India Post GDS 4th Merit List Released for 2025 Recruitment
The Department of Post has announced the release of the 4th Merit List for the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) recruitment for 2025. This recruitment covers 21,413 positions, with applications accepted from February 10 to March 3, 2025. Candidates can now download the merit list from the official website. The article provides essential details including important dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, and state-wise vacancy distribution. For those interested in applying or checking their status, this comprehensive guide outlines all necessary steps and information.
Jun 16, 2025, 18:21 IST
India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2025 Announcement
The Department of Post (India Post) has officially published the 4th Merit List for the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) recruitment. This recruitment drive was initiated for a total of 21,413 positions. The application window for the India Post GDS Recruitment 2025 was open from February 10, 2025, to March 3, 2025. Candidates who submitted their applications can now access and download the 4th Merit List from the official website.
Key Dates for India Post GDS Recruitment
Important Dates
- Notification Date: February 10, 2025
- Application Start Date: February 10, 2025
- Application End Date: March 3, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: March 3, 2025
- Online Correction Period: March 6 to March 8, 2025
- 1st Merit List Release: March 21, 2025
- 2nd Merit List Release: April 21, 2025
- 3rd Merit List Release: May 19, 2025
- 4th Merit List Release: May 19, 2025
Application Fee Structure
Application Fee
- General, EWS, OBC: Rs. 100/-
- SC, ST, PH: Free
- All Female Candidates: Free
- Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other online methods.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per the recruitment rules of India Post.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have completed their 10th grade from a recognized board with passing marks in Mathematics and English.
- A Basic Computer Training Certificate of at least 60 days duration is required.
- Knowledge of the local language of the postal circle in both speaking and writing is mandatory.
- For detailed eligibility, candidates should refer to the official notification before applying.
Vacancy Distribution by State
State Wise Vacancy Details
| State Name | Language | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3004 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 783 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 30 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 1314 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | NA |
| Haryana | Hindi | 82 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 568 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 638 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 331 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 822 |
| Odisha | Oriya | 1101 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1203 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 1135 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1385 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1215 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 519 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 2292 |
| Maharashtra | Konkani/Marathi | 25 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / English / Hindi | 400 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo/Hindi/English | 1870 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Hindi/English/Nepali | 923 |
| North Eastern | Bengali/Hindi/English/Manipuri/Mizo | 1260 |
| Jammu / Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 255 |
Selection Process
Mode of Selection
- Merit List
- Document Verification (DV)
Downloading the Merit List
How to Download the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2025
- Visit the official India Post GDS website.
- Look for the 'Shortlisted Candidates' or 'Results' section on the homepage.
- Select your state from the provided list.
- Click on the link to download the merit list PDF for your state.
- Open the PDF and use Ctrl + F to find your registration number or name.