The India Post Department is likely to soon release the GDS 4th Merit List 2026 through its official website, while the lakhs of candidates waiting for selection in the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment process are waiting with anticipation. Candidates who have not made it to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th merit lists are eagerly waiting for the next merit list which is 4th merit list to be published state-wise in PDF format on the official portal of India Post.
As per the trend in the past years and according to the media reports, the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 is expected to be released in the last week of May or the first week of June 2026. The merit list will include the names of the shortlisted candidates for document verification in different postal circles of the country India.
The candidates can get the state wise merit list PDFs directly from the India Post website once they have activated. There is no written exam for recruitment of GDS and the selection is only on the basis of Class 10 marks. The additional list is being prepared to fill up the vacant seats due to some candidates' withdrawals and verification process.
Expected Cut Off 2026
The cut-off marks in the fourth list could marginally be reduced as compared to the old merit lists as the remaining vacancies are typically filled in the subsequent rounds in the education expert's opinion. The lower cut-off trend is likely to benefit candidates in the rural and the reserved category as well.
How to Check India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026
The shortlist of candidates in the 4th merit list will be invited for verification of documents at their respective postal divisions. During verification, they will be needed to carry original educational certificates, identity proof, caste certificates (if any) and other documentations required.
Meanwhile, recruiters have suggested the aspirants to keep an eye on the official India Post website as the merit list can be published at any time. Also, you can connect to Online Universities for free career counseling. The final rounds for the appointments are likely to be ongoing till June 2026 with different postal circles in the country.
