India Post GDS Cut Off 2026 Out - Circle-wise and Category-wise Qualifying Marks
India Post released the GDS Cut Off 2026 on 12 October 2026 with the 1st merit list for Schedule-II, July 2026. Check circle-wise and category-wise cut-off percentages, the 2025 comparison, tie-breaking rules, what to do after the merit list and answers to common questions.
India Post released the GDS Cut Off 2026 on 12 October 2026, along with the 1st merit list for Gramin Dak Sevak Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. The cut-off is the Class 10 percentage of the last shortlisted candidate in each postal circle and category. It is not announced in advance, and there is no written exam.
Quick Overview - India Post GDS Cut Off 2026
Detail
Information
Recruiting body
India Post (Department of Posts)
Cycle
GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026
Total vacancies
23,757
Cut-off released on
12 October 2026
Where it is published
Circle-wise merit list on www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
The GDS cut-off is the lowest Class 10 percentage among the candidates shortlisted in a given postal circle and category. India Post prepares separate merit lists for each circle and category directly from Class 10 marks. Candidates at or above that level are called for document verification.
No written exam or interview is part of the shortlisting.
Cut-offs differ across circles.
Each category (UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD) has its own cut-off.
The percentage is based on Class 10 marks.
For grade-point boards, marks are converted with the formula: Marks = Grade Point x 9.5.
How Is the GDS Merit List Decided When Percentages Are Equal?
The older candidate is preferred.
If the tie continues, the Government of India's category rules apply in this order for women: ST, SC, OBC, EWS, then UR.
After that, the same category order applies for men: ST, SC, OBC, EWS, then UR.
Q1. When was the India Post GDS Cut Off 2026 released?
India Post released the GDS cut-off on 12 October 2026 for Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. It was published along with the 1st merit list on the official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
Q2. What is the India Post GDS cut-off?
It is the Class 10 percentage of the last candidate shortlisted in a specific postal circle and category. It is not fixed in advance. It changes with vacancies, applicants and reservation in each circle.
Q3. Is there a written exam for India Post GDS?
No. Selection is based purely on merit, using Class 10 board marks. India Post prepares circle-wise and category-wise merit lists, and shortlisted candidates move to document verification.
Q4. How can I check the India Post GDS cut-off by state?
Open the official website, go to the merit list for GDS Schedule-II, July 2026, select your postal circle and download the PDF.
Q5. Is the GDS cut-off different for each category?
Yes. Each circle has separate cut-offs for UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PwBD candidates. The percentage can differ widely between categories and between circles, so always check your own circle and category row.
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