Key Points
India Post released the 4th merit list on June 8, 2026 for 28,636 GDS positions.
Merit rankings are based on class 10th exam scores with no written test required.
Shortlisted candidates must complete document verification by June 23, 2026 to proceed.
Candidates can download state-wise PDFs from indiapostgdsonline.gov.in using their registration number.
India Post released the 4th merit list for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment on June 8, 2026, covering 28,636 positions including Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster, and Dak Sevak roles. Candidates applied from January 31 to February 14, 2026. Merit rankings are based on class 10th exam scores. Shortlisted candidates must now complete document verification by June 23 to proceed to final appointment.
How the Selection Process Works
India Post does not conduct a written exam for GDS recruitment. Instead, candidates are ranked based on their class 10th exam scores. The merit list shows selected candidates’ details organized by postal circle and state. Candidates can download the state-wise PDF from the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in using their 7-digit registration number to check if they are shortlisted.
What Shortlisted Candidates Must Do Next
Shortlisted candidates must appear for document verification before June 23, 2026. They must bring all original educational certificates and required documents to the verification center. Without completing this stage, candidates cannot proceed to final appointment. After verification, candidates move to the final appointment stage.
Timeline of Merit Lists Released
India Post released merit lists in four phases. The 1st merit list came on March 6, 2026, followed by the 2nd on April 10, 2026, and the 3rd on May 26, 2026. The 4th merit list was released on June 8, 2026. Candidates can download the PDF state-wise from the official portal. Each list covers different postal circles and regions across India.
Recruitment Details and Eligibility
The GDS recruitment requires candidates to have passed class 10th with mathematics and English as compulsory subjects. Knowledge of the local language is also required. The 28,636 positions span multiple postal circles nationwide. Merit lists are prepared based on class 10th scores and released state-wise on the official website.
Final Thoughts
India Post’s 4th merit list opens the path to 28,636 government jobs for candidates who qualified based on class 10th scores. Shortlisted candidates have until June 23 to complete document verification or lose their spot in the hiring process.
FAQs
Visit indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, select your postal circle or state, download the merit list PDF, and search for your 7-digit registration number.
Bring all original educational certificates, class 10th marksheet, and documents specified in your admit letter to the verification center.
Document verification must be completed by June 23, 2026. Missing this deadline will disqualify you from the recruitment process.
Disclaimer:
The content shared by Meyka AI PTY LTD is solely for research and informational purposes. Meyka is not a financial advisory service, and the information provided should not be considered investment or trading advice.
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Co FounderDanny Kontos has been a stock investor since 2007 and co-founded Meyka in 2023. He keeps a small, focused portfolio and only moves when the numbers are hard to argue with. He has waited years on a single position before. Before Meyka, he ran a web hosting company and a mortgage lending platform, so he knows what a well-run business actually looks like under the hood. This article did not come from a news cycle. It came from someone who has been watching this space for a long time.
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