India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026
India Post has released the 4th merit list for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment 2026, covering 28,636 positions across General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PWD categories. Candidates who applied between January 31 and February 14, 2026 can now check their merit status on the official website. The selection process involves merit list ranking, document verification, and final selection. Eligible applicants aged 18-40 years (as of January 1, 2026) who paid the application fee (Rs 100 for General/OBC, free for SC/ST/PWD and all women candidates) should verify their details and proceed to the next stage as per official notifications.
Important Dates
Application Fee
Age Limit
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Notification 2026 : Age Limits As On 01 January 2026
Vacancy Details
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak GDS Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
| Post Name | vacancies |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in India Post GDS Recruitment 2026?
A total of 28,636 positions are available across all categories: General 12,696, OBC 5,694, SC 3,942, EWS 2,719, ST 2,716, PWD-A 260, and PWD-B 271.
What is the age limit for India Post GDS posts?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years as on January 1, 2026.
What was the application fee for India Post GDS 2026?
The application fee was Rs 100 for General and OBC candidates. SC, ST, PWD candidates, and all women candidates were exempt from the fee.
What is the selection process for India Post GDS recruitment?
The selection process is based on the merit list, followed by document verification and final selection of candidates.
When did the application window close for India Post GDS 2026?
The online application deadline was February 14, 2026, with a fee payment and submission deadline of February 16, 2026.
What is the last date to apply for India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 14 February 2026. Applications received after this date are not considered.
When did the online application form for India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026 open?
The online application window opened on 31 January 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official portal until the last date.
Which organization is conducting India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2026?
India Post is the conducting/recruiting authority for this notification.