
India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026: The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment 2026 is one of the most-awaited government job selections in India. Now, candidates are eagerly waiting for the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026, which is expected to be released soon in PDF format on the official website — indiapost.gov.in.
The merit list will include state-wise shortlisted candidates for GDS, BPM (Branch Post Master), and ABPM (Assistant Branch Post Master) posts.
The GDS recruitment process is completely merit-based, meaning selection is done based on Class 10 marks without any written exam or interview.
Key Highlights:
Recruitment Authority: India Post (India Post)
Posts: GDS / BPM / ABPM
Total Vacancies: 28,636
Selection Mode: Merit (Class 10 marks)
Merit List Format: State-wise PDF
Expected Release: 2nd Week of June 2026
As per updates and previous trends, the 4th merit list is expected in the second week of June 2026.
Before releasing the list, India Post will:
Complete document verification of selected candidates
Identify remaining vacant posts across states
Prepare circle-wise merit PDFs
The GDS merit list is released separately for each postal circle.
Candidates can download their state PDF from:
https://indiapost.gov.in
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Rajasthan
West Bengal
Madhya Pradesh
Kerala
Punjab
Follow these steps:
Visit official website — indiapost.gov.in
Go to “GDS Recruitment” section
Click on “4th Merit List 2026” link
Select your state/postal circle
Download the PDF file
Search your name or registration number
The expected cut-off for India Post GDS 2026 varies from state to state depending on factors like number of vacancies, total applications received, and category-wise reservation (Gen/OBC/SC/ST).
It also largely depends on Class 10 marks and the overall competition level in each postal circle, where higher percentages improve selection chances significantly.
The cut-off varies state-wise based on:
Number of vacancies
Total applications
Category (Gen/OBC/SC/ST)
Class 10 marks
Competition level in each state
A higher Class 10 percentage increases selection chances significantly.
There is no exam or interview in this recruitment.
Selection steps:
Merit list based on Class 10 marks
State-wise shortlisting
Document verification
Medical examination
Final appointment
| Salary for India Post GDS Posts | |
| Post | Salary |
| BPM | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 |
| ABPM | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 |
| GDS | As per department norms |
Candidates must carry:
Class 10 marksheet
Aadhaar card
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Residence proof
Passport-size photos
Medical certificate
Currently, India Post is finalizing document verification for previously selected candidates. After confirmation of vacant seats, the 4th merit list PDF will be released circle-wise on the official portal.
Candidates are advised to regularly check updates on indiapost.gov.in to avoid missing important notifications.