The India Post has officially released the 4th merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2025. Candidates who had applied for various GDS posts can now check the state-wise results by visiting the official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. This merit list includes shortlisted candidates for document verification across different circles and states.
Overview of India Post GDS Recruitment 2025
The India Post conducts the GDS recruitment process every year to fill thousands of vacancies in the postal department across the country. For the 2025 recruitment cycle, a massive number of applicants registered online for the posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak under various postal circles.
Key Details of GDS 4th Merit List 2025
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Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS)
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Number of Vacancies: Over 40,000 (across all states)
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Recruiting Authority: India Post
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Merit List Stage: 4th List
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Official Website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
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Status: Released
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Document Verification Date: Mentioned in the respective state PDF
This fourth merit list has been prepared based on candidates’ performance in their Class 10 board examinations, without any entrance test. The selection is purely merit-based, considering marks obtained in SSC/Matric.
How to Download the India Post GDS 4th Merit List 2025
Candidates can follow the steps below to download the merit list PDF for their respective state or circle:
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Visit the official India Post GDS portal: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
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Scroll to the "Shortlisted Candidates" section.
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Click on “4th Merit List 2025.”
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Select your state/circle name from the drop-down menu.
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The PDF containing shortlisted roll numbers and names will open.
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Download the file and search for your name/registration number.
Details Mentioned in the Merit List PDF
Each state-wise PDF contains:
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Name of the selected candidate
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Registration number
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Percentage of marks obtained in Class 10
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Division or region
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Document verification center
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Date and time for document verification
Candidates should cross-check all these details carefully before proceeding with the next stage.
What’s Next After Selection?
Shortlisted candidates must appear for the document verification process at the mentioned centers. It is mandatory to carry all original documents along with photocopies for submission. Failing to appear on the given date may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Documents Required for Verification
Candidates need to bring the following documents:
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Original Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
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Caste or category certificate (if applicable)
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Computer certificate (if applicable)
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Domicile/residence certificate
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Passport-sized photographs
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Identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, etc.)
Important Points to Remember
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The India Post does not conduct any written test or interview for GDS recruitment.
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Selection is completely based on marks obtained in 10th standard.
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The 4th merit list includes candidates from those states or circles where vacancies still exist.
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If seats remain unfilled even after this list, subsequent merit lists may be released.
State-Wise Availability of 4th Merit List
The merit list PDFs have been uploaded for several states and union territories such as:
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Uttar Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
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Rajasthan
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Bihar
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West Bengal
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Madhya Pradesh
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Karnataka
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Gujarat
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Odisha
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Telangana
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Andhra Pradesh
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Jharkhand
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Punjab
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Haryana
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Assam
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Chhattisgarh
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Himachal Pradesh
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Jammu & Kashmir
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official portal for updates related to their respective circles.
The release of the 4th merit list for India Post GDS 2025 is a major step forward for thousands of candidates hoping to secure government jobs in the postal department. Aspirants must promptly verify their names in the merit list and prepare their documents for the verification round. With limited seats remaining, this could be the final opportunity for many to get selected.
For constant updates, candidates should keep visiting the official India Post GDS recruitment portal and stay alert to any further announcements.
