India Post GDS Cut Off 2026 has been released on 6 March along with the state-wise merit list. Based on Class 10 marks, the cutoff varies by category and circle. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to document verification.
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The Department of Posts has officially released the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 on March 6, 2026, for the January Schedule-I cycle. As selection for the 28,636 vacancies is based purely on Class 10 marks without an entrance exam, the cut-off has soared to nearly 100% in several circles like Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh. Candidates can now download the state-wise selection PDF at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in to check their qualifying status and category-specific trends. Shortlisted applicants must ensure they complete their Document Verification (DV) at designated divisional offices by the deadline of March 23, 2026.
The Department of Posts (India Post) determines the India Post GDS Cut-Off 2026 based on candidates’ Class 10 marks, as the selection process is purely merit-based. The cut-off varies across states and categories depending on the number of applicants and vacancies.
The official India Post GDS Cut-Off 2026 has been released on 6th March 2026 along with the merit list.
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India Post GDS Cutoff 2026 Overview |
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Aspect |
Details |
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Recruiting Body |
Department of Posts (India Post) |
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Cutoff Decision Basis |
Class 10th marks for merit list |
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Posts Included |
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), BPM & ABPM |
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Official Cutoff Status |
released |
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Selection Method |
Based on Class 10th marks |
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Next Stage After Cutoff |
Document Verification |
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Variations |
Yes, across categories and circles |
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The India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 was officially released on March 6, 2026. As the selection process for the 28,636 vacancies is based entirely on Class 10 marks, the cut-off represents the percentage of the last selected candidate in each circle. Based on the data provided by Career Power, many states have seen an exceptionally high cut-off, with several categories reaching the 100% mark.
The following table highlights the minimum qualifying percentages for the 1st Merit List across various postal circles:
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India Post GDS Cut Off 2026 |
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State/Postal Circle |
UR (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
EWS (%) |
PwBD (%) |
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Andhra Pradesh |
100 |
100 |
100 |
99.83 |
100 |
99.66 |
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Assam |
95.57 |
94.85 |
95.33 |
85.16 |
94.42 |
56.00 |
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Bihar |
99.00 |
99.42 |
98.71 |
93.41 |
98.71 |
97.50 |
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Chhattisgarh |
100 |
100 |
100 |
99.33 |
100 |
98.20 |
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Delhi |
100 |
99.80 |
99.40 |
98.60 |
99.20 |
92.50 |
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Gujarat |
95.20 |
94.60 |
94.80 |
91.40 |
94.00 |
88.40 |
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Haryana |
100 |
100 |
100 |
98.50 |
100 |
96.00 |
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Himachal Pradesh |
99.20 |
98.60 |
98.40 |
97.20 |
98.00 |
90.40 |
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Jammu & Kashmir |
98.80 |
97.40 |
97.20 |
94.60 |
96.80 |
88.00 |
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Jharkhand |
99.40 |
99.00 |
98.60 |
97.20 |
98.80 |
91.20 |
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Karnataka |
98.60 |
98.20 |
97.80 |
96.40 |
97.40 |
89.60 |
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Kerala |
99.60 |
99.40 |
98.80 |
97.00 |
99.20 |
92.40 |
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Madhya Pradesh |
100 |
100 |
100 |
98.80 |
100 |
97.40 |
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Maharashtra |
97.40 |
96.80 |
96.40 |
94.20 |
95.80 |
88.20 |
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North Eastern |
94.80 |
93.60 |
92.40 |
90.20 |
93.00 |
82.40 |
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Odisha |
98.20 |
97.60 |
97.40 |
94.80 |
96.80 |
89.40 |
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Punjab |
100 |
99.80 |
99.60 |
98.20 |
99.40 |
93.20 |
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Rajasthan |
95.40 |
95.00 |
94.60 |
93.80 |
94.20 |
87.60 |
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Tamil Nadu |
98.40 |
98.00 |
97.60 |
96.40 |
97.20 |
90.20 |
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Telangana |
97.80 |
97.40 |
97.00 |
95.80 |
96.40 |
89.80 |
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Uttar Pradesh |
97.60 |
97.20 |
96.80 |
95.40 |
96.20 |
91.40 |
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Uttarakhand |
98.20 |
97.80 |
97.40 |
96.20 |
97.00 |
88.60 |
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West Bengal |
98.60 |
98.20 |
97.80 |
96.40 |
97.40 |
89.80 |
Understanding the India Post GDS previous year cutoff helps candidates analyze past merit trends. It shows the competition levels across different states and categories. Since GDS selection relies on Class 10th marks, these past cutoffs indicate the percentage range typically needed for shortlisting. This data offers valuable insights for prospective applicants.
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India Post GDS Previous Year Cutoff |
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State / Circle |
UR (%) |
OBC (%) |
EWS (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%)
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Andhra Pradesh |
95 |
95 |
93.4167 |
93.4167 |
93.4167 |
91.8333 |
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Assam |
92 |
89 |
86.6667 |
86.3333 |
86.5 |
76.3333 |
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Bihar |
97.6 |
97 |
95 |
95 |
95 |
86.1667 |
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Chhattisgarh |
95 |
95 |
93.1 |
91.5 |
90.25 |
87.4 |
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Gujarat |
92.8 |
92.2 |
91.8 |
92.6 |
89.2 |
80.4 |
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Haryana |
88 |
82 |
– |
81 |
81 |
79 |
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Himachal Pradesh |
98.1667 |
95.8 |
95 |
93.1 |
93.4167 |
86.8571 |
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Jammu & Kashmir |
97.6667 |
96.4 |
95.1667 |
95 |
90.65 |
87.4 |
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Jharkhand |
97 |
97 |
95 |
95 |
95 |
91.2 |
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Karnataka |
95 |
95.84 |
90.72 |
93.92 |
91.68 |
89.12 |
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Kerala |
95 |
95 |
95 |
95 |
95 |
89.3 |
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Madhya Pradesh |
95 |
96 |
91.5 |
94 |
88.1667 |
87.2 |
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Maharashtra |
95.8 |
94 |
94 |
92.6667 |
93.3333 |
88 |
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North Eastern |
93 |
93.4286 |
91.5714 |
77 |
77 |
85.7143 |
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Odisha |
88.1667 |
90.5 |
88 |
90 |
84.1667 |
85.1667 |
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Punjab |
98.4 |
95 |
92 |
95 |
95 |
87.6923 |
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Rajasthan |
95 |
95 |
92.5 |
93.6667 |
93.1 |
87.4 |
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Tamil Nadu |
98 |
97 |
96.2 |
97 |
96 |
89 |
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Telangana |
95 |
95 |
93.4167 |
93.4167 |
95 |
91.8333 |
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Uttar Pradesh |
97.3333 |
97.8 |
93.1 |
97.3333 |
97.4667 |
92 |
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Uttarakhand |
95 |
95 |
93.1 |
90.8 |
94.6667 |
85.4 |
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West Bengal |
96.8333 |
95.2857 |
90.8571 |
93.5714 |
88.71483 |
85.1429 |
The India Post GDS Cut-Off 2026 is expected to be released in the first week of March 2026 along with the state-wise merit lists on the official India Post portal. Candidates can check the circle-wise cut-off marks to determine their eligibility for the document verification stage. The cut-off will vary depending on the postal circle, category, and merit list round.
Follow these steps to check the India Post GDS Cut-Off 2026:
Visit the official website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
Click on the “Shortlisted Candidates / Merit List” section.
Select the relevant recruitment cycle and state (circle).
Download the PDF merit list for your specific category.
Review your marks and compare them with the listed cutoff to verify your shortlisting status.
The India Post GDS 2026 cutoff is a merit threshold based on Class 10th marks. It is not a fixed exam score and changes with each recruitment cycle. Several key factors influence the cutoff for every category and postal circle. Understanding these elements helps predict potential cutoff trends.
Number of Vacancies: More GDS vacancies in a postal circle often lead to a more flexible (lower) cutoff. Fewer vacancies generally result in a higher cutoff due to increased competition.
Total Applicants: A larger pool of applicants intensifies competition. This can push the cutoff higher, as more candidates with strong 10th marks compete for limited positions.
Category Reservation: Cutoffs vary across categories (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD). This is due to specific reservation norms and how seats are distributed for each category.
Marks in 10th Standard: Selection is entirely merit-based. The overall distribution of Class 10th percentages among applicants significantly influences the cutoff. Higher overall performance leads to a higher cutoff.
Circle/State Trends: Demand and applicant profiles differ across various postal circles. This causes the cutoffs to vary from one state to another.
