The former England and Manchester United hero had hoped to lead Stuart Pearce's 18-man party for the Games.
He was expected to join Craig Bellamy and Ryan Giggs as the three over-age players in the group.
But Pearce has opted to select Manchester City defender Micah Richards ahead of Beckham for London 2012.
And the shock omission has left LA Galaxy midfielder Beckham, 37, reeling.
He said: “Everyone knows how much playing for my country has always meant to me.
"I would have been honored to have been part of this unique Team GB squad.
“Naturally I am very disappointed, but there will be no bigger supporter of the team than me.
"And like everyone, I will be hoping they can win the gold.”
Beckham is still expected to attend the Olympics and may still have a role to play at the opening ceremony.
He was instrumental in helping Sebastian Coe, the head of the London organising committee, and his team win the rights to stage the games in the 2005 vote.
Beckham added: “As a Londoner, I will have been really proud to have played a small part in bringing the Olympics to my home town as part of Seb’s team.
"I can’t wait for the Games to begin and enjoy every moment along with the rest of Great Britain."
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