The Department of Posts under India Post has officially announced the release of the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak posts across various circles in the country. This recruitment drive offers a total of 28,636 vacancies for candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria. The online application process started on 31 January 2026 and closed on 14 February 2026 with fee payment and form submission deadlines extending to 16 February 2026 and a correction window open from 18 to 19 February 2026. Candidates can now check their names in the newly released 4th merit list dated 8 June 2026 through the official portal. Eligibility requires passing Class 10 with Mathematics and English along with knowledge of the local language of the chosen circle. The selection process is based purely on merit followed by document verification leading to final appointment. Age limit as on 1 January 2026 is between 18 and 40 years with relaxations applicable as per government rules. This blog post provides complete details including important dates, category-wise and circle-wise vacancies, application fees, eligibility, selection process, step-by-step instructions to check the merit list, and direct links to download PDFs for all states. All candidates are advised to verify information on the official India Post GDS website before proceeding further with any formalities.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
31 January 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date |
14 February 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
16 February 2026 |
| Application Submission Last Date |
16 February 2026 |
| Correction Date |
18 – 19 February 2026 |
| 4th Merit List |
08 June 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC |
₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / PH |
₹ 0/- |
| All Category Female |
₹ 0/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Age |
| Minimum Age |
18 Years |
| Maximum Age |
40 Years |
Vacancy Details
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Category Name |
No. Of Post |
| General |
12696 |
| EWS |
2719 |
| OBC |
5694 |
| SC |
3942 |
| ST |
2716 |
| PWD – A |
260 |
| PWD – B |
271 |
| PWD – C |
257 |
| PWD – DE |
81 |
Circle Wise Vacancy Details
| State Name |
Language |
No. of Post |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Hindi |
3169 |
| Bihar |
Hindi |
1344 |
| Delhi |
Hindi |
38 |
| Madhya Pradesh |
Hindi |
2102 |
| Rajasthan |
Hindi |
634 |
| Haryana |
Hindi |
270 |
| Uttarakhand |
Hindi |
436 |
| Chhattisgarh |
Hindi |
1155 |
| Himachal Pradesh |
Hindi |
520 |
| Jharkhand |
Hindi |
908 |
| Odisha |
Oriya |
1191 |
| Gujarat |
Gujarati |
1782 |
| Karnataka |
Kannada |
1022 |
| Kerala |
Malayalam |
1691 |
| Andhra Pradesh |
Telugu |
1060 |
| Telangana |
Telugu |
608 |
| Tamil Nadu |
Tamil |
2009 |
| Maharashtra |
Konkani/Marathi |
3553 |
| Punjab |
Punjabi / English / Hindi |
261 |
| Assam |
Assamese/Asomiya / Bengali/Bangla / Bodo / Hindi / English |
639 |
| West Bengal |
Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali |
2963 |
| North Eastern |
Bengali / Hindi / English / Manipuri / English / Mizo |
1014 |
| Jammu / Kashmir |
Hindi / Urdu |
267 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Gramin Dak Sewak GDS 2026 |
Candidates Must Have Passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and must know the local language. |
Selection Process
| Stage |
| Based On Merit List |
| Document Verification |
| Final Selection |
How to Download/Check
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Visit indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
| 2 |
Click on Shortlisted Candidates – List IV under GDS Recruitment 2025 |
| 3 |
Select Your Circle/State from the list |
| 4 |
Download PDF and search your name or registration number (use Ctrl+F) |
| 5 |
Check Next Steps: If shortlisted, prepare for document verification |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the online application for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 Start?
A: The online application for this recruitment has started on 31 January 2026.
Q: What is the last date for online application for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Online Form 2026?
A: The last date for online application Form is 14 February 2026.
Q: What is the age limit for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Bharti 2026?
A: The age limit for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Bharti 2026 is as follows: The minimum age is 18 and the maximum age is 40 years as on 01 January 2026.
Q: What is the eligibility for India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Vacancy 2026?
A: Candidates Must Have Passed Class 10 with Mathematics and English and must know the local language. Check the official notification for details.
Q: What is the official website for India Post GDS?
A: The official website for India Post GDS is https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in/