vacancies remain after this round of document verification, the Department of Posts may issue a 5th Supplementary Merit List. Stay tuned to the official website for the latest updates.

What is the deadline for document verification for the 4th merit list?

Shortlisted candidates must complete their mandatory document verification at their respective Divisional Office no later than June 23, 2026.

How are selections determined for India Post GDS recruitment?

Selections are determined strictly by merit based on Class 10 (Secondary School) examination marks calculated to four decimal places. There is no separate written test.