India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 Released: Check 28,636 Vacancies & DV Dates

The Department of Posts under the Government of India has officially announced the rollout of the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 (Supplementary List IV) for 19 postal circles. This crucial stage advances the Online Engagement Schedule-I for January 2026, spanning a massive total of 28,636 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions across multiple operational regions. Aspirants can review their engagement status through the official portal at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

This recruitment drive encompasses vital administrative and field roles, including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. With this 4th merit list publication, an additional 4,458 candidates have been provisionally selected across the 19 targeted postal circles.

Selection Criteria & Merit Computation

Selection for India Post GDS positions does not involve any written examination. Instead, selections are strictly merit-based, computed automatically using the marks secured in the Class 10 secondary education examination up to four decimal places. For educational boards utilizing a grade-point system, the official conversion formula is applied: Marks = Grade Point x 9.5.

In instances where candidates achieve identical Class 10 percentages, tie-breaking guidelines take effect. Priority is granted based on age (older candidates, characterized by a higher date of birth, are preferred), followed by category reservation hierarchies: ST Female > SC Female > OBC Female > EWS Female > UR Female, followed sequentially by their male counterparts.

Circle-Wise Selected Candidates Breakdown

Below is the distribution of candidates selected in the 4th merit list across the 19 participating circles:

Candidates Selected by Circle in India Post 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	4458

How to Check India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026

1. 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.

Download Circle-Specific 4th Merit List PDFs

You can directly access and download the respective PDF files for each circle here:

• 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

GDS Cutoff Percentages Reference Tables

Review the cutoff percentages across circles for the primary roles:

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

Document Verification (DV) Procedure and Requirements

Candidates shortlisted in the 4th merit list are required to report to their designated Divisional Office to complete their document verification process on or before June 23, 2026 (within 15 days of the merit list release). Failing to complete verification within this timeline may result in cancellation of candidature.

Documents Required for Document Verification Process

• 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)

Candidates should organize all original documents along with multiple self-attested photocopies before visiting their assigned divisional headquarters. Make sure to arrange travel accommodations in advance to meet the June 23, 2026 deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

Upon opening the downloaded circle-wise PDF, candidates can efficiently locate their name by pressing Ctrl + F and entering their 7-digit Registration Number.

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

Should any vacancies remain unfilled even after the document verification for the 4th Merit List, the Department of Posts may issue a 5th Supplementary Merit List. Candidates are strongly advised to regularly monitor the official website for any further updates regarding the recruitment process.

What is the final deadline for document verification?

Candidates named in the 4th merit list must complete their document verification process at the designated Divisional Office on or before June 23, 2026.

How is the selection merit calculated?

Selection is strictly based on merit with no written exam, calculated solely on Class 10 secondary education marks to four decimal places.