India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 Out – Download Circle-Wise PDF

If you have been waiting anxiously after missing out in the first three merit lists, this is the news you were hoping for. India Post has officially released the GDS 4th Merit List 2026 on June 8, 2026, on its official portal indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. A total of 4,458 candidates have been shortlisted across 19 postal circles in this fourth round, also officially called Supplementary List IV. If your name is in the list, you need to complete document verification on or before June 23, 2026 — so do not delay.

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What Is the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026?

India Post is running one of the biggest government recruitment drives of 2026, with 28,636 vacancies for posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak across all postal circles of India. The recruitment is being conducted under Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2026.

After releasing three merit lists, many positions still remained vacant because some shortlisted candidates either did not show up for document verification or were found ineligible during the DV process. To fill those leftover vacancies, the Department of Posts has now released the 4th Merit List — giving thousands of waiting candidates another genuine shot at a central government job.

One thing that makes this recruitment unique is that there is no written exam at all. Your Class 10 (Matriculation) board marks are everything here. The department calculates those marks up to four decimal places and ranks candidates purely on that basis. So if you had solid 10th marks and applied on time, there is a real chance your name could be in this list.

India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 — Key Highlights

Detail	Information
Recruiting Authority	Department of Posts, India
Post Names	BPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak
Total Vacancies	28,636
Schedule	Schedule-I, January 2026
4th Merit List Release Date	June 8, 2026
Total Candidates in 4th List	4,458
Document Verification Deadline	June 23, 2026
Official Website	indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
Selection Basis	Class 10 marks only

Why Was the GDS 4th Merit List Released?

Every time India Post releases a merit list, not all shortlisted candidates make it through. Some miss the document verification deadline, others have mismatched documents, and some are simply found ineligible at the divisional office. Whenever these seats fall vacant, the department rolls out a fresh supplementary list to fill them up. That is exactly what has happened here. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Merit Lists left behind a number of unfilled posts, and the 4th Merit List is now plugging those gaps with 4,458 fresh candidates.

Circle-Wise Number of Candidates Selected in GDS 4th Merit List 2026

Here is a clear breakdown of how many candidates have been shortlisted in each postal circle:

Postal 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	4,458

Maharashtra leads all states with 759 selections, closely followed by Bihar (572) and Uttar Pradesh (496). The North East circle has also seen a strong showing with 426 candidates making it through.

How to Download India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 PDF

Downloading the merit list is straightforward. Just follow these steps:

Step 1: Open your browser and visit the official portal at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on “GDS Online Engagement” and then choose “Schedule-I January 2026.”

Step 3: Select your respective Postal Circle (state) from the list shown.

Step 4: Click on the link for “Supplementary List – IV” which is the 4th Merit List.

Step 5: The PDF will open in a new tab on your screen.

Step 6: Press Ctrl + F on your keyboard, type your 7-digit Registration Number, and search.

Step 7: If your registration number appears, you are shortlisted. Download and save the PDF for your records.

One important tip — search using your registration number rather than your name, since names can have spelling variations in official documents.

State-Wise GDS 4th Merit List PDF Download Links 2026

The 4th Merit List is available separately for all 19 active postal circles. Below are the states for which the PDF has been released:

Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, North East, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

Please note that a few specific circles such as West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu are currently operating on Supplementary List III due to their local administrative schedules. Candidates from those states should keep checking the official portal for their respective updates.

All PDFs can be accessed directly at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in under the Shortlisted Candidates section.

What to Do After Your Name Appears in the GDS 4th Merit List

If you find your 7-digit registration number in the merit list PDF, here is exactly what you need to do next:

The first and most important thing is to head to your allotted Divisional Office for Document Verification on or before June 23, 2026. This is a hard deadline. Missing it means losing your chance at the post permanently, with no second opportunity.

You need to carry original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies of everything. Do not show up without the originals — your verification cannot be completed without them.

Documents Required for GDS Document Verification 2026

Make sure you have all of these ready before you visit the Divisional Office:

Your Class 10 Marksheet and Passing Certificate are the most critical documents since that is what your entire selection is based on. You will also need your Date of Birth Certificate as age proof. If you belong to SC, ST, or OBC categories, carry your Caste Certificate issued by a competent authority. EWS candidates must bring a valid EWS Certificate. Candidates with disabilities should carry their PwD Certificate. If you applied for a BPM post, a Computer Training Certificate is required. You will also need a valid Photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN Card, along with a Residence or Domicile Certificate and recent passport-size photographs.

Missing even one document can cause your candidature to be rejected at the verification stage, so double-check your entire document folder the night before.

How Is Selection Done for India Post GDS 2026?

There is no written exam, no group discussion, and no personal interview. The Department of Posts shortlists candidates purely based on their Class 10 (Secondary School) board marks, calculated up to four decimal places for maximum accuracy and fairness. This process is completely automated and system-generated.

If two candidates have the same Class 10 percentage, the department uses a tie-breaker formula based on age — the older candidate gets preference. Category-wise reservations as per government norms are applied throughout.

This is actually one of the most transparent recruitment processes in India, and it gives every Class 10 pass candidate from any background an equal shot.

Will There Be a 5th Merit List?

Many candidates who did not make it into the 4th Merit List are now asking whether a 5th Merit List will come. The honest answer is — it depends. If candidates shortlisted in this round again fail to show up for document verification or are found ineligible, the remaining vacancies will trigger another supplementary list. Based on what has happened in previous GDS recruitment cycles, a 5th Merit List is quite possible. Keep checking the official portal at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in regularly for any fresh announcements.

Important Dates — India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Application Start Date	January 31, 2026
Application End Date	February 14, 2026
GDS 4th Merit List Released	June 8, 2026
Document Verification Deadline	June 23, 2026

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