The Department of Posts, under the Government of India, has officially released the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 (Supplementary List IV) for the January 2026 recruitment cycle. This recruitment drive spans across 19 postal circles, targeting a total of 28,636 positions for Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak. The newly published 4th merit list officially confirms the selection status of 4,458 candidates nationwide.
Candidates who participated in this recruitment cycle can access their regional results through the official recruitment portal at www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. It is important to understand the selection criteria, which is entirely merit-based. Selections are calculated directly from Class 10 board exam marks up to four decimal places, eliminating the need for any additional written tests. For educational boards utilizing a grade-point system, marks are converted using a standard formula: Marks = Grade Point x 9.5. In scenarios where multiple candidates share identical merit percentages, tie-breaking criteria prioritize older candidates based on their date of birth, followed by specific government category reservation rules in a descending order: ST Female, SC Female, OBC Female, EWS Female, UR Female, followed sequentially by their male counterparts.
How to Check India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026
Follow this step-by-step procedure to locate your name and registration number in the newly published supplementary selection lists:
- Visit the official website of the Department of Posts at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
- Click on “GDS Online Engagement” and Choose “Schedule-I January 2026”
- Select your respective Postal Circle (State) on the homepage
- Click the link for “Supplementary List – IV” (4th Merit List)
- The PDF will open in a new tab circularly
- Press Ctrl + F and type your 7-digit Registration Number to find your name
- Download the merit list PDF and save it for future use.
Direct Circle-Wise GDS 4th Merit List PDF Links
Candidates can directly access and download their respective circle files using the following regional PDF references:
- 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
Candidates Selected per Circle Overview
| 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 |
Mandatory Document Verification Process
Shortlisted candidates must complete their document verification process at their assigned Divisional Office no later than June 23, 2026. Please note that failure to report for document verification by the deadline leads to automatic disqualification.
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)
Cut-Off Percentages Reference Tables
The following tables record the category-wise cut-off percentages for different GDS posts across various postal circles in this supplementary selection cycle.
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 |
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