India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 Download Gramin Dak Sevak Result Circle-Wise PDF (OUT)
The Department of Posts (India Post) has declared the fourth merit list and result for the post of Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) for the Schedule-I January 2026 cycle. Registered candidates can check their selection status online. The recruitment drive was conducted to fill up a total of 28,636 vacancies across various postal circles in India. Selection lists can be accessed on the official online engagement portal.
- Application Window: 31 January 2026 to 16 February 2026
- 4th Merit List Released: 08 June 2026
- Document Verification Last Date: 23 June 2026
- Cycle Name: Schedule-I January 2026
- Recruiting Organization: India Post
- Post Names: Branch Postmaster (BPM) & Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak
- Total Declared Vacancies: 28,636 Posts
- Selection Process: Merit-Based (Marks obtained in Class 10th)
- Notification Number: 17-37/ 2025-GDS
- Branch Postmaster (BPM): Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/-
- ABPM / Dak Sevak: Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/-
- Allowances: Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus other applicable allowances
- Notification of Selection: Via SMS / Registered Email
- Verification Authority: Divisional Head of Selected Circle
- Cut-Off Basis: 10th Class Percentage (Auto-Calculated)
Shortlisted candidates must present the original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies for verification:
- Original Class 10th / SSC / Matriculation Marksheet
- Original Caste / Community Certificate (For OBC, SC, ST, EWS candidates)
- Original Disability Certificate / PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Transgender Certificate (if applicable)
- Original Date of Birth Proof (if DOB is not mentioned on the 10th Class certificate)
- Medical Certificate issued by a government medical officer/government hospital
Candidates can download the circle-wise merit lists by following the steps outlined below:
- Go to the official India Post GDS portal: indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
- Find the section labeled "GDS Online Engagement Schedule, January-2026 Shortlisted Candidates List-IV" on the homepage.
- Choose your applied postal circle from the available drop-down options.
- The PDF file for the selected circle's selection list will load in a new browser tab.
- Open the PDF and search for your Registration Number or Name using the find function (Ctrl+F or Search menu).
| S.No. & Circle Name | Merit List Download Link |
|---|---|
| 1. Andhra Pradesh | Download List-IV |
| 2. Assam | Download List-III |
| 3. Bihar | Download List-IV |
| 4. Chhattisgarh | Download List-IV |
| 5. Delhi | Download List-IV |
| 6. Gujarat | Download List-IV |
| 7. Haryana | Download List-IV |
| 8. Himachal Pradesh | Download List-IV |
| 9. Jammu & Kashmir | Download List-IV |
| 10. Jharkhand | Download List-IV |
| 11. Karnataka | Download List-IV |
| 12. Kerala | Download List-III |
| 13. Madhya Pradesh | Download List-IV |
| 14. Maharashtra | Download List-IV |
| 15. North East | Download List-IV |
| 16. Odisha | Download List-IV |
| 17. Punjab | Download List-IV |
| 18. Rajasthan | Download List-IV |
| 19. Tamilnadu | Download List-III |
| 20. Telangana | Download List-IV |
| 21. Uttarakhand | Download List-IV |
| 22. Uttar Pradesh | Download List-IV |
| 23. West Bengal | Download List-III |
India Post GDS Important Links
1. When was the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 released?
The 4th merit list for selected circles was published on the official GDS engagement portal on June 08, 2026.
2. What is the last date for Document Verification (DV)?
Shortlisted candidates are required to complete their document verification process at their respective divisional headquarters on or before June 23, 2026.
3. Why do some circles show List-III instead of List-IV in the table?
Different circles have varying timeline schedules, administrative requirements, or recruitment phases. List-III represents the latest selection round available for those specific postal circles.
4. What is the selection criteria for India Post GDS recruitment?
Selection for GDS positions is determined systematically through merit. It is based automatically on the percentage of marks obtained in the Class 10th (Secondary School Examination).
5. How will I know if my name is on the GDS selection list?
Selected candidates generally receive a direct notification via SMS and registered email. Additionally, you can download your circle’s PDF list and search for your Registration Number manually.
