The Department of Posts, Government of India, Ministry of Communications, has officially released the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 PDF on its official recruitment portal at indiapost.gov.in. Candidates who applied for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) / Dak Sevak posts under the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2026 can now download the state-wise merit list PDF and check their selection status.
This is a major update for lakhs of aspirants across India who were waiting for the 4th selection list after not finding their names in the earlier three merit lists. The 4th Merit List has been released circle-wise in PDF format for all 23 postal circles of India.
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What is India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026?
India Post conducts GDS recruitment purely on a merit basis. There is no written examination or interview conducted for these posts. Selection is done entirely based on the marks obtained by candidates in their Class 10 (Matriculation) board examination. After the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Merit Lists were released in March, April, and May 2026 respectively, the Department of Posts has now published the 4th Merit List to fill remaining vacant seats arising from candidates who did not report for document verification or were found ineligible during the earlier rounds.
India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 – All States PDF (State Wise List)
The 4th Merit List PDF has been released separately for each postal circle. Below is the state-wise list of all circles for which the 4th Merit List PDF is available:
Important Instructions for Shortlisted Candidates
As per the official notification released by the Department of Posts, all candidates whose names appear in the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 must note the following important points:
Shortlisted candidates must report to the Divisional Office of the Division to which they have been selected for document verification on or before 23 June 2026 (for Andhra Pradesh Circle). Other circles may have their own deadlines as mentioned in their respective PDFs.
Candidates must bring original documents along with 2 sets of photocopies of all relevant documents at the time of document verification.
Failure to report within the specified deadline will result in automatic cancellation of candidature and the vacant seat will be carried forward to the next merit list.
Documents Required for Document Verification
Candidates appearing for document verification must carry the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies:
Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate
Date of Birth Certificate
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable
EWS Certificate, if applicable
PwD Certificate, if applicable
Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, etc.)
Passport size photographs
Computer / Basic IT Knowledge Certificate (if applicable as per post requirement)
Details in the India Post GDS 4th Merit List PDF
The state-wise PDF released for each circle contains the following details for every shortlisted candidate:
Serial Number
Division Name
Office / Post ID
Post Name
Post Community (General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwD)
Registration Number of the Candidate
Percentage of Marks obtained in Class 10
Candidates can use the Ctrl + F function on their keyboard after opening the PDF to quickly search for their Registration Number and confirm their selection status.
How to Download India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 PDF
Follow these simple steps to download the 4th Merit List PDF:
Step 1: Visit the official India Post GDS recruitment portal at indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the “Shortlisted Candidates: Schedule-I, January 2026” section.
Step 3: Select “List 4” or “4th Merit List” from the available options.
Step 4: Choose your respective State / Postal Circle from the list.
Step 5: The PDF file will open or download. Use Ctrl + F and enter your Registration Number to find your name.
Step 6: If your Registration Number appears in the PDF, you are shortlisted. Proceed to report at your respective Divisional Office before the document verification deadline.
