GDS 5th Merit List 2026: India Post to Release Circle-Wise Selected Candidates List Soon at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

India Post GDS 5th Merit List 2026:If you are one of those candidates who have not succeeded to book a berth in the earlier released merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts, then there is no need to worry. Yes, the India Post GDS 5th Merit List 2026 is expected to be released soon for different posts including Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM). Earlier the India Posts had released the 4th merit list on June 8, 2026, and the document verification process was closed on June 23, 2026 for the shortlisted candidates. As per previous trends, it is expected that the India Post GDS 5th Merit List 2026 will be released shortly and candidates will be able to check their results online through the circle-wise merit list on the official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. 

This recruitment process has to recruit a total of 28,636 positions including BPM, ABPM, and Dak Sevak.

India Post GDS 5th Merit List 2026 Expected Date

As per the previous trends, it is expected that the GDS 5th Merit List 2026 will be released soon on the official website of India posts. The earlier statistics says that the next merit list is usually released after a gap of 10-15 days, from the previous one. Once released, all those candidates applied successfully for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) will be able to download a circle-wise list for all the region across the country.

GDS 5th Merit List 2026: Last 4 Merit List Trends

The India Post GDS 5th Merit List 2026 is expected to release in July 2026 on the official website of India Post-indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. As per the previous trends, the India Post GDS 5th Merit List 2026 can be released any time soon as the 4th merit list document verification process ended on June 23, 2026.Check the earlier released merit lists and its date given below-

India Post GDS Result 2026 PDF Download Link

Candidates who has not shortlisted in the previous merit lists, have chance to be a part of the India Post GDS 5th Merit List 2026. Once released, candidates will be able to download the regions wise pdf at the official website-https://indiapost.gov.in. India posts under the Department on the GDS Online Engagement Portal will upload the state wise merit list for various posts. Candidates will be informed of the result and dates of physical verification etc, through SMS on their registered mobile number as well as through email on the registered email addresses. You can download the result pdf directly through the link given below-

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 Overview 

Earlier India Post had launched the recruitment drive for 28,740 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts including Branch Postmaster/ABPM and others across the country. Selection for these posts is merit-based based on the marks of 10th-grade. Check  the overview of the India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 given below- 

India Post GDS 5th Merit List 2026: Check List Of Document Required

Candidates waiting for the India Post GDS 5th Merit List 2026 eagerly should visit the official India Post website regularly to check the  region/state wise merit list PDF. Meanwhile, you should be prepared for the next round which is the Document Verification process. For India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) document verification is the crucial phase and you must bring the original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies. Below are the list of tentative documents you will have to carry for DV round-

• Class 10th Marksheet and Certificate: Original certificate for proof of birth and educational qualifications.
• Identity & Address Proof: A Government-issued ID such as your Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID.
• Category Certificate: SC, ST, OBC, or EWS certificate, if applicable.
• Computer Certificate: A basic 60-day computer training certificate (or proof of passing computer as a subject in Class 12).
• Application & Selection Forms: Printouts of your filled application form and the provisional selection/intimation SMS or email.
• Photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs (at least 2 to 4).
• Medical Certificate: A medical fitness certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner.
• Other Certificate: Candidates applied under different category candidates, are required to carry the concerned certificates.