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India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 Released: Download Now

The Department of Post has officially released the 4th Merit List for the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) positions for 2026. This recruitment covers a total of 28,636 vacancies, with applications accepted from January 31 to February 14, 2026. Candidates who applied can now download the merit list from the official India Post website. Key dates, application fees, age limits, and educational qualifications are also outlined in the announcement. Stay informed about your application status and ensure you check the merit list for your state.
By Ambika Singh Jun 8, 2026, 22:45 IST

India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 Announcement






India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026





Important Update: The Department of Post (India Post) has published the 4th Merit List for the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) position on its official website. This recruitment drive was for a total of 28,636 positions. Applications for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2025 were accepted from January 31, 2026, to February 14, 2026. Candidates who submitted their applications can now download the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 from the link provided below.




















Department of Post (India Post)


India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026


Key Dates



  • Registration Start Date: January 31, 2026


  • Registration End Date: February 14, 2026


  • Payment Deadline: February 16, 2026


  • Form Submission Deadline: February 16, 2026


  • Correction Dates: February 18-19, 2026


  • 1st Merit List Release: March 6, 2026


  • 2nd Merit List Release: April 10, 2026


  • 3rd Merit List Release: April 10, 2026


  • 4th Merit List Release: June 8, 2026


Application Fees



  • General, EWS, OBC: Rs. 100/-


  • SC, ST, PH: 0/-


  • All Female Candidates: 0/-


  • Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other modes.


Age Criteria for India Post GDS 2026



  • Age as of January 1, 2026


  • Minimum Age: 18 Years


  • Maximum Age: 40 Years


  • Age relaxation applies as per recruitment rules.


Vacancy Information for India Post GDS 2026


Total Vacancies: 28,630 Posts



























































Position Category Number of Posts
Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) General 12,696
EWS 2,719
OBC 5,694
SC 3,942
ST 2,716
PWD - A 260
PWD - B 271
PWD - C 257
PWD - DE 81


State-wise Vacancy Details for India Post GDS 2026





























































































































State Language Number of Posts
Uttar Pradesh Hindi 3,169
Bihar Hindi 1,344
Delhi Hindi 38
Madhya Pradesh Hindi 2,102
Rajasthan Hindi 634
Haryana Hindi 270
Uttarakhand Hindi 436
Chhattisgarh Hindi 1,155
Himachal Pradesh Hindi 520
Jharkhand Hindi 908
Odisha Oriya 1,191
Gujarat Gujarati 1,782
Karnataka Kannada 1,022
Kerala Malayalam 1,691
Andhra Pradesh Telugu 1,060
Telangana Telugu 608
Tamil Nadu Tamil 2,009
Maharashtra Konkani/Marathi 3,553
Punjab Punjabi / English / Hindi 261
Assam Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English 639
West Bengal Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali 2,963
North Eastern Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / Mizo 1,014
Jammu / Kashmir Hindi / Urdu 267



Educational Requirements for India Post GDS 2026



  • Candidates must have completed their 10th grade from a recognized board in India, with passing marks in Mathematics and English.


  • A Basic Computer Training Certificate of at least 60 days duration is required.


  • Candidates should be proficient in the local language of their postal circle, both in speaking and writing.


  • For further details on eligibility, candidates are encouraged to read the official notification thoroughly before applying.


Selection Process for India Post GDS 2026



  • Merit List


  • Document Verification (DV)


How to Access the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026



  • Visit the official India Post GDS website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in


  • On the homepage, locate the “Shortlisted Candidates” or “Results” section.


  • Select your state from the list (e.g., UP, Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra).


  • Click on the link to download the merit list PDF for your chosen state.


  • Open the downloaded PDF and use Ctrl + F to search for your registration number or name.