India Post GDS 2026 Expected Cutoff: First Merit List 97–100% (Circle Wise Analysis)

New Delhi: India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 is witnessing massive competition this year. Based on previous recruitment trends and application volume, the expected cutoff for the first merit list in General category is between 97% and 100%.

The selection process is completely merit-based on Class 10 marks, and no written examination is conducted. Due to rising competition across India, cutoffs are projected to remain extremely high in the first merit list.

📊 GDS 2026 Expected Cutoff Highlights

First Merit List General (UR): 97% – 100%
OBC & EWS expected slightly lower but still highly competitive
SC/ST categories also seeing high merit trends
Official cutoffs will be released circle-wise

📍 Expected GDS 2026 Cutoff – All 23 Postal Circles

Postal Circle	UR	OBC	EWS	SC	ST	PwD
Andhra Pradesh	98–100	96–99	95–98	95–97	95–96	95–96
Assam	95–97	95–96	95–96	95–96	95–96	95–96
Bihar	99–100	97–100	96–98	95–98	95–98	95–96
Chhattisgarh	97–99	95–98	95–97	95–96	95–96	95–96
Gujarat	96–99	95–97	95–96	95–96	95–96	95–96
Haryana	97–100	95–98	95–97	95–96	95–96	95–96
Himachal Pradesh	98–100	96–99	95–98	95–97	95–97	95–96
Jammu & Kashmir	98–100	96–99	95–98	95–97	95–96	95–96
Jharkhand	99–100	97–100	96–98	95–97	95–97	95–96
Karnataka	97–99	95–98	95–96	95–96	95–96	95–96
Kerala	98–100	96–99	95–98	95–98	95–98	95–96
Madhya Pradesh	96–99	95–98	95–97	95–97	95–96	95–96
Maharashtra	97–100	95–98	95–97	95–96	95–96	95–96
North Eastern	95–97	95–96	95–96	95–96	95–96	95–96
Odisha	96–98	95–97	95–96	95–96	95–96	95–96
Punjab	99–100	97–100	96–98	95–98	95–98	95–96
Rajasthan	97–100	95–98	95–97	95–96	95–96	95–96
Tamil Nadu	98–100	96–99	95–98	95–98	95–98	95–96
Telangana	96–99	95–98	95–97	95–96	95–96	95–96
Uttar Pradesh	99–100	97–100	96–98	95–98	96–98	95–96
Uttarakhand	97–99	95–98	95–97	95–96	95–96	95–96
West Bengal	97–100	95–98	95–97	95–96	95–96	95–96
Delhi	98–100	96–99	95–98	95–97	95–97	95–96

📌 Important Note

These cutoff marks are based on trend analysis and previous year data. Official cutoffs will be confirmed only after India Post releases the first merit list on its official website.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is expected cutoff for GDS 2026 first merit list?

For General category, expected cutoff is between 97% to 100% depending on circle competition.

Will cutoff differ by postal circle?

Yes, each postal circle has separate merit list and category-wise cutoff.

Is GDS selection exam-based?

No, selection is purely merit-based on Class 10 marks.

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