India Post GDS Cut Off 2026: Candidates waiting for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Result 2026 can expect the first merit list to be released soon on the official portal. The result will be published in PDF format, and once the link is activated, applicants will be able to check their roll numbers online. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 28,636 GDS vacancies will be filled across the country.
Unlike many other government recruitments, there is no written examination for GDS posts. Selection is purely based on Class 10 marks (merit-based selection). Therefore, the cut off percentage plays a crucial role in determining selection chances.
India Post GDS Cut Off 2026 (Expected Category-Wise)
The GDS cut off is not fixed in advance. It represents the minimum percentage secured by the last selected candidate in a particular circle and category. The cut off varies state-wise and category-wise depending on competition and available vacancies.
Here is the expected cut off range for 2026 –
| Category | Expected Cut Off (%) |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 90% – 98% |
| OBC | 85% – 93% |
| SC | 80% – 88% |
| ST | 75% – 85% |
| EWS | 87% – 93% |
| PwBD | 75% – 85% |
Experts suggest that high-competition states may witness cut offs above 95%, especially in urban and metro circles.
Selection Process & Key Highlights
- Organization: India Post
- Post Name: Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM, ABPM, GDS)
- Qualification: 10th Pass
- Selection Process: Merit List & Document Verification
- Official Website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
- Merit List Format: State-wise & Category-wise PDF
Candidates must carefully verify their documents after selection, as final appointment depends on successful document verification.
GDS Cut Off 2025, last year’s trend
Looking at the previous year’s data gives a clearer idea about expected trends. In 2025, the General category cut off ranged between 84% to 94% in many states. However, metro circles like Delhi and Maharashtra recorded much higher percentages.
States such as Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh saw cut offs touching or exceeding 97% in the UR category. On the other hand, North Eastern states and some smaller circles recorded comparatively moderate cut offs.
This clearly indicates that state competition level (competition factor) significantly impacts the final merit percentage.
Factors Affecting GDS Cut Off 2026
Several important factors influence the cut off –
Number of vacancies in each postal Circle
Total applicants in a particular state
Category-wise reservation policy
Average marks secured by candidates
Previous year cut off trends
Candidates scoring above 95% have higher chances in competitive states, while those with 85–90% may find better opportunities in less competitive circles.
All States GDS Cut Off 2025 –
| State/Circle | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 95 | 95 | 93.4167 | 93.4167 | 93.4167 | 91.8333 |
| Assam | 92 | 89 | 86.6667 | 86.3333 | 86.5 | 76.3333 |
| Bihar | 97.6 | 97 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 86.1667 |
| Chhattisgarh | 95 | 95 | 93.1 | 91.5 | 90.25 | 87.4 |
| Gujarat | 92.8 | 92.2 | 91.8 | 92.6 | 89.2 | 80.4 |
| Haryana | 88 | 82 | – | 81 | 81 | 79 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 98.1667 | 95.8 | 95 | 93.1 | 93.4167 | 86.8571 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 97.6667 | 96.4 | 95.1667 | 95 | 90.65 | 87.4 |
| Jharkhand | 97 | 97 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 91.2 |
| Karnataka | 95 | 95.84 | 90.72 | 93.92 | 91.68 | 89.12 |
| Kerala | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 89.3 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 95 | 96 | 91.5 | 94 | 88.1667 | 87.2 |
| Maharashtra | 95.8 | 94 | 94 | 92.6667 | 93.3333 | 88 |
| North Eastern | 93 | 93.4286 | 91.5714 | 77 | 77 | 85.7143 |
| Odisha | 88.1667 | 90.5 | 88 | 90 | 84.1667 | 85.1667 |
| Punjab | 98.4 | 95 | 92 | 95 | 95 | 87.6923 |
| Rajasthan | 95 | 95 | 92.5 | 93.6667 | 93.1 | 87.4 |
| Tamil Nadu | 98 | 97 | 96.2 | 97 | 96 | 89 |
| Telangana | 95 | 95 | 93.4167 | 93.4167 | 95 | 91.8333 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 97.3333 | 97.8 | 93.1 | 97.3333 | 97.4667 | 92 |
| Uttarakhand | 95 | 95 | 93.1 | 90.8 | 94.6667 | 85.4 |
| West Bengal | 96.8333 | 95.2857 | 90.8571 | 93.5714 | 88.7143 | 85.1429 |
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official portal for the latest updates regarding the GDS Result 2026 and merit list PDF.
