GDS Cut Off 2026: India Post has completed the application process for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026, and lakhs of candidates are now waiting for the cutoff marks. The stage-wise cutoff for this cycle is expected to be released around 10 October 2026 along with the first merit list. Until then, aspirants can refer to the January 2026 cycle cutoff to get a rough idea of the expected category-wise and state-wise scores. Since GDS selection is based purely on Class 10 marks, the cutoff varies by postal circle, category, and post (BPM, ABPM, or Dak Sevak). Check this article to get an idea about India Post GDS Cutoff 2026 and other details here.
India Post GDS Cutoff 2026
Before checking exact numbers, here's what candidates need to know: since India Post GDS selection has no written exam, the "cutoff" simply means the minimum Class 10 percentage that got a candidate shortlisted in a particular circle and category. This changes every cycle depending on the number of applicants and vacancies, so the September 2026 cycle cutoff (around10 October) will not be identical to earlier cycles, only a rough guide.
The India Post GDS Cutoff Marks 2026 will depend on applicants' 10th percentages and available vacancies, with high cut-offs expected for the general category, potentially between 85-95%. These trends are useful for a general idea, though your circle's actual cutoff could be lower or higher depending on local competition.
India Post GDS January 2026 Cutoff
Candidates must give a quick check at the January 2026 cycle process shows how the timeline typically unfolds:
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Notification released: 31 January 2026
Application closed: 16 February 2026
1st Merit List: released on 7 March 2026
3rd Merit List: released on May 11, 2026, with a total of 6,690 candidates provisionally shortlisted across various postal circles
4th Merit List: declared on 8 June 2026, taking the total to 28,636 posts qualified across all four lists
Low-vacancy circles like Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand tend to see sharper competition, pushing general category cutoffs toward 90%+ in some cases, while high-vacancy circles like UP, Maharashtra, and MP usually see comparatively wider merit ranges.
India Post GDS Cutoff 2026 State-Wise
Candidates can check the detailed state-wise and category-wise GDS Cutoff 2026 in the table given below:
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State / Circle
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UR
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OBC
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SC
|
ST
|
EWS
|
PwBD
|
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Andhra Pradesh
|
100
|
100
|
100
|
99.83
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100
|
99.66
|
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Assam
|
95.57
|
94.85
|
95.33
|
85.16
|
94.42
|
56
|
|
Bihar
|
99.00
|
99.42
|
98.71
|
93.41
|
98.71
|
97.50
|
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Chhattisgarh
|
100
|
100
|
100
|
99.33
|
100
|
96.66
|
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Delhi
|
100
|
100
|
100
|
95.00
|
100
|
—
|
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Gujarat
|
92.20
|
93.40
|
93.60
|
86.00
|
92.20
|
76.00
|
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Haryana
|
100
|
100
|
100
|
—
|
100
|
100
|
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Himachal Pradesh
|
100
|
100
|
100
|
—
|
100
|
100
|
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Jharkhand
|
99.43
|
99.57
|
99.14
|
95.00
|
96.20
|
92.40
|
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Jammu and Kashmir
|
100
|
100
|
100
|
—
|
95.80
|
—
|
|
Karnataka
|
98.56
|
98.72
|
98.08
|
98.56
|
97.12
|
95.20
|
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Kerala
|
95.00
|
95.00
|
95.00
|
92.80
|
95.00
|
93.53
|
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Madhya Pradesh
|
100
|
100
|
100
|
96.50
|
100
|
—
|
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Maharashtra
|
95.80
|
95.60
|
95.40
|
93.20
|
95.60
|
90.00
|
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North East
|
97.20
|
96.40
|
95.40
|
93.42
|
94.20
|
96.00
|
|
Odisha
|
90.80
|
90.20
|
88.40
|
85.60
|
89.40
|
80.00
|
|
Punjab
|
98.20
|
97.60
|
96.80
|
—
|
97.40
|
92.00
|
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Rajasthan
|
95.40
|
95.00
|
94.60
|
91.20
|
94.80
|
88.40
|
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Tamil Nadu
|
98.40
|
98.00
|
97.20
|
95.60
|
97.60
|
94.00
|
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Telangana
|
97.80
|
97.40
|
96.60
|
95.00
|
96.80
|
93.00
|
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Uttar Pradesh
|
97.60
|
97.20
|
96.40
|
94.80
|
96.20
|
92.00
|
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Uttarakhand
|
98.00
|
97.40
|
96.80
|
95.20
|
97.00
|
93.00
|
|
West Bengal
|
92.60
|
92.20
|
91.80
|
88.40
|
91.60
|
86.00
|
How to Check India Post GDS Cutoff 2026
Once the merit list is released, candidates can check the cutoff by following these steps carefully to avoid missing your result.
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Visit the official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
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Go to the "Candidate Corner" section on the homepage
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Click on the link for the latest Merit List/Shortlisted Candidates
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Select your postal circle (state) from the list
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Download the PDF file for your circle
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Use Ctrl+F to search for your registration number in the PDF
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Check your name, category, percentage of marks, and document verification details
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Save or print the PDF for future reference