India Post GDS Cut Off 2026 has been released for all 23 Postal Circles. Along with the merit list, the cut off marks for each circle and category are now available. Candidates who have appeared in India Post GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I January 2026 can check the actual cut off marks from this page.
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India Post GDS Cut Off 2026 – All Postal Circles
Along with the Merit List, the state wise cut off has been released for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026. Here are the cut-off ranges for all major circles:
| Postal Circle | UR (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | EWS (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar | 98.28 – 100 | 98.14 – 100 | 98.43 – 100 | 89.30 – 100 | 95.60 – 100 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 92 – 97 | 88 – 95 | 80 – 90 | 72 – 85 | 88 – 95 |
| Maharashtra | 88 – 96 | 82 – 92 | 75 – 87 | 65 – 80 | 84 – 93 |
| Rajasthan | 85 – 94 | 80 – 90 | 74 – 86 | 68 – 82 | 82 – 92 |
| Tamil Nadu | 88 – 96 | 84 – 93 | 80 – 90 | 70 – 83 | 85 – 93 |
| Karnataka | 86 – 95 | 80 – 90 | 74 – 86 | 60 – 78 | 82 – 92 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 87 – 95 | 81 – 90 | 73 – 85 | 62 – 78 | 83 – 92 |
| West Bengal | 87 – 96 | 82 – 92 | 76 – 88 | 65 – 80 | 84 – 93 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 84 – 93 | 78 – 88 | 72 – 83 | 65 – 79 | 80 – 90 |
| Delhi | 92 – 97 | 88 – 95 | 82 – 91 | 75 – 87 | 89 – 95 |
| Punjab | 86 – 94 | 80 – 90 | 74 – 85 | 68 – 80 | 82 – 91 |
| Gujarat | 83 – 92 | 77 – 87 | 71 – 83 | 62 – 77 | 79 – 89 |
| HP (Himachal) | 81 – 90 | 75 – 86 | 68 – 80 | 62 – 77 | 77 – 87 |
| NE Circles | 75 – 88 | 70 – 84 | 65 – 78 | 55 – 72 | 72 – 85 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 90 – 92 | 84 – 86 | 82 – 88 | 80 – 84 | 74 – 88 |
What is India Post GDS Cut Off 2026?
India Post GDS Cut Off 2026 refers to the minimum percentage of marks scored in Class 10 (or equivalent) by the last selected candidate in each category and post type. The Department of Posts released the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I, January 2026 merit lists (List 1) on 06 March 2026 for all 23 postal circles.
For GDS 2026, 28,636 total vacancies were notified across all circles. The cut off varies region/state wise and is given in the table above. Candidates who find their registration number in the List 1 PDF must report for Document Verification (DV) at the concerned divisional office on or before 23 March 2026.
How to Check Your GDS Merit List Status
Follow these steps to download the official GDS 2026 merit list PDF for your circle and check your selection status:
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visit Official Site | Go to indiapost.gov.in → GDS Online Engagement → Results |
| 2 | Select Your Circle | Click on your state/circle name from the list of 23 circles |
| 3 | Download PDF | Download “List 1” PDF (sorted by highest to lowest marks per post) |
| 4 | Search by Registration No. | Use Ctrl+F to search your registration number in the PDF |
| 5 | Check DV Schedule | If shortlisted, report to divisional office with documents by 23 March 2026 |
| 6 | Documents Required | Originals + 2 photocopies of Class 10 marksheet, DOB proof, category certificate, ID proof, address proof |
📥 Download Official GDS Merit List PDFs
Check your name in the official India Post GDS Selection List 2026 PDF
India Post GDS Selection List 2026 PDF