India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026: Download Result PDF for 28,636 Vacancies

The Department of Posts, Government of India, has officially published the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 (Supplementary List IV) on the official recruitment portal, www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Applicants who applied for the 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions under the January 2026 schedule and were not selected in previous rounds can now verify their status.

Shortlisted candidates must complete their mandatory document verification at their respective Divisional Office no later than June 23, 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. Candidates appearing on the fourth merit list must undergo document verification; failure to attend this stage will result in the automatic cancellation of your application.

Why Was the GDS 4th Merit List Released?

Following the completion of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd merit lists, several vacancies remained due to candidates failing to report for document verification or being deemed ineligible. The 4th list has been issued to fill these remaining slots.

India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 PDF

Candidates can download their state-specific PDF and search for their 7-digit registration number to check their status. 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 for this recruitment.

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 are required to report to your designated Divisional Office for document verification by June 23, 2026.

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

The 4th Merit List confirms the selection of 4,458 candidates across 19 postal circles. A breakdown of the selected candidates per zone is available within the official documentation.

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

Follow the steps outlined below 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 cutoff represents the minimum percentage required for selection. Candidates must have achieved marks equal to or higher than the designated cutoff for their category to be invited for document verification.

For BPM (Branch Postmaster)

For ABPM (Assistant Branch Postmaster)

For Dak Sevak

How is the GDS Merit List Prepared?

The selection process for the 2026 India Post GDS recruitment is entirely merit-based.

• 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

Shortlisted candidates must complete the document verification (DV) stage, which is the final prerequisite for appointment. Please ensure you report to the specified Divisional Office by the deadline indicated in the official merit list PDF.

Please prepare the following documents (originals and self-attested copies) for the document verification 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)