Post Office GDS 5th Merit List 2026: The Department of Post Office is going to release the 5th merit list of selected candidates soon on the official website, www.indiapost.gov.in. The candidates who are shortlisted up to the 4th merit list can expect their names in the upcoming merit list if their 10th marks are close to the cutoff marks. It is expected that the 5th merit list, along with cutoff marks, will be released in the second week of July. This post office recruitment will fill 28636 posts of BPM, ABPM, and Dak Sevak in different circles throughout India. The 5th merit list will be prepared based on the marks of the candidate who scored in the 10th-class exam. One of the benefits of post office recruitment is that candidates are selected without any exam and are based on 10th-grade marks and document verification.
Post Office GDS 5th Merit List 2026 Overview
| Particular | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Department of Posts, GoI |
| Recruitment | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Schedule-I, 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 28,636 |
| Selection Method | Merit-Based (Class 10 Marks) |
| Expected 5th Merit List | 2nd Week of July |
| Article Category | RESULT |
| Official Website | https://www.indiapost.gov.in |
Post Office GDS 5th Merit List 2026 Date
India Post has not officially announced the exact release date of the fifth merit list, but it is expected to be released in the 2nd week of July 2026. The candidate will be able to download a circle-wise list of shortlisted candidates once released by the India Post website. As per the previous merit list trends, the next merit list is usually released after a gap of 10-15 days from the 4th merit list date.
Previous Merit List Schedule
| Merit List | Merit List Date | Document Verification | Gap (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Merit List | 6 March 2026 | 23 March 2026 | 1st list |
| 2nd Merit List | 10 April 2026 | 27 April 2026 | 18 |
| 3rd Merit List | 11 May 2026 | 26 May 2026 | 14 |
| 4th Merit List | June 08, 2026 | June 23, 2026 | 13 |
| 5th Merit List (Expected) | 6 to 8 July 2026 (Expected) | – | 13–15 Days (Expected) |
How to Download Post Office GDS 5th Merit List 2026 PDF
The step-by-step process to download the circle-wise PDF of shortlisted candidates is given below:
- Visit the official GDS Portal https://www.indiapost.gov.in/.
- Click on the “Shortlisted Candidates” link given on the homepage.
- Select your postal circle (state/UT), and then all merit lists will be displayed on the screen.
- Press Ctrl + F or enter your registration number or name in the search bar and click on the submit button.
- Save the PDF and take a print for future use and for the document verification process.
Details Mentioned on GDS Result 2026
The candidate should carefully check all the below details on the merit list for smooth document verification and other formalities up to the joining stage:
- Division, Post Name & Post Community
- Candidate’s Name & Registration Number
- Per cent of marks obtained
- DV dates
- Gender
- Documents to be verified.
Number of Shortlisted Candidates in the India Post GDS Merit Lists Released Earlier
| Region | 4th Merit List | 3rd Merit List | 2nd Merit List | 1st Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh Circle | 244 | 342 | 555 | 1048 |
| Assam Circle | – | 192 | 364 | 639 |
| Bihar Circle | 572 | 761 | 998 | 1338 |
| Chhattisgarh Circle | 277 | 454 | 754 | 1153 |
| Delhi Circle | 6 | 11 | 28 | 38 |
| Gujarat Circle | 275 | 459 | 869 | 1777 |
| Haryana Circle | 44 | 81 | 148 | 270 |
| Himachal Pradesh Circle | 55 | 114 | 168 | 518 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Circle | 128 | 169 | 202 | 267 |
| Jharkhand Circle | 242 | 338 | 548 | 908 |
| Karnataka Circle | 213 | 329 | 520 | 1020 |
| Kerala Circle | – | 528 | 943 | 1691 |
| Madhya Pradesh Circle | 325 | 543 | 1015 | 2102 |
| Maharashtra Circle | 759 | 1075 | 1687 | 3547 |
| North East Circle | 426 | 534 | 646 | 1003 |
| Odisha Circle | 140 | 227 | 473 | 1191 |
| Punjab Circle | 34 | 60 | 140 | 261 |
| Rajasthan Circle | 97 | 160 | 334 | 634 |
| Tamil Nadu Circle | – | 657 | 1143 | 2009 |
| Telangana Circle | 64 | 106 | 214 | 607 |
| Uttar Pradesh Circle | 496 | 809 | 1653 | 3168 |
| Uttarakhand Circle | 61 | 118 | 225 | 436 |
| West Bengal Circle | – | 556 | 1257 | 2963 |
| Total | 4458 | 8623 | 14884 | 28588 |
India Post Cut Off 2026 State-wise
The India Post GDS cutoff 2026 varies by state and category based on reservations, competition level, vacancy availability, and applicants’ Class 10 scores. The expected cutoff marks for the 5th merit list category are given below:
| State/Postal Circle | UR (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | EWS (%) | PwBD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 99.50 | 99.00 | 99.50 | 98.83 | 99.00 | 99.16 |
| Assam | 95.07 | 93.85 | 94.33 | 84.66 | 93.42 | 55.00 |
| Bihar | 98.50 | 98.42 | 98.21 | 92.91 | 97.71 | 97.00 |
| Chhattisgarh | 99.00 | 99.50 | 99.00 | 98.83 | 99.50 | 97.20 |
| Delhi | 99.50 | 98.80 | 98.90 | 98.10 | 98.20 | 92.00 |
| Gujarat | 94.20 | 94.10 | 93.80 | 90.90 | 93.50 | 87.40 |
| Haryana | 99.50 | 99.00 | 99.50 | 97.50 | 99.00 | 95.50 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 98.20 | 98.10 | 97.90 | 96.20 | 97.50 | 89.40 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 98.30 | 96.40 | 96.70 | 93.60 | 95.80 | 87.50 |
| Jharkhand | 98.40 | 98.50 | 98.10 | 96.70 | 97.80 | 90.70 |
| Karnataka | 98.10 | 97.20 | 97.30 | 95.90 | 96.40 | 89.10 |
| Kerala | 99.10 | 98.40 | 98.30 | 96.50 | 98.70 | 91.40 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 99.00 | 99.50 | 99.00 | 97.80 | 99.50 | 96.40 |
| Maharashtra | 96.90 | 95.80 | 95.90 | 93.20 | 95.30 | 87.20 |
| North Eastern | 93.80 | 93.10 | 91.90 | 89.20 | 92.50 | 81.40 |
| Odisha | 97.70 | 96.60 | 96.90 | 94.30 | 95.80 | 88.90 |
| Punjab | 99.00 | 99.30 | 98.60 | 97.70 | 98.90 | 92.20 |
| Rajasthan | 94.90 | 94.00 | 94.10 | 92.80 | 93.20 | 87.10 |
| Tamil Nadu | 97.90 | 97.50 | 96.60 | 95.90 | 96.70 | 89.20 |
| Telangana | 97.30 | 96.40 | 96.50 | 94.80 | 95.90 | 88.80 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 97.10 | 96.20 | 95.80 | 94.90 | 95.70 | 90.40 |
| Uttarakhand | 97.20 | 97.30 | 96.40 | 95.70 | 96.50 | 87.60 |
| West Bengal | 98.10 | 97.20 | 97.30 | 95.40 | 96.90 | 88.80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The 5th merit list is expected to be released in the 2nd week of July 2026 after the completion of document verification for the 4th merit list.
Selection is based entirely on Class 10 marks calculated according to the prescribed merit formula
